The UK’s gambling marketing regulations are among the most permissive in Europe, according to a report by the University of Bristol and Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware. The study revealed that Great Britain, despite leading the way in research on gambling-related harms, falls significantly behind countries like Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in imposing
Month: November 2024
View image in fullscreen Fanduel network shows an industry bought and paid for by gambling Amid the normalization of gambling, betting companies are resembling broadcasters and vice versa – and coverage is rapidly becoming a tangled web of vested interests In sports broadcasting’s equivalent of a team changing its colors from red to blue in
The genesis of Singapore’s most significant money laundering investigation occurred following multiple raids on August 15, 2023, targeting individuals involved in scams and extensive online gambling operations. These raids not only disrupted well-orchestrated schemes but also led to the seizure of high-value assets including luxury cars, high-end real estate, and expensive personal items like jewelry and watches. The
In a move towards modernizing India’s lottery sector, the state of Goa has introduced an entirely online lottery platform, sanctioned by the Directorate of Small Savings and Lotteries. This initiative, known as Great Goa Games, aims to bring transparency and convenience to an industry that has long grappled with allegations of mismanagement and fraud. Ticket
F1 returns to Sin City this weekend with hope that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will go down better with the local community than it did last year. The night race down The Strip looked spectacular and drove a $1.5 billion boost to the local economy, but months of construction work and the closure of
Nov 20, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents For poker enthusiasts, particularly fans of Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), the creation of Vision marks a significant shift in how players approach studying the game. The training tool was designed by Austrian poker player and software creator Matthias Pum, a former competitive gamer turned professional poker,
Thailand is edging closer to a major shift in its gambling landscape as the government advances a bill to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. Prommin Lertsuridej, Secretary-General to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has indicated that the legislation could pass through parliament by mid-2025. The Cabinet is expected to approve the bill before the end
View image in fullscreen TechScape: Betting markets come for everything – and the FBI comes for a betting market This week in tech news, online predictors are riding high after a slew of accurate US election wagers. Plus, Trump and Musk try to weaponize the communications regulator Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign
In a significant regulatory update, Google has revised its “Gambling and other games” advertising policy in Germany. This amendment, orchestrated in collaboration with Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL), stipulates that only licensed organizers and intermediaries are permitted to advertise on Google Ads. The updated policy explicitly excludes comparison websites that consolidate offers from multiple gambling providers, aiming to tighten the
Speaking during a press conference for the official launch of the SiGMA Poker Tour, Operations Manager Ivonne Montealgre announced the launch of two official tour locations for 2025 – Brazil and Malta. She also shared that the first-ever edition of the Hendon Mob Latam Championships (THMC Latam) will take place during the Brazil leg of
We really thought they would work it out… but no. Another Las Vegas strike is happening – this time at Virgin – right before the big F1 race, and the timing is surely not a coincidence. Don’t misunderstand, we truly appreciate the workers position. And we want everyone who works for a living to make
Nov 19, 2024 3 min read Frank Funaro has over $3.2 million in live tournament cashes, according to The Hendon Mob. But on Tuesday, his younger brother might have something he doesn’t — a World Poker Tour (WPT) title. Nick Funaro has reached the WPT bestbet Scramble Championship final table, which began at 2 p.m.
On November 13, Brazil’s Supreme Court (STF), led by Justice Luiz Fux, issued a provisional ruling to ban the use of social welfare funds for fixed-odds betting and enforce stricter rules on betting advertisements targeting minors. The decision accelerates regulations that were initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025, under Brazil’s Betting Act.
Wildz has announced its highly anticipated entry into the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports scene with the inaugural Wildz Invitational tournament set for December 2024. In collaboration with Alliance and Challengermode, this event promises an exciting competition for European teams and boasts an impressive prize pool of €25,000. Wildz debuts Counter-Strike 2 Invitational tournament: According to European Gaming, Nathan Bonello, Esports Specialist
Union workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas picketed for a third day on Sunday as the standoff between management and laborers seeking higher pay and benefits showed no signs of resolution. With no new talks scheduled, the open-ended strike—Nevada’s first of its kind since 2002—continues to disrupt operations just a week before the high-profile Las
Nov 18, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Brad Owen, a WPT Global ambassador, entered the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour bestbet Scramble Championship with something more important than poker on his mind. The poker vlogger went through a terrifying situation recently when his eight-month-old son suffered what was initially considered potentially a “life-threatening”
On a landmark Friday, November 15th, the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) became the focal point of a major advancement in Singapore’s hospitality and entertainment sector. The initiation of a SG$6.8 billion (US$5 billion) waterfront expansion was marked by a special groundbreaking ceremony. Led by notable figures including RWS CEO Tan Hee Teck and Minister of State
California’s powerful gaming tribes and major online sports betting companies, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics, have united to confront a mutual adversary: unregulated gray market sweepstakes sites. These sites, such as High 5 Casino and Fliff, are reportedly diverting millions from legal gambling by sidestepping regulation and taxation, potentially reaching a revenue of $4
Nov 16, 2024 2 min read Table Of Contents Registration has closed in the $5,000 buy-in World Poker Tour (WPT) bestbet Scramble Championship with 361 entries, 205 of which bought into the tournament for Day 1b on Saturday. The final Main Tour event before the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas next month is now
The state of New Jersey, a pioneer in legalizing sports betting across the United States, is now exploring new measures to restrict certain types of wagers. A proposed bill in the state legislature aims to prohibit proposition bets—commonly referred to as “prop bets”—that focus on the individual performance of college athletes. The initiative is a
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