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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission met for the third time this week to consider a casino based sports betting license Thursday, when they unanimously approved Encore Boston Harbor as the state’s first fully licensed sports betting operator.  Members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) approved a so-called “Category 1” license for Encore Boston Harbor, which allows

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FanDuel and ONE Championship have inked a new deal that will bring the martial arts organization’s events to the newly launched FanDuel TV network. The partnership, featuring weekly Asia primetime events, officially kicks off on Friday, January 20. To give viewers an early preview of the content to come, FanDuel TV aired ONE 164: Pacio

We admit that as far as gambling headlines go, this may need a bit of clarification. You see, it’s true that the Dream Las Vegas hotel project is under new management, but that’s because the entire Dream Hotel Group has been bought out! A few days ago, the Hyatt Hotel Corporation announced their acquisition of

Las Vegas casino chain Station Casinos has purchased nearly 67 acres at the northwest corner of Losee Road and the 215 Beltway in North Las Vegas for $55 million. According to records retrieved by Las Vegas Review-Journal, the company’s plans for the site, in the Villages at Tule Springs master-planned community, call for a new

Every year I remember too late that I should have booked a room for New Year’s Eve in Vegas. And ever year I tell myself that next year I’ll remember. It’s a vicious circle. The thought of sharing in the fireworks show with thousands of other inebriated souls is more appealing than it probably should

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has shared a statement welcoming the publication of Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill. The trade association, which represents Europe’s leading online gambling operators, called the publication “a significant milestone in the Irish government’s efforts to modernize the country’s gambling regulations and to bring its regulatory framework into line with

This week’s gambling news is all about illegal online gambling. Whether it’s online casinos, poker rooms, and sports books, if they’re accepting American players and not regulated in this country, they are considered to be illegal online gambling. So how big is this black market gambling industry? And what are the real dangers of playing

Sports technology company Sportradar announced Thursday that the Ohio Casino Control Commission has granted its US betting subsidiary, Sportradar Solutions LLC, a Sports Gaming Supplier License for the Buckeye State. Legal sports betting will be available in the state on January 1, 2023. Sportradar now holds 41 licenses, or equivalent, in North America across US states,

We’re discussing black market gambling in America, from backroom gaming parlors to illegal sports betting via bookies and unlawful online gambling sites. We speak with Chris Cylke, the Senior Vice President of Government Relations with the AGA, about exactly what constitutes the black market, or illegal gambling, from their perspective. As more and more jurisdictions

The Chilean Chamber of Deputies approved this Wednesday, on general terms, the bill that prohibits the advertising of online betting operators in sporting events and clubs of any discipline. The initiative was approved with 118 votes in favor, one against, and three abstentions, during the first procedure in the Legislative Branch. Now it must continue

Malta Week, the largest iGaming event in the world in 2022, was hosted by SiGMA Group last week. The event was successful thanks to more than 25,000 attendees, 1,000 sponsors and exhibitors, 400 speakers, 300 affiliates, 400 companies, and 100 influencers. These three days have been jam-packed with informative panels and keynotes, networking activities, and

Betting platform provider SB22 announced Wednesday the launch of K22, “a fully automated next-generation retail betting solution” that enables operators of all sizes to offer “a highly cost-effective and competitive” retail sportsbook. K22 is an expansion of the GLI-33-certified Fi22 platform and showcases the platform’s omni-channel technology by linking the digital and retail sports betting experience.

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The streak of billion dollar months for Nevada gaming revenue has now stretched all the way to twenty. Seriously, at this point is it even a surprise? Should we even be reporting this as gambling news? Don’t we all just expect Las Vegas and company to pile up another billion bucks each month? Nevertheless, here

The Michigan Gaming Control Board is seeking to combat possible issues with minors and young-age online gambling, recommending parents intervene and educate on the matter in the “tween” years. This move is based on the fact that seven out of ten students, ages 14-19, will wager on poker and other games this year.  Henry Williams,

There are 12 days before the Executive Branch meets the deadline set forth in Law No. 13,756/2018 to regulate fixed odds or sports betting in Brazil. However, the issue still remains undefined and President Jair Bolsonaro does not answer the key question of whether he will meet the deadline established in paragraph 3 of Article

Now we know. , and now the American Gaming Association has the data. Even with expanded gambling across the country, illegal American betting has not slowed down. Right now, folks in the United States are placing half a trillion dollars a year with offshore online sites, unregulated gaming machines, and even the neighborhood bookie. This

According to Barclays Plc analysts, a total of $35 billion will be wagered on the 2022 FIFA World Cup, showing a 65% increase on the previous edition after a surge in online gambling during the pandemic.  The jump in sports betting is expected to boost profits of Ladbrokes parent Entain, which Barclays says has more

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is currently in progress, and the anticipation is at an all-time high. A number of important matches have already been played, and more will be available for wagering during the World Cup’s next round. There is a high betting possibility, because of the wide selection of dependable online betting sites