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Thai youth group expresses concern over online gambling bill

27 February 2025 at 7:47am UTC-5
Thirty representatives from a Thai youth network against gambling have submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of Thailand asking them to reconsider the legalization of online ...

Hong Kong Jockey Club supports bid to legalize online basketball betting

27 February 2025 at 7:08am UTC-5
The sole sports betting operator in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Jockey Club, has expressed its support for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s 2025 to 2026 budget ...
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Betsson obtains Brazil gaming license

27 February 2025 at 6:54am UTC-5
Swedish operator Betsson has been granted a gaming license to operate in Brazil, which took effect on 25 February. Betsson will provide its online casino and sports betting ...

Rush Street Interactive: iGaming prospects better than ever

27 February 2025 at 6:25am UTC-5
“This has undoubtedly been our best year ever,” enthused Rush Street Interactive Chief Executive Richard Schwartz (pictured) at the outset of the fourth-quarter earnings call ...

Philippine gaming technology firm DigiPlus setting up Singapore office to drive global expansion

27 February 2025 at 6:04am UTC-5
Philippine gaming technology firm DigiPlus Interactive Corp will establish a Singapore-based company as part of its efforts to expand internationally. DigiPlus said the new ...

Arizona sports betting revenue rockets upward

27 February 2025 at 5:56am UTC-5
Sportsbooks in Arizona reported a 106% increase in revenue for November, posting US$84.1 million for the month. Handle also rose significantly, the US$898 million tally ...
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DraftKings, analysts share confidence

27 February 2025 at 5:43am UTC-5
Alan Ellingson, Chief Financial Officer of DraftKings, and his investor-relations team were the guests of Jefferies Equity Research on February 25. Their discussion covered a wide ...

‘We’re not afraid of competition’, says Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s new President

26 February 2025 at 8:25am UTC-5
Dallas McCready joins the Atlantic Lottery Corporation as President and Chief Executive Officer with some big shoes to fill. Patrick Daigle, who announced his retirement in 2024 ...

Flutter braces for New Jersey tax impact

26 February 2025 at 8:14am UTC-5
Jefferies Equity Research analyst James Wheatcroft has predicted Flutter could take a significant hit from New Jersey’s proposed increase in igaming and sports betting tax ...

IC360 partners with sports data provider LSports

26 February 2025 at 7:29am UTC-5
Compliance consultancy IC360 has partnered with sports data provider LSports to improve monitoring and alerts for suspicious betting activity. The collaboration will enable ...

Continent 8 launches in Missouri

26 February 2025 at 7:17am UTC-5
Online gaming compliance and cybersecurity provider Continent 8 is set to launch a data center and managed professional services for online sportsbooks in Missouri. Continent 8 ...

British Columbia Lottery Corporation warns residents over online casino scams

26 February 2025 at 6:42am UTC-5
British Columbia Lottery Corporation has warned residents in the province to be wary of online casino scams. The Canadian crown corporation, which manages all legal gambling ...

Stake Colombia introduces VAT compensation for players

26 February 2025 at 6:25am UTC-5
Online casino platform Stake has promised to compensate its Colombian players with a new Cashback IVA promotion, which will credit a bonus to users to cover the 19% VAT imposed by ...

SharpLink invests in CryptoCasino

25 February 2025 at 8:25am UTC-5
US sportsbook and igaming marketing firm SharpLink Gaming has invested 10% equity in Armchair Enterprises, the UK parent of CryptoCasino.com. The US$500,000 investment also ...

Michigan Gaming Control Board sends cease-and-desist to BetNow

25 February 2025 at 8:15am UTC-5
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has ordered online operator BetNow to cease operations in the state. BetNow offers various gaming options, including sports betting, casino ...