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Massachusetts Study Shows Sports Betting Legalization Didn’t Impact the Illegal Market

Sep 04, 2024 Erik Gibbs

The survey, conducted in both 2022 and 2023, shows that the proportion of monthly gamblers participating in illegal betting activities remained unchanged…

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License Approval for Star Brisbane Raises Queensland Regulator Criticism

Sep 04, 2024 Lidia Moore

The decision has raised questions about whether the OLGR was aware of the findings of the Bell report, which outlinedStar’s failings, particularly…

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Australia Changes Focus on Potential Gambling Ad Ban

Sep 03, 2024 Erik Gibbs

These potential changes include an immediate prohibition on online gambling ads and a two-year phase-out period for television and audio commercials. This…

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Australian Casino Giant Delisted from Stock Exchange

Sep 02, 2024 John Olanipekun

Star was reportedly delisted from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) for “not lodging the relevant periodic report by the due date” of…

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Over 160 Arrests in One Day in Illegal Gambling Crackdown in the Philippines

Sep 02, 2024 Erik Gibbs

This raid forms part of a broader crackdown initiated by the government following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive in July to ban…

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Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos to Remain Following Judge’s Ruling

Sep 02, 2024 Erik Gibbs

The ruling came as a relief to the casino operators, who had warned of substantial economic consequences if a smoking ban were…

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BlueBet Announces Exit from US Market

Aug 30, 2024 John Olanipekun

On Thursday (August 29), Bluebet announced its plans to discontinue its online wagering operations in the United States.

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Star Entertainment Unsuitable for Sydney Casino License

Aug 30, 2024 Erik Gibbs

This marks another significant setback for The Star, which isnow inaugurating a new, multi-billion casino projectat Queen's Wharf. The casino operator's license…

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Relax Gaming Expands via Partnership with PlayStar NJ

Aug 30, 2024 Richard Janvrin

This partnership helps RLX expand further in the country, especially after it launched in New Jersey in December 2023. Martin Stålros, CEO…

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DraftKings Strikes Deal to Buy Simplebet

Aug 29, 2024 John Olanipekun

Established in 2018, Simplebet specializes in providing real-time pricing data for live event wagers to various sportsbook operators for top-tier leagues such…