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It’s been a while since we’ve discussed Massachusetts sports betting, but a lot has been happening in order for the state to begin accepting wagers in January. At least, that’s the plan. But the Massachusetts model is proposing a “staggered” launch between in-person and online bets. And not everyone is happy about that. First of

iGaming industry provider Pragmatic Play announced Wednesday it has extended its reach in South Africa through its latest partnership with operator World Sports Betting.  The latest deal encompasses an array of Pragmatic Play verticals that will be delivered simultaneously including its slot titles. This segment encompasses recent launches Striking Hot 5 and Happy Hooves, as well

We knew it would happen. We told you it would happen. Still, the failure of both California sports betting props is not what we wanted to see. We were hoping we were wrong. We were hoping to publish a news story where we apologized for ever doubting them. But in the end, we were correct.

According to local news, Entain will no longer be sponsoring the jerseys of Australian professional teams. The latest announcement comes amid a growing backlash against gambling advertising in sports.  As per the announcement, Entain’s Ladbrokes and Neds brands will no longer appear on the shirts of athletes as part of a bigger reduction in the

This week’s gambling news finds that the Nevada Gaming Commission is now considering the regulation of esports betting! Unfortunately, now is also the time that a huge esports betting scandal is making gambling news headlines. At least six esports players and a coach have been disqualified from the NBA 2k Esports League for betting on

Sports betting and gaming group Entain has been named as 2022 LatAm Socially Responsible Operator of the Year by industry experts at SBC. The award completes the ‘triple crown’ for Entain, having already been named by SBC as its global and North American Socially Responsible Operator of the Year. Entain was commended by the independent panel

There has been a major shakeup in the NBA 2K League, were several Esports gambling violations have resulted in the disqualification of at least six players. An investigation found the players has either made bets, or attempted to place bets, on NBA 2K League games. Some of these players made the bets on their own,

Casino and online gaming operator Bally’s announced Thursday its financial results for the third quarter ended on September 30, which showed revenue of $578.2 million, up 4.7% from Q2 and 83.7% above Y-o-Y; and a net income of $0.6 million. The company also reported an Adjusted EBITDA for the period of $151 million.  When it

The Angry Dogs online slot is a 5 Reel, 4 row, 25 payline game from our friends at from GameArt! It comes with several canine related symbols across the reels, from cuts of meat to chew bones to doggie food bowls! This online slot has a payout rate of nearly 96.4%! And players should be

Sports betting and iGaming industry consultancy USAbility announced Thursday that Joe Asher, President of Sports Betting at IGT and former CEO of William Hill US, will join the company’s newly formed Advisory Board in a non-executive capacity, and as a shareholder. As a “one-stop shop” for compliance, product, and project delivery advisory, USAbility will look

There were rumors for quite some time that Caesars Entertainment was going to sell their Flamingo Las Vegas property, and that they wanted a billion dollars for the aging piece of real estate. Now, however, the company has reversed course on the matter and decided they would rather keep the casino resort. You may recall

Cashless gaming cards are on their way to New South Wales, Premier Dominic Perrottet said, despite the fact that he was unsupported by its cabinet and the Australian state on the issue.  The scheme, which was recommended to be made mandatory by the state’s crime commission to reduce money laundering, received its strongest backing yet

It may seem like old news at this point, but for what it’s worth Nevada gaming revenue was over a billion dollars again in September. This reported by the state Gaming Control Board. And according to our calculations that makes the 19th month in a row that the state has hauled in a billion bucks.

iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play announced Thursday a new content partnership with operator Bingolar in Brazil, encompassing the supplier’s three main verticals. Bingolar’s local players will now be able to access Pragmatic Play’s portfolio of slot titles, including the award-winning title Gates of Olympus.  Alongside its slot vertical, the company’s catalog of Live Casino products will

The possibility of regulated Nevada esports got a lot closer recently, as a state committee on the matter made the decision to send a proposal to regulate the activity to the Gaming Control Board and Gaming Commission. They are recommending the state amend the current regulations for race books and sports pools to include esports.

iGaming industry content provider Pragmatic Play has further grown its footprint in North America after partnering with Ontario-based iGaming operator NorthStar Gaming.   The agreement will see Pragmatic Play supply its complete portfolio of slots content to NorthStar Gaming, which operates in the Canadian province of Ontario. As part of the agreement, NorthStar Bets players will have access to

What connects the online gambling industry with the alcohol and tobacco industries? The answer is, they all have a certain amount of stigma attached to them. And that’s something that online casinos have been working hard to address. Gambling should be fun Gambling is all about entertainment, but it needs to be approached in a

The company responsible for running the slot machines at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, formerly known as McCarran Airport, announced it is celebrating its recent surpassing of $1 billion in all-time revenue.  Airport Slot Concession Inc, a Michael Gaughan company, operates over 1,400 slot machines at the airport. The company has been doing so

It’s almost time for the California sports betting vote! And the state could become the biggest market for sports bets in the country! What’s on the ballot? Who’s backing the sports betting bills? And what’s at stake for everyone? [embedded content] Hello friends, and welcome to This Week in Gambling. It’s so nice to finally

Sports technology company Sportradar announced Friday that its CEO and Founder, Carsten Koerl, has been named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 in Switzerland. The firm described the EY recognition as “highly respected across the globe as an award, as a program and, even more importantly, as a mindset.”  Since 1986, the auditing and consulting firm