Sands becomes investor as Bayes Esports successfully closes €6m funding round
Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competitive gaming that has gained immense popularity in recent years. With the rise of online gaming platforms and the development of…
MGM takes strategic steps towards LeoVegas acquisition with enhanced shareholder approval
The public tender offer for LeoVegas, valued at $604m (£529m/€605m), was submitted in May 2022.MGM, the company behind the offer, received unanimous approval from the LeoVegas board for their proposal…
Churchill Downs’ Strategic Acquisition of Ellis Park in Kentucky for $79 Million
CDI will purchase Ellis Park Racing & Gaming from Enchantment Holdings, an affiliate of Laguna Development Corporation, and take full ownership of the venue.Ellis Park, located in Henderson, Kentucky, has…
Saudi Arabia Launches Social Responsibility-Focused Addiction Research Programme
In March 2021, the KSA appointed ZonMw as one of the selected groups to develop a program aimed at preventing and treating gambling addiction and related harms. This decision follows…
Delaware sets new sports betting record in August
Revenue from igaming in August reached $1.30m (£1.14m/€1.30m), a 37.2% increase from the same month last year. This surpassed the previous record of $1.25m set in July this year. Players…
Louisiana sees a resurgence in online sports betting handle, ending five-month decline in August
Online sports betting has gained immense popularity in recent years as more people are attracted to the excitement and potential rewards it offers. With the convenience of placing bets from…
Bwin elevates marketing-affiliates with their latest European football ad campaign
Bwin has launched a new campaign called Love Knows No Boundaries, which aims to bring football fans together. As an affiliate partner of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa…
Legal Compliance: Sweden to Implement Ban on Autoplay and Reverse Withdrawals
Spelinspektionen has updated its responsible gambling regulations, with a focus on banning the autoplay feature for slots. This ban applies to both indefinite and defined-number spins. Previously, autoplay has been…
Potential Negative Impact on Legal Compliance as Rumour Truss Considers Scrapping Gambling Review, Analyst Warns
A report from Guardian chief political correspondent Jessica Elgot highlighted the government's plans to scrap various legislative proposals, including the Gambling Act review.The Gambling Act review has been in progress…
Esports Platform, Luckbox, Sees 144% Revenue Growth in August with Launch of Customer Acquisition Phase
Net gaming revenue for the esports-focused operator increased significantly in August, with a month-on-month growth of 144%. Additionally, player deposits nearly tripled during this period.Real Luck Group, the operator, has…
