Financial Impact of Gambling in the UK: EY Report Reveals £7.7bn Contribution to Economy in 2019
The gambling sector in the UK provides significant contributions to the economy, employing a total of 61,000 individuals directly and indirectly supporting an additional 58,000 jobs. However, due to the…
Tabcorp to Conduct Strategic Review for Potential Sale of Wagering Business
Last month, Tabcorp announced that it received several unsolicited approaches and proposals for the acquisition of its wagering and media division, including an offer from Entain. However, no firm bids…
Decline in Tennessee sports handle hits record low
The total amount for sports betting in Tennessee for the month of February was $163.3 million, which saw a 16.6% decrease compared to the record high of $211.3 million in…
Veikkaus extends social-responsibility by maintaining €500 daily loss limit until end of June
Veikkaus introduced the loss limit in May last year to protect players during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been extended multiple times and will be in place for over a…
The Impact of UK Gambling Addiction: King’s College Study Reveals Alarming Lack of Empirical Research
The study commissioned by Action Against Gambling Harms, conducted by Rachel Hesketh, Vivienne Moxham-Hall, Caroline Norrie, Lucy Strang, and Benedict Wilkinson at the Policy Institute, focused on the costs and…
Intralot optimizes Moroccan contract to boost lottery resilience
Intralot has announced an amendment to its contract with the Moroccan Sports Lottery (MDJS) to enhance resilience in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the lottery…
SBTech partners with BetGames.TV and Pin Projekt for tech-innovation content deals
SBTech, the online gaming solutions provider, has expanded its content portfolio by partnering with BetGames.TV and Pin Projekt. SBTech will now offer live betting games from Pin Projekt, including over…
Blackstone and Atairos become major investors in GeoComply – Promoting Growth in the Finance Industry
The investment from institutional capital will support the expansion of GeoComply, a finance-focused company.The investment size is not disclosed.The precise amount of the investment has not been revealed.No information is…
Popular esports for betting and key insights for operators
The most popular esports betting titles fall under two categories: legacy esports and sports simulation games.The legacy esports category includes the 'Big Three' titles: League of Legends, Dota 2, and…
National Lottery joins forces with Rugby Football League to boost marketing affiliate opportunities
Under the arrangement, National Lottery branding will be prominently featured in the premier men's and women's rugby league fixtures in England. This partnership also provides National Lottery players with the…
