Dave Zirin, the Nation’s and Progressive Magazine’s sports columnist who has delighted audiences at the Cap Times Idea Fest, isn’t shy about calling out professional sports for its hypocrisy. In a recent column, he pointed to the National Basketball Association’s banning of Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life because he was found to be...
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FanDuel Surpasses $1 Billion In Estimated New York Sports Betting Tax Payments
FanDuel looks to have surpassed $1 billion in mobile sports betting tax payments to the state of New York after an estimated $6.5 million in receipts were due for the week ending June 30, according to figures from the New York State Gaming Commission. The mobile juggernaut is the runaway leader in handle and revenue...
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BNI Detects Bank Accounts Linked to Online Gambling
Jakarta. State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) is collaborating with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) to detect accounts used by online gambling operators, its CEO said on Friday. The bank has the technology to identify gambling accounts before reporting them to the OJK for further action, Royke Tumilaar said. “When we detect indications of gambling accounts,...
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How Mobile Gaming Has Boosted the Growth of Online Casinos in Africa
Recent years have seen a transformative surge in mobile gaming across Africa, a trend that has significant implications not just for the entertainment industry but for the economic landscape as a whole. As of 2024, Africa’s mobile games market is poised to generate an impressive $2.05 billion in revenue, with expectations to climb to $2.57...
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Online Sports Betting in North Carolina – Top NC Sportsbooks in 2024
North Carolina sports betting has exploded since local online betting apps were legalized in June 2023. However, many of these are yet to have been fully launched at the time of writing. As such, unless you want to visit a local in-house tribal casino, you must visit an offshore online operator to bet on sports...
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New Gambling Commission reporting requirements come into force in the UK
The British regulator now requires gaming licensees to submit returns every quarter. UK.- The British Gambling Commission’s new reporting requirements have come into force. As announced in May, the regulator requires all gaming licensees to submit quarterly reports as of July 1. Licensees must make their returns within 28 days of the end of each...
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Identity verification provider joins European Gaming and Betting Association
Sumsub has become an associate member of the online gambling trade association. Belgium.- The Identity verification provider Sumsub has joined the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) as an associate member. The EGBA, which represents some of the largest online gambling operators in Europe and aims to promote sustainability in the sector, said the move...
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Hard Rock Digital launches in the Netherlands amid uncertain future for igaming
The brand has a licensing agreement with iCasino BV. The Netherlands.- The Hard Rock Digital brand has been launched in the Dutch online gambling market through a partnership with iCasino BV. The operator has rebranded its iCasino.nl site as HardRockCasino.nl. iCasino BV is a Maastricht-based operator led by former Novomatic Netherlands CEO Paul Strikers. It...
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F1 British GP live updates
Across 103 grand prix victories and seven world championships in close to 20 years on the Formula One grid, never had he felt the staggering rush of emotion that came at Silverstone upon crossing the line. Hamilton had not won since the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in December 2021. A 945-day drought, at long last,...
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Caesars Entertainment Wins Online Casino Operator of the Year at EGR Awards 2024
Last Updated: Jul 5th, 2024 Caesars Entertainment’s reputation as a leading iGaming company was again validated with the Best Casino Operator at the EGR North America Awards 2024. The Chief iGaming Officer at Caesars Entertainment, Matthew Sunderland, posted on Linkedin that this award validates the dedication and effort of the iGaming team. Sunderland also emphasized...
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Call for Canadian Gambling Safety Plan Amid Sports Betting Expansion
A new report, ‘Gambling Availability and Advertising in Canada: A Call to Action,’ proposes a national strategy to address gambling-related harms. Jul 5, 2024 • 10:01 ET • 4 min read Photo By – USA TODAY Sports Canada’s passage of the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act in 2021 granted the country’s provinces and territories...
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Analysis | Paul Skenes is a phenom, but he’s a bad bet to win rookie of the year
Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes has lived up to the hype. Since his debut in May, the flame-throwing right-hander is 4-0 with 70 strikeouts in 52⅓ innings and has yet to leave a game with his team trailing. His 2.06 ERA, if sustained, would be the best rookie performance relative to the major leagues since...