Rivalry co-founder and CEO Steven Salz said 2024 is “is poised to be one of our most ground-breaking,” with cryptocurrency among its core focuses for new product releases. In a letter to shareholders accompanying the company’s Q1 results, Salz said the North American sports betting operator will “soon” reveal plans for a “crypto-enabled product set”...
Category: Gambling
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UK online gross gambling yield increases to £1.36bn
The Gambling Commission which oversees and regulates gambling and gaming law in the UK has published figures showing a 5% growth in the final quarter of the latest financial year. The increase which brought the figure to £1.36bn is said by the organization to be driven by slots which saw an 11% rise year-on-year. Online...
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Ranking the Best Social Casino Sites for 2024
Pulsz Social Casino Pulsz is one of the most popular social casino sites in the industry, with roughly an estimated market share approaching 10%. Pulsz is owned by Yellow Social Interactive and is based in Gibraltar, but legally operates in 47 U.S. states. They offer a total of 700+ different social casino games including slots,...
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Exploring the diverse UK gambling industry
The UK has a vibrant gambling scene, encompassing everything from land-based betting establishments and luxury casino venues to an increasingly popular online betting landscape. With the shear scale of this industry, meaning the volume of punters and interested parties, the UK Gambling Commission is looking to make changes and implement new regulations that both cover...
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How Spanish Gambling Regulations Protect Young Adults – Olive Press News Spain
In gambling, player protection is one of the most important topics. Gambling, while a popular form of entertainment, can pose serious health risks to players. Problems such as gambling addiction, financial issues and social problems can result from ill-considered decisions. Player protection becomes an integral part of the ethical and social responsibility of gambling operators...
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Online Casino Age Laws: New Zealand and UK Perspective – Olive Press News Spain
The online casino world is evolving. Every day, new and innovative platforms and services are introduced that can be accessed by anyone. However, when considering the increasing problem gambling rates, everything won’t seem as smooth as it appears. Underage gambling is just one of the main concerns that the wide accessibility of online casino services...
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Thai police shut down major illegal online betting networks
Thai police shut down major illegal online betting networks – Bangkok News – Thailand News, Travel & Forum – ASEAN NOW Jump to content
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‘Light touch’ financial checks for online gamblers coming into force from August
The checks would only use publicly available data (Alamy/PA) “Light touch” financial vulnerability checks for gamblers will come into force from August, the regulator has confirmed. Checks will initially come into force for online gambling customers spending £500 a month from August 30, before reducing to £150 a month from February 28 next year, the...
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Alabama House approves plan for lottery, 10 casinos
The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday night approved a compromise plan for a lottery and 10 casinos, moving the legislation one step away from going to voters to have the final say. Seven of the 10 casinos would be with electronic machines only, with no table games. The other three, which would be full-scale...
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Dave & Buster’s bets on wager app as online gambling winner
Arcade-style games have always aroused healthy competition among friends. But one major entertainment company is ready to amp up those rivalries by letting customers place wagers on everything from Skee-Ball to pop-a-shot basketball — the latest proliferation in online gambling. Dave & Buster’s, with 164 locations in 42 states, including Long Island establishments in Massapequa, Islandia and...
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Poll: Texans support destination casinos, online sports gambling, split on sportsbooks at stadiums
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Online sports betting bill faces uncertain future in Texas Legislature A bill to expand gambling in the State of Texas could be used as a bargaining chip to push for school vouchers. Gambling is a hot topic in the Texas Legislature. A new poll shows that Texans are split about where it should...
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Mississippi Online Sports Betting Bill Fails
A bill to legalize online sports betting in Mississippi died in conference committee Monday, signaling the state won’t legalize mobile sports betting apps in 2024. The state’s 2024 legislative session officially ends Sunday. While Mississippi does allow for legal retail sports betting, House Bill 774 would’ve brought widespread online wagering to the state. The original...