The impact and effects on the local community is ‘worse than POGOs,’ according to the senators. By Gambling Insider Philippines senators said that there will be no revival of e-sabong, which is online betting for cockfighting. According to Philippines news media, Senator Joel Villanueva said that e-sabong is “far worse than POGOs,” due to its...
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Oddschecker partners with The Betting Professor to offer data-driven betting tips
Oddschecker collaborates with anonymous sports bettor The Betting Professor to provide users with data-driven betting tips. By Gambling Insider FairPlay Sports Media, the company behind the UK-based odds comparison affiliate Oddschecker, has announced a new partnership with a professional sports bettor known as The Betting Professor. This collaboration will allow Oddschecker users to access betting...
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LiveScore Bet launches new TV ad in Ireland
LiveScore Bet launches new TV commercial in Ireland targeting sports audiences to promote its “Total Betting” platform. By Gambling Insider LiveScore Bet has launched a new television commercial (TVC) in Ireland as part of its “Total Betting” campaign. The commercial, produced by Amigo Partnership, focuses on showcasing LiveScore Bet’s approach to sports betting. The TVC...
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Entain reports record interest in Olympic betting
Basketball was the most popular sport as Paris generates double the betting traffic compared to Tokyo. By Will Underwood Operator Entain has released player activity information from the Paris 2024 Olympic games, highlighting a record amount of betting traffic, with basketball being the most popular sport by bet volume. The company recorded double the amount of...
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Chinese former bankers arrested for money laundering in Singapore
Both men were accused of laundering money sourced from overseas illegal online gambling and scams. By Gambling Insider The middle of 2024 saw several Asian markets combatting illegal money activities and crimes within their gambling sectors. The Philippines’ nationwide POGO ban, the crackdown on illegal money exchange in Macau casinos and Singapore setting more stringent...
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Boldplay draws up new collaboration with Kickr
This latest move follows an expansive period for the gaming provider. By Gambling Insider By Hannah Ward Provider Boldplay has announced a new content integration partnership with operator Kickr, as the company looks to expand its distribution pool. Following this latest development, Boldplay has now launched its game portfolio on Kickr’s social casino platform. 2024...
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Sandro Tonali receives clearance to return to competitive football after betting ban
The midfielder was handed a 10-month ban from football for betting breaches. By Ciaran McLoughlin Sandro Tonali is set to make his competitive return to football after serving his ban from football over betting on teams he played for. The Italy international received a sanction from the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) following an investigation into...
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BetMGM launches Wheel of Fortune Online Casino in Ontario
BetMGM’s introduction of its Wheel of Fortune Online Casino in New Jersey in March 2023 marked the first brand-led online casino in North America. By Gambling Insider BetMGM has launched its Wheel of Fortune Online Casino in Ontario through a collaboration with Sony Pictures Television and International Game Technology (IGT). This venture marks BetMGM’s second...
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Betby launches industry-first betting on Stormgate and Escape from Tarkov: Arena official tournaments
BETBY, a leading sports betting provider, has made significant additions to its game portfolio by incorporating all future Stormgate tournaments and introducing live betting for official tournaments of the new FPS game, Escape from Tarkov: Arena. This marks an industry first for both games. By Gambling Insider Stormgate, an RTS game developed by creators known...
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LiveScore brand Virgin Bet fully migrated onto Kambi platform
The pair have a long-term agreement together. By Ciaran McLoughlin Kambi Group and LiveScore Group have announced the full migration of the Virgin Bet brand onto the Kambi sportsbook platform. The Virgin Bet sportsbook was first launched in 2019 by Gamesys Group in partnership with sports betting supplier SBTech, a few months before LiveScore Group...
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New Zealand to allow online casinos by 2026
Once regulations are established, the Department of Internal Affairs will regulate the market. By Gambling Insider New Zealand’s Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the New Zealand Government has “agreed to a high-level approach to regulating online casinos designed to minimise harm, support tax collection and provide consumer protections to New Zealanders.” “This...
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ACMA issues formal warnings to service providers of unlicensed online gambling sites
Dama N.V. and Strukin Ltd for Wanted Win, and Libergos Ltd and Hollycorn for Richard Casino, have received warnings. By Gambling Insider Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued formal warnings to two online operators for contravening section 64A subsection 15(2A) of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. The warning was given to Wanted Win...