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Gaming Conference Panel on Regulation to be Hosted by VP Tied to Site Levied Record Fine

Alan Feldman will be headlining a panel discussion on Wednesday Sept. 21 at SBC Barcelona moderated by Martin Lycka, senior vice president American regulatory affairs and responsible gaming for Entain.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/20/2022

Twitch to Ban Stake.com Streams, Other Unlicensed Gambling Sites

Twitch to Ban Stake.com Streams, Other Unlicensed Gambling Sites

Those sites offering slots, roulette and dice games will be prohibited from streaming on October 18, 2022 unless they provide a license.  This announcement comes days after a popular Twitch streamer admitted to bilking others out of hundreds of thousands of dollars to support his sports betting adiction.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/20/2022

SBC Conference Kicks Off Tuesday as Gaming Professionals Descend Upon Barcelona

Plus Granath v Wright Day 6 closing arguments in slander determination case begin.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/19/2022

NJ Gambling Numbers Up 10% in August Over Last Year, Still Down From 2019

NJ Gambling Numbers Up 10% in August Over Last Year, Still Down From 2019

Plus we got your UFC 279 chaos & review, Canelo vs GGG II predictions & more! with The Fight Guys.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/16/2022

Cloud Gaming Market Size to hit USD 7382.37 Million in 2028, Says Brandessence Market Research

Cloud Gaming Market Size to hit USD 7382.37 Million in 2028, Says Brandessence Market Research

According to Brandessence market research, the Cloud Gaming market size reached USD 609.67 Million in 2021. The Cloud Gaming market size is likely to grow at 42.8% CAGR during 2022-2028 to reach USD 7382.37 Million by 2028 end. The improved gaming experience presented by cloud gaming drives the market growth. 

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/15/2022

ECGC to Examine ‘The Best Things in Gaming Right Now,’ September 21-23 in Atlantic City

ECGC to Examine ‘The Best Things in Gaming Right Now,’ September 21-23 in Atlantic City

Sports betting is growing rapidly, historical horse racing is expanding where slots cannot, esports is just beginning to tie itself to gaming, and the movement to cashless casino gaming is starting to take root. So, what exactly do casino operators and suppliers think are the best things going for the gaming industry at large?

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/15/2022

With Mickey Mouse Considering Getting Into Sports Betting, Is the Cookie Monster Next?

With Mickey Mouse Considering Getting Into Sports Betting, Is the Cookie Monster Next?

Disney getting into sports betting is maybe not as bad as the Sesame Workshop doing so.  It's still bad.  And it seems like everybody wants in these days, so perhaps Sesame Street won't be too far behind.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/14/2022

Massive Cashout for Americas Cardroom Poker Pro Ebony Kenney: One of Largest for a Female Player Ever

Massive Cashout for Americas Cardroom Poker Pro Ebony Kenney: One of Largest for a Female Player Ever

Kenney won $1.7 Million in the Coin Rivet Invitational Poker Tournament and becomes one of the winningest women in poker.

Submitted by Ace King on, Sep/14/2022

Stacey Abrams Turns Things Up a Notch Re: Sports Betting in Georgia

Stacey Abrams Turns Things Up a Notch Re: Sports Betting in Georgia

Brian Kemp is starting to really pull ahead in the Georgia's Governor's race.  His Democratic opponent, Stacey Abrams, is hoping that a push for legalized gambling can get her over the finish line.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/13/2022

New Technology Fuels The Popularity of Online Gambling

New Technology Fuels The Popularity of Online Gambling

Online gaming has been one of the most popular games in the world. The popularity of internet games is increasing daily, and this trend will not change anytime soon.

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/13/2022

Safe Practices While Playing Online Games

Safe Practices While Playing Online Games

If you enjoy a relaxing after-work gaming session or some online weekend fun, you are certainly not alone! With over 1 billion gamers online, the online gaming industry is thriving and always looking for new ways to keep its audience engaged and entertained. 

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/11/2022

Autism at Center Stage of CyberBullying Trial This Coming Week in Oslo: Granath v Wright

Autism at Center Stage of CyberBullying Trial This Coming Week in Oslo: Granath v Wright

Gambling911.com also examines a particularly strong relationship between autistic traits and problem gambling symptoms as we enter the new football betting season.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Sep/10/2022

Gambling Regulations in Different Countries

Online gambling has taken the world by storm in the past two decades. Today, the industry is worth billions as more people continue to opt for online casinos. With this tremendous growth, the need to regulate the industry was inevitable.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Sep/07/2022

States progress in legalizing online casinos

The online casino industry in the United States is beginning to grow.


Now that The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 has been deemed unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, each US state is allowed to regulate both offline and online gambling as they see fit. 

Submitted by Payton on, Sep/06/2022

Unbounded Capital’s Blockchain Scalability Summit Taking Place This Week

Unbounded Capital’s Blockchain Scalability Summit Taking Place This Week

Comes as microbetting is now all the rage with the high profile launch of Jake Paul-partnered Betr.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/05/2022

Crypto Gambling Website Hit With $400m Lawsuit for Allegedly Using "Bullying" Tactics Against Former Partner

Crypto Gambling Website Hit With $400m Lawsuit for Allegedly Using "Bullying" Tactics

Stake.com is best known for its sponsorship deals with the Everton FC, UFC and a partnership deal with recording artist Drake

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Sep/05/2022

California Sports Betting Ballot Questions Heading for Defeat?

Analysts at Southern California-based Eilers & Krejcik Gaming believe that two sports betting questions appearing on the ballot in the California November election will fail to get the required 50 percent voter approval. 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Sep/04/2022

Matusow Feline Friend Dead at 20 and CA Tribes Would Have Sports Betting if They Didn't Hate Card Clubs So Much

Matusow Feline Friend Dead at 20

Poker legend Mike “The Mouth” Matusow is mourning the passing of his beloved pet cat, named Flash.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Sep/04/2022

Las Vegas' Circa Sports Expands to Northern Nevada with Launch of New Sportsbook at Legends Bay Casino

New Location Offers Chance to Enter Circa Sports’ Record-Breaking $12 Million Pro Football Contests.

Submitted by Press Release on, Sep/01/2022

Experts to Examine Whether Gaming is Growing Responsibly at East Coast Gaming Congress, September 21 - 23

The gaming industry is growing, but is it growing responsibly? As new technologies and new gaming verticals emerge, is the most vulnerable population being protected? Responsible-gaming experts will address this critical issue at the East Coast Gaming Congress, September 21-23 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/31/2022

Sports Bettor Portrayed by Bruce Willis Alan “Dink” Denkenson Has Passed Away

Alan "Dink" Denkenson had been in hospice care over the past few months but remained in good spirits until the end.  Many of his long time friends and family came to visit him during this period.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/31/2022

DraftKings, BarStool Sports, Others Prepare for Kansas Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings, BarStool Sports, Others Prepare for Kansas Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings will also be introducing its first-ever blockchain-based gaming franchise, Reignmakers Football, to those in the Sunflower State.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/31/2022

DraftKings Suffers Big Loss in AZ, Prophet Exchange First Bet Placed by New York Giants Player, KS Soft Launch Thursday

DraftKings Suffers Big Loss in AZ

Gamblers won $3.2 million with $92.8 million wagered during the month of June.  This resulted in a -3.4% win rate.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/30/2022

Sex Trafficker Name Added to Notorious Las Vegas Black Book

Sex Trafficker Name Added to Notorious Las Vegas Black Book

Weatherspoon has a long rap record that includes a history of violence against women and alleged sex trafficking in Las Vegas Casinos. Weatherspoon was arrested in 2011 for allegedly punching a 15-year-old boy in the face.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Aug/29/2022

New Jersey's Already Saturated Sports Betting Market Just Got More Saturated

New Jersey's Already Saturated Sports Betting Market Just Got More Saturated

Prophet Sports Betting Exchange and Sporttrade will introduce the Garden State to the “betting exchange” or peer-to-peer betting models while the future of a third anticipated entry to the NJ market, Fubo Sportsbook, is uncertain.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/29/2022

Ex-NBA Exec and Gambling Expert Wants to Take on Real Madrid and Barcelona With Newly Purchased Football Club

Ex-NBA Exec and Gambling Expert Wants to Take on Real Madrid and Barcelona

Plus another online gambling operator fined for anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Aug/25/2022

The Reputation of the Gambola Casino Brand in the Japanese Poker Market

As gamblers across the globe are getting more attracted to online casino platforms where they can play their favorite casino games from their comfort zone, several brands are creating their spaces in the market. Gambola is one of the most famous casino brands that are open to players from multiple nationalities. Let's have a look at Gambola honest reputation from Japanese players

 

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/25/2022

$360 Million Spent on Dueling California Sports Betting Props So Far

$360 Million Spent on Dueling California Sports Betting Props So Far

Since June 30, some $16.5 million is being brought in to the state on a weekly basis. That number will surely increase as we inch closer to November.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/22/2022

Ray Lesniak's Book Tells Tale of How He Beat Feds Who Wanted to Ban Sports Betting

Ray Lesniak's Book Tells Tale of How He Beat Feds Who Wanted to Ban Sports Betting

Lesniak, a shrewd attorney, knew that PASPA violated the U.S. Constitution—the Federal government can’t let one state have an industry but ban another state from having the same industry, in this case legal sports betting.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/22/2022

Most Important Steps in the Merging of Crypto Gaming and Gambling

Most Important Steps in the Merging of Crypto Gaming and Gambling

There was a time when gaming companies and developers were at the cutting edge of technology, exploring innovative methods and future revenue streams. Yet that has become less apparent in the past few years, as the larger providers aim to stick with tried and tested properties to bring in revenue. As a direct result, crypto gaming, gambling and even the metaverse to a lesser extent, have been left to experiment.

Submitted by Payton on, Aug/22/2022

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