Sen. Richard Blumenthal

Blumenthal calls out sportsbooks for targeting problem gamblers

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is continuing his scrutiny of American sports betting by demanding that sportsbooks stop what he describes as the targeting of...
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TransUnion: Gaming most susceptible US industry to digital fraud

Suspected instances of digital fraud rose in the U.S. gaming industry in 2023 and the sector continues to be the most vulnerable in the...
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Metro State University launches new course to tackle shortage of problem gambling counselors

The rise of online betting in the U.S. is accelerating the issue of problem gambling to the point where there are not enough counselors...

Operators need to use AI to identify problem gamblers according to industry specialist

Operators need to be more proactive in identifying problem gambling and also use AI tools to aid the process according to industry specialist Jonathan...
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New federal legislation seeks to make gambling a public health issue

U.S. Rep Paul Tonko has introduced federal legislation that aims to regulate gambling as a public health issue in line with alcohol, tobacco and...
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Garden State launches new problem gambling awareness campaign

The campaign runs through 2025 and will focus on online advertisements.
March Madness Problem Gambling

Problem gambling becomes a concern ahead of March Madness

Last year, more than 60 million Americans wagered $15.5 billion on March Madness.
New York Gambling

Trio of gambling bills gain approval in NY Senate committee

The New York Senate is considering new measures during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
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DraftKings unveils My Stat Sheet tool to promote responsible gambling

DraftKings has launched a new tool to help promote responsible gambling. My Stat Sheet will allow players to “assess, track and interact with their personal...
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March Madness to bring in a new era for bettors and operators

The start of March Madness on March 19 will usher in a new era for states, operators and bettors. Research has found that March Madness...

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Cordish gaming cannibalization

Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
Dan Marino SBC Summit North America

SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt

BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate...