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IBIA: Annual betting alert increase in 2022 caused by wider network

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has declared an increase in annual suspicious betting alerts in 2022 due to the widening of its monitoring...
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Konami Gaming strengthens content partnership with Caesars Sportsbook & Casino

Konami Gaming has expanded its North American gaming reach as it secured a multi-jurisdictional content deal with Caesars Sportsbook & Casino.  Under the provisions of...
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bet365 adds fourth US market with Virginia launch

While it may not be pursuing a license in Massachusetts, bet365 did add a new market today with the launch of its Virginia sportsbook...
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GeoComply seeks to stop Xpoint’s US operations until suit resolved

A new motion by GeoComply in its patent infringement lawsuit against Xpoint seeks an injunction to stop Xpoint's operations in the US until the...
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NCPG blasts igaming regulations in four states as ‘insufficient’ to protect consumers

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has criticized igaming regulations in four of the seven legalized US markets for falling ‘drastically short’ of...
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Internet Vikings expands into tribal gaming with Indian Gaming Association

Internet Vikings has expanded its reach in tribal gaming by becoming a member of the Indian Gaming Association (IGA). The global hosting provider has joined...
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Massachusetts sports betting launches in casinos

Massachusetts has become the latest state to offer retail sports betting as the three casinos begin accepting wagers this morning.  After securing legalization at the...
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Illinois bill amendment would allow sports exchange betting

A proposed amendment to the Sports Wagering Act in Illinois filed by Rep. Robert Rita would introduce exchange trade wagering. House Bill 1405 seeks to...
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Fanatics strengthens betting integrity standing with IBIA membership

Following the launch of its first retail sportsbook, Fanatics Betting and Gaming has strengthened its betting integrity position by joining the International Betting Integrity...
2022 on a notepad - XL Media Results

XL Media benefits from US sports betting launching in 2022

XL Media (XLM) has provided a trading update ahead of the release of its full-year results, providing a glimpse into its US growth thanks...

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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...