Regulation
Ohio set to deny PlayUp licence for “potential illegal gambling activity”
The Ohio Casino Control Commission said it plans to deny PlayUp’s licence application, after it discovered “potential illegal gambling activity by PlayUp”. At the 14…
Odds On Compliance appoints two new directors
Regulatory affairs and technology business Odds-On Compliance has announced that Marybeth Butler will join the company as director of revenue audit and Ali Ghanavati as…
North Dakota to allow online casino, sports betting on tribal grounds
North Dakota governor Doug Burgum and the chairpersons of the state’s five tribal nations have signed new gaming compacts, opening the door for online offerings…
New York bill aims to crack down on “predatory sportsbook bonuses”
A New York legislator has introduced a bill calling on the state regulator to crack down on “predatory sportsbook bonuses”. The bill – Senate Bill…
US players gamble $511bn per year with unlicensed operators, report finds
A new report commissioned by the American Gaming Association has estimated the US illegal gambling market to be worth $44.2bn per year, with players betting…
Industry slams NYT sports betting coverage
On Sunday, the New York Times (NYT) published an article on sports betting lobbying efforts, which has been criticized by industry trade groups and individuals as…
Former MLB player Puig pleads guilty to lying in illegal gambling investigation
Former Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Yasiel Puig has pled guilty to charges for lying to federal agents who were investigating an illegal gambling operation.…
Fandex receives patent for fantasy sports stock exchange
Free to-play fantasy sports stock exchange Fandex has taken a step forward towards securing its intellectual property, announcing today that it has received US patent…
Fanatics hires Brandt Iden as VP of government affairs
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has hired former Michigan legislator Brandt Iden as its new vice president of government affairs, as the business edges closer to…
Four sentenced in Michigan for running illegal gambling facility
Four Michigan residents have been sentenced for their roles in running an illegal gambling facility. Sam Daoud, aged 52, Nadia Daoud, aged 50 and Brian…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming enhances self-exclusion program
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has expanded its PlaySmart responsible gambling program with the relaunch of its My PlayBreak self-exclusion scheme. Consumers in…
Prophet launches first US regulated sports betting exchange
New Jersey-based Prophet Exchange has become the first peer-to-peer sports betting exchange to go live in the US regulated market following licensing approval from the…
Michigan regulator votes to extend Detroit casino licenses
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has voted to renew the licenses of all three commercial casinos in the state. MGM Grand, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood…
Massachusetts commissioners: legal betting is “going to take some time”
Massachusetts gaming commissioners have warned that the launch of legal sports betting in the state may take longer than expected, as they prepare to create…