Michigan online sports betting handle hits record $533m in October
Gross internet gaming and sports betting receipts from commercial and tribal operators in Michigan reached $205.3m during October. This was 7.9% ahead of $190.2m last year but 2.4% down...
ICC bans former West Indies cricket star Samuels over corruption
Samuels is banned from taking part in any professional cricket events for the next six years. The ICC-approved ban officially came into effect on 11 November. While...
Brazil’s upcoming vote: Everything you need to know
Before we delve into the complex legal history of sports betting in Brazil, let’s start off with last week’s key step. Last Tuesday (21 November), the industry...
Tabcorp brings in Howell as new CFO
Howell will move into the role some time before June 2024, replacing Daniel Renshaw, who left Tabcorp in August. Damien Johnston has been acting as interim CFO since...
Former Casino Cosmopol CEO Jaldung takes top job at Grand Casino Brussels
Jaldung confirmed the news on LinkedIn, saying he will join Grand Casino Brussels as CEO from 11 December. The large casino complex, located in Belgium’s capital, is owned...
Gambling Commission launches confidential reporting service
“Tell us something in confidence” can be used to report a range of activities and issues to the Gambling Commission. These include match fixing and betting integrity,...
iGB Pentasia Salary Survey: Flatlining pay, flexible work and more
Read Pentasia managing director Alastair Cleland’s introduction to the overarching trends outlined in this year’s iGB Pentasia Salary Survey here. Rising, but slower, wage growth Constrained budgets...
LatAm opportunity comes into focus for Codere Online
Amid the root-and-branch restructuring endured by Codere in 2021 its digital business prepared for life as a separate entity. A combination with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)...
Stats Perform pens 2030 extension to WTA rights data deal
Stats Perform will continue to be the exclusive data rights partner of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) after signing an extended deal. Under the agreement, Stats...
Victoria hotel fined for allowing underage gambling
The Victoria Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) charged the Preston Hotel in May this year. This followed a tip-off from a member of the public. During...