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Sports media company VSiN announced Thursday that it has become the latest broadcaster to join the American Gaming Association’s Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly. public service campaign. VSiN’s General Manager Len Mead explained: “As the first sports media company dedicated to providing sports betting news and analysis, we believe that consumer education is core to VSiN’s strategy. We hope that partnering with AGA’s Have A Game Plan campaign will further this commitment with dedicated responsible gaming messages.” VSiN will activate the campaign through on-air public service announcements on digital channels, regional sports networks, and national and local radio. This complements VSiN owner DraftKings’…

A committee formed by the Vermont Legislature wants lawmakers to pursue legalizing sports betting through a state-controlled market. In a draft report completed Tuesday, the 2022 Sports Betting Study Committee unanimously found that the market would bring in state revenue, although the study failed to estimate how much money the activity could bring in. A legal market would also provide consumers with a safer and more secure product, including funds for responsible gaming and to provide resources to help problem gamblers, the report said, as reported by Associated Press. It is now up to the Legislature, to convene early next…

Events media business Clarion Gaming has announced the shortlist for the iGB Affiliate Awards. The awards seek to recognize individuals, brands, games, networks, tech and campaigns, and will take place on Thursday, February 9, at London’s The Troxy. An integral part of the iGB Affiliate London iGaming event, the awards highlight the “best of the best” across a broad range of 18 categories. The theme, ‘Made in NYC’, will form the backdrop to the black-tie event which comprises a three-course sit-down dinner and an entertainment-packed after-party. — iGBAffiliate (@iGBAffiliate) December 12, 2022 Naomi Barton, iGB Portfolio Director, said: “Elaine Gardiner,…

According to our friends at the American Gaming Association, US gambling revenue got the month of October rose over 10% from the previous year. That marks the 20th month of growth in a row of positive gambling news in this respect, and brings the yearly totals to just shy of $50 billion. The AGA’s Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker reported that commercial US gambling generated $5.29 billion in October, which was the second highest total revenue total for a single month on record. In fact, the only month that generated more revenue was March of this year, when the total hit…

The virtual world of eSports has grown tremendously over the years, and the new age has adapted well. When it first came on the scene many years ago, no one could have predicted that it would eventually become an established revenue-generating sector in its own right. But, of course, many claim that technological advancements played a crucial role in the growth of this industry. For instance, modern CSGO skin gambling sites offer the best signup bonus, the most trustworthy sites, and a place where you can win some skins. So, it’s safe to say that technological innovations got the eSports industry to where…

The main issue for the sports betting market in the LatAm region this week was related to the way Brazil reacted to the lack of regulation of its ‘fixed odds’ bets, given that the topic has remained undefined after the silence of Jair Bolsonaro’s government. The Executive did not regulate the modality as planned and, according to what was pointed out by specialists in gaming law, “operations will continue as usual for offshore platforms.” The deadline for the Executive Power’s regulation expired at the beginning of this week, and the President did not sign the regulation. Today, with the deadline…

As the Maryland Lottery prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, it announced Wednesday it will expand its offering with the launch of digital drawings for Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5, as well as Bonus Match and Multi-Match. Beginning December 19, the drawing for all five games will be conducted using a computer system called a random number generator, which will replace the numbered Lottery balls and mechanical drawing machines.  Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin said in a press release: “Lottery balls and machines have been part of the Maryland Lottery’s history, but it’s important for…

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Sportradar Group AG announced Thursday the release of a free Athlete Wellbeing educational video, which has become available to its Integrity Services league and governing body partners.  As outlined in the trailer, the documentary-style video details how legal sports betting may impact the mental health of athletes, and reflects Sportradar’s commitment to providing solutions and supporting stakeholders within the growing sports betting ecosystem.  In addition to Athlete Wellbeing program partners, who are experts in the areas of mental health and responsible gambling, the video also features former professional soccer player and two-time gold medalist Lindsay Tarpley Snow, professional baseball player…

The SiGMA Group has released its conferences and events schedule for 2023. The group will be launching a series of summits for the gaming and emerging tech industries, with conferences in more established industry hubs as well as newer emerging markets. Events will be held in Kenya, Dubai, Brazil, the Philippines, Cyprus, and Malta. SiGMA Africa, Kenya, January 2023 “We’re starting things off early with a January expo in Kenya. Its incredible economic potential, growing and youthful population, ability to leapfrog technologically and recent economic reforms make this a really exciting place to hold our first edition of SiGMA Africa.…

A court has rejected Daub Alderney’s appeal against a UK Gambling Commission penalty, the regulator announced Tuesday. The UKGC fined the operator £5.85 million ($7.25 million) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures in September 2021. Daub Alderney appealed to the First-Tier Tribunal on the grounds that the financial penalty was excessive, unfair and disproportionate. But following a hearing, Judge Findlay dismissed the appeal and stated the financial penalty was a “fair and reasonable regulatory response.” The judge said: “I find that there were serious breaches which were similar to the breaches for which a substantial financial penalty was imposed…

Brave the cold for fun and rewards untold As this year draws to a close and winter comes into full swing in the Northern Hemisphere, we thought it would only be appropriate to heighten the seasonal mood with an episode that’ll make you shiver and want to put on your sweater or jump into a hot tub. Here, we’ll explore the top 3 winter games of the year that we handpicked at EmuCasino. Without further ado, let’s chill out (pun intended). To all our New Zealand players to whom it’s summer, allow us to teleport you to some refreshingly cold…

Our last look at the gambling news of 2022 is a good one, as we help to welcome the Horseshoe Las Vegas! Check out what’s new at the casino that used to be Bally’s, including a world class steak house and poker room! Also, if you have New Year’s Eve plans for Las Vegas, you may want to check our list of events before heading out! For months now we’ve been telling you that Bally’s Las Vegas would soon be rebranded into the iconic Horseshoe Las Vegas at some point before the end of this year!  And now, here we…

B2B iGaming provider EveryMatrix announced Monday that its sports data solution OddsMatrix Data Feeds has integrated odds, streaming, and settlement for over ten premium virtual sports from Kiron Interactive.  Alexander Jones, Business Development Officer at OddsMatrix, said: “We’re delighted to add Kiron’s virtual sports into our Data Feeds product suite. The virtual sports betting scene has grown into an important betting vertical in recent years. We’re positive that Kiron’s extensive experience and impressive portfolio of virtual sports will be a great addition to the OddsMatrix sports data offering.” For his part, Steven Spartinos, Co-CEO at Kiron Interactive, commented: “Partnering with a…

As reported by the regulator, the Malta Gaming Authority has recently welcomed a delegation from the Lotteries and Gambling Supervisory Inspection of Latvia at its premises at SmartCity.  The delegation was provided with an overview of the MGA’s organizational structure, the role and responsibilities of the various functions, and how they work together to contribute to the Authority’s overall strategy. Heading the Latvian delegation, Jānis Ungurs, Director of Legal, described the visit as being a “very useful exchange of experiences”. He went on to hail the MGA team as being very professional, and lauded the Authority’s openness to cooperation and…

A 2018 decree, signed by then President Michel Temer, established that the regulatory framework for the operation of sports betting in Brazil was to be created within two years, with a maximum extension of another two years. This total lapse of four years expired today, December 12, 2022, and the regulation was not published by the outgoing president, Jair Bolsonaro. The Ministry of Economy assures that the issue “is still being studied by the Government”. But given the current situation… What is the impact of the lack of regulation? Despite the silence from the State, experts in sports law say…