DraftKings is facing an adjudicatory hearing before the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) to explain how players in the state were allowed to gamble using credit card funds.
Massachusetts prohibits the use of credit cards to fund gambling accounts while other US jurisdictions allow it, posing a potential issue for universal wallets [...]
Italy’s communications authority AGCOM has issued combined financial penalties of more than €3 million to Google and Twitch International for violating the country’s gambling advertising ban.
The regulatory authority initiated procedures against Google and Twitch after uncovering more than 80 YouTube and Twitch channels containing more than 20,000 videos featuring ads [...]
iGaming solutions provider Digitain has launched SportChat, a new player-to-player interaction tool for its sportsbook platform.
SportChat is a new social betting feature designed to increase engagement and enable players to communicate with each other in real-time during live sports events.
“Today's digital native sports bettor has grown up with social media [...]
888poker has been unveiled as the new sponsor of American mixed martial arts league the Professional Fighters League (PFL).
888poker will benefit from branding on the PFL SmartCage during the championship, with additional branding and promotion across PFL channels.
“The Professional Fighters League (PFL) is delighted to announce our collaboration with 888poker, [...]
Australian betting giant Tabcorp has entered into an exclusive international media partnership with Racecourse Media Group (RMG).
The five-year agreement commences on 1 January 2024 and enables Tabcorp’s Sky Racing channels to broadcast British and Irish racing to both wagering and non-wagering audiences in Australia and New Zealand.
The content will feature [...]
Malta-based gaming solutions provider iGaming Platform (iGP) has agreed a new partnership with Fast Track’s gaming risk management platform Greco.
The deal allows iGP’s operator partners to benefit from Greco’s expertise in bonus abuse management, using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to monitor gameplay.
The platform identifies risks and alerts players through in-game notifications, [...]
Betting operator bet365 has agreed an exclusive long-term partnership to become an official partner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets.
The deal with Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) will see bet365 become the official mobile sports betting partner of the Hornets, subject to the operator becoming licensed to operate in North Carolina.
“We [...]
Flutter Entertainment's online bingo brand Tombola has become the new sponsor of Banijay’s Deal or No Deal game show, which returns to British TV screens after a seven-year absence.
Back on British TV screens on tonight (20 November), Deal or No Deal will be hosted by Stephen Mulhern and sees contestants [...]
Six of the biggest online gambling affiliates in the United States have come together to form a new trade association to better protect consumers.
The Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA) advocates “reasonable regulation, responsible advertising, and consumer protection” and comprises Better Collective, Catena Media, Gambling.com Group, oddschecker Global Media, Spotlight Sports [...]
London-based sports media and betting operator LiveScore Group has taken over full ownership of Cape Town-based software development specialist Wonderlabz.
The acquisition accelerates the company’s product development capabilities as LiveScore targets expansion into new territories.
LiveScore previously held a 25 per cent stake in Wonderlabz, which played a significant role in developing [...]
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore has revealed a security incident involving unauthorised access to its loyalty programme.
The Las Vegas Sands-owned resort said Tuesday that the data of approximately 665,000 non-casino rewards programme members was stolen on 19 and 20 October 2023 by an unauthorised third party.
Marina Bay Sands does not [...]
Konami Gaming is adding facial recognition technology to its slot and table game products through a partnership with Xailient.
The integration of Xailient’s AI facial recognition device provides a secure identity management solution without the need for magnetic player cards, while also enabling casinos to track and bonus players anonymously.
Available through [...]