02/17/21 Illinois sports betting handle hits new record The state’s gaming board has reported more than $491.7m wagered on events in December 2020.
02/17/21 DraftKings appoints new compliance officer Jennifer Aguiar will replace long-standing DraftKings executive Tim Dent.
02/16/21 Michigan regulator green lights another gaming online operator Pala interactive joins the list of operators approved to offer online gambling and sports betting in Michigan.
02/16/21 Irish sports associations push for ban on gambling ads The Gaelic Athletic Association and Gaelic Players Association are pushing for new legislation to tackle problem gambling.
02/16/21 New York sports betting revenues up 75.7% in January Sports betting revenues in New York reached $3.3m in January after a disappointing December.
02/16/21 BGC: new rules for gambling posts on football social media The British trade body has published new rules to prevent the promotion of gambling through official club social media accounts.
02/16/21 British racing groups slam “disastrous” affordability proposals The BHA, RCA and HG have added their official voice to criticism of the Gambling Commission’s plans to impose affordability checks for customers.
02/15/21 Indiana breaks state sports betting record again Sports betting in Indiana continues to set a new record every month.
02/15/21 Lithuania clarifies rules for gambling ads The Gambling Supervision Service has cleared up just how operators need to implement new warnings in ads and sponsorship agreements.
02/12/21 Alberta regulator backs single-event sports betting The AGLC has joined the BCLC in supporting a bill that would legalise single-event sports betting in Canada.
02/11/21 25 per cent increase in suspicious betting alerts on football The IBIA has reported a 48 per cent increase in suspicious betting alerts for 2020, including a 25 per cent increase in alerts relating to football.
02/11/21 Virginia sports betting could generate $13bn in three years Sports betting officially launched in Virginia on January 21 and analysts believe it could become one of the biggest markets in the US.
