GAMBLING 6/35

Sep 101 min read

Betsson Group to Discontinue B2C Operations in the US by End of September 2024

Betsson Group has confirmed it will cease its B2C operations in the US by the end of September 2024. The company, which initially entered...

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Is Private Competition the Boost Needed to Revive Finland’s Gambling Monopoly Veikkaus?

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Sep 94 min read

Is Private Competition the Boost Needed to Revive Finland’s Gambling Monopoly Veikkaus?

After years of decline, Finland’s gambling monopoly, Veikkaus, could see a resurgence with the introduction of private competition in a...

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Kambi Responds to Speculation of Potential Acquisition by Genius Sports

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Sep 61 min read

Kambi Responds to Speculation of Potential Acquisition by Genius Sports

Recent reports suggest that Kambi, the Swedish sports betting supplier, is the target of a potential takeover by Genius Sports. However,...

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Ugandan Deputy Speaker Demands Response to Allegations of Consulate in Dubai Operating as Casino

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Sep 62 min read

Ugandan Deputy Speaker Demands Response to Allegations of Consulate in Dubai Operating as Casino

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jeje Odongo, to address allegations that...

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OPAP Reports 5.6% Rise in GGR for H1 2024, Despite Slight Dip in EBITDA

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Sep 52 min read

OPAP Reports 5.6% Rise in GGR for H1 2024, Despite Slight Dip in EBITDA

Greece’s National Lottery operator, OPAP, has released its financial results for the first half of 2024, showing a 5.6% increase in gross...

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ANJL President Advocates for Clear Advertising to Distinguish Legal Gambling from Black Market

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Sep 42 min read

ANJL President Advocates for Clear Advertising to Distinguish Legal Gambling from Black Market

Plínio Lemos Jorge, the president of Brazil's National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), has called on licensed gambling...

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Macau's Gaming Revenue Reaches MOP19.75 Billion in August, Surpassing Analyst Expectations

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Sep 31 min read

Macau's Gaming Revenue Reaches MOP19.75 Billion in August, Surpassing Analyst Expectations

Macau’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) for August 2024 amounted to MOP19.75 billion ($2.46 billion), reflecting a significant 14.8 percent...

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MGM China Announces Special Dividend of HK$0.353 Per Share, Allocating HK$1.34 Billion

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Sep 22 min read

MGM China Announces Special Dividend of HK$0.353 Per Share, Allocating HK$1.34 Billion

MGM China, a major gaming operator in Macau, has announced a special dividend payment of HK$0.353 per share to its shareholders....

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LatAm Market Heats Up: Flutter, Betsson, and Others Eye Brazil's Potential as Key Players Outline Strategic Plans

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Aug 294 min read

LatAm Market Heats Up: Flutter, Betsson, and Others Eye Brazil's Potential as Key Players Outline Strategic Plans

The Q2 results season has underscored the burgeoning potential of Latin America's gambling market, with Brazil taking center stage as a...

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MGM Resorts Partners with Grupo Globo to Launch BetMGM Platform in Brazil by Early 2025

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Aug 282 min read

MGM Resorts Partners with Grupo Globo to Launch BetMGM Platform in Brazil by Early 2025

MGM Resorts has announced a strategic partnership with Grupo Globo to introduce a BetMGM-branded platform in Brazil, anticipated to...

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Liverpool FC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Ladbrokes as Official Betting Partner

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Aug 272 min read

Liverpool FC Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Ladbrokes as Official Betting Partner

Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has officially announced a new multi-year partnership with Ladbrokes, a leading UK betting operator owned...

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Sven-Goran Eriksson, First Non-British Coach of England, Passes Away at 76

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Aug 272 min read

Sven-Goran Eriksson, First Non-British Coach of England, Passes Away at 76

Sven-Goran Eriksson, the renowned Swedish football manager and the first non-British coach to lead the England national team, has died at...

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Premier League to Introduce Semi-Automated Offside Technology with Genius Sports

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Aug 262 min read

Premier League to Introduce Semi-Automated Offside Technology with Genius Sports

The Premier League has appointed Genius Sports Limited as its official Semi-Automated Officiating (SAOT) supplier, bringing cutting-edge...

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Portugal's Online Gambling Revenue Hits Record High Amid Growing Illegal Market Concerns

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Aug 233 min read

Portugal's Online Gambling Revenue Hits Record High Amid Growing Illegal Market Concerns

Portugal’s online gambling market has reached new heights, with revenue hitting €261.8m (£223.1m/$289.2m) in the second quarter of 2024....

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LatAm Market Insights: Gambling Giants Gear Up for Brazil and Beyond

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Aug 225 min read

LatAm Market Insights: Gambling Giants Gear Up for Brazil and Beyond

The gambling industry's Q2 results season has highlighted the strategic maneuvers and performance of key players in the Latin American...

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Brazil’s Gaming License Applications Close with 114 Submissions as Deadline Passes

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Aug 215 min read

Brazil’s Gaming License Applications Close with 114 Submissions as Deadline Passes

The countdown has officially ended, and the deadline for gaming license applications in Brazil closed as of midnight on August 20th. A...

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Bet365 Signs Three-Year Sponsorship Deal with UEFA Champions League

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Aug 211 min read

Bet365 Signs Three-Year Sponsorship Deal with UEFA Champions League

Operator bet365 has entered into a landmark three-year sponsorship agreement with UEFA, becoming the first sports betting brand to...

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KTO Group Withdraws from Peru and Chile to Focus on Brazil's Licensed Betting Market

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Aug 202 min read

KTO Group Withdraws from Peru and Chile to Focus on Brazil's Licensed Betting Market

KTO Group has decided to withdraw its sports betting operations from Peru and Chile, shifting its focus entirely to the...

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Proposed Entertainment Complex Legislation in Thailand Marks Significant Move Toward Legalized Integrated Resorts, Says Industry Expert

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Aug 203 min read

Proposed Entertainment Complex Legislation in Thailand Marks Significant Move Toward Legalized Integrated Resorts, Says Industry Expert

The recently introduced legislation for entertainment complexes in Thailand represents a crucial step toward the potential legalization...

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Macau Adds Criminal Penalties for Illegal Currency Exchanges in Casinos

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Aug 142 min read

Macau Adds Criminal Penalties for Illegal Currency Exchanges in Casinos

Macau's government has introduced an amendment to its "Law to Combat Gambling Crimes," proposing criminal penalties for illegal currency...

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