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Massachusetts Researchers to Roll Out Survey on the Impact of Casino Gambling on Local Seniors

Harrison Young | 13th May 2019

According to recent data, seniors are among the most loyal customers of Massachusetts casinos. Unfortunately, such people, however, have much free time and limited income, which... Read more

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Illinois Lawmakers Should Consider More Relaxed Regime on Video Gambling to Generate Larger Revenue

Harrison Young | 10th May 2019

Illinois lawmakers would have to bring a more relaxed regime regarding some betting restrictions rather than increasing tax rates imposed on video gambling in case they... Read more

Technology

Mobile Sports Betting Remains Under Question in New York State

Hannah Wallace | 10th May 2019

Earlier this week, gambling supporters and analysts called for the lawmakers of the state of New York to consider the addition of a mobile sportsbook to... Read more

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US Senator Proposes New Bill Aimed at Banning Loot Boxes and Minitransactions in Video Games to Protect Underage Players

Hannah Wallace | 9th May 2019

A new piece of legislation regarding loot boxes is under consideration in the US, after Senator Josh Hawley presented a bill aimed at suspending loot boxes... Read more

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Fox Corp. Enters US Sports Betting Sector by Obtaining 4.99% Stake in Stars Group in $236-Million Acquisition Deal

Harrison Young | 9th May 2019

The media company Fox Corp., which is currently owned and controlled by the American-Australian media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his family, is purchasing a 4... Read more

Technology

Chinese Social Media and Messaging Platform WeChat to Suspend Online Gambling and Cryptocurrency Transactions as of May 31st

Hannah Wallace | 8th May 2019

The Chinese multi-purpose social media, messaging and mobile payment application WeChat has revealed that it would stop supporting cryptocurrency payments. The operator furthermore made it... Read more

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Colorado Lawmakers to Place Sports Betting Issue on November Ballot

Hannah Wallace | 8th May 2019

The latest legislative session of Colorado lawmakers has come to an end but before its official closure, there has been some movement on the sports betting... Read more

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License for $700 Million Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia Expires before It Opens

Hannah Wallace | 7th May 2019

The long-delayed Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia is set to open by the end of 2020 but due to a string of suits and the recent... Read more

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Montana Legalizes Sports Wagering, Bets to Be Offered in September

Harrison Young | 7th May 2019

Montana became the seventh state to legalize betting on sports after the United States Supreme Court struck down the nationwide ban on this form of gambling... Read more

Technology

Could Legal Sports Betting Operators Resist the Competition of Offshore Sportsbooks in the US?

Hannah Wallace | 6th May 2019

Almost a full year after the US Supreme Court officially lifted the ban imposed on sports betting operations by the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act... Read more