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B2B igaming technology provider EveryMatrix has entered into a new partnership with sports betting monitoring business US Integrity. Under the agreement, EveryMatrix will provide US Integrity with its OddsMatrix real-time data feeds and sports data API solutions. US Integrity will use this information, alongside other data sources, to help tackle betting-related fraud and corruption in
Javier Silvania, Curaçao’s Minister of Finance has outlined the benefits of the country’s incoming gambling legislation, describing the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) as a “safety net” preventing grey-listing. The National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) will revolutionise how gambling is conducted in Curaçao. In preparation for the LOK, the island’s Gaming
West Flagler has filed a state constitutional challenge against Florida governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida state legislature. This follows the US Department of the Interior (DOI) filing a challenge to oppose West Flagler’s motion to stay, which was filed last week. This motion to stay was a further attempt to keep Hard Rock Bet
MGM Resorts International has signed Hollywood actor Chris Rock to support the launch of its BetMGM brand in the UK market. As an ambassador, Rock will feature in a range of marketing campaigns to promote the UK roll-out of BetMGM. The first such campaign is now live, with Rock sharing details of various special offers
New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement has imposed a $25,000 “civil penalty” on PointsBet for “permitting unauthorised wagers”. The sanction was handed down to the online sports betting provider on 23 August. Details were released this week following a request by the Associated Press news agency. The regulator filed a complaint in late June regarding
The International Gaming Standards Committee (IGSA) has formed a new Cyber Resiliency Committee (CRC) to create cyber standards for gambling businesses. The IGSA committee is focusing on standards for cyber risk management, cybersecurity governance and framework control standards for casino operators. IGSA members Aristocrat Technologies, Light & Wonder and AXES.ai have all declared their support
Three in five online gamblers seeking support in the UK last year identified online slots as a source of their concerns, data from GamCare shows. The data, which was pulled from GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline, shows that slots continue to be the most common activity cited by those seeking help for problem gambling behaviours. During
People’s Postcode Lottery has been reprimanded by the UK’s advertising regulator over an ad that linked gambling to solving financial concerns. The People’s Postcode Lottery was the subject of a complaint over an ad in the Daily Mail newspaper which reported that a couple had been able to overcome redundancy and pay for their wedding
The Dutch government plans to submit new rules to improve addiction prevention early next year after admitting the current system is flawed. Franc Weerwind, the Minister for Legal Protection, said recent data published by the Dutch regulator indicated a need for change. A KSA report into the duty of care from online licensees revealed players
The Copenhagen-based affiliate has announced the acquisition of Tipsbladet.dk in line with its strategy to become the leading digital sports media group. Better Collective is purchasing Tipsbladet for €6.5m (£5.59m/$6.94m) on a cash and debt-free basis. The affiliate will finance the figure with cash and pay it in three installments. Better Collective estimates that the
