TransUnion Report Finds US Gamblers 2-3 Times More Vulnerable to Fraud Than Non-Bettors
A new TransUnion report found that US gamblers are almost twice as likely as non-bettors to fall victim to financial fraud. The risk is three times higher for high-value players, who deposit $500 or more monthly. The report also found bettors of all types are more willing to trade personal information for potential gain. As […]
Is Roobet Promoting Social Casino Via Its UFC Deal or Leading US Gamblers to Crypto?
The UFC and social casino Roobet.fun have formed a multi-year partnership to feature and promote Roobet.fun at some UFC major events and digital platforms. As part of the deal announced on July 31, the social casino will receive prominent branding inside UFC’s Octagon (ring) at both major pay-per-view events and streamed and televised Fight Nights. […]
Board May Soon Request Applications for 3 Downstate New York Retail Casino Licenses
Contrary to popular belief, the board that will ultimately recommend which retail casino proposals to present to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) for approval hasn’t yet requested applications. Yet that day is near for the NYSGC-appointed Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB). The board may soon request formal applications for three downstate New York […]
Fanatics Sportsbook Taking Over New York PointsBet Sportsbook License
Fanatics Sportsbook is entering the New York sports betting race. On Aug. 3, the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) discussed what will happen now that Fanatics purchased the US holdings of Australian online gambling operator PointsBet. PointsBet Sportsbook is one of nine sports betting operators licensed in the No. 1 revenue-generating state. So while […]
Online Casino and Slots Rule at Female-Focused Betty Gaming
At Betty Gaming, slots are Queen. So the New York-based operator drove that point home with the launch of its slots-only online casino in Ontario, Canada, in February. According to Co-founder and CEO Justin Park, Betty’s unique take is the company’s way of serving a market traditionally underserved by online operators: women. Park shared that […]
Bragg Gaming, FanDuel Partnership Yields Connecticut, Michigan Launches
Bragg Gaming Group expanded its partnership with FanDuel Casino. Bragg now offers its content and remote gaming server in Michigan and Connecticut. Players in the two states will have access to the content of some of Bragg Studios’ brands, including: Atomic Slot Lab and its popular titles like Egyptian Magic and Fairy Dust Indigo Magic […]
Betway Is the Sole Applicant for Illinois’ Online-Only Sports License
Betway is the sole applicant and winner of an Illinois online-only sports betting license. During the July 27 Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) meeting, IGB Administrator Marcus Fruchter pointed out that identifying Betway as a winning bidder does not grant the operator a license. The IGB added that there was another bidder, which withdrew its application […]
IWG Has New Instant Online Lottery Game – Lets Players Pick Their Bonus
Instant Win Gaming (IWG) announced the Triple Eagle Bonus game launch on Aug. 1. Triple Eagle Bonus allows lottery players to choose their bonus. While the top prize of $100,000 is no match for the current $1.25 billion Mega Millions jackpot, instant games are often the most popular lottery games in each state. That’s why […]
Americans Order Oodles of Mega Millions Tickets Through Jackpocket
Time is running out to buy Mega Millions tickets for the $1.1 billion jackpot. So many gamblers are rerouting themselves to iLotteries and apps like Jackpocket to pick their numbers for the Aug. 1 drawing. Most lottery game ticket purchasers will still head to retail locations tonight before the Mega Millions drawing at 11 p.m. […]
White Hat Studios Expands Its US Presence Through a Partnership With BetPARX Casino
BetParx Casino players will soon be able to play games by White Hat Studios in Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The two companies announced a partnership for BetParx to offer slots like Ted, The Goonies, and Almighty Buffalo Megaways, recently recognized at the Eilers & Krejcik Slot Awards. As well as slots, BetParx will offer […]
