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AGA boss defends legal operators’ AML efforts in WSJ letter

In a letter published by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Miller defended legal operators’ anti-money laundering (AML) efforts while criticising their illegal, offshore counterparts. This came in response to an earlier WSJ article entitled “Online Betting Spurs Laundering Risk,” which suggested that a rise in online gambling may lead to a commensurate increase in money […]

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Ohio: Elys’ partnership with Wright Bet is now present in over 50 retail locations

Elys and Wright Bet say this milestone has exceeded their expectations, given the partnership has only been operating in Ohio for one month.  Elys Game Technology Executive Chairman Michele Ciavarella said: “We could not be more pleased with the progress of our planned expansion into Ohio, together with the tremendous on-the-ground efforts of our partners Wright

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Flutter unveils new diversity programme

The Global Advocacy Programme will be led by Flutter’s Executive Committee and focus on four distinct areas, or “workstreams” – gender, multiculturalism, LGBTQIA+ issues and accessibility. Each area will be overseen by a different Flutter executive, including FanDuel CEO Amy Howe who will spearhead the group’s work on gender. Meanwhile, Flutter’s Chief Legal Officer and

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BtoBet: US market could more than triple in three years

The company noted that the market’s sectors are on pace to reach $24.3bn by 2026, making the US the largest global gaming market, double the size of the UK’s. BtoBet explained that almost every US state has at least considered legalising sports betting, but that some deep-seated political opposition and complex tribal relationships will perhaps

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FDJ furthers grassroots sport scheme Gaining Ground

‘Gaining Ground’ is designed to encourage citizens to get involved in sports, offering funding for new facilities and equipment. The scheme was launched in May and represents a partnership between FDJ, France’s National Sports Agency and Paris 2024, an organisation for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games. Gaining Ground targets municipalities that have joined ‘Terre de

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Tennis coach receives lifetime ban for record match-fixing offences

Rivera was found guilty of 64 offences, the most ever detected for a player by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) or its predecessor, the Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU). As a result, he has been permanently prohibited from attending or participating in, either as a coach or player, any tennis event authorised by an official

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Kings Entertainment receives conditional approval for Bet99 acquisition

The company has received conditional approval from the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) to execute a planned merger with Sports Venture Holdings (SVH), Bet99’s parent company. Both parties put pen to paper on a business combination deal in May, a deal Kings is hoping will strengthen its position in the Canadian sports betting market. In particular,

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GeoComply granted conditional Ohio operating licence

The Commission has given out 10 operator licences and four supplier licences, as the 1 January 2023 launch of sports betting in Ohio draws closer. For businesses offering KYC licences, there is a mandatory requirement to obtain a supplier licence, which GeoComply’s conditional supplier licence now covers. GeoComply’s SVP of Compliance Lindsay Slader said of

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GAN Sports launched at the Island View Casino

The in-house developed online and retail sportsbook software has been launched across the 20 internet-connected kiosks inside the venue, which will shortly be followed and complimented by the ‘Bet the V’ mobile sportsbook. The new system means players will be able to place wagers on personal devices or through the casino’s kiosks using the GameStack

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Major League Baseball doubles down on responsible gambling efforts

Listen To Article The deal is aimed at educating sports fans about the dangers of gambling, which comes amid more and more states legalising sports betting. This was highlighted by Kenny Gersh, MLB Executive VP, Business Development, who said at the announcement: “As legalised wagering continues to grow across the country, MLB is committed to

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