NHL Commissioner Bettman: Hockey ‘Doesn’t Lend Itself To Gambling’ Like Other Sports Do

NHL Commissioner Bettman: Hockey ‘Doesn’t Lend Itself To Gambling’ Like Other Sports Do

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discussed his league's relationship with daily fantasy sports, sports betting and a new Las Vegas franchise. Read More

Posted on: September 8, 2016 | | Will Green

The German State of Hesse Goes It Alone On Sports Betting Regulation

Hesse discovers a legal loophole that allows it to offer sports betting licenses, but operators may decide they are not worth the trouble. Read More

Posted on: September 8, 2016 | | Joss Wood

UKGC Makes The Case For Regulating In-Play Sports Betting, Not Banning It

The UK Gambling Commission position paper on in-play betting shows that the activity can be regulated and managed and does not pose unacceptable risks. Read More

Posted on: September 7, 2016 | | Joss Wood

The Best Bet For Legal US Sports Betting Is Through Congress

New Jersey's attempts to challenge PASPA and legalize sports betting have all been rejected. Regulated sports betting in the US may fall on Congress. Read More

Posted on: September 6, 2016 | | Steve Ruddock

Canadian Sports Betting Bill To Face Crucial Vote This Month

A bill in Canada that would allow single-game sports wagering in the country for the first time will face a do-or-die committee vote later this month. Read More

Posted on: September 2, 2016 | | Will Green

Global Gaming Expo 2016 To Focus On Sports Betting Legalization

The American Gaming Association will emphasize sports betting at Global Gaming Expo 2016 as it gets ready to lead a coalition of stakeholders in a lobbying push in Congress next year. Read More

Posted on: September 2, 2016 | | Will Green

888 Holdings Sports Betting Revenues Rise By 63 Percent In First Half Of 2016

Sports betting and online casino drove 888 revenues up by 19 percent, but despite increased deposits and active customers online poker declined six percent. Read More

Posted on: September 1, 2016 | | Joss Wood

If New Jersey Really Wants To Challenge The Sports Betting Ban, Daily Fantasy Sports Is The Answer

If New Jersey wants to try a different tack on allowing sports betting in the state, a law on daily fantasy sports could be the way to go. Read More

Posted on: August 30, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

Las Vegas Casinos To Get Crash Course In Esports At Upcoming Conference

A two-day conference -- Esports & Casino Resorts -- slated for this fall in Las Vegas will be an educational opportunity for the commercial gambling industry. Read More

Posted on: August 22, 2016 | | Dustin Gouker

888 Holdings And Rank Group Abandon Their Bid For William Hill

The end of 888's bid for William Hill came sooner than expected. As soon as the William Hill board made a fight of it, 888 and Rank backed off. Read More

Posted on: August 19, 2016 | | Joss Wood