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Through a new partnership agreement with the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, Betway has secured branding rights at the American Airlines Center (pictured above). [Image: Shutterstock.com] Betway gets another partner As betting spreads across the US, more and more sports organizations have formed partnerships with operators to ensure they benefit from the fast-growing industry. Betway is the…

A whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling-related ads during live sporting events will soon be put into place in Ireland. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Updating safer gambling practices Retail and online sportsbooks in Ireland will be implementing a whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling ads during live sports broadcasts. The measure is part of an overall movement to enact higher standards…

On Feb. 13, 2022, the nation’s biggest sporting event might be upstaged by the world’s biggest music event. The NFL, Pepsi, and music icon Jay-Z’s Roc Nation announced a Super Bowl halftime show that will include five of the biggest names in the music industry. Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, and Snoop…

MGM Springfield casino resort is reopening its poker room on October 29 for the first time since March 2020. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A long time coming Nearly five months after the majority of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) pandemic restrictions on casinos and slots parlors were lifted, the poker action is finally set to get somewhat…

MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle is calling for Nevada to legalize online casinos, saying it will not hurt land-based properties. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Missing out on the action MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle is in favor of Nevada legalizing online casinos. He made these comments on Sunday during a panel discussion at IndyFest, explaining that the…

Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced plans to develop a new gaming facility in downtown Louisville that will house 500 historical racing machines. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Plans for the new venue Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has revealed that it is planning to open a new historical racing machine (HRM) facility in Louisville, Kentucky. The company announced the…

The MGM Resorts International Orix Corporation have teamed up with the Osaka prefecture for the city’s IR license bid. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Potentially lucrative project The Osaka prefecture government has revealed that it will be partnering with MGM Resorts International and Orix Corporation in its attempt to get an integrated resort (IR) license for the city.…

Online slots have become a widespread phenomenon. From classic 3-reel slot machines to dynamic online games, the fun never stops. With the vast number of slot titles on the internet, players are never short of options. If you’ve played online slot games for a while, you know there are some titles you cherish more than…

The Dutch gambling regulator has issued a €531,250 fine to Tipico’s Malta subsidiary for illegally targeting residents of the Netherlands. [Image: Shutterstock.com] A variety of offenses The Netherlands’ gambling regulator has fined Tipico’s Malta-based subsidiary €531,250 ($622,494) for illegally targeting Dutch people with its online gambling offering. People in the Netherlands were able to gamble…

Michael Jordan has been appointed special advisor to the board of directors of sports wagering giant Sportradar. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Basketball legend on board With the chiming of its Nasdaq opening bell less than one week old, global sports wagering supplier Sportradar has announced the appointment of basketball legend Michael Jordan as special advisor to its…