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Online gambling entertains people from all budget levels. However, research reveals that high-income earners indulge in online betting more often in the US. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) produced a study showing that people with more wealth gamble online more frequently than low-income earners.  Its study contrasts recent findings from the UK’s YouGov, which concluded…

Nevada’s total gaming revenue last year reached a record-breaking $13.4bn. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Record-breaking year Total Nevada gaming revenue reached $13.4bn in 2021, setting a new record for the state. The previous benchmark of $12.8bn came more than a decade ago in 2007. Revenue also grew 12% from the $12bn generated in 2019 before the pandemic…

PointsBet has gained access to a lucrative golfing market after inking a strategic, exclusive sports betting partnership with global golf operator Troon. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Targeting a more affluent market As US sportsbooks fight tooth-and-nail for vital market share in the congested playing field of major league sports, PointsBet’s freshly-inked partnership with luxury golf course management…

As its home state mobile sports betting market explodes, the New York Post has inked a deal that brings Action Network’s sports betting platform to an audience of nearly 100 million. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Largest-ever media partnership deal Sports wagering media giant Better Collective, the parent company of Action Network, has inked its largest-ever media partnership…

Many Mississippi casino workers have to repay part of the state unemployment benefits they received early in the pandemic. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Allegations of underreporting earnings Many casino workers in South Mississippi recently received a letter stating that they have to repay part of the state unemployment benefits they got at the start of the COVID-19…

Make way for two new online casinos, Everygame Red and Everygame Classic! These sites provide a luxurious Las Vegas theme for online players in the United States and several other countries worldwide. After signing up, you’ll find yourself on the casino floor surrounded by slot machines, table games, sports betting areas, and poker rooms. Getting…

Seneca Nation, the owner of Niagara Resort and Casino (pictured above) among other gambling venues, has come to a settlement agreement in New York regarding casino revenue share payments. [Image: Shutterstock.com] End to a long-running battle The Seneca Nation of Indians has come to a settlement agreement in New York over a long-running battle regarding…

China’s more than 17,000 investigations into cross-border gambling resulted in over 80,000 arrests in 2021. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Significant results The Ministry of Public Security in China investigated over 17,000 cases of cross-border gambling last year. There were over 80,000 arrests as a result of the investigations, as well as the closure of more than 2,200…

The UK Gambling Minister has expressed concern about “extremely troubling practices” from certain operators as a regulatory review draws to a close. [Image: Shutterstock.com] White paper due soon UK Gambling Minister Chris Philp is concerned with “extremely troubling practices” from some of the market’s gambling operators. The MP raised the issue during the Department for…

Industry experts expect Arizona to be the fastest US state to hit $1bn in sports betting handle after it broke records for its first two months. [Image: Shutterstock.com] ADG finally releases results Arizona retail and online sports betting has come out of the blocks smoking, leaving broken US records in its wake, as the Arizona…