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2023 was full of surprises for the global gambling industry and we are looking ahead to 2024 to make some predictions of what the year might have in store. [Image: Shutterstock.com] The gambling industry is constantly going through waves of change. New laws are coming into place and companies are adopting burgeoning technologies, all the

A year in review 2023 was a year for the history books in professional sports, both in terms of quality and the amount of shocking moments that transpired. As the countdown to the ball drop beckons and New Year’s resolutioners scramble to think of changes for 2024, let’s take a little wander back through the

The year is almost over and it’s time to sit back and reflect on the past 12 months. As usual in the world of gambling, it’s been a busy one. Among the most eye-catching headlines of 2023, we’ve seen major gambling ring busts, poker cheats, new sports betting legislation, cyber attacks on casinos, and even

An Alabama senator thinks that a vote on gambling expansion on the presidential ballot next year could jeopardize a Republican victory. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Opposing ideas Alabama has always been conservative when it comes to gambling laws and a state senator has said that conversations about expansion have “miles and miles to go.” Two state representatives

A new gambling regulation bill in Ireland is being introduced to help save the lives of people affected by gambling addiction. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Black market New gambling laws in Ireland could damage Irish horse racing following the introduction of a gambling bill, this according to some in the horse racing industry. The Gambling Regulation Bill

A communications watchdog in Italy has issued fines totaling more than €3m ($3.3m) to Twitch and Google for violating the country’s gambling ad ban. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Significant penalties A communications watchdog in Italy has issued fines totaling more than €3m ($3.3m) to Twitch and Google over gambling advertising violations. Google-owned YouTube has to pay a

The co-founders of Stake are secretly building an equity position in the Australia-focused gambling operator PointsBet. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Building up their holdings Stake co-founders and billionaires Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani have reportedly been secretly building a stake in PointsBet. The Australian Financial Review (AFR) has revealed that the pair acquired shares over the past

French lawmakers voted in favor of allowing equestrian towns to open casinos to help bolster their funding. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Lawmakers in France are backing a plan that will see equestrian-focused towns in the country get the approval to build casinos. The money coming from these properties would go into helping fund horse-related projects. France’s parliament

The Sunday Times has reported that Playtech made an offer during the summer worth about £700m ($887m) to take over 888 Holdings. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Too small of an offer Playtech reportedly tried to purchase 888 Holdings during the summer for £700m ($887m). The Sunday Times reported that the gambling technology company made a written approach

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is being called on to ban gambling advertisements on Transport for London. [Image: Shutterstock.com] Promise not met Calls are being made to ban “harmful gambling advertisements” on the Transport for London (TfL) amid problem gambling growing in the UK. During his election campaign in 2021, London Mayor Sadiq Khan promised to