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New Jersey lawmaker seeks to ban fast-paced micro betting wagers

New Jersey Assemblyman Dan Hutchison is pushing for a ban on one of the fastest-growing trends in sports gambling called micro betting. It comes as

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PointsBet board rejects Betr takeover bid, prioritizing MIXI offer

PointsBet Holdings has rejected a takeover proposal from Betr Entertainment, maintaining its position that shareholders should accept the alternative offer on the table from MIXI

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WLA policy paper outlines opposition to bulk buying lottery tickets

The World Lottery Association (WLA) has presented a new policy paper, outlining its recommendations for the regulation of lottery couriers, as well as a ban

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GambleAware to shut down as UK set to introduce statutory levy

The UK will transition to a statutory levy amidst gambling reform, with the GambleAware charity confirming in a statement that it intends to close. The

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Irish bank PTSB announces voluntary block for gambling transactions

One of Ireland’s biggest retail banks, PTSB, has announced a voluntary in-app gambling block for customers. PTSB has announced plans for a digital voluntary block

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UK gambling industry attempts to schmooze ministers ahead of potential tax rise

UK gambling industry lobbyists are organizing meetings and events to schmooze ministers ahead of a feared tax rise. Despite warnings that the predicted tax hike

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Bally’s Chicago IPO makes comeback in August

Bally’s Chicago’s initial public offering (IPO), valued at $250 million, has been in limbo since its announcement eight months ago. Now, it’s moving forward after

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Racing tax could cost industry $442M, as British Horseracing Authority continues petition – research

The British horseracing industry could suffer at least £330 million ($442 million) revenue loss in the first five years due to the proposed tax changes

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Casino Grandview in Macau to cease operations at end of the month

The Macau-based Casino Grandview will officially close down on Wednesday, 30 July, with SJM Holding Limited confirming the news in a press release. The casino

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Minecraft players have started building in-game slot machines

Minecraft now has slot machines, if you’re willing to go through the overtly complex effort of figuring out how to make them. With a recent