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4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

4 Crypto Gambling Trends Which Will Transform the Industry in 2023

It doesn't exactly take a rocket scientist to guess which of the four predicted trends in crypto gambling will almost certainly take effect in 2023.  That would be increased regulatory scrutiny. 

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Dec/16/2022

AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record

AskGamblers Sells for €45m, Indiana Nearly Breaks Its Own Record

The buyer is one Gaming Innovation Group (GiG).  They are slated to pay €20m in cash on closing, €10m 12 months after closing and the €15m balance 24 months after closing.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/15/2022

Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe

Hustler Casino Concludes 'Vibratorgate' Live Streaming Tournament Probe

Find out what the casino uncovered after story makes national headlines.

Submitted by Ace King on, Dec/15/2022

PlayUP License Denied in Ohio, Penn Fined

Ohio Casino Control Commission Denies PlayUP License Over Possible 'Illegal Activity'

Ohio Gaming Commission also ordered a cease and desist against PlayUp with more details forthcoming.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/14/2022

Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray: Nearly Everyone: 'Keep Dreaming'

Customer Demands Circa Sportsbook Refund Prop Bets on Kyler Murray

A disgruntled customer thought they were calling out Circa Sportsbook, a revered betting establishment among professionals, for its unwillingness to refund all prop bets on the Arizona Cardinals Kyler Murray Monday night.

It was revealed on Tuesday that Murray is set to miss the remainder of this season after suffering a torn ACL, hence the call for prop refunds. 

Those "in the know" were quick to school the gambler via Twitter.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2022

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Kimmel Says Root 'Embarrassed Himself for Defending Trump'

Plus BettingUSA.com founder talks current USA legal betting landscape and first ever Betting Meetup announced for Illinois.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/13/2022

Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Latest UKGC Report Finds £3bn Slots GGY and More Female Gamblers Online

Twice each year, the UK’s Gambling Commission releases its industry report, covering findings of average consumer spending, gross gambling revenues, the split between online and retail, and much more. On November 24, one of the leading authorities in global gambling licensing and regulation unveiled its newest figures for the gambling industry of Great Britain. 

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/13/2022

Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

Encore First to Get Mass Sports Betting License....Others in Limbo

"I think it'll do pretty good for us," said Jim Ghikas, general manager of Mike's Roast Beef, right across the street from Encore. "A lot of people go in there already and they do come here afterwards, and more bettors in there will only increase our business. We're looking forward to it." 

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

Spanky Claims Bally's Forces Sport Trade App to Drop Him

It took just four days before Bally's reacted to pro bettor wagering at their property Spanky refers to as "not the cleanest"....this after being invited to do so.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

Patrons Intervene to Help Catch Cage Robber at Beau Rivage Casino Ahead of G911 Visit

This state-of-the-art BetMGM Book Bar & Grill is a high-energy sports entertainment and dining.  Our "Bet of the Century" was on the winning LA Chargers, so watching it here was an enjoyable experience.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/12/2022

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Wheelchair Bound Man Thrown Down Stairs Just Latest in Sick Sportsbook Social Media Trend

Cringeworthy social media posting comes at a time when Commonwealth of Massachusetts commissioners delay BetMGM's mobile sports betting application out of "concerns".

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/12/2022

What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

What to Make of the Twitch Gambling Ban

As is often the case in the online casino industry, important events might only make a small ripple in mainstream news reports. However, the recent ban of casino streaming on the Twitch platform made resonating with plenty, as it opened up questions on areas like free speech, regulation of the internet, protection of minors, and so on.  

Submitted by Payton on, Dec/09/2022

Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Portnoy-Penn Relationship Raises Concerns in Mass...BetMGM Decision Delayed Too

Commissioner questions what the relationship means in terms of suitability, honesty, and integrity of the applicant. Meanwhile, BetMGM partnership with MGM Springfield raises questions as well.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Dec/08/2022

Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla

Lucky Hearts Poker Open Returns to Seminole Hard Rock

The tournament kicks off with the $600 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em opener featuring a $1 million guaranteed prize pool.

Submitted by Press Release on, Dec/08/2022

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ As AGA Continues It's 'Look at That Birdie Over There' Routine

Caesars Running Afoul of DGE in NJ

American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller called them “a scourge on our society".  He wasn't referring to Caesars though.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Dec/08/2022

1Win - Best Sportsbook for Canadian Players | Review

Online Gambling Market Grows to Around $4 Billion in Canada

This article will help you get to know the 1Win bookmaker in Canada in more detail. You will find out how to get bonuses, how to make a deposit, information about the app and much more.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Dec/02/2022

Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates: Good News in MA With New Designation

Opportunities Emerging for US Sports Betting Affiliates

Sports betting affiliates operating in the commonwealth of Massachusetts will have a "less burdensome" designation, but there remains one major drawback.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Dec/01/2022

How to Open an Online Casino in 2023

You don't have to be Steve Wynn to own a casino.  Heck, anyone these days can open an online casino, and it is far easier than one might think.  You won't even need much in the way of initial capital. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Dec/01/2022

Live Baccarat: What These Games Feature

Live Baccarat Online Reviews – What These Games Feature

Baccarat is one of the more entertaining of the online casino games available today and Live Baccarat makes the experience that much more fun, and hopefully rewarding.  Unique features like special bets and extra statistics will help you get more involved in the game and enrich your playing experience. 

Submitted by Guest on, Dec/01/2022

Live Dealer Baccarat Online Casino Reviews for Finland

Live Dealer Baccarat Online Casino Reviews

Live dealer online casinos for baccarat are growing increasingly popular, especially as the games continue to evolve.

Submitted by Guest on, Nov/30/2022

The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined: Ways to Avert Catastrophe

Vice News: The Rise of Mobile Betting is Leaving People Ruined

Financial catastrophe is now only a few clicks away, Maxwell Strachan of Vice News suggested in a recent report dealing with the rise of mobile sports betting in the United States.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Nov/30/2022

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Casinos Coming to a City Near You, But Some More Open Than Others

Downtowns in some of the U.S. biggest cities are only now beginning to embrace casino gambling.  Witness New York City and Chicago. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Nov/29/2022

What's the Perfect Gift to Buy Your Casino Loving Mum This Christmas?

What's the Perfect Gift to Buy Your Casino Loving Mum This Christmas?

We have some amazing gift ideas for mothers who love to gamble. 

Submitted by Payton on, Nov/29/2022

Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions

Another Social Media Influencer Gets Burned Flirting With Gambling Promotions

Bui Yee-lam, 28, was detained and charged with the promotion of gambling sites that take bets during the World Cup while others like Håvard Lehn remain content with focusing strictly on the regulated markets.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/29/2022

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

Online Gambling Trends Expected to Catch on in 2023

While Artificial Intelligence will be used more to enhance the overall player experience in an online casino and virtual reality could come into its own (emphasis on the word "could"), the hot trend in gaming for 2023 could very well be a call for more enhanced security on many fronts.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/28/2022

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

NY Times Shock Probe Into US Regulated Sports Betting Industry

It's been a difficult last couple of weeks for the U.S. regulated sports betting sector.  In addition to brands shutting down and wagering accounts getting hacked, now the industry finds it must defend itself against a scathing New York Times investigation, all while the Times colleagues continue crawling into bed with said operators.

Submitted by Alejandro Botticelli on, Nov/25/2022

Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

Beloved Frugal Gambler Reported Dead at 84...IS ALIVE

She stays at hotel-casinos up to 120 nights a year and never has to pay for a room or meal. She gets shows, manicures, massages, clothes, jewelry, even gifts for her grandchildren

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Nov/24/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 23, 2022 (Noon ET)

Gambling customers urged to change passwords and 2FAs in betting accounts following well publicized hacks earlier in the week, plus Gambling.com Group purchases the Casinos.com domain name.   GPWA Program Manager passes away days after attending SiGMA.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Nov/23/2022

Trending News Stories in the World of Gambling - November 21, 2022 (10 am ET)

Another one bites the dust in the world of U.S. regulated sportsbooks and a bunch of companies damaged by the recent demise of the FTX Exchange as the later scrubs its page of any mention it employed an attorney tied to a massive poker cheating scheme as Head of Compliance.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Nov/21/2022

Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market

Stagnation of the US Online Casino Market

In 2013, New Jersey approved online gambling. Delaware had already gone live, and Nevada offered online poker, but NJ was the first state to bring on a complete set of online casino games. In these first few years, several other US states were still moving to pass bills that would legalize online casino gaming.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Nov/18/2022

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