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Gamban MD exclusive: “Players gambling with credit cards are gambling with debt”

Last year, the Gambling Commission claimed nearly 20% of deposits on gambling sites were used through credit cards; do you think credit card gambling should still be allowed? There’s not a massively straightforward answer from my perspective. Some of the security standards in certain countries and some of the lack of access to debit cards […]

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Chinese police arrest 78 for online gambling; 35 nationals deported

Chinese authorities received a tip-off about the organisation after an individual lost 300,000 yuan on an online game called “Zork.” A total of 78 suspects were arrested, with 46 of them still being detained as investigations continue. Elsewhere, 35 Chinese nationals have been deported for online gambling activities. Six rented properties in Da Nang were

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New York mobile sports betting approved by Senate but legalisation unlikely

However, there is little confidence the bill will be written into law by the end of the state’s legislative session on Wednesday. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr., will also allow in-stadium wagering at venues containing at least 15,000 seats. It was passed with 57 votes in favour, while only five voted against.

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Pennsylvania gaming revenue rises for May; sports betting suffers monthly drop

The PGCB has also released casino results from the state, showing total gaming revenue was up 3% year-on-year to $286.1m. In sports betting, the state recorded its first online results, with SugarHouse Casino’s sportsbook going live for three and a half days at the end of the month. It generated handle of $573,163 in that

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Asianconnect88 ends deal with site connected with Betfair

Betting on gambling is illegal in most of India, but there is no law that makes online betting an illegal activity. In the US, Betfair is only active in New Jersey. The Financial Times reported it was able to open an account with 9Wickets through Asianconnect88, which was offering Betfair’s exchange service. The publisher stated

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1xBet announced as Liverpool FC’s new global partner

The operator has become the club’s global betting partner, with the deal allowing 1xBet to advertise its branding at Anfield, Liverpool’s stadium, as well as the club’s digital platforms. Within the agreement, 1xBet will also receive access to Liverpool’s footballers for promotional material throughout the partnership. 1xBet recently announced another sponsorship agreement with Spanish La Liga

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William Hill’s profit plummets by 47% for H1 due to FOBT restrictions

This comes despite revenue increasing 1% to £811.7m. Adjusted operating profit was down 33% to £76.2m, which was impacted by the £2 stake limit (from the previous £100) on fixed-odds betting terminals in betting shops and the operator’s expansion into the US. William Hill has taken the decision to close 700 shops in the UK

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Mobile betting accounts for majority of New Jersey growth for July

Casino win of $277.2m was only 2% up, meaning digital contributions accounted for the majority of the Garden State’s increase. The ps generated in New Jersey have so far provided a brilliant advert for the legalisation of mobile sports wagering; other states have followed suit but several more key market openings are still being anticipated.

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FSB suspends Blackbet website after Gambling Commission begins investigation

FSB voluntarily suspended all gambling activities on its Blackbet website as a result of the review. The Gambling Commission referenced regulatory concerns as grounds for instigating the examination under s116 of the Gambling Act. This section provides the Gambling Commission with the opportunity to start a review in the case it receives a report that

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Betfair announces official partnership with Conmebol

The agreement with South American football’s governing body will see the Flutter Entertainment-owned operator sponsor both the Conmebol Libertadores and Conmebol Sudamericana competitions. Through the deal, Betfair will receive broadcasting and digital assets as well as in-stadia branding. Stephen Mault, Brand Director at Betfair, said: “These two prestigious tournaments have provided so many memorable moments

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