Sports Betting

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The Edge Interviews Steve Bittenbender: Discusses Sports Betting in Georgia, Alabama and Missouri

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  Half of all SEC states do not have legal sports betting. On The Edge with Larry Henry, Gambling.com Group’s Steve Bittenbender predicts sports betting legislation could be approved during this year’s legislative sessions in Alabama and Georgia in part because of ‘more acceptance among some conservative’ lawmakers. Sports betting then would require a public…

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Encore Boston Harbor Fined for Sports Wagering Catalog Noncompliance

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  The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has issued a $40,000 fine to Encore Boston Harbor (EBH) as a result of Encore’s sportsbook accepting wagers on two events involving a collegiate team based in Massachusetts not competing in a tournament. These wagers are prohibited under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 23N Section 3, MGC regulation 205 CMR 247.01(2)(a)(2),…

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James Blake Fined for Breaching Tennis Sponsorship Rules

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Miami Open tournament director and former top 10 player James Blake was fined $56,250 for violating tennis’ rules about betting sponsorship, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Wednesday. The London-based ITIA said the violation was unintentional and Blake “cooperated fully with the investigation and did not contest the charge”.…

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DSWV Calls for Changes as Black Market Betting Rises in 2023

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Reading Time: 2 minutes   The German Sports Betting Association (DSWV) has analysed the development of the German sports betting market for 2023 at its annual press conference. The main focus was on tax revenues, the black market and player protection. Decline in Tax Revenue In 2023, legal sports betting providers in Germany recorded stakes…

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GLI® First Lab to Achieve Online Gaming, Wagering, and Retail Sports Betting Accreditation by the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slots Machines of Peru

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  Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is the first lab to achieve accreditation to test online gaming, wagering, and retail sports betting in Peru. The license expands a long-standing relationship between GLI and DGJCMT from beyond land-based testing to the fast-paced world of online gaming, wagering, and retail sports betting. This accreditation formally approves GLI to…

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Mr Vegas Secures Swedish License for Sportsbook, Promising 5 Years of Premium Betting Experience

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Reading Time: < 1 minute   Online casino Mr Vegas has secured a Sportsbook License from the Swedish Gaming Regulator (SGA) for the next five years, which is the maximum term allowed for betting licensing in Sweden. The addition of sports betting to Mr Vegas aims to improve player convenience and elevate the overall gaming…

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