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news_analysis
2 September 2019
Glittering prize
The new Diamond Casino Resort in Rockstar Games’ GTA Online offers gamers a taste of the virtual high life. J Moses, director of Rockstar owner Take-Two Interactive, speaks to Jake Pollard about the release and explains his vision of betting, esports and video games interacting in a future US igaming ecosystem.

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news_analysis
19 August 2019
Interview: Filippos Antonopoulos, Vermantia - Part 1
Filippos Antonopoulos built Vermantia from a startup challenging the leading land-based and online gaming suppliers to part of the industry establishment, after Arena Racing Company (ARC) bought into the business. With a new venture in the payment sector now underway, he discusses how being a latecomer to a mature market is no barrier to growth.

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news_analysis
23 July 2019
Minor appeal
Wiggin's Sarah MacDonald examines the conclusions that can be drawn from GambleAware's interim report into the effect of gambling marketing on children, and what action should be taken by operators.

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news_analysis
11 July 2019
Cracking the esports conundrum
Esports has a massive fanbase, and there is a growing realisation that the company that cracks the code of developing an offering that brings betting to this highly engaged audience will profit handsomely. Having built a platform from the ground up, led by a team of experienced igaming and esports professionals, Luckbox is well-placed to succeed.

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news_analysis
1 July 2019
Gambling in Japan: The state of play
While casinos may not yet exist in Japan, what does the gaming market look like now? Natalie Meyer, founder and chief executive of cultural insight agency Tokyoesque, provides a breakdown on the current size and perception of the country's gambling industry.

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news_analysis
26 June 2019
eSports betting roundtable
Much has been said of the potential returns for the bookmaker that brings esports betting into the mainstream. However despite numerous attempts, no company appears to be close to doing so. Those looking to crack the market discuss the challenges they face.

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daily_news
20 June 2019
NBA partners Highlight Games for new virtual sports title
North America’s National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have joined forces with Highlight Games to develop the first virtual sports betting game based on the US league.
daily_news
22 May 2019
NSW invests $400,000 in gambling harm research
The Office of Responsible Gambling for the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has provided almost AU$400,000 in grants to fund research into reducing and preventing gambling-related harm.
daily_news
17 April 2019
Washington tribe files lawsuit against Valve Corporation
Washington State-based tribal casino operator the Quinault Indian Nation has accused Valve Corporation of facilitating illegal gambling on its online video games distribution platform Steam in a new lawsuit.
news_analysis
11 April 2019
Predicting the future
Predictions games are emerging as a useful way for sports betting operators to acquire customers in regulated or soon-to-regulate markets across the US. SportCaller is at the forefront of this movement, and digital performance director Paddy McDermott believes free-to-play sports games may finally be rising to prominence.
daily_news
3 April 2019
Puerto Rico announces plans to regulate sports betting
The Governor of Puerto Rico Rosselló Nevares has announced plans to introduce legislation to regulate online and in-person sports betting in the US-controlled territory.
daily_news
3 April 2019
Danish regulator blocks access to 25 illegal gaming sites
The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has successfully petitioned the country’s telecommunications providers to block access to 25 unlicensed gaming websites, including 15 skin betting domains.
news_analysis
12 March 2019
Betting on the future
Bettor Faster and Bet Blocks founders Jonny Robb and Nilesh Mistry have established GamblingStartup.Ventures, in a bid to connect early-stage gambling businesses around the world. Here, we meet some of the teams looking to revolutionise the way punters play.
daily_news
4 March 2019
DoJ set to extend Wire Act non-enforcement window
The Department of Justice (DoJ) is set to extend the window in which it will not enforce its revised interpretation of the Wire Act, according to sources close to the matter.
daily_news
28 February 2019
Labour to call for overhaul of UK igaming regulations
The Labour Party is to demand mandatory limits on player spending, staking and speed of play for online gaming as part of a root-and-branch overhaul of igaming regulation in England, Scotland and Wales.
daily_news
12 February 2019
Inspired sees revenue drop as losses widen in Q4
Inspired Entertainment has reported a year-on-year decline in revenue for the fourth quarter, with losses also widening to €4.7m in the transitional period.
news_analysis
11 February 2019
Fortune favours the brave
If founding a startup is fraught with risk, how much higher are the stakes for one trying to make it in the gaming industry? The brains behind an innovative new betting app gives iGamingBusiness.com his inside view

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news_analysis
29 January 2019
Revising the Wire Act: What does it mean for you? Part 1
The Department of Justice’s decision to revise its interpretation of the Wire Act could have a major impact on the nascent US iGaming industry. Or, as some suggest, its impact could be felt in gaming verticals that are well-established and generating money for operators and states alike. A selection of speakers from ICE Sports Betting USA discuss the DoJ’s about-turn.
daily_news
19 November 2018
Inspired pens virtual sports deal with BetStars
New partnership will see Inspired's Rush Football 2 rolled out BetStars.com
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13 September 2018
World Cup and VLTs drive OPAP growth
Lottery remains biggest revenue-generator despite 10% year-on-year fall

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