Robert Fletcher

Exmouth

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Editor at Large Format Review

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New Jersey igaming revenue reaches record $243.9 million in March

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Igaming revenue in New Jersey hit a record $243.9 million (£184.2 million/€214.5 million) in March, though the Garen State reported declines across both sports betting and land-based casinos. Total gambling revenue topped $546.1 million, data released 16 April from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) shows. This beats March last year by 3.7% and is also 12.6% clear of February this year.
GambleAware: gambling harm stigma prevents consumers from seeking support

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

GambleAware is encouraging more people to open up about their experience with gambling harm after a new study from the charity found two-thirds of people in Great Britain believe there is still a stigma around the issue. Conducted by YouGov on behalf of GambleAware, core findings of the report were revealed yesterday (16 Apil) by the charity. The online study sought opinion on the gambling market in Great Britain.
ASA dismisses GambleAware complaint over Fitzdares Stuart Broad advert

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

The advert in question came in the form of a post from Broad on X, formerly Twitter. This set out his partnership with Fitzdares and how the operator was giving him £500 every month to wager and raise money for Motor Neurone Disease. Broad’s post asked his followers for tips ahead of the new Premier League football season. It was also accompanied by a picture of him playing cricket, as well as the hashtag “Ad”.
Playtech lines up John Gleasure as new chairman

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Gleasure will initially join the board as a non-executive director, Playtech confirmed today (16 April). He is expected to assume the chairman role after its annual general meeting (AGM) next month. The news comes after Mattingley in January announced he would step down as chairman. He was appointed chairman executive in April 2021 shortly after exiting his role as CEO of 888. Gleasure will bring 30 years of experience across the sports, media and technology sectors.
Codere acquires majority stake in Italy’s Codgames

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Codere Group has today (15 April) acquired a majority stake in Codgames, an Italian-facing company specialising in the management of video lottery terminal (VLT) and amusement with prizes (AWP) machines. Through its Operbingo Italia subsidiary, Codere has acquired a 70% stake in Codgames. The remaining 30% remains in the hands of the founding Manna family, Codere confirmed in a statement. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Rotterdam court orders Betsson to repay customer €530,000

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

The customer, referred to only as ‘Eric’ in court documents, filed action against BML Group Limited and Corona Limited. This related to money he lost while gambling on sites operated by the two companies. The case dates back to 2014 when the customer made their first deposit. Online gambling was not legal in the Netherlands at the time, however the player said they were able to gamble with several online casinos operated by BML and Corona. These include Betsson, Kroon Casino, and Oranje Casino.
Weekend Report: First US approval for Beter, STS new sportsbook chief, woman wins $15 million judgment against casino

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Sports betting odds, data and content provider Beter has secured its first approval in the US. Vendor registration from the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement enables Beter to work with licensed operators in the state. This includes delivering its real-time data and live streams. The first approved product is its flagship Setka Cup table tennis tournaments. This is already live in New Jersey from bet365.
Michigan regulator probes unlicensed sports predictions market

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched an investigation into unlicensed sports prediction markets operating within the Great Lakes State. Announced on Friday (11 April), the MGCB said this activity has raised “significant” concerns about consumer protections in Michigan. The regulator classes predictions as a form of sports betting.
ITIA suspends tennis officials over betting corruption

1 week ago | igamingbusiness.com | Robert Fletcher

Luis Rodriguez, Antonio Sosa and Wellingthon Lopez have all been charged over corruption. Each tennis official denied the charges relating to breaches between 2018 and 2021. According to the ITIA, the officials entered false data into match scoring devices to facilitate betting. The ITIA deemed their actions as breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme (TACP). In the case of Rodriguez, he denied charges over six matches in the Dominican Republic between 2018 and 2020.
ITIA suspends tennis officials over betting corruption

1 week ago | isa-guide.de | Robert Fletcher

Luis Rodriguez, Antonio Sosa and Wellingthon Lopez have all been charged over corruption. Each tennis official denied the charges relating to breaches between 2018 and 2021. According to the ITIA, the officials entered false data into match scoring devices to facilitate betting. The ITIA deemed their actions as breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme (TACP). In the case of Rodriguez, he denied charges over six matches in the Dominican Republic between 2018 and 2020.