UK online gambling activity rose in November 2020 due to the nation's second pandemic lockdown, revenue falls on lower betting margins.
China claims major World Cup Bitcoin betting bust
Authorities in China's Guangdong province claim to have dismantled an online betting ring that handled over $1.5b in Bitcoin-based World Cup wagers.
Sportsbet draws first blood in trademark fight with Sportingbet
Sportsbet secures Australian court injunction barring CrownBet from rebranding as Sportingbet; Paddy Power Betfair completes US merger with FanDuel.
UK Gambling Commission tries to measure gambling-related harm
A new report by the UK Gambling Commission and GambleAware attempts to recognize and measure the social costs of gambling-related harms.
Macau’s US casino ops could be targeted in US-China trade war
A new report by Steve Vickers & Associates says US casino operators' Macau concessions could prove tempting target as US-China trade war heats up.
India arrests bookmaker who tried to run over police inspector
India police arrest notorious bookmaker Shyam Bohra after he attempts to run over a police sub-inspector, find politicians' names among his betting records.
Poland court upholds gov’t online gambling blacklist
A Polish court has upheld the government's right to add names to its online gambling domain blacklist without a court order.
Netherlands fines Bet-at-home €410k for gambling violations
Netherlands' Kansspelautoreit gaming regulator hits online gambling operator Bet-at-home with €410k penalty for serving Dutch punters without local license.
Churchill Downs, Eldorado scrap Vicksburg casino deal
Churchill Downs Incorporated scraps deal to buy Mississippi casino from Eldorado Resorts after federal trade regulators express anti-trust concerns.