William Hill H1 profit dips despite “record-breaking” World Cup
William Hill revenue rises in H1 but profit slumps despite "record-breaking' World Cup betting; James Henderson marks first day as Hills CEO
PMU declines, France Pari advances, Winamax Go Fast stumbles out the gate
Pari Mutuel Urbain H1 revenue falls despite World Cup gains; France Pari revenue doubles; blink and you'll miss Winamax fast-fold product.
Homeland Security takes Paul and Darren Phua in custody; poker pros rally behind the two
Despite posting bail, Paul Phua and son Darren still in US custody for illegal betting operation in Las Vegas during the 2014 FIFA World Cup
32Red earns record revenue in H1 despite World Cup distraction
Online casino operator 32Red reports record revenue in H1 despite World Cup distractions and minimal input from new sportsbook.
Nevada casino revenue spikes in June as online poker revenue tops $1m
Nevada casino gaming revenue rises 14.4% in June thanks to baccarat, World Cup betting and online poker tops $1m in revenue for first time.
World Cup boosts French betting market but poker declines continue
The World Cup helped French football wagering eclipse horseracing for the first time in four years, but poker cash games continue to decline
Betsson Q2 revenue up 30% as World Cup betting exceeds expectations
Online gambling operator Betsson reports 30% rise in Q2 revenue as World Cup wagering exceeds company's expectations.
Vietnam bust 166bet ring as Hong Kong, Interpol trumpet anti-betting success
Vietnam busts sports betting ring tied to 166bet.net; Hong Kong, Interpol trumpet World Cup anti-betting success; New Zealand Tab bet record
China’s sports lottery sales spike 83% in June thanks to World Cup
China's sports lottery sales spike 83% in June thanks to World Cup wagering; Taiwan sports lottery new single-day record on World Cup final.
SBOBET disavows any connection with Paul Phua betting ring
Asian online betting giant SBOBET rejects allegations that it was connected with Paul Phua's alleged illegal betting ring in Las Vegas.
