The complaint was related to the advert featuring an individual under the age of 25. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a ruling against Festival Free Bets related to a post featuring social media influencer Astrid Wett. The complainant challenged whether the advert breached gambling advertising rules, because it featured Wett, who was under…
Mahon brings 30 years of industry experience to the role. Supplier Imagine Live has reshuffled its C-level leadership team with the appointment of Barry Mahon as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). In a move that expands the provider’s senior team, the appointment of Mahon means the integration of his 30 years of experience…
The halls are located in Cricklewood and Northampton, UK. Buzz Bingo says it is in advanced discussions to acquire Merkur bingo halls in Cricklewood and Northampton, two of the largest in the UK. The move follows successful performances this year, having reported revenue growth of 47% in October in its first full trading period post-Covid,…
Japan's Universal Entertaiment Q1 results saw a 3% decrease due to performance of its integrated resort Okada Manila. Universal Entertainment saw a decrease in its Q1 revenue, a 3% year-on-year decline in net sales for the first quarter of 2024, amounting to JPY34.4bn ($220m). The main cause affecting the decrease, according to the operator, was…
The sportsbook's casino app will feature a roulette experience in collaboration with the NFL legend. In news sent exclusively to Gambling Insider & Gaming America, FanDuel has announced a live dealer experience with four-time NFL Superbowl winner Rob Gronkowski. Available for FanDuel players in New Jersey, bettors who join the casino roulette table on the…
Genting Singapore sees an increase of 62% in its first-quarter revenue of 2024. Genting Singapore generated revenue totaling SG$784.4m (US$579.1m) and adjusted EBITDA of SG$369.5m for Q1. This marks substantial year-on-year growth of 62% and 93%, respectively. Specifically, gaming revenue rose to SG$576m, compared to last year’s SG$340m; while non-gaming revenue is valued at SG$208m,…
The NIA has added eight new provincial capital cities to the FIT scheme for Macau and Hong Kong travels, effective from 27 May 2024. The National Immigration Administration has approved an additional eight mainland cities under the facilitated individual travel (FIT) scheme for travel to Macau and Hong Kong, with effect from 27 May 2024. …
A deal was first struck between the pair in 1976. Scientific Games has agreed a new primary provider contract with the New York Lottery to continue a collaboration related to scratch-off games which first started nearly 50 years ago. According to data, Scientific Games aided the New York Lottery’s Scratch-Off games to a $4.4bn product…
The sessions were tailored for athletes with the intention of fostering a healthy relationship with the gambling industry. Rangers Football Club has hosted bespoke gambling education sessions, becoming the first club in Scotland to do so. These sessions were tailored specifically for top-level athletes with the aim of fostering a healthy relationship with the gambling…
The match featured Parliamentarians going head to head against a team of lobby journalists. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) recently hosted a charity football match between lobby journalists and Members of Parliament at Queens Park Rangers’ Loftus Road stadium – in the 50th edition of the fixture. The event, sponsored by BGC member bet365, raised…
