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The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) recently imposed a substantial $262,920 fine on Tabcorp Holdings Limited after discovering the company had accepted illegal in-play sports bets. The regulatory investigation revealed that from April to October 2023, Tabcorp processed 854 in-play wagers during 69 tennis matches, a practice explicitly prohibited by Australian law. Under the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, online in-play betting—where bets are placed once a game has begun—is banned to protect vulnerable gamblers from increased harm. Carolyn Lidgerwood, an ACMA representative, emphasized the reasoning behind this regulation, noting that in-play betting allows bettors to place frequent bets on…
Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images No. 8 Notre Dame continues its College Football Playoff chase on Saturday in South Bend, Ind., against a Virginia team that is 3-1 on the road and held a lead in every game this season. The Fighting Irish (8-1) have a seven-game winning streak since their two-point loss to Northern Illinois on Sept. 7 and won all four previous meetings with the Cavaliers (5-4). Notre Dame improved to…
Posted on: November 13, 2024, 12:04h. Last updated on: November 13, 2024, 12:30h. These are bullish times for PointsBet Canada, led by the just-released FYQ2 2024 financial results that showed a year-over-year sports betting handle increase of 57% or just under CAD$63.5 million. Casino.org interviews PointsBet Canada CEO on the company’s Q2 2024 fiscal results. Image/PointsBet Canada Net Win Increases In the first quarter of the Australian fiscal year (Q2 in Canada), PointsBet Canada also saw a big boost in sports betting net win (a 77% year-over-year increase to CAD$3.73 million). Digital casino saw a net win of $4.18 million…
Following the recent approval of Arkansas’ Issue 2, the Cherokee Nation and affiliated entities have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, challenging the amendment’s impact on their plans to build a casino in Pope County. The amendment, which garnered approximately 56% voter support, effectively nullifies the casino license previously granted to Cherokee Nation Entertainment (CNE) for a $300 million casino and resort project in Russellville. This development now brings a complex legal battle, with the Cherokee Nation asserting that Issue 2 violates several constitutional protections. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas,…
Harry Kane hinted that players who have pulled out of the England squad this week have put their club ahead of their country. Pictures courtesy of ITV Sport. Source link
Mr. Piffles, canine sidekick to Piff the Magic Dragon for nearly 10 years, died last Friday. Piff’s publicist made the announcement on Tuesday, which would have been the Chihuahua’s 17th birthday. Mr. Piffles has shuffled off his mortal leash. (Image: Christopher De Vargas) Piff the Magic Dragon is the stage name of John van der Put, a British magician and comedian known for mixing magic with sarcastic, self-effacing humor. He and Mr. Piffles gained recognition after making the finals of “America’s Got Talent’s” ninth season in 2015. Though they didn’t win the competition, they won their own show at the…
Flutter Entertainment has released its financial results for the third quarter, showcasing a significant improvement in performance compared to the previous year. The company recorded a net loss of $103 million, which marks a considerable reduction from the $275 million loss reported last year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) surged by 74% to reach $450 million, while revenue increased by 27% to $3.25 billion. Enhanced financial outlook for 2024: According to NASDAQ, the company has revised its fiscal projections upward for 2024, now anticipating a 22% year-over-year increase in Group revenue and a 35% rise in adjusted EBITDA at the midpoint…
Three-star WR Erick Smith has locked in his college decision.Smith, who picked up an offer from Auburn this summer after multiple visits to The Plains, committed in-state to the Tigers. The 6-foot-5, 190-pound pass-catcher out of Selma (Ala.) Southside High School picked Auburn over rival Alabama. Both in-state SEC heavyweights extended offers to Smith over the summer shortly after his twin brother Derick Smith flipped from the Crimson Tide to the Tigers.Only one team has separated itself from the pack since then.”I was trying to see what was best for me. From talking to both coaches, I’ve been talking to…
Posted on: November 13, 2024, 09:33h. Last updated on: November 13, 2024, 09:58h. Legislation to allow residents in Northern Virginia to weigh a commercial casino is expected to be filed when the state’s General Assembly convenes in January. An aerial view of Tysons, Va. The legislative push to allow voters in Fairfax County to consider a casino development in the Northern Virginia area is expected when state lawmakers convene in January 2025. (Image: Shutterstock) Virginia Sen. Dave Marsden (D-Fairfax) is again leading the legislative fight to allow Fairfax County voters to consider a casino undertaking in Tysons. 2025 would mark…
Thailand is on the cusp of a significant transformation in the global gaming landscape, according to a detailed analysis by Citigroup in their latest “Super Sector” report. Analysts George Choi and Preenapa Detchsri forecast that the growing Thailand gaming market may reach the top revenue-generating markets internationally, surpassing Singapore to become the third-largest market worldwide in terms of GGR. Their projections place Thailand’s potential GGR at an impressive $9.1 billion, trailing only behind giants like Macau and Las Vegas once its market reaches full maturity. Strategic license distribution and financial projections: The optimistic outlook is based on the Thai government’s expected distribution of casino licenses—two in Bangkok and one each…