The Dangerous But Inevitable Mashup Of Sports And Sports Betting

The Dangerous But Inevitable Mashup Of Sports And Sports Betting

As the saying goes, you can’t put the toothpaste back in the tube. Or maybe it’s, be careful what you wish for, that is the more appropriate axiom? Either way, the speed with which sports leagues, franchises, and even colleges and universities have embraced legal sports betting is exciting from the industry’s perspective and alarming…

New Survey Sheds Light On Gambling Habits During Pandemic

New Survey Sheds Light On Gambling Habits During Pandemic

Visiting a casino during the COVID-19 pandemic may have lost its luster, but gamblers certainly kept busy, mainly by shifting to or increasing the amount they gamble online. According to a recent survey by Toluna, Harris Interactive, and Kurundata, 39% of US gamblers increased their gambling spend during the pandemic, while just 18% decreased their…

G2E 2021 Overview: Covid Restrictions and Policies

G2E 2021 Overview: Covid Restrictions and Policies

The COVID-19 pandemic derailed the 2020 gaming conference schedule, sending numerous events online. After having to cancel the 2020 G2E in person show, G2E announced its return in April. G2E 2021 is scheduled for October 4-7 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. But with the Delta variant raging, the show is becoming…

Is The Gambling Industry Really Talking About Generation Z?

Is The Gambling Industry Really Talking About Generation Z?

The gambling industry is usually quite grounded, but it suddenly becomes enlightened and always seems to have an eye towards the future when it comes to customers. As Yoda said, and using Luke as a proxy for the gambling industry, “All his life has he looked away…to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind…

Twitch Cracks Down On Gambling Content, But Is It Enough?

Twitch Cracks Down On Gambling Content, But Is It Enough?

After ongoing calls to action, Twitch unveiled a new policy that restricts gambling advertising this week. Specifically, referral links are no longer allowed on the platform. As dotesports.com reported: “In a Creator Update that was shared with users today, Twitch announced that it will prohibit links and referral codes to gambling websites. They claim this…

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