Recent US Supreme Court rulings, increased promotion of fantasy and daily fantasy sports, and the rise of e-sports have all fuelled new avenues for US individuals to gamble on sports. Even so, research in this domain has lagged in the US. To address this lag, this research examina four categories of sports-wagering behaviours: (1) general…
This research sought to test links between trait impulsivity, a known risk factor for addictive behaviours generally and problem gambling specifically, and specific forms of sports gambling. Key findings: There was consistent evidence that impulsivity is related to all aspects of sports gambling, from past year involvement generally, to depth and breadth of engagement, to…
The 21st century has brought substantial changes to the manners in which people gamble and the types of things on which people gamble. These changes are particularly stark in the United States, where, over the past five years, sports betting has gone from being legal in only one location to being legal throughout the majority…
New research from professors at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the University of New Mexico has found that sports bettors are more likely to indulge in binge drinking than people who do not gamble. The research forms part of a two-year body of research carried out by the Behavioral Addictions Lab at…
Belgium has introduced a list of changes to its 1999 Gambling Act, the majority of which are expected to come into force starting June. Officially published in the Belgian State Gazette, the amendments aim to introduce a stricter gambling regime to the country with the goal of protecting players susceptible to gambling harm. As reported by casinonieuws.nl,…
The future of any industry can be difficult to predict given the variables that can determine its progression.
However, it was unanimously agreed across CasinoBeats Summit’s Industry Trends and Future Predictions panel that personalisation and the player must be one of, if not the most, important factors for any casino and their future innovation prospects.
Sponsored by NetBet, the Industry Trends and Future Predictions panel featured a variety of industry experts from across sectors who forecasted their unique perspectives on what casino and slots platforms might look like in the years to come.
On the panel was Dmitry Starostenkov, CEO of EvenBet Gaming; Inesa Glazaite, Chief Commercial Officer of iGP; Itai Zak, Executive Director of Digicode and former CEO of SBTech; Alexander Martin, Advisor & NED at Dice GP and former CEO of SKS365; and Mark Taffler, Commercial Director of Hub88.
Moderated by SBC Media’s Project Director, Martyn Elliott, the panel was asked about casino innov..
In April, IDnow, a provider of customised ID verification and KYC systems for high-risk sectors, launched its VideoIdent Flex solution in the UK.
Engineered in Munich, VideoIdent Flex is an enhanced video-led customer verification solution providing clients with built-in AI modules to gauge biometric features of customers. The solution aims to “reduce rising fraud attempts, increase inclusivity, and tackle an array of complex online verification scenarios while offering a high-end service experience to end customers.”
Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk
Roger Redfearn-Tyrzyk, Vice President of Global Gaming at IDnow, shared insights with SBC on how VideoIdent Flex will set new standards in KYC by helping customers overcome future compliance challenges and threats.
Video identification remains the most comprehensive method for customer verification. “However, to date, systems delivered to market have been cumbersome to integrate as part of the customer experience.”
As such, VideoIdent Flex leve..
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough has become the first law firm to join the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
The firm has a Gaming Industry Group (GIG), comprised of nearly 40 attorneys, which represents gaming operators and service providers across the U.S. The GIG also has a subcommittee focused on responsible gambling and led by Senior Associate Joshua Kirschner, who is a former VP of legal affairs at daily fantasy sports giant PrizePicks.
According to the chair of the GIG, Katherine Baker, the partnership will enhance the firm’s ability to “advise on best practices for responsible gaming” and strengthen its “clients’ positions and future outlooks” in the gaming industry.
“Our Gaming Group at Nelson Mullins prides itself on being a market leader across all aspects of gaming,” added Baker. “With the proliferation of gambling across the United States, it is more important than ever to have a seat at the table and connect with other members on the most pressing issues o..
Operators surprised disappointed and, in their own words, even angered the five commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) when they bowed out of a scheduled public roundtable on the topic of limiting bettors.
Bally’s lone operator to appear on MGC roundtable
Bally’s was the only operator to take part in the debate, sending Director of Compliance Justin Black as a representative. He was unable to comment on the practices of the company’s platform provider, Kambi, when it came to pricing, but did assure the commissioners that any regulation limiting the pricing options of operators would result in a more negative overall experience for all of the operator’s customers when Bally Bet does launch in the state later this year.
The other panelists who did attend included industry consultants Dustin Gouker and Brianne Doura-Schawol as well as professional bettor Captain Jack Andrews (pseudonym) and the MGC’s own Director of Research and Responsible Gambling Mark Vander Lind..
Operators surprised disappointed and, in their own words, even angered the five commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) when they bowed out of a scheduled public roundtable on the topic of limiting bettors.
Bally’s lone operator to appear on MGC roundtable
Bally’s was the only operator to take part in the debate, sending Director of Compliance Justin Black as a representative. He was unable to comment on the practices of the company’s platform provider, Kambi, when it came to pricing, but did assure the commissioners that any regulation limiting the pricing options of operators would result in a more negative overall experience for all of the operator’s customers when Bally Bet does launch in the state later this year.
The other panelists who did attend included industry consultants Dustin Gouker and Brianne Doura-Schawol as well as professional bettor Captain Jack Andrews (pseudonym) and the MGC’s own Director of Research and Responsible Gambling Mark Vander Lind..