Online gambling

Online gambling includes poker, casinos and sports betting. The first online casino was in 1994. Many countries restrict or ban online gambling, but it is legal in some states in the United States, some provinces in Canada, most countries of the European Union and several nations in the Caribbean.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Aeropay and Worldpay Team to Streamline Gaming Payments
Aeropay and Worldpay Team to Streamline Gaming Payments
October 09, 2024  |  Partnerships

Aeropay and Worldpay have launched a gaming payments partnership focused on both players and operators. The collaboration allows for the integration of Aeropay’s account-to-account (A2A)...

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Brazil to Bar Use of Credit Cards in Online Gambling
Brazil to Bar Use of Credit Cards in Online Gambling
September 17, 2024  |  Regulation

Online gambling companies reportedly will be prevented from operating in Brazil if they haven’t requested authorization to do so. The potential suspensions announced by Brazil’s...

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DraftKings to Enhance In-Play Betting Offering With Simplebet Acquisition
DraftKings to Enhance In-Play Betting Offering With Simplebet Acquisition
August 28, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Digital sports entertainment and gaming company DraftKings plans to enhance its in-play betting offering by acquiring Simplebet. The proposed transaction has been approved by the...

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BetMGM Lets Nevadans Connect via Digital Nationwide Wallet
August 22, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

BetMGM says it is the first betting app offering Nevada bettors nationwide connectivity via digital wallet. “Through its operation and partnership with MGM Resorts International and...

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DraftKings Slides on Forecast, Debuts Gaming Tax Surcharge
DraftKings Slides on Forecast, Debuts Gaming Tax Surcharge
August 02, 2024  |  Earnings

The sports gaming industry is at a crossroads, with technological innovation, regulatory changes, and consumer habits all combining to drive rapid evolution. And all three...

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Will Olympics Bring About an Online Betting Bump?
July 11, 2024  |  International

Sportsbooks and daily fantasy operators are reportedly awaiting a bump in Summer Olympics-related betting. As CNBC noted in a report Thursday (July 11), this year’s Paris games...

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PaySafe Debuts Pay-by-Bank for Online Gaming
PaySafe Debuts Pay-by-Bank for Online Gaming
April 29, 2024  |  Payment Methods

Payments company PaySafe has introduced a pay-by-bank offering for online gamblers. The new solution lets online bettors in the U.S. secure funds instantly at operators’ cashiers directly...

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DraftKings and MGM Find New Gaming Frontier in Brazil
DraftKings and MGM Find New Gaming Frontier in Brazil
April 03, 2024  |  International

Some of the sports betting world’s biggest players have reportedly turned their sights on Brazil. Companies such as DraftKings and MGM Resorts International are exploring entry into Latin America’s largest economy...

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Report: Rush Street Interactive Approaching Potential Buyers, Including DraftKings
Report: Rush Street Interactive Approaching Potential Buyers, Including DraftKings
March 21, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Online betting firm Rush Street Interactive is reportedly considering a sale, among other strategic options. The company’s representatives have approached potential buyers, Bloomberg reported Thursday (March 21), citing unnamed...

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