GeoComply: Alberta’s Regulated iGaming Market Goes Live: The First Week in GeoComply Data
There were more than 3.2 million geolocation checks from more than 100,000 accounts created through operators using GeoComply during the first week of regulated online gambling in Alberta.
ESPN: World Cup betting in U.S. equivalent of ‘10 Super Bowls’
Betting on the World Cup beat the expectations of many, though part of that growth should be attributed to the favorable time zones.
Play Pennsylvania: NJ iGaming Revenue Beats Atlantic City Casinos In June For The First Time
Online casinos in New Jersey reported $271 million in June revenue compared to $257.3 million from Atlantic City’s in-person casinos, driven in part from sports betting cross selling as the World Cup gave June a much busier sports calendar than usual.
Bet365: AI raises the cybersecurity stakes, but people still open the door
John Eccleshare, Head of Information Security at bet365, argues that AI has sped up attacks like phishing and impersonation but hasn’t changed the human decision that stops them.
iGaming Business: What’s next for Congressional action on sports event contracts after first hearing on prediction markets?
Congress held its first hearing on sports event contracts this week, highlighting the unresolved divide between state and federal jurisdiction over prediction markets. As neither side shows signs of budging, legislation soon is unlikely, but lawmakers signaled it won’t be the last hearing on the topic.
