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Online Gambling Operators Seem To Think CAC Is A Dirty Word

Most online gambling operators like to talk about revenue, mergers and acquisitions, and outperforming market expectations during their earnings calls. Sure, they're required to do so. However, the cheer in CEO voices is evident while discussing those topics. In general, though, online gambling operators don't like to talk about the exact figures…

Industry ・ 12 May 2022

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Ontario's Online Gambling Marketplace Is Huge

Ontario is five approved online gambling operators away from catching up to New Jersey. That's significant because the Garden State is renowned for having the most operators of any state in America. So at 34 sites, Canada's most populous province has more approved operators than most US online casino states. New Jersey, though, houses 39 "internet…

Industry ・ 04 May 2022

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US Online Gambling Operators Seeing High Player Fraud

US online gambling fraud attempts declined 16% this year, TransUnion told Online Poker Report today. That's a good sign, but those rates are still higher than Europe's, TransUnion's Declan Raines noted to OPR. Raines, the head of US gaming for Chicago -headquartered TransUnion, said those US fraud attempts usually take the form of online casino and…

Trust and Safety ・ 29 April 2022

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Gambit Rewards CEO Richard Pistilli On Bally's Acquisition Of Snipp

Soon, online and retail gamblers will enjoy more perks when using Rhode Island -based Bally's Corporation products. That's because on April 12, Bally's Interactive division signed an agreement to invest $5 million in Vancouver -headquartered Snipp Interactive. Part of this deal may need a bit more explanation, namely Gambit…

Industry ・ 27 April 2022

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Ontario's Online Gambling Market Could Have More Brands Than NJ

Ontario online gamblers could only place bets with a single regulated iGaming site - the lottery's own OLG.ca - until two weeks ago. As of yesterday, they officially had 16 to chose from, and that number may soon double. That would mean that province has an extensive array of brands as New Jersey, the most crowded US market. The Garden State is…

Industry ・ 20 April 2022

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Live Dealer Craps Temporarily Pulled From PA Online Casinos

Pennsylvania online casino users may have noticed something missing in recent weeks. One of what were only two online craps options in the state has disappeared, but only temporarily. The game in question is First Person Craps by live dealer casino provider Evolution. Casino operators were instructed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board…

Craps ・ 15 April 2022

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Sen. Addabbo On Continuing The NY Online Gambling Effort Next Year

New York made progress on expanding its gambling industry this year. On Jan. 8, it launched online sports betting. On Thursday, lawmakers agreed on a $221 billion state budget that included three retail casino licenses. Only iGaming legalization efforts stalled. However, legislators will resume work to legalize iGaming in 2023, predicted Sen.…

Poker ・ 12 April 2022

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Soaring Eagle To Open Sportsbook Apr 4, Online Gambling Coming Soon

April 4 is a date that's been getting a lot of coverage in the gambling media. Here at Online Poker Report, you may have seen it the context of the upcoming Ontario online gambling launch. If you're a sports bettor, it's an important date as it marks the final game of the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. There's at least one more…

Sports ・ 31 March 2022

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Ontario Online Gambling Pt. 1: The Canadian Status Quo

There's considerable excitement around Ontario's plan to privatize online gambling, but also a lot of confusion. The launch of the first sites operating under the new system will take place on April 4. However, many Canadians aren't clear on the status of online gambling under Canadian law to begin with. Some may not know what options they have…

Gaming Authorities ・ 31 March 2022

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Will Gambling Expansion Make It Onto The Ballot In Alabama This Year?

In November, Alabama voters may finally get a second chance to vote on whether they want a state lottery. Online sports betting legalization and retail casino expansion could make their way onto the ballot as well. SB 293 and SB 294 are almost ready for their third readings in the Senate Tourism and Marketing Committee. Legislators added bill…

Gaming Authorities ・ 15 March 2022

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OPR Q&A: Christena Garduno On Marketing Online Gambling To Gen Z

Online gambling operators should orient their marketing toward targeting Gen Z bettors. So says Christena Garduno, CEO of Dallas -based Media Culture, a multichannel brand response media agency. According to Garduno, that demographic represents "the path to success." She explained to Online Poker Report why that's the best marketing strategy for…

Poker ・ 18 February 2022

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Here We Go Again: Kentucky's Online Gambling Push To Renew In 2022

Covid ・ 15 February 2022

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Ontario Legal Privatized Online Gambling to Launch April 4

The long road to legal, privatized online gambling in Ontario is about to end. On Friday, iGaming Ontario (iGO) announced the launch date for operators to start offering games is April 4. There was hope that this would have already happened near the end of 2021, but this is government and online gambling we're talking about, so it's no real…

Poker ・ 01 February 2022

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2021 Online Casino Revenue Figures Return To Pre-Pandemic Trends

A return to stability following a period of disruption has been the theme of 2021. Particularly in the latter part of the year, most states have seen a decrease in volatility. Growth rates have mostly ranged from flat to high single digit percentages. December was a better month than many recently, so the year finished on a strong note. None of the…

Covid ・ 21 January 2022

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Supreme Court To Hear Texas Tribes' Gambling Case

In October of last year, Online Poker Report reported on the Supreme Court case involving the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and the State of Texas. Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas, the National Indian Gaming Association, and the Solicitor General's office, plus a response from the State of Texas, the case is slated to have oral arguments on Feb 22,…

Law ・ 18 January 2022

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NY Assemblyman Expects Online Gambling To Be On The Table In 2022

Online poker may be in New York's future, or at least on the table. The good news comes via PlayNY, which is part of the same network as Online Poker Report. PlayNY interviewed New York State Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow, D-Mt. Vernon. Asked about online poker, he said: "That's in the mix. It's not going to come right now. Sen. [Joe] Addabbo and I…

Politics ・ 15 January 2022

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Could Iowa Be On The Radar For Online Casino Legislation This Year?

Iowa galloped across the finish line in August 2019 as one of the first states to launch legal online sportsbooks. Since then, the Hawkeye State slowed to a trot on any further gambling expansion. However, Iowa may emerge in 2022 as a dark horse candidate to legalize online gambling, or at least advance the conversation about it. One factor that…

Law ・ 13 January 2022

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Playtech Makes Its Long-Anticipated US Live Dealer Casino Debut

Evolution Gaming just lost its effective monopoly on live dealer casino gaming in the US. Its first rival will be Playtech, which has launched its live dealer products via online casino operators in Michigan and New Jersey. The technology provider made its announcement on Christmas Eve. The move may add value to Playtech, which Aristocrat…

Live Gambling ・ 06 January 2022

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Ontario Auditor General Has Concerns About Privatized Online Gambling

Ontarians expected to see private online gambling operators join the province's iGaming market this month. Unfortunately, they will have to wait a little longer. Competition for the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is now expected to occur in Q12022. The delays seem to be merely procedural, but a larger problem may loom. A new report…

Gaming Authorities ・ 10 December 2021

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How Ontario Online Casino Privatization Differs From The US Model

It's only logical that the private online casino market will be different in Ontario than what we're seeing in the US. After all, it's a different country, with different laws. One important distinction about iGaming regulation in Canada's most populous province is that operators will need to enter into commercial agreements with the province. US…

Gaming Authorities ・ 08 December 2021

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Competitor Accuses Evolution Of Allowing Illegal Use Of Its Products

Evolution Gaming is among the largest B2B online gambling companies in the world, and has an effective monopoly on live dealer gaming in the US - for now. Two competitors are looking to enter that market segment in the near future. It's interesting timing, then, that an unnamed "US-based competitor of Evolution" reportedly filed a complaint about…

Poker ・ 23 November 2021

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Evolution's Single Operator Live Dealer Tables Coming To Michigan

Michigan online gamblers now get to pick their favorite brands for live dealer games. At 11 a.m. tomorrow, several online casino operators working with studio provider Evolution Gaming will be able to secure a separate table for their own players. Until now, the same dealer would often be serving customers from several different operators playing…

Live Gambling ・ 08 November 2021

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Richmond Voters On The Verge Of Voting Down One Casino And Resort

With 71 of 72 Richmond precincts counted as of this morning, One Casino and Resort is losing its referendum by 2225 votes. Things could still change, as results will only be official and complete on Friday. At issue is whether this retail casino will be built. Right now, the odds don't look good. At the moment, it's on course to fail by a margin…

Travel ・ 03 November 2021

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US iOS Social Casinos Close In On $1 Billion Annual Revenue

As further evidence of the synergy between social and real-money online casino games, revenues for both have been rising in tandem in the US. It's hard to know what's driving the increase in social casino play, however. Perhaps it's due to increased online play by Americans who are working from home during the pandemic. There might also be a…

Mobile ・ 02 November 2021

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Unibet Leads The Way On Proactive Responsible Gambling Measures

Online gambling industry insiders and watchers have been saying for years that operators need to use tech to up their responsible gambling (RG) acumen. That is, spotting problems, flagging them and taking measures to solve them. Kindred Group may be ahead of much of its competition in this regard, using its proprietary technology to do all…

Gambling Addiction ・ 04 October 2021

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High 5 Games Looks To Pivot From Social Gaming To Real Money Online Casino

High 5 Games, known for its social casino slots, is stepping up its efforts in the real money space. It's following up on its recent entry into the legal online gambling market of Michigan with applications in Pennsylvania and Connecticut. So far, it has only been acting as a supplier for other online casino companies. However, it could soon be…

Sports ・ 04 October 2021

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Is The US Online Gambling Industry Headed For A Talent Shortage?

Online gambling operators need personnel with specialized knowledge, but their existing staff only have so much bandwidth. That's a problem, because legal online betting is expanding rapidly across the US and Canada. Therefore, online gambling operators have to hire more staffers, but they say they're finding a paucity of skilled candidates. The…

Industry ・ 04 October 2021

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Boom Prepares Its Entry To The Real Money Online Casino Space

Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) and Rush Street Interactive (RSI) - known for its BetRivers app - will be among the online casino operators to receive the first real-money iGaming titles that Boom Entertainment creates. Boom CEO Steve Murphy told Online Poker Report yesterday about some of his company's real-money online gaming product…

Sports ・ 21 September 2021

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Bettor Safe Raises Online Gambling Awareness From The Ground Up

The Bettor Safe marketing campaign had a tough job to do in raising awareness. Going into the campaign, it seemed a though the main hurdle to jump would be teaching Americans the difference between legal and illegal online gambling operators. However, the creators of the campaign discovered that they would first have to educate the public about the…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 September 2021

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Introducing DraftKings' Latest In-House Casino Game: Rocket

DraftKings Casino is keeping the pedal to the metal when it comes to exclusive content. Today, it announced the release of its latest casino game, simply titled Rocket. Differentiation will be key in the ever-more-crowded US online casino market. DraftKings' strategy in that regard has largely been to focus on developing its own games in house. On…

Games ・ 08 September 2021

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The Double-Edged Sword Of App Engagement And Gambling Addiction

Online gambling operators have to be careful about how often they message their customers and what content those messages contain. So say responsible gambling advocates who spoke to Online Poker Report. They point out that increasing app engagement is a double-edged sword. Though it's good for the company, it can also mean inadvertently…

Gambling Addiction ・ 01 September 2021

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CT Regulation Review Committee Approves Gambling Expansion Rules

Connecticut officials continued to move ahead on online gambling and sports betting today by approving regulations to govern it. A launch date can't be set yet because of a necessary federal approval. However, today's action by the Connecticut General Assembly's Regulation Review Committee brings the launch one step closer. That body approved the…

Law ・ 31 August 2021

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July 2021 Online Gambling Revenue: NJ Back To Setting Records

New Jersey iGaming revenue hit at all-time high in July. Setting such records each month has been the norm for most of the market's history. However, it's more significant this time in that it marks the end of a three month long slump. Collectively, the state's online casinos earned $118685095 in July. The previous record dates back to March, when…

Finance ・ 19 August 2021

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Customer Engagement Increasingly Important For US Online Casinos

Last week was a big one for Caesars Entertainment. On Monday, the retail casino behemoth rebranded the US online sports betting slice of its recent acquisition, William Hill. In most states, the former William Hill apps became Caesars Sportsbook. Caesars will fully rebrand the rest of William Hill's US online gambling products in October. What this…

Sports ・ 10 August 2021

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Pennsylvania Online Casinos See Revenue Drop In June

What goes up must come down. That's the conventional wisdom, anyway. For the most part, however, it hasn't been the case for online casinos, which enjoyed a huge revenue increase last spring when retail casinos shut down due to COVID. The pandemic has been an unprecedented event. While many presumed that the gains would be temporary, there was no…

Finance ・ 20 July 2021

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MI Online Casinos Show Their Stability And Synergy In June

Michigan continued to rake in an impressive sum from both its retail and online casinos in June. So it appears as though Michigan is shaping up to be another state which refutes the idea that online gambling cannibalizes retail revenue. Proceeds from both forms of betting held steady in June, even as retail casinos fully reopened on June…

Sports ・ 20 July 2021

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Urban One CEO Mum On Whether Casino Plans Imply Future In iGaming

There's a lot of uncertainty and hedging surrounding the fifth and final retail casino in Virginia. One Casino and Resort's leader hedged about whether his company's entry to the retail gambling space will lead to a push to offer online gambling as well. This comes at the same time as an announcement that construction on the casino has been…

Industry ・ 15 July 2021

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How Modern Technology Is Helping Casinos Improve Slots Efficiency

Slot machines are the cotton underwear of the gambling world. They're not particularly sexy or shrouded in mystique, but they contribute to healthy bottom lines wherever they're found. To that end, a technology called Foundation is attempting to make those bottom lines even more robust. Foundation, from the Las Vegas-based Acres Manufacturing…

Mobile ・ 09 July 2021

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Facebook Might Be Best Bet For Online Gambling Social Media Ads

Online gambling operators care about social media network visibility, so the recent news that YouTube would enact restrictions on gambling ad placements couldn't have gone without notice. That's why could become even more important to the industry. Beginning last week, YouTube banned masthead ads related to gambling, alcohol, elections, politics,…

Sports ・ 04 July 2021

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Pennsylvania Online Gambling Breaks The $100 Million Mark In May

For the US gambling market as a whole, this seems to be a period of consolidation of gains. Casino closures last spring caused online casino and poker activity to skyrocket. With things now starting to get back to normal, it's a positive for the industry simply not to lose those new customers. Pennsylvania is doing a little better than than,…

Poker ・ 28 June 2021

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Virginians Have Many New Gambling Options, But Not Online Casinos

Virginia lawmakers aren't wasting any time on opening up Old Dominion to legal wagering. The state has authorized construction of five retail casinos at a cost of nearly $2.3 billion. Also in the last year, it passed legislation to create seven licensed online sportsbooks and an iLottery. The only major gambling products absent from this recent…

Sports ・ 27 June 2021

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Should Kids Learn About Gambling Before They Can Legally Participate?

In the US, responsible gambling education is genrally aimed at those who can legally gamble. That leaves a dearth of education for Americans under the age of 21. This may explain low rates of gambling literacy among younger bettors. Yet at the moment, there seems to be no systemic way of addressing that lack of knowledge. If the issue of preventing…

Law ・ 25 June 2021

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Bally's Board Chairman Thinks Bally Bet Will Complement, Not Cannibalize The Company's Retail Casino Business

Using words like "complement" and "connection," Bally's Board Chairman Soohyung Kim told Online Poker Report the future of online gambling is working together with land-based casinos, not against them. He said the company's merger with Gamesys "positions Bally's to be a market leader." Elaborating on what he believes the April Bally's merger with…

Industry ・ 02 June 2021

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Do Online Problem Gambling Surveys Suffer From Selection Bias Effects?

Problem gambling is over-reported, contends a recent survey. What's more, online gamblers who have risky behavior are more likely to take Internet surveys, recent research found. This flies in the face of conventional wisdom. Most problem gambling advocates say that rates are underestimated due to inherent problems with self-reporting. One thing,…

Gambling Addiction ・ 18 May 2021

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Casinos Beat Sportsbooks Two-To-One In Online Channel Revenue

In states with both legal iGaming and online sports betting, the former is king. Online casinos - with a bit of help from poker rooms - reliably produce more than twice as much revenue as sportsbooks. This March, iGaming yielded more than $300 million in revenue for Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, according to reports from…

Sports ・ 07 May 2021