
Sailors work out at Naval Station Great Lakes, Ill on March 7, 2023. US Navy Photo A new Navy fitness program is taking a page out of the Army’s playbook as part of the service’s latest effort to increase its ranks. The Navy is launching a pilot program targeting those...
This is a guest opinion columnInfrastructure is critical to almost every aspect of daily life.You can’t get to work without roads, you can’t light your home without access to electricity, and you can’t access running water without a clean, steady water supply.But there is one key form of infrastructure that...
North Carolina’s sports betting legalization chances took a big step forward, as members of the House of Representatives tonight approved an online sports betting bill on second reading by a vote of 66-45. The third and final reading of Rep. Jason Saine’s (R-97) online sports betting bill, HB 347, will likely take...
A recovering gambling addict who says his addiction ruined his life is calling for a ban on advertising for online betting companies.James Grimes told Sky News he first started gambling at the age of 16 with a £5 bet on a football match. From there he says he lost 12...
Gambling company William Hill will pay about £19.2 million, equivalent to $23.7 million, in the U.K. Gambling Commission’s largest ever enforcement action, as the regulator presses an aggressive crackdown on anti-money-laundering failures. Three William Hill units have entered into settlements over alleged anti-money-laundering failures and alleged problems ensuring responsible gambling,...
A group of lawmakers will be tasked with reviewing legislative options for the expansion of gambling to include statewide Mississippi online sports betting. On Monday, Gov. Tate Reeves signed HB 606 into law, which directs 13 state legislators to complete a comprehensive analysis of all matters related to online sports betting by Dec. 15, 2023. ...
The Chinese gaming industry is recovering after a harsh 2022, probably one of the most challenging years in its history. The government restrictions cut Chinese gaming revenues by a massive $7.2bn last year, while the country lost over 66 million gamers. Although the number of gamers remains below 2021 levels,...
Expansion of regulated gambling in Ontario successfully attracts new casual players and in-person gamblers to the online marketTORONTO, March 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Last year's launch of Ontario's iGaming market has likely brought new players to online gambling, with two-in-five (43%) online players gambling online for less than a year,...
On the same day that 888’s William Hill was hit by a record Gambling Commission penalty, narrowly avoiding losing its gambling licence, the 888 brand announced to UK affiliate partners that the brand will “pause” affiliate partnerships for casino and sports-betting products. The email sent to affiliate partners read...
After 18 months in a partnership, the CT Lottery Corp. is parting ways with its sports betting partner, the parent of PlaySugarHouse. In a joint statement on the website of the PlaySugarHouse parent, Chicago-based Rush Street Interactive Inc., the two businesses said they will “wind down their online and in-person sports...
An introduction to PA Online Casino in 2023Ready to roll the dice and try your luck in the Keystone State? Well, you’re in for a fun time! Online casinos have become increasingly popular over the years, and Pennsylvania is no exception. The state legalized online gambling in 2017, and since...