Gambling addictions become ‘self-medication’, says Zarb-Cousin
As sports betting becomes ‘socially acceptable’ within British culture, problem gambling has risen in the UK.What is it?Founder of the Gamban app, Matt Zarb-Cousin...
Dr. Alyssa Wilson: problem gamblers cannot escape gambling imagery
As the sports betting and gaming industry across the US continues to expand, Dr Alyssa Wilson of Saint Louis University believes that this is...
ESI Digest: Huya secures Chinese League of Legends in ‘hugely significant’ deal
Huya, the Chinese live streaming platform, has signed an exclusive domestic media rights deal for League of Legends, worth ￥2,013 million RMB (£223.88 million).The...
Gamblification of video game streaming ‘serves to engage audiences’
‘Gamblification’ of video game streaming has become increasingly prominent, with many streamers offering gambling-style products to their viewers, as well as filming live real-money...
Kindred Group: Postponement of 2020 Euros acted as a rehearsal for tournament
With the rescheduled 2020 European Championships on the horizon, how are betting operators and companies preparing for ‘the biggest event’ of the year?Who is...
Rory Anderson: Betting industry is a ‘golden goose’ for sports
As sports betting sponsorships come under increasing public and political scrutiny, Rory Anderson, former CEO and current Consultant at 12BET, outlined his belief that...
Removing the ‘fear’ from digital verification processes in the modern age
The implementation of digital verification and identification methods represents a ‘transformational development’ for the gambling industry, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.What is it?Speaking on the...
Double Espresso Show – How gaming can capitalise on cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has seen a meteoric rise in trading and usage in recent years, in turn, an increasing number of betting operators are beginning to...
MGM Cotai: Macau’s ‘shipping container’ casino
Macau is one of the most lucrative gambling markets in the world - a fact which has not gone unnoticed by MGM, the owners...
McBookie waiting on UK gambling licence application
McBookie, a subsidiary of FansUnite, is currently expanding across both the US and internationally, having recorded a 136% increase in revenues in Q1 2021...