Stephen Crystal Meets with IDnow in Munich and Booming Games in Hamburg
Feb 14th ❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day from Munich, Germany! Enjoyed a morning stroll along the Isar River & lunch with Alexis Segovia & Andreas Bodczek of IDnow to discuss #kyc & #igaming. Headed today by train to Hamburg to meet Max Niehusen & Frederik Niehusen of industry leading Booming Games! Appreciative of the hospitality and friendship of Germans and Germany (and Austria and Austrians too)! ❤️ SCCG Management will be […]
“Las Vegas Super Bowl Ready to Set the US Sports Betting World Alight in 2024” – Vegasslotsonline.com
A perfect storm It’s a match made in heaven. The biggest game in American football is coming to the home of gambling. Super Bowl LVIII will take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas next year and it couldn’t come at a better time for the booming US sports betting market.the highest number of […]
Growth of Esports in LATAM
Latin America is one of the fastest growing markets in the world, with a population of more than 650 million people, almost as many as all of Europe combined (740 million). According to Newzoo’s predictions, eSports is on the rise. Its global audience will exceed 500 million by 2023. Nearly 10% of that audience is […]
The Metaverse’s Potential for Sports Betting
I’m sure by now you’ve heard about The Metaverse, which is a new way to express content and experience the internet, with an element of virtual reality technology, that allows users to interact in different environments. There is a big potential to revolutionize the sports betting industry. With the ability to provide a more immersive […]
Analyzing Thailand’s Gambling Statistics
The statistics show Thailand is very passionate about gambling, with close on 60% of the population (15yrs+) engaged in gambling activities such as football games, online casino, government lottery and the underground lottery. That equates to 33 million people actively engaged in gambling. The Government Lottery Office (GLO) holds its official draw twice a month, […]
Watch Gambling Insider’s Huddle with Stephen Crystal at ICE London 2023
The one and only Crystal discusses the landscape of US gaming, including microbetting, the intersection of sports betting and media – and plenty more.
William Hill’s Nevada App Crashed Right Before Super Bowl Kickoff- Reaction & Consequences
Nevada has led all states in Super Bowl weekend handle each year since 1976 when the first modern sportsbook opened in the United States. There are claims out there that New York will break Nevada’s long streak this year, and this will undoubtedly be aided by William Hill’s Nevada app crashing just before kickoff of […]
Regulatory Measures and Hurdles for Real-Money Fantasy Sports
Fantasy sports betting has become a popular form of online gaming, with millions of users participating in real-money fantasy sports contests. However, the legality of such platforms has always been a matter of debate, with many laws that apply to gambling and lotteries being potentially relevant to these models. Federal and state laws vary, but […]
Combatting Identity Fraud in iGaming: The Role of Biometric & Automated ID Verification
Identity fraud is a growing concern in the iGaming industry, with criminals using a range of tactics to commit fraud and steal money from users. Three common types of identity fraud in iGaming are social engineering fraud, synthetic identity fraud, and account takeover. However, automated ID verification with biometrics can be an effective way to […]
Betfred USA Granted Mobile Sports Betting License to Operate in Maryland
Betfred USA Sports, the US division of UK-based bookmaker Betfred, officially launched their mobile sports book in Maryland on Thursday, February 9th. This was made possible through the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) issuing a mobile sports wagering license to the operator earlier in the week. With this license in hand, Betfred is […]