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DraftKings Inc has delayed its planned product launch for the UK fantasy sports market, pushing back its release to “early next year”. The US based fantasy sports operator, confirmed the delay this morning via the release of a short statement. Having gained a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence in August, DraftKings had earmarked the release of dedicated UK DFS product …

Pasadena (California) based start-up Betcade is aiming to open up the world of ‘real money’ gaming apps for Android users. To date main Android app store Google Play has not permitted the promotion or downloading of betting/gambling apps directly from its shop inventory. Android users wishing to purchase betting apps have had to configure their downloads via the betting operator’s …

The Committee Chair of the Assembly for racing and wagering has listened to legal arguments for and against the US daily fantasy sports industry, as legislators consider developing laws to clarify legality and consumer protections. Prior to the hearing the Assembly had stated it did not intend to “litigate the legality of fantasy sports”, concerned parties would therefore be interested …

Unibet is anticipating that the long awaited MMA battle this Saturday between Jose Aldo ‘Junior’ and ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor at UFC 194 will be a hugely popular betting market, but that it won’t come close to surpassing anything involving Alexander Gustafsson. Postponed from its original date of 11 July due to an Aldo injury, fight anticipation has been brewing for months …

Lazygamer have announced their 2015 eSports awards which’ll be spread across five separate categories. The industry of eSports has experienced huge growth in popularity, investment and media attention in 2015 and these awards are about rewarding those who’ve succeed across the sport. There are six nominees per category and all of these can be seen below. Best eSports Organisation Bravado …

Camelot Group international lottery advisor and platform provider ‘Camelot Global’ has announced that it has gained a consultancy contract with Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL). Providing strategic advice Camelot Global will seek to implement a five year business plan to to help the ASL improve sales and net revenue to benefit scholarship recipients. Camelot Global further detailed that the Since 2009, the …

Wilsenach detailed that he had taken up a directorship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) heading up new research faculty ‘The International Center for Gaming Regulation’ (ICGR). AGCC governance thanked Wilsenach contribution to Alderney gaming services, stating that his tenure had led to establishing the jurisdiction as a leading industry regulator. AGCC chairman Lord Richard Falconer commented on …

Updating the market Toronto listed igaming platform provider Contagious Gaming has announced the appointment of Craig Loverock as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Corporate Secretary effective immediately. Loverock joins Contagious, as the company looks to complete its CAD $7.2 million (£3.6 million) acquisition of Digitote (first announced in September). Contagious governance updated that it had entered a definitive …

Lord Justice Kim Lewison (UK Appeals Court) has granted US professional poker player Phil Ivey the right to appeal to overturn his lost £7.7 million High Court case against Genting Casino UK regarding his baccarat winnings at Crockfords Club Mayfair. The appeal relates to Ivey’s substantial win during a two day period in 2012 at Crockfords playing Punto Banco (a …

The New York State Gaming Commission is reported to be considering new equine drug testing regulations following its fines against race trainer Steve Asmussen. US animal rights organisation PETA had undertaken a probe investigating Asmussen’s training methods. The investigation points the finger at the trainer and his assistant, Scott Blasi, with 14 allegations of equine doping during the 2013 Saratoga …