Author : Joan Mantini

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Joan resides in Michigan, where for several years she has been writing on all topics relevant to the casino and gaming industry. She earned her undergraduate degree in communications and public relations, as well as an MBA in business and leadership.
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Louisiana Looking to Compete in the Legalized Sports Betting Market

Joan Mantini
The Louisiana House’s criminal justice committee approved a bill yesterday (May 21) that could allow for voters to decide if sports betting will be legal in their parishes during the October election. This bill would allow for betting to be legal inside Louisiana’s casinos, on riverboats and on racetracks. Mobile......
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Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering Established

Joan Mantini
The American Gaming Association (AGA) released a new set of self-regulations on advertising and marketing legal sports betting. The new “Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering” was released on the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court striking down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). AGA’s code, developed in coordination......
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People in U.S. are Taking More Evasive Measures Than Others Worldwide to Gamble Online According to iovation Research

Joan Mantini
According to iovation, gambling transactions from the U.S. are using evasion techniques 119 percent more than those internationally iovation, a TransUnion company, released findings that show how people in the U.S. are bypassing system controls on gambling websites and apps. The iovation analysis found that 4.13 percent of online gambling......
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ESPN and Caesars Entertainment Announce Innovative Collaboration for Sports Betting Content

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ESPN is joining forces with Caesars Entertainment to bring the best in sports betting news and entertainment content to fans around the world. The deal includes building a new ESPN-branded studio at The LINQ Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, where sports betting-themed content will be created, along with segments......
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Mazooma to Unveil Single-Integration Platform Details

Joan Mantini
U.S. payments provider Mazooma announced the launch of its Mazooma Gateway, a platform that provides access to its full suite of verified bank payments through a single API integration. Mazooma’s two premier payment methods–eCheck Select and OBT–will be available to igaming and sports betting operators in the U.S., and will be showcased......
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PropMe Signs Exclusive Deal with West Virginia Bar and Restaurant Association

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PropMe, LLC (PropMe) and the WV Bar and Restaurant Association (WVRBA) announced a new multi-year partnership that will focus on making PropMe the exclusive official sports wagering partner at up-to 3,200 eating and drinking locations throughout the state. “Traditional sportsbooks offer first generation wagering products, like Daily Fantasy Sports, which......
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The Stars Group Inc. and FOX Sports Announce Partnership Plans

Joan Mantini
The Stars Group Inc. and FOX Sports, a unit of Fox Corporation announced plan to launch FOX Bet, the first-of-its kind national media and sports wagering partnership in the U.S. The Stars Group and FOX Sports have entered a long-term commercial agreement through which FOX Sports will provide The Stars Group with......
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Betfred to Take Metric Gaming’s Pioneering Golf Service

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Betfred plans to enhance its sports betting product after agreeing a deal to take Metric Gaming’s market-leading Golf Service. Betfred customers will now be able to bet on hole-by-hole markets as well as 18-hole and 72-hole markets, all simultaneously. This move will reportedly ensure relevant betting content is available across......
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Legislators Are Taking a Closer Look at Impacts of Student Betting on Campus

Joan Mantini
The extent and magnitude of gambling on college campuses will be the focus of the Committee on Responsible Gaming when the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) holds its Summer Meeting, July 12-14 at the Radisson Blu Downtown. This examination comes as studies show that 18 percent of college students......
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FanDuel Group Expands Partnership with Sportradar to Include Live Streaming

Joan Mantini
FanDuel Group and Sportradar officially announced an extension of their partnership to bring live streaming to FanDuel Sportsbook’s industry-leading sports betting app. Following a successful trial of live streaming a major tennis tournament, FanDuel Group plans to roll out a portfolio of live sporting events including tennis from around the......