“CHAOS”: Consolidation of North America’s Gaming Market
New industries are often described as “chaotic” and the North American Gaming market has been no different in its description by many. But is that label accurate? Does that description of chaos hold now that we have entered a period of consolidation? Before a strategy for navigation can be set, understanding the correct environment and […]
The SCALER Weekly 7/24/24
SharpRank’s weekly updates on Compliance, Audit, Legislation, Ethics, & Regulation within the Sports Betting Industry. Topics 7/24/24: Brazil’s Booming Sports Betting Market: Growth and Regulation CEOs Warn: Tougher Regulations Boost Black Market Gambling in Europe Bet365 Poised to Enter Pennsylvania’s Online Betting Market DraftKings Partners with WNBA for Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports Finland’s […]
The SCALER Weekly 7/17/24
SharpRank’s weekly updates on Compliance, Audit, Legislation, Ethics, & Regulation within the Sports Betting Industry. Topics 7/17/24: WNBA Secures $2.2 Billion Media Rights Deal Brazil Mandates AML Rules for Betting Operators Amid License Applications Fanatics Betting Fined $15,000 for Prohibited College Wager in Massachusetts Charges Dropped Against Patriots’ Kayshon Boutte for Underage Gambling Southern […]
The SCALER Weekly 7/10/24
SharpRank’s weekly updates on Compliance, Audit, Legislation, Ethics, & Regulation within the Sports Betting Industry. Topics 7/10/24: Delaware’s Online Sports Betting Expansion Stalls New Jersey Fines DraftKings $100K for Inaccurate Reporting New York Online Sports Betting Sees 29% Revenue Surge in June UK Calls for Stricter Gambling Ad Regulations Amid Public Concern DraftKings Considers […]
The SCALER Weekly 7/3/24
SharpRank’s weekly updates on Compliance, Audit, Legislation, Ethics, & Regulation within the Sports Betting Industry. Topics 7/3/24: CFL Advocates for Self-Regulation Over Federal Oversight on Sports Betting Ads PGCB Fines Live! Casino $100K for Illegal Proxy Wagers New York Faces Delays in Casino License Selection and Online Gaming Launch Ohio Proposes New Rules on […]
The Potential Domino Effect of a Sports Betting Patent Lawsuit
Let’s talk about the potential domino effect of a sports betting patent lawsuit… Get Out Ahead, LLC has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against WagerWire, LLC, alleging violation of its patented cashout feature—a popular tool allowing bettors to withdraw bets before events conclude. For those unfamiliar, WagerWire has created a secondary market where bettors can […]
The SCALER Weekly 6/26/24
SharpRank’s weekly updates on Compliance, Audit, Legislation, Ethics, & Regulation within the Sports Betting Industry. Topics 6/26/24: Ohio Tightens Gambling Rules; Michigan Clarifies Amusement Venue Policy Illinois Hikes Sports Betting Taxes for 2025 FIFA Warns Players Against Betting BetMGM Partners with Brian Christopher Slots Supreme Court Upholds Florida Seminole Tribe Gambling Compact ACMA Blocks […]
Let’s Talk About Cease and Desist Letters
Michigan’s state gambling regulatory agency, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) and Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection’s gaming division, recently made headlines by issuing “cease and desist” letters to the popular offshore betting operator, Bovada’s parent Harp Media B.V (Harp). The state aims to protect its legal operators from losing market share thereby maximizing tax […]
The SCALER Weekly 6/19/24
SharpRank’s weekly updates on Compliance, Audit, Legislation, Ethics, & Regulation within the Sports Betting Industry. Topics 6/19/24: Tennessee Fines Fanatics and ZenSports for Regulatory Violations Washington, D.C. Council Approves Budget Ending Online Sports Betting Monopoly Bernie Kosar Sues BIGPLAY Network Over Betting Incident MLB Umpire Disciplined Over Gambling Violation Senator Proposes National Framework to […]
The SCALER Weekly 6/12/24
SharpRank’s weekly updates on Compliance, Audit, Legislation, Ethics, & Regulation within the Sports Betting Industry. Topics 6/12/24: NBA Pushes for Federal Regulation Amid Porter Betting Scandal Illinois Adopts Progressive Tax Rates for Sports Betting New Sports Betting Provider First Sportsbook Set for Launch New York Legislature Pursues Gambling Bill to Regulate Sports Betting Ads […]
