All Articles by Brad Allen

Bookmakers could face greater taxation as Labour proposes an extension of the horseracing levy. The existing levy takes 10.75% of horseracing profits, but a new 'More Sport for All' dossier…

French operators reported a €286m sports-betting handle in the second quarter of 2014 for year-on-year growth of 44%. The improvement was powered by football betting, which grew 76%. The bookmakers'…

Remote gaming operator 32Red has reported a 19% year-on-year rise in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first six months of 2014. The firm's gains were driven by their flagship…

The National Football League (NFL) has launched a pay-to-play fantasy football game in 43 states, becoming the first major US league to embrace the 'gambling' concept. NFL Fantasy Ultimate Experience…

US gaming revenues outside of Nevada will remain challenging according to ratings agency Fitch. They cited market saturation, stagnant wages among lower-tier players and reprioritisation of disposable income. The pessimistic…

A potential ban on smoking in Las Vegas could lead to a steep decline in gaming revenue, according to a Deutsche Bank gaming analyst. Andrew Zarnett told the Las Vegas…

Thai police have arrested 5,064 people for illegal betting during the Brazil World Cup. The majority of those arrested were punters, with 258 bookmakers and 127 bet-slip runners also detained.…

A total of 94% of Russians do not gamble according to a new poll carried out by the state-sponsored Russian Public Opinion Research Centre. The results may be unwelcome news…

Urban casinos have a minimal effect on local crime-rate according to researchers from Drexel and Temple University. The study focused on Philadelphia’s Sugarhouse Casino, which was opened in 2010 amid…

Premier League side West Bromwich Albion have signed sponsorship deals with bookmakers Bet365 and 666Bet. The agreement with UK-based Bet365 will run until the end of the 2015/16 season and…