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Ben Horlock

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Ben is an experienced news and features writer who specializes in providing expert guides on all aspects of online and in-person gambling. Ben has over ten years experience writing for web-based audiences and has strong expertise in casinos, online cryptocurrency gambling platforms as well as slots and table games. Ben has been published across a number of english international news outlets, including InstantCasinos and BitcoinCasino. As well, Ben has worked in social media for four years in the sports gambling industry.

Articles by Ben Horlock (100)

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Casino compliance ensures a safe gambling platform aligned with gambling laws and regulations. It’s key for both players and operators. Online casino regulation upholds fairness and prevents financial crimes. This involves strict adherence to regulations, including casino KYC requirements and AML protocols. Our aim is to provide a clear explanation of casino anti-money laundering procedures, …

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maine

The State of Maine registered its highest ever sports betting handle since being legalized in November 2023. Just over $47.6 million was reported in the Pine Tree State for March 2024.  Furthermore, it has an increase of 40.8% compared to February of this year, which saw $33.8m generated. However, the Maine Gambling Control Unit confirmed …

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nyc

New York mobile sports revenue dropped by 6.8 percent compared to March 2023. Just 12 months ago, the Empire State generated $162.8Million in sports betting revenue so the decline will come as a slight surprise. Even more so considering sports betting handles in the Big Apple improved both month-on-month and year-on-year. Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel once …

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kyc proof

Know Your Customer (KYC) for casinos isn’t just a formality. It’s the backbone of safe online gambling. Today we’ll dive deep into why casinos insist on these checks so you can have a better understanding of why this process is required by most casino sites. We’ll also explore the general KYC gambling requirements, AML compliance, …

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elias

Four-time World Poker Tour champion Darren Elias has upped the ante with BetMGM Poker, agreeing to extend his role as its brand ambassador.  Elias has been with the operator since 2021 and will continue to represent its high-quality online and live poker experiences across North America. Furthermore, Elias will feature in BetMGM Poker campaigns at …

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Basketball going through a hoop

The first day of March Madness generated a week-over-week increase of 46% in online sports bets placed in North Carolina, according to GeoComply. Active accounts also saw a 46% increase.  North Carolina is quickly making its way up the ranks to become one of the top states for sports betting. The Tar Heel state could …

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