Latest News

Increase Your Online Betting Odds with Cashback Offer from STICPAY

Published

5 years ago

July 6, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes

With the finals of EURO 2020 and Wimbledon fast approaching (both Jul 11) and the summer of sport continuing with the Tokyo Olympics, sports betting fans face a wealth of exciting opportunities to have a flutter. But even if you don’t win big with your bets this summer, a new 10% cashback offer from e-payment wallet provider, STICPAY, could make any losses easier to bear.

Sports betting is a huge global industry and accounts for an estimated 30-40% of global gambling revenue. The industry reached a market size of $203bn in 2020 and employed almost 200,000 people in 31,000 businesses.

According to statista.com, 45% of sports bets are placed using a mobile phone and the online gambling market is expected to be worth more than $92.9bn in 2023. This is a huge jump from the $59bn the market was valued at in Sep 2020 and highlights the rise of online gambling.

The cancellation of live events due to the pandemic will have impacted figures for 2020/21, but the return of sporting events this summer is set to boost the industry’s fortunes. As a rough guide there were more than 10 million bets placed during the 64 matches of the 2014 World Cup in France. This summer’s combination of EURO 2020, Wimbledon, Olympics and more will have online betting firms placing their bets on increased customers.

It’s fun and adds to the excitement of live sports, but there are things to be aware of when entering the world of online betting too. Aside from the risks associated with any form of gambling, online gambling could be subject to the same threats as any online activity, so you need to ensure your money is safe and that hackers won’t all of a sudden have access to your bank account or credit cards. There are many online betting firms around the world to choose from, but whichever you decide on, using an e-payment wallet, such as STICPAY, adds an extra layer of security to protect your money. Paying for your bet using your STICPAY wallet means your bank account or credit card details are never exposed to a third party.

Also STICPAY strictly screens both its merchants and consumers with regular KYC and AML checks. The company also employs advanced anti-fraud measures to eliminate threats and protect its customers.

An additional benefit to the STICPAY e-wallet is that payments can be made instantly in the currency of your choice, removing the need and cost of currency conversions. So, whether you are in Singapore betting on the Grand National in England, or in the South of France betting on the Tokyo Olympics, a STICPAY e-wallet makes it easy, immediate and secure – and the current 10% cashback offer makes this the perfect summer to try it out.

Client Service Director at STICPAY, James Bay, said: “We are conducting so much of our lives online now that it is essential to have a trusted, secure, convenient and easy to use means of making payments online. Paying directly with debit or credit cards online is not secure enough to protect us from the sophisticated hackers that are actively looking to steal people’s payment details, so that is why having an e-wallet like STICPAY is essential. Online sports betting and gambling can be a lot of fun and add to the excitement of live sporting events, but only if you know you are dealing with a trusted payment partner.”

Latest News

Tony Bellew signs as PartyPoker brand ambassador through 2026

Published

9 hours ago

July 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

Former WBC cruiserweight champion to appear at PartyPoker Tour UK stops and take part in online activations.

PartyPoker has appointed former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Tony Bellew as a brand ambassador for the remainder of 2026, with appearances tied to the operator’s live PartyPoker Tour and online poker offering.

The company said Bellew will be “a regular face” at its remaining UK tour stops this season following an earlier appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. Bellew will also take part in online activity linked to the PartyPoker schedule.

“I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me,” Bellew said.

PartyPoker said Bellew is scheduled to attend each remaining UK stop on the 2026 PartyPoker Tour: London in July, Glasgow in August, Cork in November, and London in December. The operator also referenced a series of exclusive online events running alongside the live calendar.

The post Tony Bellew signs as PartyPoker brand ambassador through 2026 appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.

Arizona

Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity

Published

9 hours ago

July 10, 2026

Wladimir P.

arizona-regulator-orders-five-operators-to-stop-alleged-illegal-gambling-activity

Cease-and-desist letters cite alleged felonies and underage access tied to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator.

The Arizona Department of Gaming said it has issued cease-and-desist orders to five online platforms—BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator—after investigations that the Department says involved alleged illegal gambling activity and underage access in Arizona.

In its announcement, the Department said each enforcement action alleges conduct giving rise to three felonies under Arizona law: promotion of gambling, illegal control of an enterprise, and money laundering. The agency cited Arizona’s prohibition on gambling unless specifically authorized (Ariz. Rev. Stat. Tit. 13, Ch. 33) and said the legal gambling age in the state is 21.

“Arizona is taking decisive action against illegal gambling operators that put Arizonans at risk,” said Jackie Johnson, Department Director. “Our top priority is protecting Arizonans and I’m grateful for the efforts of our intelligence unit led by Chief Law Enforcement Officer Doug Jensen to do just that. Through these cease-and-desist orders we are putting operators on notice: their conduct runs contrary to Arizona law and they must stop promoting illegal gambling.”

The Department’s letters describe different alleged violations by operator. For BetOpenly, the Department said peer-to-peer gambling rules prohibit third-party benefit, and alleged the platform benefited via a commission structure while enabling event wagering and daily fantasy sports contests without the required state licenses, including availability to underage Arizonans. For Bookmaker, the Department said its investigation found wagering on horse racing, casino games, and sports betting without an event wagering license or an advanced deposit wagering provider license, adding that online casino games are not legal in Arizona.

For Club WPT Online Poker, the Department alleged the platform enabled individuals under 21 in Arizona to enter pay-to-play online poker tournaments for prizes while using deceptive “no purchase necessary” language; the Department said online poker is illegal in Arizona. For Kutt Inc., the Department said Arizona “social” gambling prohibits third-party benefit and directed the operator to stop allowing Arizona users to deposit money and wager on sports, politics, pop culture, and casino-style games. For Raffle Creator, the Department said the operator did not meet requirements that allow Arizona nonprofits to conduct lawful raffles and alleged it allowed people under 21 to purchase tickets for prize chances.

The Department said the notified entities are directed to immediately stop all gambling operations and activities in Arizona “whether through mobile applications, online, or otherwise,” and to cease any future illegal gambling in the state. It added that future actions may include criminal charges or civil action against entities, principals, and employees, and that operators “may be subject to a potential award of restitution” and forfeiture of monies acquired due to the alleged conduct.

The post Arizona regulator orders five operators to stop alleged illegal gambling activity appeared first on EE Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.

Latest News

Former WBC World Champion Tony Bellew Joins PartyPoker as Brand Ambassador

Published

9 hours ago

July 10, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

Tony Bellew has officially joined the PartyPoker Brand Ambassador team for the remainder of 2026, strengthening the brand’s growing roster of ambassadors and reinforcing its commitment to bringing poker to a wider audience.

A former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion and one of Britain’s most recognisable sporting personalities, Bellew will play an active role across both PartyPoker’s live tour and online offering throughout the rest of the year.

Speaking about joining the team, Tony Bellew said: “I had such a great time at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham. The atmosphere, the people and the passion for the game were incredible. I’m really excited to be joining the PartyPoker team for the rest of the year, getting involved at the live events, meeting players and seeing where the cards take me.”

His return follows a hugely successful appearance at the PartyPoker Tour Birmingham earlier this year, where he embraced the atmosphere, spent time with players and immersed himself in the event. After thoroughly enjoying the experience, Bellew will now become a regular face at the remaining UK stops on the PartyPoker Tour throughout the rest of the 2026 season.

As part of his ambassadorial role, Bellew will attend every remaining UK stop PartyPoker Tour in 2026:

London – July
Glasgow – August
Cork – November
London – December

With four live festival stops and a series of exclusive online events still to come, players will have plenty of opportunities to meet Bellew at the tables throughout the remainder of the 2026 PartyPoker calendar. Look out for opportunities to take him on online, and at the PartyPoker Tour in Glasgow, Cork and London.

Stay Connected PartyPoker