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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has called upon the experience of players who have experienced harm from gambling and addiction and who will now help the regulator how to best minimize the incidence of gambling-related harm in vulnerable players. UK Gambling Commission Interim Group to Help Address Gambling Harm The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will […]

UKGC Starts New Interim Group to Reduce Gambling Harm

By Fiona Simmons

Business

CGA: Ontario Casinos Ready to Re-Open, Bingo Halls to Follow-Up

June 21, 2020

Casinos and bingo halls in Ontario are seeking permission to re-open earlier, after a report emerged claiming representatives of the casino industry association appeared before the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee on Friday, during the briefing day for the tourism and hospitality industry impacted by the temporary closures. Casinos Up and Ready As each sector […]

CGA: Ontario Casinos Ready to Re-Open, Bingo Halls to Follow-Up

By Fiona Simmons

Legal

High Value Customers Get a Say in UKGC Redrawing of VIP Schemes

June 21, 2020

The UKGC has started a consultation which will run through August 14 and seek the input of high value customers to help regulate the high-roller and VIP segment without dealing a major blow to the gaming industry. Overregulation Prompts UKGC to Seek VIP Players Opinions With over-regulation the new buzzword in the United Kingdom, the […]

High Value Customers Get a Say in UKGC Redrawing of VIP Schemes

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Pennsylvania’s Mount Airy Casino Resort Planning to Reopen on June 22

June 20, 2020

Mount Airy Casino Resort in Pennsylvania prepares to reopen on June 22. Mohegan Sun Pocono in Luzerne County plans to resume operations on the same day. With gambling revenue in the state still plummeting, any operators who return to business will work under strict post-COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Following Three Months of Suspended Operations, […]

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Bloomberry Resorts’ Solaire North Open Date Pushed Back

June 19, 2020

Philippine-based hospitality and casino operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporation held its annual shareholder meeting Thursday, offering insight into the investment plans of the company. The second integrated casino resort for the operator, Solaire North which is currently under development in Quezon City, is now expected to open doors by the end of 2022 or early 2023, […]

Bloomberry Resorts’ Solaire North Open Date Pushed Back

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

Louisiana Votes $83m Casino Tax Break to Help the Industry Cope

June 19, 2020

A new Senate Bill, SB 5, will help Louisiana’s gaming industry cope with the blow dealt by the pandemic, tanking revenue by $122 million as of May. Louisiana Senate Passes Law to Help Casino Industry Overcome Pandemic The Louisiana Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs committee has decided to proceed with a planned five-year tax break […]

Louisiana Votes $83m Casino Tax Break to Help the Industry Cope

By Fiona Simmons

Business

Harrah and Peppermill Laying off Workers in Reno, Nevada

June 18, 2020

Harrah Reno and Peppermill Reno announced worker layoffs. Some 50 Nevada state employees will also be laid off. Harrah’s Reno Laying Off more than 400 employees Layoffs were announced for two hotel casino properties in Reno, Nevada. Caesars Entertainment has announced that the company will be laying off 471 of its employees at Harrah’s Reno […]

Harrah and Peppermill Laying off Workers in Reno, Nevada

By Fiona Simmons

Featured

The Guardian: 2019 Police Callouts to Bookies Drop 38% Due to £2 FOBTs Limit

June 17, 2020

The crusade for a safer gambling environment in the UK has received a further boost by a report in The Guardian stating that the imposed reduction of the maximum allowed bet on the fixed odds betting terminals (FOBTs) to £2 resulted into 38% drop in police callouts to deal with violent customers after losing money. […]

The Guardian: 2019 Police Callouts to Bookies Drop 38% Due to £2 FOBTs Limit

By Fiona Simmons

Sports

NFL Pro Bowl Game to Take place at Allegiant Stadium, NFL Confirms

June 17, 2020

One of the most anticipated events, the NFL Pro Bowl week, will take place in Las Vegas, with the Pro Bowl game itself unfolding on January 31. NFL Pro Bowl to Take Place in Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas One of the most significant National Football League (NFL) post-season events, the NFL Pro Bowl, will take […]

NFL Pro Bowl Game to Take place at Allegiant Stadium, NFL Confirms

By Fiona Simmons

Casino

The Venetian Las Vegas Has Announced a Poker Tournament

June 16, 2020

A poker tournament announced by the Venetian in Las Vegas will take place this week. Poker Tournament by The Venetian Announced The Venetian in Las Vegas has announced a poker tournament which will take place on Friday and Saturday this week. This is the first operator in Las Vegas to introduce poker tournaments after the […]

The Venetian Las Vegas Has Announced a Poker Tournament

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UKGC Starts New Interim Group to Reduce Gambling Harm

CGA: Ontario Casinos Ready to Re-Open, Bingo Halls to Follow-Up

High Value Customers Get a Say in UKGC Redrawing of VIP Schemes

Pennsylvania’s Mount Airy Casino Resort Planning to Reopen on June 22

Bloomberry Resorts’ Solaire North Open Date Pushed Back

Louisiana Votes $83m Casino Tax Break to Help the Industry Cope

Harrah and Peppermill Laying off Workers in Reno, Nevada

The Guardian: 2019 Police Callouts to Bookies Drop 38% Due to £2 FOBTs Limit

NFL Pro Bowl Game to Take place at Allegiant Stadium, NFL Confirms

The Venetian Las Vegas Has Announced a Poker Tournament