Industry
April 22, 2024
China Repatriates Nearly 700 Fraud and Gambling Suspects from Cambodia
At the start of the year, Cambodia announced it cracked down on illegal gambling after authorities closed down 231 illegal gambling companies and completed 606 arrests in the process. On Sunday, the Ministry of Public Security announced that Chinese authorities have successfully completed the repatriation procedure for more than 680 Chinese gambling and scam suspects […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
Ukrainian Soldiers Barred from Gambling amid New Regulations
In a bid to address mounting concerns over gambling addiction among military personnel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved a series of measures aimed at enhancing user safety within the country’s gambling industry. Under the new regulations, Ukrainian soldiers are prohibited from participating in any form of gambling, both in land-based establishments and online, for […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
New Bill Proposes Regulation of Online Gambling in South Africa
For three decades the African National Congress (ANC) has dominated the political scene in South Africa. This enabled the party’s majority to reject or approve different bills, making it difficult for the opposition to push for change. Yet, ahead of the upcoming national and provincial elections at the end of May, the Democratic Alliance (DA), […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
UK Government Is Reluctant to Restrict In-Stadium Ads
The UK government is reluctant to introduce stricter restrictions of gambling advertising in spite of calls from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). In response to the latter body’s second report, the government said that more evidence is needed. For context, the DCMS urged for a reduction in ads during sporting events, […]
Industry
April 22, 2024
Study: Online Ads Blur the Lines between Gaming and Gambling
GambleAware, the United Kingdom’s leading gambling harm treatment charity, has published a new report that highlights children’s exposure to gambling ads. The study was carried out by CultureStudio Research, Family Kids & Youth and Sherbert Research and sampled children and young people between the ages of 7 and 25 and their families. The Qualitative Research […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
Brazil Rejects Betting Bonuses as Regulatory Policymaking Continues
Brazil’s new regulatory framework would prohibit gambling incentives, such as bonuses and free bets. The new rule is outlined in the new guidelines, published by Brazil’s Ministry of Finance through its Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA). In addition to prohibiting certain payment methods, such as cryptocurrencies, cash and credit cards, the new framework makes […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
Delaware Sports Betting and iGaming Surge in March
March proved to be a momentous month for Delaware’s gambling industry, with consumer spending on sports betting skyrocketing by an astonishing 440.0% year-on-year, reaching $18.9 million. This remarkable surge significantly surpassed the $3.5 million spent in March of the previous year and marked a substantial 37.0% increase from February’s handle of $13.8 million. Sports Wagering […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
Mafia Gambling Ringleader Pleads Guilty in New York City
An alleged associate of the Genovese organized crime family of La Cosa Nostra pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling operation generating proceeds for the crime family earlier this week. The criminal case involved Salvatore Rubino, nicknamed “Sal the Shoemaker,” who collaborated with other members of the family and operated an illegal gambling ring from […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
Cultural Transformation Efforts Differ between Star and Crown
Amid the ongoing second inquiry into the license suitability for the Star Sydney, an expert in cultural transformation spoke about the challenges encountered during the attempted transformation of the casino’s parent company, Star Entertainment Group. The company faced legal scrutiny after investigations uncovered alleged deficiencies and breaches of the gambling regulations. Similarly, Crown Resorts, a […]
Industry
April 19, 2024
AGCO Tells Operators to Cease WBA Betting Amid Integrity Issues
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that all licensed sports betting operators in the Canadian province should stop offering and accepting wagers on World Boxing Association (WBA) games, effective immediately. The measure comes amid integrity concerns following a comprehensive review of WBA-related wagering activity. The regulator explained that it has been conducting […]
