Industry
April 4, 2024
Michigan Authorities Clamp Down on Illegal Gambling Operations
Michigan’s gaming watchdog, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating unregulated casino-style gambling machines from local businesses and dismantling illicit gambling rings. Michigan’s Crackdown on Unlicensed Gambling Protects Consumers Under Michigan law, gambling is strictly regulated and confined to licensed casinos, making any unauthorized gambling activity illegal. The proliferation of […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Clark County Reaches Vital Milestone on 1 October Memorial Project
The Clark County Commission has taken a significant step forward in its 1 October Memorial project by designating the non-profit Vegas Strong Fund to oversee fundraising, design, and construction. This decision follows a comprehensive effort by the 1 October Committee, which concluded last summer after gathering extensive input from victims’ families, survivors, and the broader […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Couple Arrested in Boulder City for Mistreating Dozens of Animals
Boulder City Police Department made a startling discovery on Friday when they pulled over a car with a broken taillight near Nevada Way and Juniper Way. Inside the vehicle, officers found 51 guinea pigs and rabbits, 11 of which were already dead, according to city officials. A subsequent raid on the suspects’ dwelling revealed even […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Romania Appoints Hairstylist as National Gambling Office VP
Romania’s prime minister, Marcel Ciolacu, has appointed Cristian-Gabriel Pascu as the vice-president of the National Gambling Office (ONJN). The decision made by the government’s head at the recommendation of the Ministry of Finance has already sparked a lot of controversy in the gambling industry as soon as the official announcement was published in the government […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Bulgaria: Parliament Turns Down Gambling Ad Restrictions
A draft, proposing changes to the gambling regulations in Bulgaria was recently rejected by the country’s majority in Parliament. The draft called for changes to the Gambling Act in the country in an effort to reduce problem gambling and gambling harm. The rejected draft proposed the implementation of changes to the gambling advertising regulations in […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Massachusetts’ Lottery and Online Betting Recorded Suboptimal Revenues in February
Massachusetts’ State Lottery has suggested that the online sports betting sector is hurting its revenue but the latter vertical’s figures show that this might not be the full picture. The Lottery Seeks to Go Online The Massachusetts State Lottery is seeking to launch online lottery options in order to remain competitive amid the growing popularity […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
Ukraine Considers New Restrictions for Online Gambling
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in what can only be described as an unprecedented act of war. This invasion became the largest attack on a sovereign European country ever since World War II. The war resulted in the displacement of millions of Ukrainians and the death of civilians and military personnel. While the […]
Industry
April 3, 2024
New Jersey Gambling Regulator to Change Revenue Reporting Methodology
The regulation of gambling activities, including licensing, monitoring of the market and releasing monthly and yearly financial reports for licensees in New Jersey is in the hands of the regulator in the state, the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE). Currently, the gambling regulator discloses monthly data regarding the reported proceeds from iGaming, casino and sports […]
Industry
April 2, 2024
BOS Weighs In on Sweden’s Anti-Match-Fixing Initiative
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), representing 18 prominent gambling companies in the Swedish market, has voiced its opinion on the Swedish government’s latest initiative to combat match-fixing. In a statement released today, BOS expressed its support for increased cooperation between gambling operators, sports associations, and law enforcement authorities to maintain the integrity […]
Industry
April 2, 2024
Gambling Regulator in Denmark Continues to Fight Illegal Offering
The gambling regulator in Denmark, Spillemyndigheden, released a new report, highlighting its efforts against illegal gambling and accomplishments completed in 2023. Details regarding the new report emerged Tuesday with the gambling regulator confirming that monitoring illegal gambling offerings is a part of its ongoing priorities. Not unexpectedly, Spillemyndigheden takes action against unlicensed gambling operators offering […]
