Industry
January 22, 2024
Irvine Man Dodges Robbery on His Way Home from a Casino
Lottery winners and gamblers who take home hefty jackpots are often targeted by robbers. While in the casino, gamblers are protected thanks to CCTV, in-person security and in some cases even metal detection. Yet, when outside, gamblers can become victims of robbery and this is precisely the case of one man from Irvine, California. As […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ATG Promotes Differentiated Tax as Sweden Prepares to Raise Gambling Taxes
Aktiebolaget Trav och Galopp (ATG), Sweden’s former horse racing monopoly, is not happy with the country’s plans to introduce a tax hike. Hasse Lord Skarplöth, the operator’s chief executive officer explained that his team was shocked by the proposal and called for differentiated tax that would protect the racing sector. For reference, Sweden plans to […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Bulgaria Blocks 600 Unlicensed Gambling Websites
Bulgaria continues its intense crackdown on illegal gambling. According to its latest report, the National Revenue Agency (NRA), the body responsible for regulating gambling in the country, has identified and blocked over 600 unlicensed gambling websites in the last three months of 2023 alone. The latest ban wave saw the NRA take action against sites […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
ESRI Defends Problem Gambling Survey Results amid Industry Skepticism
Flutter Entertainment’s chief executive officer, Peter Jackson, recently expressed skepticism about the problem gambling rates identified by Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority. However, Pete Lunn, a professor from the Economic and Social Research Institute’s Behavioral Research Unit, said that Flutter is still basing its understanding on old data. For reference, a recent study commissioned by Ireland’s […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Nebraska Casino Expansion Once Again a Hot Topic
Casino expansion across Nebraska is up for debate once again. Several years ago, residents of the state voted in favor of introducing casino gambling. As a result, six racetrack licensees were recognized as eligible to develop casinos. Those racetracks are located in Lincoln, South Sioux City, Grand Island, Omaha, Columbus and Hastings. Yet, supporters of […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
AC Casino Workers Discussed Smoking Ban in Senator Polistina’s Office
Atlantic City casino workers continue their fight for a smoke-free work environment. Their last battlefield was, unexpectedly, a senator’s office. Representatives of Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects (CEASE) and United Casino Workers (UAW) were staging a protest against Senator Vince Polistina’s recent change of heart. Polistina, who previously supported the smoke-free movements, recently agreed to […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
Oregon Posts Record-Breaking December Results
As sports betting continues to grow across the United States, more and more players across many states become involved in the hobby. This is strongly reflected in the increasing financial results posted by regulators across multiple jurisdictions. Oregon, for example, smashed its sports betting handle once again, posting a new all-time high figure. For reference, […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Reappoints Two Members to MGCB Board
Joni M. Thrower Davis and Andrew T. Palms were reappointed as board members of the gambling regulator in Michigan, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Earlier this week, MGCB’s executive director, Henry Williams, confirmed the reappointment of the two. Initially, Palms was appointed to the MGCB by the now-former Gov. Rick […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
Malta Gaming Authority Revokes Super7plus Limited’s Authorization
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken decisive action by canceling the authorization awarded to Super7plus Limited, effective 17 January 2024. This development closely matches other recent actions by the regulator, as January saw it revoke three more offending operator licenses. The MGA remains the preferred regulator for many gambling companies worldwide, and its willingness […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
Fintrac Highlights Risks of Money Laundering for iGaming Businesses
Canada’s financial intelligence unit, anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing supervisor, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Fintrac), released a new report, focusing on online gambling and highlighting different ways criminals exploit the sector to launder ill-gained funds. In its report, Fintrac acknowledged the growth of the online gambling sector, propelled by the […]
