Industry
July 28, 2020
Macau Police Detained 3 People Suspected of People Smuggling
The Judiciary Police in Macau arrested 8 suspects Saturday for alleged participation in people-smuggling operations, a Monday morning special press conference of the Judiciary Police in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) outlined. 5 other suspects were arrested in Zhuhai in the joint operation of the Judiciary Police, Macau Customs Service and the Zhuhai Public Security […]
Industry
July 28, 2020
Illegal Gambling on the Rise in Austria
Austria’s Financial Police continues the fight against illegal gambling activities. A recent report by the Financial Police outlined that illegal gambling is concentrated around large cities. The report also outlined that so far this year, there have been 660 illegal gambling machines confiscated. Austria’s Financial Police Fights the Illegal Gambling in the Country Illegal gambling […]
Industry
July 25, 2020
UK: Gambling Addiction Treatment Halted During the Lockdown
Treatment for people suffering from gambling addiction in the UK have been placed on pause during the months of lockdown, a report by the BBC outlined. Due to the virus outbreak, NHS personnel have been redeployed where they were needed most, jeopardizing the improvement in the treatment of gambling addicts across the country. Staff Redeployed, […]
Industry
July 24, 2020
Hospitality Industry in Illinois Threatened as COVID-19 Is Not Going Away
Unemployment due to COVID-19 is on the rise. Hundreds of thousands of jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry in Illinois threatened because of additional restrictions. Unemployment Due to COVID-19 on the Rise The unemployment claims due to COVID-19 keep rising across the US. Total new claims nationwide due to COVID-19 and the introduced lockdown […]
Industry
July 22, 2020
2019 Report: 43.3% of Czech Teenagers Aged 15+ Gamble
Latest report by the Czech Ministry of finance reveals that 43.3% of teenagers aged 15 and older gambled in 2019. This marks an increase when comparing year-on-year results. Report Outlining Gambling Activities for 2019 in the Czech Republic Was Released The Czech Ministry of Finance has released its annual report outlining the country’s gambling activities […]
Industry
July 20, 2020
Report: Nevada “Red Zone” Because of Positive COVID-19 Cases
A report by the Center for Public Integrity prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force labelled Nevada as a “red zone” due to positive COVID-19 cases. Results Show Positive COVID-19 Tests of Nevada Visitors A worrying report has appeared the goal of which is to inform the White House Coronavirus Task Force by the […]
Industry
July 19, 2020
27-Year-Old Man Charged with Fraud for Millions in Cryptocurrencies Which He Used for Gambling
New York based 27-year-old man charged in fraud allegations for a cryptocurrency scheme. The man, allegedly used $4.5 million collected from his victims for gambling but presented them an investment scheme. Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Fraud A 27-year-old, Douglas Jae Woo Kim has been charged in a criminal complaint at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The […]
Industry
July 12, 2020
Australian Gambler Lost US $5.6 Million, Says Sportsbooks Did Nothing to Stop Him
A player from Australia lost AUS $8 million (US$ 5.6 million) on sports betting across three different operators. Now the Australian man may be facing jail time but according to him, it’s not entirely his fault as many of the operators pushed him and helped him develop a gambling addiction. The Aussie Financial Planner and […]
Industry
July 9, 2020
UKGC Calls for Changes on Online Slot Games Aiming at Safer Gambling
The Gambling Commission in the UK has launched a consultation regarding proposed changes for online slot games. With those changes the regulator is ultimately planning to reduce gambling-related harm. The GC Urges for Changes Making Online Slot Games Safer for Users July 9, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) started consultations regarding changes of the […]
Industry
July 8, 2020
London Introduces Gambling Harm Treatment within Primary Care
Adults in the UK who have problems related to gambling have another option to receive help as a new Primary Care Gambling Service (PCGS) has opened in the capital. Backed by the National Health Service (NHS) and developed by a NHS general practice (GP) partnership, Hurley Group, the new service will offer treatment to people […]