Industry
May 5, 2025
Montana Sweepstakes in Peril as SB 555 Advances
As multiple US markets continue to fend off the controversial sweepstakes sector, Montana prepares to take decisive steps and ban the vertical. If it does, it will become the first state to actually do so, potentially sparking stronger pushback against social casinos. Montana Might Become the First State to End Sweeps Casinos SB 555 was […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
NBA Petitions CFTC for More Regulation on Sports Prediction Markets
The NBA has expressed concerns about their possible effects of sports prediction markets on the integrity of the game and proposed that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) introduce a specific regulatory framework. NBA Addresses CFTC Over Sports Prediction Markets In a letter addressed to acting chairman Caroline D. Pham of the Commodity Futures Trading […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
UK’s Safer Gambling Week Shows Record Public Engagement
The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) reported a 22% increase in the use of responsible gambling tools during last year’s Safer Gambling Week. Safer Gambling Week 2024 Reveals Success Safer Gambling Week 2024, held from November 18 to 24, delivered an impressive 7.2 million safer gambling messages to bettors throughout the week, which is […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
Mindway AI Webinar Explores Issues with Problem Gambling
The “Beyond the Month: Sustained Policy Impact on Problem Gambling” webinar, sponsored by Midway AI, discussed the gaming industry’s problem gambling landscape and potential solutions. Experts Outline Gaming Industry Issues According to the panelists, there is no single answer to addressing problem gambling. The issues start with trying to define harmful gambling behavior clearly. Mindway AI […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
New Jersey and UAE Forge Groundbreaking Gaming Regulation Partnership
The United Arab Emirates and New Jersey have embarked on a landmark partnership seeking to enhance collaboration on cybersecurity, consumer protection, and innovation in digital gaming. This milestone collaboration aligns with the UAE’s ongoing ambitions to gradually expand its gaming offerings, including the highly anticipated Wynn Al Marjan Island resort. New Jersey Has Substantial Regulatory […]
Industry
May 2, 2025
Sweepstakes Association Criticizes Amendment to NY’s SB 5935
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), an industry body promoting a responsible sweepstakes sector and championing the rights of the sweepstakes industry, has issued another response to New York’s Senate Bill 5935. The organization insisted that the recent amendment to the measure wouldn’t solve the existing problems and is merely a “political patch.” The […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
Macau: April GGR Exceeds Expectations But Remains Lower Than in March
Macau’s revenue for April has run ahead of expectations in the wake of a suboptimal start to the year. The results for the month followed suboptimal performance in March, which sparked certain concerns about the future of local gaming. The April Results Exceeded Expectations In April, Macau’s casinos generated total gross gaming revenue of […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
IBIA Recorded Slight Increase in Suspicious Matches
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the leading global voice on integrity for the licensed betting sector, has published its latest industry report, outlining a very slight increase in suspicious matches. According to the organization’s announcement, the number of alerts in Q1 increased to 63. The Number of Alerts Increased Slightly As mentioned, the IBIA […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
Prince Henry to Fly to Las Vegas to Attend Conference Honoring Princess Diana
Prince Henry will miss the birthday of his son in order to attend a Las Vegas charity event and honor his late mother, Princess Diana. Prince Harry to Attend Diana Awards Conference at Las Vegas Panel The Duke of Sussex will travel to Las Vegas on May 6 to join a conversation led by Dr. […]
Industry
May 1, 2025
Bruno Mars Reveals Dates as He Nears 100th Show on the Las Vegas Strip
Bruno Mars has expanded his sold-out run at Dolby Live with nine additional dates, scheduled from August 22 to September 3–6. Tickets are already available for presale. New Bruno Mars Las Vegas Concert Dates Announced The 15-time Grammy Award winner will complete his 99th show at the Park MGM theater on June 2, with his […]
