Industry
March 31, 2025
Thailand’s Casino Bill Set for Parliamentary Discussion by April 9
Thailand’s cabinet has approved the Entertainment Complex Bill, which is to be debated in parliament by next week, but it also faces lots of criticisms. Thai Cabinet Moves Casino Bill For Discussion in Parliament The Thai Parliament could discuss the Entertainment Complex Bill, which is aimed at legalizing casino resorts in the country, by April […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Health and Social Care Committee Session to Examine Gambling Harm
The UK’s Health and Social Care Select Committee is set to examine and discuss the effect of industry developments on gambling harm. Among other things, MPs and experts will discuss how the shifting perception of gambling has affected problem gambling in the country. The Session Will Examine the Impact of the Latest Developments According to […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Victoria: Operators Wary as Lawmakers Consider Mandatory Carded Play
The government of Victoria is considering introducing obligatory carded play for patrons at gaming venues, to the gambling industry’s dismay. The proposed bill would require all patrons to use personal cards that track their spending and gaming, making it easier to prevent gambling harm and gambling-related financial crime. However, industry stakeholders believe that this measure […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Is Australia’s Lucky Box Encouraging Children to Gamble?
The famous bright-yellow vending machines decorated with popular cartoon characters called Lucky Boxes stand out in no less than 35 locations spread across the east coast of Australia. They dispense neatly stacked boxes containing surprises ranging from PlayStation 5s and Xbox consoles to smaller items like movie tickets and phone chargers. The mystery prizes are […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Melco Confirms 20 Years Licensure to Run Casino in Sri Lanka
Melco International Development Ltd, a Hong Kong-listed company, has confirmed that it has obtained a license to run a gaming venue in Sri Lanka over the next 20 years. The license was backdated and is effective from April 1, 2024, and will be available through April 1, 2044. Melco Confirms 20-Year License for Sri Lanka’s […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
New York Lawmakers Endorse Citi Field Casino Proposal
There are nearly a dozen gaming and entertainment companies and coalitions planning their bid for one out of three casino licenses in New York. The process of securing one of the coveted licenses is complex and, for some bidders, requires rezoning of land. Such is the case for the proposal backed by the billionaire businessman […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
NPR Says More Needs to Be Done to Address Problem Gambling
The nation has headed into uncharted waters with this year’s March Madness expected to generate $3.1 billion in total sports betting handle placed with regulated sportsbooks in the United States. NPR Argues the Case for More Support for Problem Gamblers This has prompted National Public Radio (NPR) to question whether initiatives supporting and aiding problem […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Connecticut Lawmakers Push Bill to Fight Online Gambling Addiction
Efforts to tackle gambling addiction made progress this week when the Public Health Committee gave the green light to House Bill 7215, moving it to the Connecticut House of Representatives for more discussion. Lawmakers Push for Gambling Addiction Program as Online Betting Soars The bill passed in the committee with 20-10. It tries to deal […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Bulgarian Self-Exclusion Period Increased to a Minimum of One Year
Bulgaria’s self-exclusion register for people suffering from gambling-related harm or who have been gambling excessively and want to rein in their spending has undergone a new change that will now see individuals who wish to opt into the program excluded for a minimum of one year. New Minimum Period of Self-Exclusion set to a Year […]
Industry
March 31, 2025
Kick Revises Hourly Pay Policy with New Update
Kick, a disruptor in the streaming space and a company that has overtly challenged the dominance of Twitch, has passed new changes to its monetization polices. Change in Hourly Pay Policy Makes Sense for Kick Kick has become famous for the fact that it not only took a more liberal approach to what consumers may […]
