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March 27, 2025
Football Pools Pays $485,000 Charge for AML Failures
Football Pools Limited was charged £375,000 ($485,000) by the UK Gambling Commission for failing to meet anti-money laundering and social responsibility standards between September 2022 and August 2023. The Company Agreed to Pay $485,000 for Its Shortcomings Football Pools Limited, one of the oldest legacy betting companies in the UK, has been charged £375,000 (around […]
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March 27, 2025
Oklahoma Senate Advances Sports Betting Bill, Setting Stage for Potential Legalization
Oklahoma moved closer to legalizing sports betting as the state Senate approved Senate Bill 585 on Tuesday. The proposed legislation, which allows retail and mobile sports betting to coexist, will now move to the House for further consideration. This bill marks the latest push to legalize sports wagering in the state, as any legislation must […]
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March 27, 2025
Resorts World Las Vegas Lays Off 50 Employees amid Ongoing Difficulties
Resorts World Las Vegas has confirmed laying off 50 full-time employees as part of its ongoing efforts to restructure its operations. The move, confirmed on Wednesday, aligns with the company’s plan to optimize efficiency while retaining the high-quality service and attention to detail it is known for. However, the venue must work hard to win […]
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March 27, 2025
Lady Gaga, Chris Brown to Perform in Vegas as Part of New Tours
Lady Gaga and Chris Brown, two of America’s biggest celebrities when it comes to music, have unveiled new tours several hours from one another. Both performers confirmed that they will hold shows in Las Vegas, providing locals with a chance to take part in dazzling spectacles. Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour Will Begin in Vegas […]
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March 27, 2025
KSA Warns Online Casino over Unavailable Customer Service
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced that it warned an operator about a customer service violation. According to the regulator, the gambling company’s customer service was not available at all, which constitutes a violation of the Netherlands’ gambling rules. As a result, the operator risks a penalty if the mistake isn’t rectified. Customer Service Was […]
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March 27, 2025
Websites Struck by JavaScript Injection Promoting Chinese Gambling
A malicious JavaScript hijack injection has spread across the internet, affecting thousands of websites and forcing them to promote unlicensed Chinese gambling websites. According to experts, roughly 150,000 legitimate websites have been affected so far. Thousands of Websites Were Hit with a JavaScript Injection The hackers behind this promotion of illegal Chinese gaming platforms have […]
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March 27, 2025
Thailand Won’t Remove $1.5M Condition for Locals to Enter Future Casinos
Originally reported by Inside Asian Gaming, the publication has found out that there is a considerable displeasure with the government’s mulled decision to push forward with an earlier proposal to restrict locals from entry into the future casinos, to be hosted in at least four locations across entertainment complexes, based on a person’s money in […]
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March 27, 2025
Alberta Setting the Stage for Regulated iGaming Market, Welcoming Offshore Bookies
Alberta’s provincial government in Canada is preparing to expand on the existing online gambling market by allowing more licensees to join in. Right now, the Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis Commission runs the only available online gambling website locally, PlayAlberta.ca, but this is set to change with the introduction of more licensees. Alberta Seeks to […]
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March 27, 2025
UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Rules on Promotions
Close to two years after the release of the White Paper following the review of the Gambling Act 2005, the Gambling Commission, the UK’s gambling regulator, continues to change the market rules with a goal of reducing harm and ensuring the regulations fit the digital age. In one such effort, new rules for gambling promotions […]
Industry
March 27, 2025
Arkansas Bans Greyhound Racing and Simulcast Betting
Following an attempt to legalize online gambling at the expense of sweepstakes pitched last month, Arkansas is now plowing forward with a new important move prohibiting greyhound racing. Arkansas Moves against Greyhound Racing with Decisive Step Forward A bill signed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday effectively bans the activity along with a restriction […]