Industry
February 11, 2025
DGOJ Welcomed Spanish Operators and Regulators in Latest AML Meeting
Spain’s national gaming regulator, the DGOJ, has met with gaming operators to discuss the future of money laundering prevention in the country. The authority sought to create a space where industry stakeholders could openly discuss the matter and propose possible improvements. Regulators and Operators Discussed AML Measures The DGOJ’s latest meeting was hosted in partnership […]
Industry
February 11, 2025
Google Confirms Update to Its Gambling and Games Policy
The American multinational corporation and technology company focusing on search engine technology, online advertising and software, Google, announced it plans changes to its policies regarding the advertising of gambling and games. Ahead of the implementation of the changes in April, the company released a preview of the new guidelines. Gambling Advertisement Policies Overhaul to Come […]
Industry
February 11, 2025
Illinois Seeks to Make iGaming Legal, Address Budget Deficit
Illinois lawmakers are once again trying to legalize online casinos. This comes as part of a broader effort to expand America’s iGaming sector. Illinois Tries to Get iGaming Legalized Again Representative Edgar González and Senator Cristina Castro are once again trying to legalize online casinos in Illinois. The two lawmakers submitted a House bill (HB […]
Industry
February 11, 2025
California: Scotts Valley Casino Project Raises Concerns
A project proposing a casino by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians continues to gain traction in California. The project with a $700 million price tag recently picked up speed after a major approval, yet the debate about its impact on communities in Vallejo intensifies. Department of Interior Greenlights Scotts Valley Casino’s Land to […]
Industry
February 11, 2025
Navajo Nation Sets up New Casino Project near Flagstaff
A new casino by the Navajo Nation in Arizona, located north of Flagstaff is going to create new jobs, raise vital proceeds for the Tribe and the state. The property will use a lot of nearly 14 acres of land located northeast of the city and will mark the second Navajo casino in the Flagstaff […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Gambling Firms Accused of Illegally Sharing User Data with Facebook
A recent investigation unearthed some concerning information pointing to dozens of UK gambling platforms that reportedly shared sensitive user data with Facebook parent company Meta without permission. Such actions could constitute a significant violation of data protection laws, raising mounting concerns about privacy and ethical marketing tactics within the gambling industry. Violations Were Surprisingly Common […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Riga, Latvia Considers Sweeping Gambling Restrictions
The Riga Municipality is considering a bold plan to drastically reduce the number of gambling venues across the city, seeking to ban betting establishments from almost all urban areas. Riga Mayor Vilnis Ķirsis’ proposal will free most parts of the capital from gambling establishments, drawing public praise but raising significant concern among stakeholders. The Move […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Study: Three in Four Swedes Gamble for Money
A new study on the Swedish gaming market has highlighted high participation rates in real-money games of chance. As it turns out, approximately three in four adults have engaged in gambling at least casually. The Survey Probed 1,644 Respondents The latest issue of the Public Opinion Survey, which the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) conducts annually, […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Hawaii Considers Gambling Legalization to Strengthen Economy
Late last month, we reported that Hawaii will likely make another push for legalizing gambling this year. There are several proposals calling for the legalization of gambling in the state, namely, SB1569 and its twin bill HB1308. Separately, a proposal calling for the legalization of poker, casino games and lottery, SB1507, is also proposing to […]
Industry
February 10, 2025
Hollywood Casino-Aurora on Track for Completion in H1 2026
Construction of the Hollywood Casino-Aurora hotel and casino resort started in November 2023. With a goal of opening in 2026, so far, the works are going within budget and as planned, a newly released report suggests. Works on PENN Entertainment’s $360M Hotel and Casino in Aurora Continue Hollywood Casino-Aurora represents the new location of the […]
