Industry
January 28, 2025
US Military Members Misuse $500K in Government Funds for Gambling
A recent investigation by the Department of Defense Inspector General revealed that hundreds of US military personnel abused government travel charge cards in 2023. Service members spent more than $500,000 on unauthorized gambling, alcohol, nightclubs, and mobile games. Such incidents raise serious questions about the effectiveness of monitoring and oversight systems and the impact of […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Tysons Residents Voice Strong Opposition to Casino Project
At the beginning of the year, we reported on Scott Surovell’s decision to introduce Senate Bill 982 (SB 982), aimed at giving the green light to a casino project in Tysons, Fairfax County. The bill was referred to the Committee on General Laws and Technology. According to a new survey, the public is not keen […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Mississippi Mulls Over Sweepstakes Ban
Lawmakers in Mississippi are considering a ban on sweepstakes games amid a broader pushback against the sector across America. Per a new measure, the state would ban multiple unlicensed online gaming products and penalize violators. SB 2510 Would End Sweepstakes in Mississippi Senator Joey Fillingane’s Senate Bill 2510 seeks to ban unregulated online gaming in […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Nevada Revokes License of Independent Agent
The spouse of a man, who according to allegations was tied to illegal bookmaking and organized crime involving millions of dollars of wagers at Resorts World Las Vegas, reportedly agreed to have her independent agent registration revoked. Independent Agent’s License Was Stripped Under a Settlement That is the case with Nicole Bowyer, the wife of […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
NSW Bans Gambling Ads from Public Transport and Stations
New South Wales has moved to ban gambling ads on public transport as the Australian state seeks to tackle gambling harm. The country has been struggling with significant addiction rates, prompting calls for reforms and stricter regulation. The Government Wants to Make Gambling Ads Less Prominent Liquor and Gaming NSW confirmed that the Minns Goverment […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Casino Moratorium Bill Picks up Speed in Iowa
Earlier this month, a casino moratorium proposal in Iowa picked up speed. The bill called to restrict the awarding of new casino licenses for the next few years and if approved, may threaten the future of a proposed Cedar Rapids project that awaits approval from the state’s gambling regulator, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Doctors in the UK Urged to Ask about Gambling Addiction, Problem Gambling
According to the National Institute for Health Care Excellence, or NICE, healthcare professionals and GPs in England ought to include questions about gambling in their routines, much in the same way they would ask people about their smoking and alcohol consumption habits. GPs Need to Ask Patients More Often about Their Gambling This is the […]
Industry
January 28, 2025
Malta Casino Mogul Suspect in Journalist Murder Case Granted Bail
A casino tycoon in Malta who is one of the richest men in the country and also a murder suspect in a bombing that claimed the life of a journalist in 2017 was recently granted bail. Yorgen Fenech Granted Bail by Judge The famous journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia, was killed in a car bombing on […]
Industry
January 27, 2025
Detained Gambling Tycoon Zhijiang Claims Thai Jail Abuse
A gambling tycoon imprisoned in Thailand and facing extradition to China has reportedly endured “inhumane treatment,” according to his lawyers, who fear for his safety after he claimed to have been a Chinese spy. “Particularly Inhumane” Treatment Described by Lawyers She Zhijiang, a China-born businessman with Cambodian citizenship, has been detained in Bangkok since 2022 […]
Industry
January 27, 2025
Florida Legislative Changes May Hamper Casino Expansion
Florida’s casino landscape could face a significant shake-up as Governor Ron DeSantis pushes for legislative reforms to overhaul the state’s ballot initiative process. DeSantis was adamant that the changes would prevent manipulation of Florida’s constitution by special interests. However, the legislation will likely have wide-ranging implications for gambling industry stakeholders, including President Donald Trump. The […]
