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Industry
July 30, 2024
New York Bill Targets Advertising Rules for Online Sportsbooks
The statewide expansion of sports betting helped the activity reach millions of Americans in nearly 40 US states. Currently, approximately a dozen states are yet to legalize wagering on sports with the list including Minnesota, Texas and California, among others. With the expansion of wagering on sports came the need for stricter regulation of advertising. […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Study: Marginalized People Gamble to Cope with Social Exclusion
Leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity GambleAware has published the results of a new study that suggests marginalized communities use gambling to cope with their social exclusion. The latest analysis was funded by GambleAware and conducted by The National Centre for Social Research (NatCen). It saw NatCen analyze 138 previous studies on the effect […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Online Gambling Skyrockets in Australia, Sparking Renewed Calls for Reform
Online gambling in Australia has surged over the past 12 months, new data shows, placing more pressure to introduce wide-ranging industry reforms. Recent findings also confirmed that problem gambling is also on the rise, highlighting Australia’s ongoing difficulties in introducing meaningful change to the sector. The country’s federal nature further complicates this matter, making centralized […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Gambling Den Operator’s Death Caused by Twisted Love Triangle
The death of Mr. Wong, a well-known gambling den operator in Hong Kong’s gambling community, took everyone by surprise last week, sending a wave of shock in the city. The victim, who was described by many as a savvy businessman who managed to make a name for himself in the industry, suffered a sudden and […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Playgon Discontinues Las Vegas Operations, Complies with NGCB Order
The SaaS technology company delivering mobile live dealer technology to online gaming operators globally, Playgon Games, recently received a cease-and-desist order from the gambling regulator in Nevada, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The letter, sent by the Board earlier this month, encouraged Playgon, as well as its affiliate, Bitrate Productions, to discontinue any unlicensed […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
UAE’s Gaming Authority Publishes Its Regulatory Ruleset
Gambling might finally be coming to the United Arab Emirates, as the local regulator finally provided an insight into its plans. The official General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) website is finally available, outlining the UAE’s vision. Gaming Seems to Be Coming to the UAE Following the recent approval of the first lottery license, the […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Police Raids Shut down 11 Illegal Casinos in Volusia County, Florida
Nearly a dozen illegal gambling establishments across Volusia County, Florida, were recently shut down after a large-scale operation led by law enforcement in collaboration with the gambling regulator in the state, the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed in a statement that on Thursday, law enforcement and representatives of the regulator simultaneously executed […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
UK Gov Unveils New DCMS Ministerial Team
The United Kingdom’s Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has unveiled its new ministerial team, led by Lisa Nandy. Nandy was confirmed as Brtiain’s new DCMS head approximately a month ago and is now set to be supported by a team of industry professionals, including a new gambling minister. The DCMS Unveiled Its New […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
Gambling Addiction Pushes Manager to Steal £240K in Stock
A former general manager at a solar PV products business in the UK that was part of a larger company from Australia, was recently sentenced after stealing some £240,000 ($308,700) worth of company stock to fuel a gambling addiction. The case involved the former manager of PGK Distribution UK, a 48-year-old man identified with the […]
Industry
July 26, 2024
Gambler Imprisoned for Letting Her Daughters Die in Hot Car
Launice Shanique Battle, a mother from Cary, North Carolina, was sent to state prison on July 25 for leaving her two children alone in a parked car for hours in scorching weather, which led to their passing. The woman, who is now 30 years old, has received a sentence between 94 and 125 months for […]
