Industry
November 20, 2024
More Victims Speak Out After Cruise Casino Tragedy
Earlier this year, we reported on the story of an Australian man who took his own life after accumulating debts in a cruise ship’s casino. Shane Dixon jumped to his death as the ship owned and operated by P&O Australia approached Sydney Harbour at around 4 AM on May 6. The father of three had […]
Industry
November 20, 2024
Thailand: Woman Kills Friend, Steals $2K to Settle Gambling Debt
A crippling gambling addiction can bring more than financial harm. People suffering from problem gambling can engage in unlawful activities. While fraud, scams or theft are by no means minor crimes, some people, pushed by gambling debt may even consider murder or robberies. In one such criminal case from Thailand, a 65-year-old woman was killed […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Serbia’s Zeleno-Levi Front Urges Total Ban on Gambling Ads
Serbia’s Zeleno-Levi Front (ZLF/Green-Left Front), a local green political party, is advocating for a total ban on gambling ads in the country. According to its representatives, banning all ads would be the most surefire way to protect the public from gambling harm. The Current Proposals Are Insufficient, ZLF Argues The ZLF just organized the Games […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Brazil Cracks Down on Gambling Bonus Marketing
In a decisive move to regulate its burgeoning gambling industry, Brazil’s National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon) has published Order No. 2,344/2024, introducing stringent restrictions on promotions within gambling in the country, maintaining adequate protections for vulnerable groups. The order mandates an immediate nationwide ban on the marketing of betting bonuses and ads aimed at problem gamblers […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Casino Guru Joins Mindway AI to Upgrade Self-Assessment Tool Gamalyze
Casino Guru, an online casino guide and database, has unveiled a new partnership with Mindway AI, a leading provider of responsible gambling technology. The new deal reflects Casino Guru’s commitment to championing informed play and safer gambling. Gamalyze Helps People Analyze Their Play Style Under the new agreement, the two partners will launch a revised […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Defendants Admit Guilt in Officer’s Death at Batavia Downs Gaming
On Monday, two individuals admitted their involvement in the death of Genesee County Sheriff’s Sergeant Thomas Sanfratello at Batavia Downs Hotel & Casino, located roughly 35 miles west of Rochester, N.Y. this spring. The charges arose from a violent confrontation that unfolded on March 10, leading to legal consequences for both defendants. Guilty Pleas M.E. […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Woman Addicted to Gambling Steals $1.8M, Goes to Prison
A former office manager for a popular property appraisal firm in San Antonio, Texas, is going to prison after stealing nearly $2 million from her employer to fuel a gambling addiction. Office Manager Steals from Employer for Years The case involves a woman identified with the initials J.W., who used to be employed by Valbridge […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
BOS Introduces AML Checklist Amid Operators Fighting Challenges
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (Branschföreningen för Onlinespe, BOS) which represents gambling companies and game developers that target domestic consumers has launched a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) checklist to support industry compliance and combat money laundering risks. This initiative comes amid increasing frustration among operators, sparked by unclear guidance from the Swedish Gambling […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
Illegal Gambling Probe in Arizona Uncovers Record Weapons
An investigation into a suspected illegal gambling operation resulted in the arrest of two individuals along with the seizure of hundreds of firearms in Arizona. Cash, Guns, Ammunition and Accessories Seized On Monday, the regulatory agency in charge of gambling activities, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), announced that it conducted an extensive investigation into […]
Industry
November 19, 2024
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Jumps, Surpasses Land-Based Gaming
New Jersey has published information about the local gaming sector’s performance in October, once again recording iGaming revenue growth. While the land-based casino sector experienced a slight decline, online gaming recorded record-breaking metrics. iGaming Continues to Excel Per the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement’s official report, iGaming continued to excel, surpassing the revenue recorded […]
