Industry
January 17, 2025
UKGC Plans Stricter Enforcement on Suppliers in 2025
According to chief executive officer Andrew Rhodes, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) plans to intensify its crackdown on suppliers working with unregulated operators in 2025. Speaking at the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA), Rhodes emphasized the Commission’s commitment to utilizing advanced tools such as covert test purchases and other investigative methods to identify companies […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte Withdraws from the Job
Keith Whyte, a seasoned expert in all matters revolving around problem gambling and gambling-related harm, and a passionate advocate of transformational change in the industry, has announced in a LinkedIn post that he is withdrawing from the position of executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Outspoken Advocate of Responsible Gambling Steps Down […]
Industry
January 17, 2025
Influencers in Brazil Arrested Due to Online Casino-Related Fraud
Two influencers, suspected of fraudulently promoting an online casino game in Brazil, were recently arrested by law enforcement. That is the case of Ianka Cristini and Bruno Martins, influencers with more than 15 million followers on social media who were accused of using a demo version of a popular online gambling game as a way […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
VicBet Breaches Customer Care Regulations, Receives AU$130,000 Fine
Australian online bookmaker VicBet has received a $130,000 fine from the VGCCC due to the former breaching customer care rules on two occasions. VicBet Fined AU$130,000 Earlier this week, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it had fined VicBet AU$130,000, which equates to around $83,000. The reason for the fine is […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
SPGA Praises New Jersey Bill That Would Regulate Sweepstakes
The Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), a newly-founded body that seeks to champion the interests of the sweepstakes gaming sector, has hailed Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese’s new bill in New Jersey. According to the body, the lawmaker’s measure aligns with its core ideals. Calabrese Wants to Legalize and Regulate Sweepstakes For context, Calabrese just introduced […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Netherlands to Open Gambling Harm Treatment Center in Amsterdam
The Netherlands’ National Information Center for Gambling Players (Slicks) is working on a new support center in Amsterdam. As announced by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling authority, the new center will offer programs that help gamblers overcome gambling addiction. The Center Will Help Problem Players Get Back in Control According to the announcement, this […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Tower Quest Legacy Brings a Beloved Slot Game Back to Life
Play’n GO is back with another great game to set the tone for the rest of the year, as the supplier has reincarnated the popular Tower Quest into Tower Quest Legacy, a worthy successor to the original and a game expected to make a strong impression with franchise fans, and new players. Tower Quest Legacy […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Analysts Predict Limited Market Shifts in Macau Despite Gaming Revenue Surge
The Macau gaming market posted its strongest quarterly performance in a long time, with gaming revenue in Q4 2024 reaching a 20-quarter high. However, JP Morgan analysts note that such positive financials may not be enough to offset investor skepticism and reignite interest in concessionaire stocks. However, the uptick in revenue should be welcome news […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Lawmakers in Wyoming and Indiana to Consider iGaming Legalization
Legal sports betting is available in close to 40 US states as of the start of 2025. Despite the statewide expansion of the activity, online gambling remains limited to a handful of states. While iGaming is yet to pick up speed and expand as sports betting did, more states are exploring options for legalizing online […]
Industry
January 16, 2025
Las Vegas Casino Mogul Aids Gaza Hostage Release, Ceasefire
On Wednesday this week, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, announced that a ceasefire agreement was reached between Hamas and Israel, putting a stop to a bitter war that has been ongoing for the last 15 months. The agreement was reportedly reached with the help of US, Egypt and Qatar negotiators and if […]
