Industry
November 1, 2024
Nicky Jam Drops Trump Endorsement After Comedian’s Puerto Rico Joke
There’s a reason why some people completely avoid joking around about politics. While that’s certainly not the case for comedians sometimes not every joke can find its target audience, and this is exactly what happened during a recent rally for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York. A Joke That Causes an Avalanche […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
PHAI Files Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Regulator Over Data Transparency
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) is on the move with a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). PHAI Cites Violations of 2011 Gaming Legislation’s Data Requirements PHAI took the lawsuit to Suffolk Superior Court because it thinks the Commission is not following the stipulations of a decade-old rule — the 2011 Expanded Gaming […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
Virgin Bet Champions Women in Horse Racing with Doncaster Racecourse Event
Virgin Bet announced the second installment of its Women’s Day at the Virgin Bet November Handicap this Saturday, 9 November, at Doncaster Racecourse. It will celebrate and recognize the influential role of women in racing, highlighting Virgin Bet’s commitment to helping drive a more inclusive sporting environment. The Initiative Follows Up on Last Season’s Success […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
Florida: DeLand Woman Arrested at Gambling Cafe After Stealing $100K
An in-home caretaker in DeLand, Florida, was recently arrested after allegedly stealing more than $100,000 from a senior couple. Suspect Arrested, Bail Set at $60,000 The 56-year-old woman with the initials Y.W. was detained recently by officers from the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. The arrest was made earlier this week at what appears to be a […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
UK Gambling Operators Catch a Break as Government Delays Tax Hike
Gambling companies operating in the UK, like Flutter Entertainment and Entain, are breathing a sigh of relief today as the UK government’s newly released Autumn Budget leaves gambling tax rates untouched, staving off an anticipated hike that loomed over the industry. While the country’s gambling sector will likely see tax increases in the long term, […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
NY’s RPP Discusses More Problem Gambling Prevention Measures
New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) born as a means of uniting all stakeholders in addressing problem gambling and bridging gaps between gaming operators and treatment providers has announced a series of important collaborative measures to curb problem gambling. At a gathering at del Lago Resort & Casino, the RPP, comprised of the New […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
Polls Predict Close Harris-Trump Race, Betting Markets Disagree
After clearing up its hurdle with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Kalshi, the regulated exchange and prediction market, announced earlier this month that it recorded a surge in demand for betting markets on the upcoming Presidential Election in the United States. Now, while official polls predict that the race between former President Donald Trump […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
Isle of Man Regulator Responds to UN’s Laxity Accusations
Isle of Man’s Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has responded to a UN report that accused it of relaxed licensing practices. While the report suggested that the commission has allowed Asian criminals to exploit the licensing system for cyber fraud, the GSC said that its team remains vigilant. The GSC Refuted the Laxity Claims Mark […]
Industry
October 31, 2024
Michigan Men Plead Guilty in Illegal Storefront Casino Case
Two men who faced felony charges over running an illegal gambling business in Flint, Michigan, recently pleaded guilty. Investigation Helps Shut Down Gambling Business Without a License The case involves a 52-year-old Grand Blanc resident identified with the initials L.A.K., as well as a 55-year-old Saginaw resident with the initials R.J. The duo recently pleaded […]
Industry
October 30, 2024
Labour Government Decides Against Raising the Gambling Tax
Two weeks ago, reports suggested that the new Labour government might be considering a tax hike for the gambling sector. These rumors sent shockwaves across the industry, causing operators’ stock to slump. However, gaming companies can rest easy now as no tax hike is on the horizon. No Tax Hike for the Gambling Sector The […]
