Industry
September 13, 2024
MGA Denies Connection with Five Unauthorized Websites
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced a list of websites that it is not associated with. In an official notice, the Maltese regulator declared any connection with the unauthorized URLs in question. The list of websites notably includes the following: The MGA noted that, despite what some of these websites claim, they do not posses […]
Industry
September 13, 2024
Taylor Swift Levies the Swifties as the Elections Approach
Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has once again demonstrated the massive sway she has over the American public by backing Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign and causing a surge in online activity. The Swifties Have Banded Behind the Star Swift expressed support for Harris on Tuesday, saying that she is firm about backing the Democrats. This […]
Industry
September 13, 2024
Alabama: Bill Seeks to Increase Penalties for Illegal Gambling
Illegal gambling remains an issue in many states across the US, despite the efforts of lawmakers and law enforcement. While the expansion of betting brought the industry into the light and undoubtedly reduced the share of the black market and offshore bookmakers, this is not the case for other gambling activities. Alabama is one state […]
Industry
September 13, 2024
AGA Reveals Milestone Problem Gambling Prevention Tool
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has introduced the Responsible Gaming Intervention Effectiveness Scale (RG-IES), a new tool designed to help measure the effectiveness of responsible gambling messaging. The scale was developed in collaboration with Bally’s, BetMGM, FanDuel, and academic researchers Drs. Jonathan Ross Gilbert and Marla Stafford. It will help determine the effectiveness of responsible […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
Australian PM Defends Partial Gambling Ad Ban despite Rising Controversy
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his government’s partial ban on gambling advertisements, pushing back against calls for a complete ban during question time in Parliament. He responded after the opposition highlighted recent polls indicating most Australians supported a full ban to come into effect as soon as possible. The Government Is Hesitant to […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
NC ABC Manager Pleads Guilty to Using Store’s Card to Gamble
A 72-year-old former ABC store manager from Rutherfordon, North Carolina who hit $1.5 million in jackpots at the Kings Mountain‘s Catawba Two Kings Casino has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and money laundering in federal court. According to prosecutors, Russel Hester made use of embezzled taxpayer money to keep his passion for gambling […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
Republican Involvement Reinvigorates Fight for Smoke-Free New Jersey Casinos
The efforts to end smoking inside New Jersey’s casinos have been reinvigorated by several Republicans’ decision to back the movement. This significant development could possibly revive a smoking ban bill that failed to pass in 2023. Industry Giants Are Reluctant to Ban Smoking Casino workers in New Jersey have been fighting to end indoor smoking […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
UKGC Posts Gambling Participation Data for January-April
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has published its latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB) statistics, outlining customers’ participation in gambling between January 2024 and April 2024. The report is based on the responses of 5,191 Brits from across the country. The Figures Remained Mostly Stable Among other key findings, the UKGC learned that the […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
Law Firm Considers Suing Riverside Resort & Casino after Data Breach
The Riverside Resort & Casino, a gambling property in Laughlin, Nevada, has become the next target of a cyberattack. According to a recent report, a data breach has compromised the data of thousands of casino players. Customers Can Sue the Casino On behalf of the casino, law firm Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker reported […]
Industry
September 12, 2024
Robbery at Muckleshoot Casino Results in Charges Against Couple
Despite the efforts of casinos to prevent crimes such as scams, robberies and fraud, such cases are not uncommon. Culprits often target brick-and-mortar casinos considering their easy access to high amounts of cash. At the same time, fortunate casino winners also fall victim to robberies. In one such criminal case, a man and a woman, […]
