Industry
August 22, 2024
Oregon Player Wins $2K, Suffers 15 Stabs in Violent Robbery
It is not uncommon for casino winners to be targeted by criminals. Despite the investments of casinos toward security, lawbreakers still commit crimes against unsuspected patrons. This is precisely the case of a Portland, Oregon man who was recently attacked, robbed and suffered significant injuries after winning a couple of thousand dollars. The victim enjoyed […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
Bulgaria Allows Social Media Influencers to Promote Gambling
In a surprising turn of events, Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency (NRA) has clarified its stance on gambling advertising, permitting gambling activities advertising through social media influencers despite placing an almost blanket ban on media marketing only three months earlier. The agency’s interpretation of the law has sparked controversy and casts doubt on how effective Bulgaria […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
BOS Asks Sweden to Allow Private Casinos as Casino Cosmopol Closure Looms
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), a body representing 18 Swedish gambling companies, has weighed in on the proposed closure of the state-owned Casino Cosmopol in Stockholm. BOS Wants the Government to Greenlight Private Casinos The BOS supported the closure, agreeing with the government’s argument that governments should not operate casinos. However, since […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
Brazil Records 113 License Submissions as Application Window Closes
As Brazil continues its inexorable journey toward regulated online sports betting, dozens of new companies have applied for a license. On the final day for submissions alone, Brazil recorded more than 50 new applications. Fewer Companies Applied for a License Than Expected The last day for the license application was August 20. So far, 113 […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
GambleAware Finds 1.6M Children Living in Homes with Gambling Problems
GambleAware, the leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity, released its latest Annual Treatment and Support Survey, highlighting how gambling harm can affect children and young adults. Concerningly, the new report, which marks the fourth such survey, uncovered that up to 1.65 million children in Great Britain are currently living with a person who is […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
UFC Middleweights Get Into Tussle on Seminole Hard Rock Gaming Floor
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweights Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori started throwing punches on Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s gaming floor after watching a Professional Fighters League (PFL) match on Friday. The venue located in Hollywood, Florida was the site of the 2024 PFL Playoffs: Light Heavyweights & Lightweights event. According to MMA Mania, […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
Bally Casino Expands UK-facing Site with Sports Betting Platform
To celebrate the steadfast performance of Bally Casino, launched in 2023, Bally’s has gone ahead and pulled the trigger on a sportsbook expansion that will now allow the company to pursue a two-pronged approach in the market. Enter the Bally Sportsbook. Strong UK Market Sees Bally Launch Sportsbook The new skin comes with both a […]
Industry
August 21, 2024
Warner Bros. to Commit $8.5B to LV Studio, Should Nevada Pass SB 496
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is planning to commit over $8.5 billion to lease and operate a movie studio in Nevada. This move, however, would depend on the passing of a film tax credit incentive bill. WBD’s commitment would see it team up with UNLV in order to lease and operate a studio built by Birtcher […]
Industry
August 20, 2024
D.C. Councilman Faces Charges for Alleged Bribery
Councilman Trayon White finds himself at the center of a quickly escalating bribery scandal that has sent shockwaves through the city’s political landscape. Authorities said that White, representing Ward 8 in Southeast D.C., was arrested by the FBI on Sunday on charges of accepting bribes in exchange for using his elected position to steer lucrative […]
Industry
August 20, 2024
PlayUp Interactive Receives Record AU$600K Fine in NSW
An investigation in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, resulted in a record fine against one online gambling operator. The case involves PlayUp Interactive, a company that trades in the country as Draftstars. The operator was fined nearly AU$600,000 ($405,000) after an investigation by the gambling regulator in the state, Liquor & Gaming NSW. The probe […]
