Industry
August 30, 2024
Still Working Under Risky Curaçao? Here Are 3 Reliable Alternative Licenses
Although Curaçao currently holds a significant share of the market, this is likely to change rapidly, especially now that the official abolishment of the Curaçao master license regime has entered into effect. These issues are becoming increasingly evident amid recent court decisions, which have increasingly favored European players. Curaçao Licensing Regime Changes Galvanizes Companies to […]
Industry
August 30, 2024
Iowa’s Top iGaming Proponent Doesn’t Plan to File a New Bill
Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, one of the staunchest supporters of iGaming in the state, said that he doesn’t have any plans to introduce a new online casino bill. However, he emphasized that he would continue to support such efforts if they were introduced by someone else. Kaufmann Is No Longer Qualified to Introduce an […]
Industry
August 30, 2024
Culinary Union Members Arrested in Vegas over Civil Disobedience
The Culinary Union Local 226 announced that 23 of its members have been arrested for civil disobedience. This news comes amid the union’s continued push for a new 5-year union contract at Virgin Las Vegas. Authorities Arrested 23 Culinary Union Members Virgin Las Vegas’ contract with the Culinary and Bartenders Unions expired on June 1, […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
Nevada Gaming Revenue Slips in July, but Experts Remain Optimistic
The most recent report by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) shows GGR in the state settled at $1.3 billion in July of 2024, representing a 7% year-on-year drop in revenue. While this drop might sound like a red warning, some experts believe such a decrease should be perceived as seasonal rather than a part […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
GambleAware Has Received £295K in RET Donations in Q1
GambleAware has published an update on the donations it received in the first quarter of the 2024/25 fiscal year. The period from April 2024 to June 2024 saw a total of £294,722.99 (approximately $388,000) in Research, Prevention, and Treatment (RPT) contributions. The Results Are In Line with Recent Years GambleAware, which relies on gaming industry […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
AGA: Americans Trust the Gaming Industry’s Responsibility Commitments
The American Gaming Association (AGA) published a new study on Americans’ attitudes toward the casino and betting sectors. According to the association, more and more citizens of the USA are “embracing casino gaming and sports betting as acceptable forms of entertainment and responsible industries.” The Americans Trust the Casino Industry The new data comes ahead […]
Industry
August 29, 2024
Arizona Gambling Watchdog Warns of Rising Gaming Scam Calls
Ahead of the start of the 2024 National Football League (NFL) season next week, the gambling regulator in charge of horse racing, pull tabs, raffles and bingo in Arizona, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), issued a warning about an increase in gaming scam calls. On Tuesday, the agency warned the public that gaming scam […]
Industry
August 28, 2024
UKGC Reaffirms Commitment to Consumers in Affordability Checks Pilot
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer protection by launching a pilot program designed to assess the effectiveness of affordability checks, one of the cornerstones of the government’s recent gambling reforms. In an August 27 blog post, Helen Rhodes, director of major policy projects and evaluation at the UKGC, outlined the […]
Industry
August 28, 2024
SHARC Urges Australia’s Gov to Crack Down on Gambling Ads
The Self Help Addiction Resource Centre (SHARC), an Australian gambling addiction charity, has urged the government to implement a blanket ban on gambling advertising. The call comes as the government considers a watered-down version of the said measure. Australia’s Proposed Ad Cap Doesn’t Sit Well with SHARC Australia has cemented itself as the highest gambling […]
Industry
August 28, 2024
Police in Alabama Recovers Previously Seized Illegal Gambling Machines
Government agencies and law enforcement across the United States constantly fight illegal gambling. The combined efforts of gambling regulators and police help shut down illegal gambling establishments, both large and small, and bring culprits to justice. It is not uncommon for illegal gambling venues to serve as a hot spot for other unlawful activities, including […]
