Industry
July 5, 2024
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Receives $545K in Fines Over Alleged Breaches
The popular gaming and entertainment destination in Portsmouth, Virginia, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, reportedly agreed to pay fines of more than half a million dollars after alleged breaches uncovered by the gambling regulator in the state. The fine came from the Virginia Lottery, the gambling regulator in the state after an investigation alleged breaches of the […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Quarterly Reporting Now Required by the UK Gambling Commission
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission (GC), announced the launch of a consultation on the Frequency of regulatory returns back in March this year. At the time, the regulator sought to implement changes to the gambling licensees’ conditions related to reporting, effectively proposing a new regime. Following the consultation, near the end […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Gambling Addiction among US Military Sparks Growing Concerns
The expansion of sports betting across the United States stirred fear about the potential increase in gambling addiction. While several athletes have already been involved in gambling-related scandals, disgruntled gamblers also made their mark by posting threats on social media against professional and collegiate athletes. However, the expansion of gambling raises concerns not only about […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Two Men Arrested at Pickering Casino Resort Over Car Theft
Despite investing in security solutions, including guards, cameras and metal detectors, casinos are often targeted by criminals. In one such recent criminal case, two men were arrested and charged at the Pickering Casino Resort in Toronto, Canada after a car theft. Drugs, a stun gun and GPS trackers were found in the car which was […]
Industry
July 4, 2024
Department of Trust Boosts Consumer Protection with VRS in UK
Under the terms of the partnership, Department of Trust is teaming up with the Vulnerability Registration Service (VRS), the United Kingdom’s leading database of vulnerable individuals who are at a higher risk of developing addictive behavior or are already grappling with such. Tapping into Consumer Protection List to protect vulnerable players The VRS, as the […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Are Offshore Bookmakers Losing the Battle Against the Regulated Sector in the US?
The writing is on the wall. Yet neither party is quite satisfied. Since the overturning of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018 by the Supreme Court of the United States, the country has become a fertile ground for sports betting operations. Fast forward to 2024, and the debate about whether this […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Aristocrat Interactive and Hard Rock Digital Launch Online Games in NJ
Aristocrat’s new iGaming division that aims to “be the leading global provider in the regulated Real Money Gaming industry,” Aristocrat Interactive, has inked a new agreement with Hard Rock Digital, the company busy “building the future of online sports betting and interactive gaming.” The announcement, which was made public earlier in the week, explained that […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Finland Wants to See Gambling Licensing System Up in 2027
In February, the gambling industry in Europe applauded Finnish monopoly Veikkaus’ support toward an open licensing system that would fight off illegal practices in the market. At the same time, the industry feared its support for a cooling-off period similar to the one that rocked potential entrants to the Dutch market. Today, Finland’s government tabled […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
Indiana: Two Men Arrested over Attempted Robbery of Casino Winner
Two young men involved in a shooting and robbery of a casino visitor were recently arrested and charged. The criminal case from Newburgh, Indiana, involved a visitor of the French Lick Resort, a leading gaming and entertainment venue in the state. The victim and his girlfriend, whose names were not disclosed, visited the casino resort […]
Industry
July 3, 2024
US iGaming Revenues Grow as States Report Favorable May Figures
Gambling companies in the seven states where iGaming is legal have generated a total of $634.8 million in GGR for May, highlighting the industry’s growth. The reported figure marks an increase of 27.6% from May 2023. May 2024 was notably the second most profitable month in the history of US iGaming, second only to March […]
