Industry
May 16, 2024
Nevada Lawmakers Lose Culinary Union Endorsement over Room Cleaning Bill
The largest union in Nevada which represents approximately 60,000 workers from the hospitality and entertainment industry, the Culinary Workers Union 226, released its endorsements ahead of the 2024 Nevada Primary. Besides the long list of endorsements, the Union presented its list of legislators who were un-endorsed. The action comes after a legislation from last year […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
Irish Gambling Bill under Fire in Seanad for Neglecting Lottery Issues
Ireland, just like the United Kingdom, is anticipating changes to its gambling regulations. Irish lawmakers are trying to find the right balance between a fair market and one that protects consumers from excessive gambling. To achieve this, a bill was introduced that proposed robust changes to the existing legislation, calling for restrictions related to gambling […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
Ethics Complaint Filed by Nassau College Teachers over $120K Lobbying
The expansion of casino gambling in New York captured the attention of major operators within the industry. The competition is fierce as there are only three downstate licenses up for grabs and many more operators that have already submitted plans and reaffirmed their intention to secure one of the coveted licenses. Supporters of the proposed […]
Industry
May 15, 2024
Indiana Casino Winner Robber Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison
A man suspected of an attack against an elderly casino winner in Indiana was sentenced earlier this week. The case involved a person with the initials M.J.B., 59, who was accused of robbing and harming an 84-year-old man from Franklin. The 59-year-old, accused of the violent crime, initially rejected the claim that he robbed the […]
Industry
May 15, 2024
ASA Removes Cheltenham Festival Ad Showing Popular OnlyFans Model
After looking into a complaint that was challenging a Cheltenham Festival ad on X that showcased an easily recognizable OnlyFans (OF) star, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed the ad “irresponsible.” ASA “Concerned” Over a Lack of Response The authority decided to clamp down on the ad that was promoting betting offer aggregator Festival Free […]
Industry
May 15, 2024
One of Louisiana’s Leading Regulators Is Set to Resign in June
Robbie Johns, one of Louisiana’s leading gambling regulators, announced his intention to resign, citing family matters as the reason. The Republican was largely responsible for overseeing the launch of sports betting in the state. For context, the gambling revolutionary is set to officially depart on June 30. His resignation will end 37 years of public […]
Industry
May 15, 2024
Nevada Gambling Regulator Rejects Dave & Buster’s Betting Intention
Dave & Buster’s, the popular restaurant and arcade chain in the United States, announced its plans to grow its offering with the introduction of a new betting feature available via its mobile app. The feature enables users to place wagers on two of the company’s games, Hot Shots basketball and Skee-Ball. The move signaled Dave […]
Industry
May 14, 2024
UKGC CEO Highlights Progress against Black-Market Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has made significant strides in combating illegal online gambling operations, highlighted in a recent speech by CEO Andrew Rhodes. The UKGC oversees an industry with a gross value exceeding £15 billion ($18.84 billion) and involving over 22.5 million adult participants. Despite its economic significance, the gambling sector faces ongoing challenges […]
Industry
May 14, 2024
Trial Against Suspected Casino Money Laundering Shooter Picks Speed
A trial against a man, accused of killing an alleged money launderer in a criminal case dating back to 2020, picked up speed with closing arguments earlier this month. The violent crime involves Jian Jun Zhu, a suspected casino money launderer, who was shot and killed. He was together with his associate, Paul “King” Jin, […]
Industry
May 14, 2024
Terror Squad Gang Member Convicted of Killing Casino Winner
A gang member accused of the attempted robbery and fatal shooting after a home invasion of one casino winner in North Battleford, Canada, was recently sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison. The offender, whose name was not released as he wasn’t even 18 at the time of the killing, agreed to be sentenced as […]
