Industry
June 26, 2024
Kindbridge Research Institute Creates Military Gambling Awareness Committee
The institute that is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health challenges within the military community, Kindbridge Research Institute, has announced the creation of the Military Gambling Awareness Committee (MGAC). The new committee is a groundbreaking initiative meant to address and mitigate gambling-tied harms for members of the US military. MGAC Wants […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
Charges Filed against Third Suspect in Tunica Casino Triple Homicide
A deadly shooting near a casino in Tunica County, Mississippi, resulted in charges against three individuals. The triple homicide dates back to early November when police were dispatched to Casino Center Drive where a drive-by shooting and subsequent car crash had taken place. The shocking crime has claimed the lives of an unborn child, two […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
More People Get Incriminated in the British Elections Betting Scandal
The UK Gambling Commission suggested that five more police officers have wagered on the timing of Rishi Sunak’s snap election. The national election has become the subject of controversy amid instances of potential insider betting. According to the Metropolitan Police, the officers in question were providing protection to royals, politicians and diplomats. No one has […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
North Carolina’s Gambling Expansion Debate Intensifies with Donations
North Carolina was among the states that launched retail sports betting in March 2021. Several years later, this March, the state officially launched its mobile betting market, paving the way for the further expansion of industry leaders such as FanDuel, DraftKings, Caesars and BetMGM, among other operators. Amid the expansion of gambling activities with the […]
Industry
June 26, 2024
Florida Governor Shields Gambling Regulator from Public Records Requests
Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida, signed a bill into law last week that will make it more difficult for people to obtain personal information about members of the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Florida Legislature Unanimously Passes Bill to Protect Gaming Commission Members’ Details Senate Bill 692, which sailed through both houses of the state […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Kanon Gaming Receives $666K Fine from Spelinspektionen in Sweden
Across Europe, licensed gambling service providers are subject to a range of regulations. This includes strict rules related to duty of care, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, among other important regulations the operators need to comply with. In case of breaches, penalties such as fines and even license revocation are possible. A recent case related […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
APG Publishes Inquiry Report on Gambling-Related Harm
The Northern Ireland Assembly All Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has released a comprehensive report following an extensive inquiry into public health approaches to addressing gambling-related harm in Northern Ireland. The inquiry, running from December 2022 to January 2024, gathered evidence from over 30 witnesses through oral testimonies and received 45 […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Christopher Hebert Becomes LGCB’s First African American Chairman
The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) has welcomed Christopher Hebert as its new chairman. Appointed by Governor Jeff Landry, Hebert is a long-time state assistant attorney general whose experience makes him a perfect successor to Ronnie Johns. Johns, for context, is set to retire on June 30, following almost four decades of public service. Herbert, […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Massachusetts Considers New Gambling Advertising Regulations
Massachusetts authorities are considering new recommendations to restrict gambling advertising amid an increase in problem gambling. The rapid growth of the state’s gambling industry has, unfortunately, caused higher harm rates, sparking a need for improved safeguards. While Massachusetts has been actively cracking down on misleading ads and trying to limit the frequency of advertising, proponents […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
ACMA Could Fine Kayo in Australia for Allegedly Breaching Ad Rules
The independent Commonwealth statutory authority that regulates communications and media services in Australia, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has issued a remedial direction to the video sports streaming subscription service Kayo. The direction was sent as a result of the service owned by Hubbl allegedly breaching the country’s gambling advertising rules. Kayo to […]
