Industry
May 16, 2024
MGC Publishes Q1 Sports Betting and Casino Report
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has published information about the performance of the local gambling industry, highlighting a decline in taxable sports wagering revenue. Whereas the state’s eight mobile and three in-person sports betting licensees reported $58.9 million in revenue in April 2023, they now generated only $49.12 million. Despite an increase in player spending, the […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
Veikkaus Exec Predicts Finland Will Issue Licenses in September 2026
Currently, Finland’s gambling market operates under a monopoly model. This means that all gambling activities, including sports betting and iGaming, are offered by Veikkaus, the state-owned gambling operator. However, amid talks about a major restructuring of the sector, including a shift from gambling monopoly, the gambling industry is expected to look quite different in a […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline Sees a Surge in Calls
The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline experienced a significant surge in calls following the legalization of sports betting in the state last year. However, according to a public health official, a substantial portion of this increase was due to calls from bettors mistakenly seeking technical assistance for their preferred sports betting apps. Non-helpline Calls Emerged as […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
ANJ: France’s Gambling Mediator Recorded an 11% Increase in Requests
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has published information about the performance of France’s gambling mediator. According to the French authority, the mediator received a total of 1,523 requests in 2023, marking an increase of 11% year-on-year. The mediator is responsible for helping players and operators reach amicable settlements to disputes that may arise within the […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
Police in Bangkok Arrest OnlyFans Model for Promoting Gambling
A well-known 23-year-old OnlyFans (OF) Thai model has been put under arrest in Bangkok for allegedly persuading people to engage in illegal forms of online gambling, according to the Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB). Lalada was arrested by MPB officers at her condominium in Lat Phrao, Bangkok for allegedly promoting and encouraging online gambling using her […]
Industry
May 16, 2024
Netherlands Coalition Agreement Pushes for 37.8% Gambling Tax
Over the last few years, the Dutch gambling sector has undergone extensive changes. Last summer, lawmakers voted in favor of an untargeted gambling advertising ban. The rules effectively prohibited advertising by gambling operators via TV and radio. Moreover, the ban extended to print media, collaborations with sports organizations and even outdoor advertising. Now, further changes […]
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 […]
