Industry
January 24, 2024
Macau Casino Chip Scam Results in Arrest of Eight Suspects
Casino operators are often targeted by criminals who attempt to cheat or manipulate the games for their advantage. While some try to cheat, others engage in fraudulent activities such as using fake chips to play. Last year, a massive fraudulent scheme was uncovered in Macau with police authorities seizing nearly 1,000 fake chips. During the […]
Industry
January 24, 2024
Guernsey Faces Health Fallout as Gambling Impact Assessment Raises Alarms
A recent Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on gambling in Guernsey, conducted by the Public Health Institute at Liverpool John Moores University, has raised concerns about the health implications of the island’s gambling habits. The study, commissioned in 2019, examined the prevalence and impact of gambling on the local population. Gambling Trends Spark Concerns Over Pandemic […]
Industry
January 23, 2024
SGA Takes Action against Two More Operators
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gaming Authority (SGA), has taken action against two companies providing games in the country without proper licensing. Such actions represent a severe violation of Sweden’s gambling regulation and led to immediate action. The authority was adamant that the two operators threatened the safety of Swedish players, reaffirming its commitment to a sustainable […]
Industry
January 23, 2024
NSW Venue Penalized for Having an ATM Next to Its Gaming Room
Liquor & Gaming NSW announced that the operator of an inner Sydney venue was found guilty of a gambling-related violation. According to the authority’s report, the licensee in question had placed an Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) in an ATM room attached to its gaming room. For reference, the Gaming Machines Regulation 2019 specifies that ATMs […]
Industry
January 23, 2024
GAMSTOP Records Record-Breaking Number of Registrations in 2023
GAMSTOP, a free self-exclusion scheme that helps gamblers get their online gaming habits under control, announced that it has recorded a record-breaking number of registrations in 2023. According to the organization, over 433,357 have signed up for the program so far. In 2023, GAMSTOP recorded 92,086 new registrations, which is the highest number it has […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Fanatics Betting and Gaming Hits the Pennsylvanian Market
Fanatics Betting and Gaming announced that its Fanatics Sportsbook and Casino brand is finally live in Pennsylvania. Former PointsBet customers will be automatically migrated to the new platform. As per the local rules, the operator will first undergo a two-day soft launch period under the supervision of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. However, Fanatics explained […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
JenningsBet Chimes in with Statutory Levy Warnings, Predicts Adverse Effects
JenningsBet, an independent British betting operator, has weighed on the statutory levy discussions, saying that the measure would have adverse effects. According to the company, a mandatory levy would result in closed shops and mass layoffs. For reference, the statutory levy is a much-discussed measure outlined in the United Kingdom’s Gambling Act white paper. The […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Alabama Legislators Gear Up for Sweeping Gaming Reforms
Alabama lawmakers will convene on 6 February to deliberate on a comprehensive gaming bill that could usher in a new era for the state’s gambling landscape. The proposed legislation aims to introduce many of the most common types of gambling and institute the formation of an Alabama Gaming Commission, a brand-new regulatory body. Gambling in […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
FanDuel Celebrates a Year of Mobile Betting in Ohio, Donates $1M to UNCF
FanDuel, a North American online gambling powerhouse, unveiled a $1 million donation supporting the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). The money, according to the announcement, will help the latter organization build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline for under-represented students. UNCF is the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization and helps young people […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Nebraska Gaming Commission Buys Semi-Automatic Rifles
Nebraska’s gambling regulator has spent $30,351 on 10 semi-automatic fully outfitted, short-barreled rifles that would be used by the agency’s 10 investigators in case of a shooting attack at a casino or racetrack. The Purchase Raised Eyebrows Among State Lawmakers As explained by Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission’s investigator Steve Eppens, “If we had an […]
