Industry
March 1, 2024
UK Gambling Commission Investigates Illegal Bookmakers
The debate on the proposed affordability checks in the UK intensified amid the planned reform of the gambling industry in the country. Earlier this week, MPs engaged in a heated discussion on the proposed spending checks and that discussion followed a petition effort led by Jockey Club’s CEO, Nevin Truesdale. The petition gathered more than […]
Industry
March 1, 2024
Nevada Gaming Control Board Ensures Security Amidst Website Incident
In a recent update, the Nevada Gaming Control Board provided reassurance regarding a cybersecurity incident that occurred in late January. Following a thorough investigation, the Board confirmed that no personal data was accessed or compromised by any unauthorized individuals. Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Website Incident Draws Attention Amid Cybersecurity Dialogue Although the incident led to […]
Industry
February 29, 2024
KSA Trying to Fine Gammix Limited with Record €19.7M Sum
The Dutch gambling authority whose goal is to “create a world where gambling services are reliable, operators are transparent, and players are protected,” the Netherlands Gaming Authority (KSA), might be getting ready to collect the highest enforcement fee in its history. The independent administrative body is trying to impose a whopping €19.7 million ($21.3 million) […]
Industry
February 29, 2024
UK Gambling Study: 48% Gamble within Four Weeks
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, released its first wave of results from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). The initiative follows years of development and seeks to collect better data about gambling participation in the country. Ultimately, such vital data is expected to play an important role in improving UK […]
Industry
February 29, 2024
Elk Studios’ Pirots 2 Game Secures Two GamblingNews Tier 2 Awards in November
Elk Studios, a Swedish game studio developing highly entertaining video slots and tools for the online gambling industry, has won two of the GamblingNews Tier 2 Awards in November. Powered by Casinolytics, the GamblingNews Awards highlight some of the best studios and slots in the iGaming sector. In November, Elk Studios’ pirate and bird-themed Pirots […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus Receives Two GamblingNews Tier 1 Awards
Pragmatic Play has secured two of the GamblingNews Tier 1 Awards in October thanks to its Gates of Olympus slot. For reference, the leading provider’s Ancient Greece-themed game has been awarded both the Most Watched Slot and the Most Streamed Slot awards. Gates of Olympus is one of Pragmatic Play’s most beloved titles, thanks to […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
NC Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing $240K from Charity, Gambling
A 43-year-old man from Grantham, New Hampshire who currently resides in Holly Springs, North Carolina, pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $240,000 from a charity where he was employed as an executive director. The case involves Kyle Fisher, who was officially charged on May 10, 2023. On Tuesday this week, US Attorney Jane E. Young confirmed […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Play’n GO Study Says 55% of Swedish Players Want Bonus Buy Ban
A new poll from Play’n GO has revealed more than half of the online slot players in Sweden would agree with a ban on Bonus Buy mechanics imposed on online games. The mechanic, as revealed in a statement issued together with the survey results, enables gamers to buy their way into free spins or bonus […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Sex Worker Allegedly Helps Robbers in Las Vegas
Millions of visitors enjoy hospitality, gambling and leisure activities by visiting Las Vegas every year. But while many enjoy their visit without any hassle, not everyone’s visit to Sin City is the perfect holiday. This is precisely the case of a group of tourists who visited the gambling capital of the world but were robbed […]
Industry
February 28, 2024
Affordability Checks in the UK May Cause Friction, Says Expert
Much has been said over the last few months about the proposed affordability checks in the UK. The changes, part of the overhaul of the gambling sector in the country, seek to protect bettors from excessive gambling. But while the affordability checks were presented earlier this month as a “frictionless light touch” by the Gambling […]
