Industry
May 13, 2024
TV Series to Retell the Ohtani-Mizuhara Betting Scandal
The Hollywood Reporter announced that a new show will cover the recent Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara betting scandal. The TV series announcement comes soon after the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s interpreter was accused of embezzling millions of dollars. Mizuhara served as a confidant to Ohtani for years and was very close to the baseball star. However, […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
Victoria Considers Limits on Working Hours for Pokies
Currently, gambling is identified as a serious public health issue in Australia. Regretfully, Australians have the highest losses per capita out of any other country across the globe and the billions lost to gambling annually are a stark reminder. Amid concerns about excessive gambling and millions lost every month, Australia anticipates changes to its gambling […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
GambleAware Urges for Improved Warnings on Gambling Ads
GambleAware, a leading organization focused on preventing and treating gambling harms in the United Kingdom, is advocating for enhanced health warnings on gambling advertisements. This call to action comes in response to a newly published report by an independent consortium of researchers and academics, which underscores the need for clearer messaging regarding the risks associated […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
UKGC Executive Emphasizes Importance of Constructive Industry Relations
Recently, the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, unveiled extensive changes in an effort to boost the safety of gamblers in the country. The described changes are in line with the ongoing efforts of the UK government for the overhaul of the gambling sector, initiated as a result of the review of the […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
Police Investigate Murder at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino
Law enforcement in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is currently investigating a shooting incident that resulted in the death of one person. The fatal incident dates back to the early hours of Saturday, and it occurred at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Oxon Hill. What’s known so far is that one person died after […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
CFTC Considers Banning Derivative Betting on Sports and Elections
Ahead of the presidential elections in the United States, a financial regulator has moved closer to implementing a ban on derivatives for betting on political contests and sports. Although it remains unclear if the ban would be implemented in time or if at all, in case this happens, bettors looking to place wagers on the […]
Industry
May 10, 2024
Betfair Becomes CR Vasco Da Gama’s Principal Sponsor
British gambling company Betfair has penned a sponsorship agreement with CR Vasco da Gama, a soccer club from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This is notably the biggest sponsorship agreement in the club’s history. According to Vasco’s announcement, the deal is valid through December 31, 2025, and could be renewed for up to two more seasons. […]
Industry
May 10, 2024
Kaizen Gaming’s BVGroup-Powered Betano Brand Launches in the UK
Kaizen Gaming’s Betano brand has forayed into the UK, as previously announced. As of May 10, players in one of Europe’s biggest gaming markets can access Betano’s offerings and enjoy a “safe and entertaining experience.” Betano’s launch in the UK was powered by BVGroup. Under an earlier agreement, the latter company agreed to serve […]
Industry
May 10, 2024
IRS Is Considering Raising the Slot Gaming Tax Form Threshold
A Internal Revenue Service (IRS) proposal could change how slot machine players’ winnings are taxed, raising the tax form threshold. Under the current system, casino winnings are considered taxable revenue. In fact, winning more than $1,200 playing slots will automatically trigger a W-2G tax form. This threshold has remained unchanged since 1977 but a […]
Industry
May 10, 2024
Former Congressional Candidate Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge
Daniel Rodimer, a former congressional candidate from Nevada, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to a murder charge stemming from the death of Christopher Tapp, an Idaho man fatally injured in a Strip hotel room. Rodimer, 45, a former professional wrestler who ran for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district in 2020, was indicted by a grand jury […]
