Industry
November 30, 2023
Jelly Secures New Licenses from the UKGC and MGA
Jelly Entertainment, an independent, industry-recognized real-money game developer, announced that its proprietary platform has secured regulatory approval in two new markets. According to the company, its business now boasts new licenses in the United Kingdom and Malta. The company noted that the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) provided it with a game host license. In […]
Industry
November 30, 2023
Striking MGM Grand Casino Employees Continue Negotiations
Last month, unionized casino workers at Detroit’s three casinos, MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, launched a strike. The move came at a time when the workers asked for better working conditions, including pay raises, job security and workload reduction. The strike saw 3,700 casino workers, including dealers, housekeepers and other […]
Industry
November 30, 2023
Police Officer Accused of Sexual Coercion Crime in Casino Parking
Wendell Phillips, a 38-year-old man who had been hired by Clark County’s Office of Public Safety in 2023, was accused of allegedly threatening a woman that she could be sent to prison if she did not allow him to engage in sexual intercourse with her in a casino parking garage. The alleged event occurred in […]
Industry
November 30, 2023
iGaming Ontario to Launch RFP for a Self-Exclusion System
iGaming Ontario (iGO), the government agency that acts as a subsidiary of the gambling regulator in Ontario, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), and responsible for managing online gambling activities, announced its plans for the development of a centralized self-exclusion solution. The subsidiary confirmed that it intends to build a safer iGaming market […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
Sacramento Capital Casino Attacker Convicted of Robbery, Murder
A man, suspected of a robbery and murder of a casino employee in Sacramento, California, was recently convicted. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office revealed Tuesday that the defendant, identified with the initials D.C., was found guilty of first-degree murder and robbery, related to a crime at Capitol Casino dating back to last year. The […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
PayPlan Joins Forces with GambleAware to Combat Stigma around Problem Gambling
GambleAware’s newest initiative seeks to dismantle the prevailing stigma around problem gambling by urging individuals affected to break their silence and speak openly about their struggles. PayPlan’s support will significantly bolster the leading charity’s efforts, raising awareness and lending its knowledge on problem gambling. Stigma Can Harm Addiction Recovery GambleAware’s research highlighted the societal perception […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
Former Gambling Addict Highlights Australia’s Urgent Need for Reforms
A recent ABC News article delved into the story of an anonymous gambling addiction victim who shared his experiences, revealing the lack of player protection mechanisms in many Australian jurisdictions. His recovery story can be a valuable lesson for Australian authorities as they rally to bring order to the country’s gambling sector and introduce measures […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
KSA Provides Subsidies to Six Gambling Harm Prevention Research Programs
The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) announced that it has provided financial backing to six safer gambling projects. This move is a part of the ZonMw Prevention of Gambling Addiction research program. As outlined in the program, the recipients of the subsidies must start the projects by February 2024. The KSA also noted that this […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
Spanish Court Extinguishes Jdigital’s Appeal against the Royal Decree
Spain has rejected Jdigital’s claims that its new gambling ads regulations are unconstitutional. The online gambling trade association’s complaint was launched following the passing of the Royal Decree that imposes strict restrictions on ads. The Royal Decree was passed in November 2021, introducing major changes to how gambling advertisement is regulated. The new rules set […]
Industry
November 29, 2023
UAE’s Regulator Onboards American Lieutenant as Head of Investigations
Earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates founded the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), a newly formed regulatory body that would oversee the gaming sector. Headed by chairman Jim Murren and CEO Kevin Mullally, the authority continues to build up its team and has now onboarded a new important member. The person in question […]
