Industry
November 29, 2023
UK MP Criticizes Gambling Commission, Receives Donations from Industry
Last week, Craig Whittaker, a Tory MP, criticized the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, in an op-ed piece for the Conservative Home. At the time, he touched upon the ongoing gambling reform in the country, criticizing the proposed affordability checks, deeming them “invasive for customers.” Moreover, Whittaker warned that the intrusive changes […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
California Is Unlikely to Introduce Sports Betting in 2023
Californian voters continue to show little interest in sports betting. Data shows that consumers in the state continue to be reluctant to introduce the vertical to the state, although some people seem to be warming up to the idea. Such were the results of a study led by FM3 Research, a local polling company. According […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Virginia Lawmaker’s Campaign Donations Raise Questions on Casino Bill Support
Amid campaign finance disclosures, a donation of $500 from NOVABizPAC to Delegate Wren Williams (R-Stuart), a staunch advocate of January’s casino bill, has brought attention to potential links between the political arena and casino development. These revelations have prompted significant public scrutiny as industry stakeholders employ all possible measures to secure an advantage in the […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
MGC Chair Concerned Over Low Responsible Gambling Tool Usage
On November 27, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, PSI, and WynnBet presented their sports wagering Q3 results to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) chaired by Catherine Judd-Stein. The four operators took the opportunity to update the regulator on their recorded revenue and various approaches to a variety of initiatives including responsible gambling (RG), lottery engagement, and diversity […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Recovering Gambling Addict Seeks to Help Others through TikTok
Chris Spindler, a former gambling addict also known as nobetchris, has opened up about his experience on TikTok, seeking to help others who might struggle with problem gambling. The 26-year-old hopes to provide some relief to players going through what he personally experienced and encourage them to not give up on recovery. Spindler started gambling […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Homicide Suspect in Indianapolis Uses Victim’s Card to Gamble
A person from Indianapolis, Indiana, suspected of the murder of his father was arrested recently and put into jail on a preliminary murder charge, a newly released report reveals. The person, identified with the initials R.C., 39, of Indianapolis, was arrested after law enforcement found his father shot with two bullets in his home on […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
New York Launches Self-Exclusion Scheme to Keep Up with the Industry’s Growth
New York has launched a self-exclusion program that allows players to get their gambling habits under control. Ushered in by the New York Responsible Play Partnership, the state-of-the-art program seeks to make problem gambling easier to address. The Responsible Play Partnership is a joint venture of the NYS Gaming Commission, the New York Council on […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Illinois: Harrah’s Casino Patron Arrested for Aggravated DUI
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal offense punishable by law across the United States. It involves the operation or control of vehicles by individuals who are under the influence of narcotics or alcohol, substances that impair their abilities. Depending on the state, DUI is punishable by fines, revocation of driver’s license, imprisonment and/or […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Victoria Inquiry Supports Safeguarding the Public from Gambling Harm
Gambling is identified as a public health issue in Australia, considering that hundreds of millions of dollars are lost to the activity on a monthly basis. The growing popularity of gambling activities pushed lawmakers to take action and attempt to curb the rate of problem gambling and gambling harm by overhauling the existing regulations. Now, […]
Industry
November 27, 2023
Entain Speaks Out against Ineffective German Regulations
Entain Plc, a prominent player in the global gaming industry, endorsed the findings of a study commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), highlighting the significant presence of black-market operators in Germany. The operator noted that current regulations disincentivized consumers from engaging with regulated gambling companies, contributing […]
