Industry
November 22, 2023
Safer Gambling Week Social Media Impressions Increased by 70% in 2023
The UK Betting and Gaming Council released data about this year’s Safer Gambling Week. The initiative, which ran from November 13 to 19, demonstrated a whopping 70% increase in social media impressions. According to the BGC, the seventh edition of the event saw it gather 50 million impressions across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For reference, […]
Industry
November 22, 2023
NH Lawmakers to Protect Charities from Casino Rental Fees
New Hampshire currently has a unique charitable gaming model. Registered charities in the state can receive up to 35% of the casino revenue generated on specific charitable gaming days. However, the regulations allow casinos across the state to charge rent that comes out of the charities’ share. This rent applies for gaming days and imposes […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Khan Decides Not to Replicate the Las Vegas Sphere in London
Ambitious plans envision the construction of a giant sphere-shaped entertainment venue in London, mirroring the Sphere in Las Vegas. Proposed by Madison Square Garden Entertainment (MSG) the project seeks to replicate the 90-meter music and entertainment at the British capital but Sadiq Khan, the city’s mayor, doesn’t seem to be on board with the idea. […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Agora Realty and Management Project in North Las Vegas Gains Traction
An ambitious project with a price tag of nearly $400 million is expected to revitalize North Las Vegas. The project is planned to use the land that was formerly the home of Station Casinos’ Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho hotel casinos. The two properties, owned by the leading gaming and entertainment company were shut down […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
South Korea Struggles to Treat the Rising Number of Young iGaming Addicts
South Korea is seeing a concerning rise in gambling among teenagers. While iGaming is strictly prohibited in the country, young players often find ways to circumvent the rules and restrictions. Unfortunately, the rise of online gambling among younger players also means that addiction treatment institutions are struggling to provide services to all affected players. In […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Philippines Crack Down on AEPs in the Wake of POGO Trafficking Incident
The Philippine authorities continue the crackdown on Philippine Online Gaming Operator-related crime. Previously, authorities busted an illegal POGO operation that was involved in human trafficking and found that a number of local police workers may have been involved. In the wake of the raid, the Philippine Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) will undergo a […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Nevada: Casino Bar Fight Sends Man to Prison after Hitting a Woman
An old saying says that men should never hit women. While many men know this saying, one person who was allegedly involved in a fight at a casino bar may have missed it. The person, identified with the initials L.L.B., 48, was recently sentenced to prison for his involvement in the fight that resulted in […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Warn About Scam Casino Ads
The commercial Crown corporation responsible for overseeing gaming policy and management in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS), has issued a warning regarding a series of Facebook scam advertisements. The corporation, which granted $1.36 million in charitable gaming grants to 800 groups and organizations in the province in Q1 of the […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Australian Online Betting Giants Unite to Support Financial Counselling Services
Six leading players in the Australian online betting scene – Bet365, Betfair, Entain, PointsBet, Sportsbet, and Unibet – have pledged more than AUD 3 million ($1.97 million) to support financial counseling services over three years. Responsible Wagering Australia announced this joint initiative, noting it was another significant milestone in its mission to protect consumers. The […]
Industry
November 21, 2023
Star Entertainment Group and NSW Government Negotiate New Casino Duty Rates
Talks between the beleaguered operator and the NSW Government concluded in a compromise, significantly reducing the originally envisioned levy increases. However, the planned duty rate hikes will further strain Star Entertainment’s efforts to recover from the wake of its money laundering scandals and regain the trust of consumers and regulators. The Operator Is Yet to […]
