Industry
October 16, 2023
Slots-Like Skill Games Once Again Banned in Virginia
In an unexpected ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court of Virginia reversed a lower court decision and reinstated the state’s prohibition on slots-like skill machines. The Supreme Court issued this ruling during a review of the legality of a longstanding injunction issued by a lower court that had prevented the state from enforcing the ban […]
Industry
October 16, 2023
Responsible Wagering Australia Supports NSW GambleAware Week 2023
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) has proudly unveiled its support of NSW GambleAware Week 2023. The move highlights RWA’s commitment to safer gambling and its desire to raise awareness of the dangers gambling poses. This year’s GambleAware Week is set to run from October 16 to 22 and will promote responsible wagering under the “What’s gambling […]
Industry
October 16, 2023
Australia: Police Busts Group Involved in Scamming Elderly People
A couple, allegedly involved in scamming elderly people was arrested and is expecting trial in New South Wales, Australia. While police authorities initially thought that the mastermind behind the criminal activities was a 36-year-old woman, they later found that she was a victim of domestic violence, while her husband allegedly spent ill-gained money on gambling. […]
Industry
October 13, 2023
Kansas Sports Betting’s September Results Broke the March Record
Kansas is one of the latest states to launch legal sports betting, expanding the industry’s presence across the United States. A year later, the Sunflower State’s wagering industry continues to grow, as shown by the increased interest in the vertical. The continued growth of sports betting resulted in a monthly handle of $219.3 million in […]
Industry
October 13, 2023
KSA Hands a $2.2M Fine to LCS Limited
The Netherlands’ gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), continues its vigilant watch over the Dutch market. In one of its latest announcements, the regulator revealed that it has imposed a fine of EUR 2,074,000 (around $2,180,000) on the gambling operator LCS Limited. According to the KSA, LCS offered gambling illegally, targeting local customers through its www.sonsofslots.com brand. […]
Industry
October 13, 2023
Light & Wonder Spearheads Spribe’s Launch in the US
Gambling provider Light & Wonder has signed a major new deal with Spribe, the company behind the world’s biggest crash game, Aviator. Thanks to this tie-up, Spribe will be able to penetrate the US market, bringing its cutting-edge games to American audiences. Under the landmark distribution agreement, Aviator and Spribe’s Turbo Games portfolio will be […]
Industry
October 13, 2023
Singapore: Proxy Betting Agent Sentenced to Jail, Hit with Fine
Singapore currently has tough rules with it comes to illegal gambling, organizing third-party or proxy betting or other gambling-related activities outside the established regulations. People who organize, facilitate or benefit from proxy betting can be charged and sentenced to pay a fine between $20,000 and $200,000. However, organizing or benefiting from proxy betting is an […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
ACMA Asks Best Bookies to Take Down Unlicensed Gambling Service
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (AMCA) has issued a formal warning to Best Bookies’ Price over the latter company’s unlicensed wagering products. While not an operator in the traditional sense, Best Bookies’ had functionalities that placed bets on behalf of its customers. Best Bookies is an online service that allows gamblers to compare betting […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
DraftKings Sees Women’s Sports and Live Wagering as Key Growth Drivers
The US sports betting industry is on the cusp of significant growth, with emerging opportunities tied to women’s sports and live wagering. Jason Robins, co-founder and CEO of DraftKings, made these observations during his keynote address at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. He discussed how evolving customer interests and technology advancements shape […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
New GambleAware Data Maps Detail Harm in the UK
GambleAware, the United Kingdom’s leading gambling harm prevention and treatment charity, has published new gambling harm data maps. Detailing the level of gambling harms in Britain at local authority and parliamentary constituency level, the maps also highlight the usage of support and treatment. According to GambleAware, its new maps were produced by PoliMapper. The charity […]
