Industry
October 12, 2023
MGM Resorts Emails Rewards Members after September’s Cyberattack
Last month, MGM Resorts International was the victim of a devastating cyberattack. The unprecedented security issue temporarily impacted the operator’s business. Different reports and gaming industry experts suggested the company has been losing millions due to the cyberattack. Now, it appears MGM Resorts has started emailing customers whose stay was impacted by the cyberattack from […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
Gaming Leaders Contribute $180,000 to ICRG for Responsible Gambling Projects
In a remarkable show of solidarity and generosity, leading gaming industry entities, the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association (AGA), and JCM Global (JCM), came together to make a substantial donation of $180,000 to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). Gaming Industry Raises $2.6M for ICRG in Total The presentation […]
Industry
October 12, 2023
NY Casinos and Racinos Unite for Unbiased Seneca Compact
The gaming compact between New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians, a leading employer that offers jobs for thousands of state residents, is set to expire on December 9, 2023. As time is running out and there are approximately two months until the expiry of the contract, intensive talks continue. While the Seneca […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
UKGC Close to Signing Multiple MOUs with US Regulators
Tim Miller, the executive director of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC), spoke during the recent G2E conference in Las Vegas, saying that his team is close to sealing several Memoranda of Understanding with a number of US regulators. In line with Miller’s call for unity, the move would improve the relationship between the British […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
The Q2 Results of Ontario’s iGaming Industry Remain Stable
Ontario’s iGaming market remains stable as demonstrated by the market’s unaudited second quarter results. Data from iGaming Ontario shows that players in the Canadian province have wagered a total of $14.2 billion (around USD 10.4 billion) during the period, not counting any promotional wagers and bonuses. For reference, this number represents a slight growth from […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
Tim Miller Highlights the Importance of Collaboration in Gambling Regulation
Tim Miller, executive director of the United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) addressed the current state of the industry from the perspective of the British regulator. During yesterday’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Miller commented on some of the latest developments in global gaming. Miller started his speech with a brief discussion of the British market, noting […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
Irish Betting Shops Can Rest Easy as Government Postpones Levy Increases
Ireland’s Minister of Finance, Michael McGrath, presented the country’s budget for the upcoming year, omitting any mention of the planned increase in the betting levy. The proposed change, an initiative first championed by the Labour Party, would see the tax rate rise from 2% to 3%, with the additional funds earmarked to support domestic sports […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
Culinary Workers Local 226 to Set Up Eight Picket Lines
Earlier this week, in the context of the stagnating contract negotiations between hospitality unions in Sin City and big operators of casino resorts, reports of concerns mounting over potential strikes that could disrupt the hospitality industry in Las Vegas were made public. With little to no progress and “no real movement” as a result of […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
China to Help the Philippines Crack Down on Illegal Offshore Gambling
China has confirmed its readiness to help the Philippines solve its illegal offshore gambling problem. This was announced by the former country’s embassy in Manila earlier today. For reference, the Philippines continues to be targeted by illegal gambling operations operated by Chinese nationals, among others. Having cemented itself as a leading destination for gambling tourism, […]
Industry
October 11, 2023
Bulgaria to Restrict Gambling Ads, as Industry Readies Kiosks
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Finance is working on gambling law amendments as the Balkan country seeks to crack down on ads and money laundering. This announcement came after Finance Minister Asen Vasilev and the National Revenue Agency (NRA) met with representatives of Bulgaria’s four biggest gambling organizations. According to the announcement, Bulgaria is set to restrict […]
