Industry
August 7, 2023
Cash Cage Supervisor in Michigan Allegedly Steals $700K
A woman in Michigan, accused of stealing $700,000 from a casino was booked into the Van Buren County Jail last week. Charges against the woman claim she embezzled the money and her bond was set at a staggering $1 million. As reported by WOOD, the 38-year-old, Danika Young, is accused of stealing some $700,000 from […]
Industry
August 7, 2023
Investigation Urged as NSW Premier Reacts to Tipping-off Allegations
This revelation has sparked outrage and calls for a thorough investigation by Australia’s New South Wales (NSW) Premier Chris Minns. Alleged Tipping-off of Clubs Sparks Doubts Over Regulatory Credibility Documents presented in the NSW parliament last Friday have uncovered the troubling practice, leading to concerns about the credibility of the regulatory body, reported ABC. These […]
Industry
August 7, 2023
Magic Mushroom Trial Wants to Treat Gambling Addiction in the UK
As the public is becoming more critical of gambling companies, and as personal stories of financial ruination, ended relationships and even death spread, so do efforts to tackle gambling addiction. Psychedelic Clinical Trial May Tackle Gambling Addiction One study by British scientists is trying to use magic mushrooms to help gambling addicts overcome their problems, […]
Industry
August 4, 2023
Aristocrat Suffers Cyberattack, Implements Remediation Measures
Aristocrat Leisure, a global gaming content and technology company, just suffered another devastating cyberattack. As a result, personal information belonging to employees was leaked. According to the company, a criminal hacker exploited a newly identified vulnerability in MOVEit, a third-party file-sharing software employed by Aristocrat. The announcement claims that the hacker leveraged the vulnerability to […]
Industry
August 4, 2023
SBTi Validates IGT’s Targets to Reduce GHG Emissions
The leading global gaming company, International Game Technology (IGT), announced that it secured validation for its near and long-term science-based commitments to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The validation came from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), effectively recognizing IGT’s commitment toward reaching net-zero GHG emissions by the year 2050. The SBTi is a global […]
Industry
August 4, 2023
Finland’s National Police Board to Monitor Gambling Marketing for WRC
The World Rally Championship (WRC), one of the most anticipated events within the racing vertical, kicked off in Finland on Thursday, August 3, 2023. Set to run through Sunday, August 6, 2023, the WRC and its side events are being closely monitored by the National Police Board in the country. The announcement about the scrutiny […]
Industry
August 3, 2023
Nuvei Supplies Fintech to 888 in the United States
Canadian financial technology specialist Nuvei unveiled a new partnership agreement with 888, a global gambling juggernaut. As per the deal, the former company will enhance the operator’s payment capabilities, helping it expand its presence in the United States. According to the announcement, 888 will leverage Nuvei’s superior tech platform, acquiring reach, instant bank-to-bank payments and […]
Industry
August 3, 2023
Harm Expert Griffiths: Affordability Checks May Channel Players toward the Black Market
Blanket measures risk alienating responsible British players and driving them to the black market. This is what Mark Griffiths, one of the most prominent researchers of problem gambling, believes. A chartered psychologist and distinguished professor of Behavioral Addiction at Nottingham Trent University, as well as the director of the International Gaming Research Unit, Griffiths had […]
Industry
August 3, 2023
PAGCOR Outlines New Rules for Offshore Licensees
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), a government-owned body that regulates gambling in the country, has unveiled a new regulatory framework for licensed offshore gaming companies. The publication of the new framework is in line with the PAGCOR’s efforts to crack down on unlicensed gambling in the country. According to Jessa Fernandez, PAGCOR’s assistant […]
Industry
August 3, 2023
Lithuania Imposes Increased Gambling Licensing Fees
Effective as of 27 July 2023, Lithuania’s new resolution takes significant steps to regulate and streamline the gambling industry in the country by adjusting specific state fees and payments applied to gambling-related business and economic activities. These new changes aid the government’s goal to create a sustainable framework that provides a level playing field for […]
