Industry
October 16, 2025
ASA’s CAP and BCAP Introduce Guidance Updates to Protect Minors
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced that its Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have updated their guidance to protect minors from the negative impact of gambling and lottery advertising. ASA Unveiled a Series of Guideline Updates The ASA clarified that, in 2022, the two committees […]
Industry
October 16, 2025
IGT’s Flagship Games Paid Out $6M in Jackpots in September
IGT, a global leader in gaming, announced that its top games, Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks, have paid out more than $6 million in jackpots in September alone. This announcement comes as IGT prepares to launch Wheel of Fortune in Illinois’ VLT market. IGT Minted Two More Millionaires According to IGT, its Wheel of Fortune […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
MGM Resorts Withdraws from New York Casino License Race, Citing Diminished Returns
MGM Resorts International has withdrawn its application for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses, ending the company’s ambitions to expand its Empire City Casino in Yonkers into a full-scale gaming resort. The Tuesday announcement shocked many industry insiders, marking a decisive shift in one of New York’s most competitive development races. Regulatory Changes […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
Bulgarian Politicians Want to Block Social Media for Under-15s, Comparing It to Gambling
GERB, the ruling political party in Bulgaria, is exploring the possibility of banning social networks for children under 15, a topic that has recently sparked public debate. Kostadin Angelov, the Chair of the Parliamentary Health Committee and a GERB member, has strongly backed the proposal, likening the potential impact of social media on children’s mental […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
CGA Confirms Supervisory Board Resignation, Says Changes Won’t Affect LOK
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has confirmed the resignation of its supervisory board, emphasizing that this will not affect the rollout of the LOK, despite media claims to the contrary. CGA Confirms the Rumored Resignation On Tuesday, the CGA confirmed that its entire supervisory board had resigned in September, confirming earlier reports. However, the body […]
Industry
October 15, 2025
ACMA Blocks 7 Illegal Gambling Sites in Latest Crackdown
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has once again brought the ban hammer down on several unlicensed online gaming companies. The authority has requested internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to block the websites in question, saying that their services breached the Interactive Gambling Act 2001. ACMA Asks ISPs to Block Seven More […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Trump Suggests Miriam Adelson Favors Israel over the US, Sparking Concerns Among Critics
True to his style, President Donald Trump has once again made some outspoken remarks that triggered heated discussions. In this case, Trump made some comments about his long-term friend Miriam Adelson, an Israeli-American businesswoman and the largest Las Vegas Sands stakeholder. Trump Highlighted Adelson’s Contributions Adelson is a longtime Trump supporter who has previously supported […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Uganda Impounds Over 80 Illegal Machines in Mbarara and Ibanda
Uganda’s National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has stepped up its crackdown on illegal gaming, seizing over 80 unauthorized gaming machines in Mbarara and Ibanda during Operation “Mashine Haramu.” NLGRB Seizes Dozens of Illegal Gambling Machines According to NLGRB Operations Manager Steven Tabaruka, more than 6,000 unlicensed gaming machines have been confiscated nationwide since […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
Trinidad and Tobago Cracks Down on Black Market Sector
The government of Trinidad and Tobago is implementing stricter policies to more effectively regulate its gambling sector. This decision aligns with the island’s ongoing efforts to curb revenue losses and strengthen financial integrity. Finance minister Davendranath Tancoo announced sweeping legislative changes directly targeting the lucrative underground betting network that continues to undermine the state’s regulated […]
Industry
October 14, 2025
BetBlocker Unveils Tie-Up with MGM Resorts
BetBlocker a UK registered charity providing free blocking software to help people limit or manage their access to online gambling services, announced a new partnership with international casino and hospitality giant MGM Resorts International. This will greatly expand BetBlocker’s reach, providing MGM’s players with greater awareness of the safer gaming tools available to them. BetBlocker […]
