Industry
November 5, 2025
Opposition Criticizes Labor MPs’ Support for Tax Raise on Gambling Companies
In a petition backed by over 100 Labor MPs, Rachel Reeves, the United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer (effectively the government’s chief financial minister) has been asked to raise taxes on gambling companies. The idea is to use the extra revenue to lift benefit restrictions on families with more than two children. However, the proposition […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
UKGC Penalizes NetBet over AML & Social Responsibility Breaches
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced that it has issued a GBP 650,000 penalty to NetBet Enterprises Limited due to anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failures. The money from the settlement will be redirected to socially responsible causes. NetBet Failed to Meet the UK’s Regulatory Standards In its announcement, the UKGC said that NetBet […]
Industry
November 5, 2025
Virginia Cop Defrauded People out of $800K+ to Fuel Gambling Habit
A former police officer in Virginia has defrauded people he knew out of $831,000 after he claimed to be about to receive a substantial inheritance and repay the debt soon after. The inheritance claim was bogus, however, and ex-Eastville police officer Jerry Keith Brady, Jr, knowingly defrauded the people out of their money to fuel […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Texas Special Election Could Decide the Future of Casino Gambling in the State
A low-stakes election for a vacant state Senate seat in Tarrant County, Texas, has morphed into one of the most expensive and high-profile special elections in Texas politics. Voters of Senate District 9 must choose between Leigh Wambsganss, John Huffman, and Taylor Rehmet next Tuesday, a race that could shape the future of casino gambling […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Slovakia’s President Vetoes New Gambling Law
Peter Pellegrini, Slovakia’s President, has vetoed a new gambling legislation that the Central European country recently passed, citing concerns about consumer protection and the perceived social impact of the new law. President Pellegrini Vetoes Gaming Legislation After a week of deliberations during its 40th parliamentary session, Slovak MPs have passed a new gaming law designed […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Spelinspektionen to Supervise Svenska Spel’s Land-Based Venues
Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen (the Swedish Gambling Authority, or SGA), has announced that new supervisory measures will be conducted at Svenska Spel’s (the country’s state-owned gambling operator) gaming venues. Sweden’s Gambling Regulator to Review Svenska Spel’s Land-Based Venues According to SGA, Svenska Spel will soon be undergoing a supervisory review at all of its current […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Playtech Pays Millions to Black Cube in Covert Campaign Targeting Evolution
A legal fight in New Jersey has exposed a network of hidden activities connecting gambling software powerhouse Playtech, private spy agency Black Cube, and casino game maker Evolution. Court papers show that Playtech gave over GBP 1.8 million ($2.4 million) to Black Cube from 2021 to 2024 for a secret project aimed to examine, and […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Northern Nevada HOPES Wants to Help Problem Gamblers
As problem gambling remains an embedded societal problem and a source of economic and personal ills, Northern Nevada HOPES has launched a new outpatient program that will seek to address gambling-related harm and help those in need overcome their issues. The new program is going to be available to individuals who are struggling to control […]
Industry
November 4, 2025
Travel Industry Warns of Holiday Chaos as Shutdown Drags On
As the US government shutdown enters its second month, the American travel sector raises concerns about a catastrophic Thanksgiving season for travelers and businesses alike. Almost 500 organizations, including airlines, hotels, casinos, and convention bureaus, have come together to urge Congress to resolve the deadlock before the holiday rush kicks off. Air Travel Turmoil Looms […]
Industry
November 3, 2025
Tasmania to Consider Gambling Ad Ban in State-Owned Properties
Independent upper house MP Meg Webb and lower house MP Kristie Johnston are advocating for a statewide ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship in all publicly owned or state-funded venues across Tasmania, Australia. Webb and Johnston Set Motion for Ban on Gambling Ads in State Venues Webb and Johnston plan to introduce the motion in […]
