Industry
May 29, 2025
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Fires Many Dealers as Industry Slows Down
The Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a new big name on the Las Vegas Strip, has let go of many table game dealers in a recent round of job cuts. The resort has not given an exact number, but people who know what is going on think it might be as many as 60 workers. Fontainebleau Layoffs […]
Industry
May 28, 2025
Mob at Las Vegas Punk Rock Concert Attacks Man Wearing Alleged SS T-Shirt
A man a t-shirt that boldly featured an alleged SS symbol associated with Nazi Germany attended the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival in Las Vegas wearing and was attacked by an angry mob for doing so. This sparked heated discussion among punk rock fans and the meaning behind the man’s t-shirt logo. Alleged Neo-Nazi […]
Industry
May 28, 2025
UKGC Faces Scrutiny Over Stats Watchdog Survey Credibility
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is under pressure after the country’s statistics watchdog raised red flags about the credibility of its Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB). The GSGB Could Mislead Policymakers The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR), responsible for providing “independent regulation of all official statistics produced in the UK”, has published a detailed […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
Survey Shows Majority Are in Favor of Cannabis Lounges in Casinos
A survey by the University of Nevada Las Vegas shows that 70% of respondents expressed support for including a cannabis smoking lounge or a designated consumption area within a casino-resort. 70% of People Support Cannabis Lounges in Casinos, Survey Shows Conducted among 620 people from all across the US, aged 21 and older, and according to […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
VGW to Halt Its Sweeps Coins Offerings in New York
Sweepstakes giant VGW Holdings announced that it will no longer offer its signature sweeps products in New York’s gaming market amid continued regulatory pushback from local authorities. However, the company’s free-to-play games will remain available to players. VGW to Exit the Empire State VGW, the operator of some of the most popular sweepstakes platforms in […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
India’s Top Court to Hear Case Against Illegal Betting Apps
The Supreme Court in India has decided to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide crackdown on illegal betting applications, as well as stricter regulations for online gaming and fantasy sports platforms. The petition claims that many of these platforms, while marketed as games of skill, actually promote gambling in disguise, exploiting a […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
Nevada Ready to Crack Down Harder on Illegal Gambling Operators
Nevada stands on the brink of putting a new law into action that aims to boost the state’s power to fight illegal gambling. Senator Rochelle Nguyen brought Senate Bill 256 (SB 256) to the table earlier this year. Now, both legislative chambers have given it their full backing. The bill just needs a final nod […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
Delay in Irish Gambling Reforms Draws Criticism Despite Regulator Start
Ireland’s new gambling regulator has begun operations, but its full authority under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 will not kick in until the middle of next year. This delay puts off major changes to reduce gambling-related harm. Irish Gambling Regulator Launched, Yet Licensing and Addiction Fund Still a Year Away The Gambling Regulatory Authority of […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
ANJ Replicates Award-Winning Safer Gambling Campaign as The French Open Approaches
As The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, approaches, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) launched a new program to raise awareness of the risks associated with sports betting. Two Lines at the Bottom of an Ad Will Never Be Enough The ANJ’s program is called Derrière les Mentions (Behind the Labels) and seeks to […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Skywind Seeks to Reverse $69M In Touch Games Deal Amid Fraud Allegations
Skywind is attempting to reverse its £51 million (around $69 million) acquisition of In Touch Games (ITG) due to issues surrounding a so-called “Super-User Code” and claims of regulatory misrepresentation. Skywind Submits New Fraud Claims Regarding In Touch Games Acquisition In a revised particulars of claim dated 9 May 2025, Skywind asserts that a modification […]
