Industry
December 13, 2024
Nevada Regulators Consider Gaming Salon Changes to Attract Visitors
High-end gaming salons across Nevada may undergo changes, pushed by the industry in an effort to generate extra revenue and increase visitation. That would be the case considering that the state’s gambling regulators approve changes to the existing regulations for gambling salons. NGCB Discusses Changes to VIP Gaming Salons The topic was brought up during […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Curaçao’s Gambling Law Overhaul Picks up Speed
The reform of the gambling sector in Curaçao started several years ago, in 2022. At the time, Dutch lawmakers made it mandatory for the jurisdiction to receive COVID-19 relief packages based on a range of different reforms, including one that affected the gambling industry. The improved version of Curaçao’s National Ordinance for Games of Chance […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Self-Exclusion Program Goes Live in South Australia, ACMA Bans Six Websites
South Australia’s government is launching its Take a Break self-exclusion program following a successful trial. Like other similar programs, Take a Break will encourage riskier users to limit their gambling and get their habits in check. South Australia to Expand Self-Exclusion Campaign The program’s trial saw 31 betting locations across the state put up posters […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
SPA Authorizes 71 Federal Online Gambling Licenses in Brazil
Earlier this week, we announced a new partnership between Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency, Anatel, and the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) with a focus on fighting off unlawful gambling. Now, the Ministry of Finance’s body responsible for authorizing, permitting, regulating, standardizing, and monitoring Commercial Promotion and Fixed Odds Betting has announced it has granted […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Florida Gambling Regulator Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Venues
Across the United States, gambling regulators and law enforcement constantly combat the illegal sector. Casinos without a license, illegal bookmakers or other establishments are often shut down by law enforcement while people involved in such unlawful activities face a range of punishments. In one such case from Florida, the state’s gambling regulator, the Florida Gaming […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Online Gambling Losses in the US to Exceed $1 Trillion by 2028
The expansion of legal betting and online gambling across the United States enables millions of Americans across the country to place legal bets. However, thanks to smartphones, wagering on sports or iGaming is a few taps away, which in some cases results in excessive gambling and harm. People affected by problem gambling spend more than […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
US Senate Committee Schedules Discussion on Sports Betting
As the legal sports betting expansion looms across the United States, the activity caught the attention of federal lawmakers. Recognizable Senators part of the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary are expected to engage in a debate regarding the betting vertical early next week. Senate Committee Convenes for a Sports Betting Debate A full committee […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
Isle of Man Revokes Supplier’s License over Stolen Data Incident
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission announced that it has revoked the license of Metagrow Solutions over its director’s links with cybercrime. Originally suspended on November 12, the license was then officially canceled on December 6. Metagrow’s Director Was a Part of Dealings with Stolen Data Metagrow Solutions is an online gaming software company […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
Brazil: SPA, Anatel Team Up to Improve Illegal Gambling Websites Blocking
A new cooperation agreement between government bodies in Brazil will help in the fight against illegal gambling. Anatel Will Continue Blocking Illegal Gambling Websites That is the case of a new agreement between the country’s National Telecommunications Agency, Anatel, and the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). The duo announced their new collaboration earlier this […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
Glasgow Councilor Calls for Clarity on UK Gambling Levy Allocation
The UK government’s recently proposed statutory gambling levy has drawn questions from Glasgow councilor Laura Doherty, who is calling for much-needed clarity on how funds will be distributed and how they will benefit affected communities. As the city faces rising rates of gambling-related harm, Doherty has emphasized the need for a fair share of resources […]
