Industry
July 7, 2025
Australian Doctors Want Influencers to Stop Glamorizing Pokies
Physicians in Australia have called on lawmakers to act decisively and restrict social media content that is pushed onto citizens by influencers and that specifically puts poker machines on a pedestal, suggesting that they are risk-free and safe to play by anyone. Gambling Ads in Australia Are Getting Out of Hand This is misleading, Australian […]
Sports
July 7, 2025
Thailand May Withdraw Entertainment Complex Bill for Review
The Thai government is considering withdrawing its contentious Entertainment Complex Bill from the House agenda this week, a move that would give the new Cabinet more time to reassess the proposal and address public concerns. The House is scheduled to meet on July 9, when the bill was initially slated for discussion. Growing Consensus to […]
Casino
July 7, 2025
Philippines Eyes Online Gambling Ban Amid Regulatory Push
At the end of June, we reported on the intention of House of Representatives member Jonathan Keith Flores to outlaw e-wallets for online gambling companies operating under licenses from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), as a way of encouraging players to limit their betting and gambling spending. On Friday, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian put […]
Casino
July 7, 2025
Man Locked Up for Life After Scamming Love Victims to Fund Lifestyle, Gambling
Romantic con artists have been around for many, many years. Now, though, one of those – Jeffrey Paul Kent, 55, has been handed down a prison sentence, with Justice Melanie Haydes Richards in Alberta, finding the man to be a “dangerous offender” who needed to be put away for good. More Than Two Decades of […]
Casino
July 7, 2025
Hard Rock Bet Casino Celebrates Independence Day with $462K Jackpot Winner
Independence Day was celebrated in style by one lucky punter at the Hard Rock Bet Casino who managed to turn a fairly modest bet into a big cash day – winning $462,875.98 on the Red Tiger Mega Jackpot game. The top prize was won remotely, and in the early hours of July 4, at 2:31 […]
Casino
July 7, 2025
Illinois Casinos Face Questions Over Mob-Connected Contractors
Three big casinos in Illinois have faced questions over the years about working with companies that people say have ties to organized crime. Now, Bally’s Casino Chicago is the latest to deal with these concerns, as regulators look into its connection to a contractor tied to mob activity. The Illinois Gaming Board has not said […]
Casino
July 7, 2025
Star Brisbane Workers Walk Out Due to Pay Fight and Financial Concerns
Employees at The Star Brisbane casino quit work for two hours on Friday, escalating their pay and job conditions fight as the troubled casino company faces bigger financial problems. Star Brisbane Employees Walk Out During Friday Rush, Citing ‘Unfair’ Pay Offer Workers from many areas, like gaming, food service, and cleaning, left their jobs from […]
Sports
July 3, 2025
FC Bayern Inks Landmark Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal with Betano
FC Bayern Munich has signed a milestone sponsorship agreement with Betano, the flagship sportsbook brand of Kaizen Gaming. The deal announced this week makes Betano an Official Sponsor of the club through the 2027/28 season, marking one of the most high-profile commercial partnerships in recent European soccer history. Kaizen Gaming Remains Set on Global Expansion […]
Casino
July 3, 2025
Gila River Resorts & Casinos to Add Bingo Hall to Santan Mountain Casino
US casino and hospitality company Gila River Resorts & Casinos has unveiled the addition of a bingo club at its Santan Mountain property in Arizona. This confirms earlier rumors about the fact. Bingo Coming to Santan Mountain According to Gila River Resorts & Casinos’ announcement, its Santan Mountain property in Chandler, Arizona, is set to […]
Casino
July 3, 2025
MGCB Continues to Fight Against Illegal Operators – 19 Sites on the Hook
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued 19 letters to as many gambling operators that have been targeting local customers without holding a relevant license from the regulator. This is part of the regulator’s ongoing efforts to minimize the impact of offshore and illegal gambling websites, which continue to operate in the Great Lakes […]
