Sports
June 18, 2025
Mississippi Targets Illegal Gambling Websites Parading as Legal Entities
Mississippi Gaming Commission has sent cease-and-desist letters to ten companies in the state, as the regulator seeks to crack down on unlicensed operators that are offering games of chance and sports betting products without the necessary permits. Mississippi Quick to Act Against Illegal Gambling Companies These companies argue that the regulator’s boss, Jay McDaniel, has […]
Casino
June 18, 2025
Large-Scale Immigration Raid Hits Delta Downs Racetrack in Louisiana
Federal and state authorities launched a coordinated immigration enforcement operation Tuesday morning at Delta Downs Racetrack, Casino, and Hotel in southwest Louisiana. This action stands as one of the biggest of its kind in the area this year. Immigration Raid Shuts Down Racetrack Backstretch and Causes Concerns Over Horse Safety Several agencies took part in […]
Casino
June 17, 2025
Thai Casino Momentum Ramps Up But So Does the Opposition
Thailand has been steadily heading toward a future where casino gaming is legal and where the country stands proudly as one of Southeast Asia’s big gaming hubs. However, not everyone has been happy about the government’s directions as some have cited significant concerns with the legalization of casino gaming. Opponents Call for Referendum Thai casino […]
Casino
June 17, 2025
EveryMatrix Rolls Out Content with Delaware North in West Virginia
EveryMatrix, and the company’s SlotMatrix solution, has expanded into the market in the United States yet again, with the company teaming up with Delaware North and the company’s Betly iGaming platform in West Virginia. EveryMatrix’s SlotMatrix Solution Takes a Step Further in the US Thanks to this content partnership, EveryMatrix is bringing a number of […]
Industry
June 17, 2025
Ukraine’s Operators Pool Efforts to Identify and Flag Illegal Operators
A scandal rocked the highest echelons of the Ukrainian gambling industry after KRAIL, the former regulator, was accused of playing favors with illegal operators with ties to Russia. Much like other jurisdictions, Ukraine has been no exception in facing the onslaught of illegal gambling websites, even though the regulated market is booming. Techies Put Their […]
Casino
June 17, 2025
NSW Premier Criticized Over Cashless Pokies Reform U-Turn
New South Wales’ premier, Chris Minns, is drawing fire from charities, advocates, and even members of his own party after suggesting he might abandon plans for cashless poker machines, an idea proposed by an independent reform panel. $24M in Daily Losses During First Quarter Labor backbencher David Saliba, whose seat covers western Sydney, did not […]
Industry
June 17, 2025
BBC Probe Exposes Major Flaws in UK Gambling Self-Exclusion System
A new investigation has raised big questions about how well self-exclusion plans work to help people with gambling problems in the UK. The Gambling Commission is very worried after a BBC investigation showed that most adult gaming centers (AGCs) in one British city did not follow basic rules to protect gamblers with issues. Undercover Reporter […]
Industry
June 17, 2025
Canadian Gaming Association Raises Concerns Over Market Channelization
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has teamed up with polling agency Ipsos to try and gauge the exact channelization rate in core jurisdictions and whether existing regulation has had a positive impact on local gambling habits. Canadian Players Turning to Offshore Gambling En Masse The study focused on Alberta and British Columbia, with the channelization […]
Casino
June 17, 2025
LeoVegas CEO Gustaf Hagman to Step Down, Mattias Wedar to Succeed Him
LeoVegas CEO Gustaff Hagman will be stepping down from the top job, as he is withdrawing from the company, and will relinquish the hot seat in favor of Deputy CEO Mattias Wedar. Seeing Hagman leave is no easy thing either, as the man is credited with building LeoVegas into the success story it is today and […]
Casino
June 17, 2025
Smoking Ban Debate Heats Up as New Jersey Governor’s Race Progresses
The race for New Jersey’s next governor has begun bringing renewed attention to a long-debated issue: should Atlantic City casinos ban indoor smoking? As Democratic nominee Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli emerge as the main candidates, their contrasting opinions on this topic are becoming more important to voters and casino employees alike. Sherrill Backs […]
