Casino
May 30, 2025
AUSTRAC Orders Two Casinos to Appoint External AML/CTF Auditors
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has asked two casinos to appoint external auditors to address potential anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) shortcomings. AUSTRAC Identified Potential Deficiencies In its official announcement, the AUSTRAC said that it has instructed The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin to […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
ROGA Sets Standards for VIP Programs with RG in Focus
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has issued new guidelines for operators and VIP programs. The association, which represents companies that hold 90% of the market share in terms of sports betting handle in the United States, seeks to leverage evidence-based approaches that help make the industry a safer place, with the latest focus on […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Caesars Launches Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay In Four Jurisdictions
Caesars Entertainment has launched a new exclusive online casino game called Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay, which is now accessible on digital platforms in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ontario. Caesars Entertainment Announces Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay The game is made in collaboration with Light & Wonder, a […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Illinois Considers Relocating Three Underperforming Casinos to New Locations
A bill in Illinois could allow a few of the state’s less successful casinos to relocate. Supporters of the measure argue that this could boost the properties and, by extension, their economic contributions. The Bill Seeks to Bolster the Economy House Bill 4070 is being spearheaded by Rep. Joe Sosnowski who seeks to reinforce the […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
Belarus Seeks to Tighten Gambling Consumer Protections
President Aleksandr Lukashenko of Belarus has urged the Council of Ministers to pass sweeping reforms that will protect consumers engaged in gambling. During the recent meeting, Lukashenko said that Belarus should undertake several measures in order to better protect consumers. Belarus Wants Tougher Consumer Protection Measures First, people should not be allowed to make payments […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Connecticut and High 5 Games Settle in Latest Sweepstakes Case
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) in Connecticut announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with High 5 Entertainment, the company behind High 5 Games, a supplier of games to online casinos. Connecticut Cracks Down on Suppliers Who Supply Sweepstakes Operators The firm has agreed to pay $1.5 million in restitution and penalties to […]
Industry
May 30, 2025
Sri Lanka Moves to Overhaul Gambling Laws with New Regulator
Sri Lanka is getting ready to hit the much-needed refresh button on its gambling laws with a new bill meant to establish a new Gambling Regulatory Authority. According to The Island, the draft legislation, that has received support from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his role as Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, is […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
Feds Probe Ex-Coushatta Tribal Chief for Casino Card Spending
The FBI is looking into Jonathan Cernek, who used to lead the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, about claims he misused casino credit cards while in charge. The National Indian Gaming Commission and the Louisiana State Police are helping with this investigation. Former Coushatta Chairman Under Federal Scrutiny for Alleged $350K Casino Spending Cernek occupied the […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
People Fight Back as California Mulls Stopping Blackjack in Cardrooms
This week, more people spoke up against a plan to stop blackjack and baccarat games in California cardrooms. At a state meeting held by the Bureau of Gambling Control, city leaders, business owners, and locals shared their concerns. They joined the online meeting to say this change could hurt local economies and cause many people […]
Casino
May 30, 2025
DraftKings Stops Talks to Take Over Sands’ Nassau Coliseum Casino Bid
DraftKings will not join the casino project that Las Vegas Sands once led at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale, say people who know about the situation. Even though they talked earlier about handing it over, the two companies have ended their discussions without reaching a deal. This leaves the planned development’s future unclear just […]
