Sports
April 23, 2024
France Sets New Gambling Records in 2023
The country’s ongoing measures to foster a safe and sustainable gambling industry seem to be paying off, as operators recorded impressive growth In a significant uptick for the French gambling industry, data released by the French National Gaming Authority (ANJ) reveals a record-breaking 2023, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching €13.4 billion ($14.34 billion). This […]
Casino
April 23, 2024
Australia’s Casino Sector Sees Substantial Developments
This week has been very eventful for the Australian casino sector as Crown Entertainment reached a significant milestone in its journey towards compliance. Meanwhile, rival Star Entertainment faces another inquiry into its suitability as new revelations fueled the ongoing controversy surrounding the operator, highlighting the stark differences between the two companies. Crown Entertainment Has Achieved […]
Industry
April 23, 2024
Ex-Police Officer Slapped with Prison Sentence for Bribe-Taking
An ex-police officer from Santa Ana received a one-year and one-day federal prison sentence on April 22 for taking a bribe of over $100,000 from a crime figure who was interested in steering law enforcement clear from his gambling businesses that were working outside the law. The 31-year-old from Chino was also slapped with a […]
Industry
April 23, 2024
House of Lords to Hold a Debate on the Impact of Gambling Marketing
Amid the ongoing overhaul of the gambling sector in the UK, the House of Lords confirmed its intentions to hold a debate and discuss the impact of gambling marketing. The discussion comes at a time when concerns about excessive gambling and gambling harm continue to mount, while the advertising of gambling services seems to exacerbate […]
Industry
April 23, 2024
Suspect Accused of Taking Elderly Woman’s Money for Gambling
A 46-year-old man was accused of using the funds of an elderly woman without her knowledge for gambling activities and personal expenditures. The case involves an elderly lady from Bridgeport, West Virginia, who lost more than $10,000 of her personal funds after one male individual has been allegedly exploiting her. The person suspected of the […]
Industry
April 23, 2024
Consumer Preference Shift Propels Sin Tax Revenue in the US
For years, the United States has benefitted from taxes on alcoholic beverages and cigarettes. Casino gambling and more recently, sports betting, iGaming and cannabis taxes also help generate billions of annual taxes across the country. And while some US states still have strict laws for sports betting and cannabis products, many have already legalized the […]
Legal
April 23, 2024
Fontainebleau Objects to Wynn’s Injunction Plea in Poaching Lawsuit
The legal battle between two leading gaming operators in Las Vegas, Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Wynn Las Vegas (WLV), started late in February. At the time, Wynn filed a lawsuit, claiming that Fontainebleau poached its senior-level employees, offering them different employment incentives and encouraging them to leave their positions with the company. In the latest […]
Casino
April 23, 2024
AGCO Issues Caution Amid Rising Online Casino Scams in Ontario
Ontario residents are being urged to exercise caution as fraudulent online casino schemes continue to proliferate. Recent reports have surfaced regarding deceptive advertisements on social media platforms, falsely linking reputable establishments like Casino Rama to unregistered online casinos. Vigilance Urged as Ontario Cracks Down on Online Casino Scams Ontario’s law enforcement agencies, including the Ontario […]
Industry
April 23, 2024
Dutch Criticism Over Curaçao’s Gambling Law Procedure Sparks Debate
The Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations and Digitalisation, Alexandra van Huffelen, has raised concerns regarding Curaçao’s parliamentary procedure concerning its new offshore gambling law. Dutch Official Condemns Curaçao’s Rushed Gambling Law Process Alexandra Van Huffelen criticized the Curaçao government for submitting the draft of the National Ordinance on Game of Chance (LOK) to parliament […]
Business
April 22, 2024
Saipan Casino Operator IPI Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The troubled Saipan casino operator, Imperial Pacific International (IPI) LLC, had its license suspended three years ago. In April 2021, the operator’s license was suspended after it failed to settle regulatory and license fees. Ahead of IPI’s hearing with the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC), which is set to decide whether or not the operator will […]
