Industry
March 26, 2024
Mindway AI’s Innovative Solution Revolutionizes Responsible Gaming
In a groundbreaking move to promote responsible gaming practices, three prominent entities – Mindway AI, eCOGRA, and CasinoReviews—have united to launch the innovative “Bet on Awareness” campaign in honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The companies join other high-profile industry stakeholders to reduce problem gambling by ensuring players can access better gaming harm prevention […]
Industry
March 26, 2024
Fraudsters Charged after Handing in Invalid Signatures on Casino Petitions in Florida
Florida authorities identified false signatures on recent casino-related petitions. This led to the arrest of one man and the search of two others. The case was investigated by a number of bodies, including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Florida Department of State Office of Election Crimes and Security and the Palm Beach County Supervisor […]
Legal
March 26, 2024
Australia and Curacao Getting Closer to Solution over Illegal Gambling
The regulator has insisted that the Curacao Gaming Control Board (CGCB) must do more to aid ACMA’s efforts to stem the tide of illegal websites that continue to target Australian citizens without serious repercussions. So far, ACMA has blocked more than 950 such websites, prompting many others to leave voluntarily. ACMA More Hopeful about Cracking […]
Casino
March 26, 2024
MGM appoints Niklas Rytterstrom as COO of Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa
MGM Resorts International has promoted from within, appointing Niklas Rytterstrom as the COO and president of the Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa. The company confirmed the news on Monday and said that Rytterstrom will be involved with the business’s day-to-day and oversee the casino’s strategic expansion and operations. Bringing in a Seasoned Veteran at the […]
Industry
March 26, 2024
VDAI Slams ‘Gambling Atlas Germany 2023’ Over Methodological Flaw
The Association of the German Slot Machine Industry (VDAI) has voiced strong criticisms against the “Gambling Atlas Germany 2023,” citing methodological flaws and inadequacies. The VDAI outlined 30 specific points of contention, highlighting unreliable sources, flawed methodologies, and erroneous claims within the Atlas. ‘Gambling Atlas Germany 2023’ Falls Short on Objectives and Statistical Accuracy” The […]
Legal
March 26, 2024
Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Across Multiple US States
In a concerted effort to combat illegal gambling activities, law enforcement agencies across several US states have launched raids resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of significant assets. Recent operations have targeted various venues suspected of hosting illicit gambling operations, ranging from storefronts to internet cafes. Authorities Apprehend Suspects in Flint and Dayton Illegal […]
Industry
March 25, 2024
Malta Gaming Authority Cancels BTM Entertainment’s License
Several years ago, in 2019, the gambling regulator in Malta, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), announced it decided to suspend the authorization of BTM Entertainment Group Limited, a company that operated the online gambling brand Roy Richie. This suspension effectively stopped the gambling company from operating as it wasn’t allowed to register new players or […]
Industry
March 25, 2024
BetCity’s Former Owners File €104M Counterclaim against Entain
A few years ago, Entain announced its plans to acquire the leading online betting and iGaming brand in the Netherlands, BetCity. Last year in January, the company finalized the acquisition of the brand. However, earlier this year, Entain launched a lawsuit, alleging that the former owners of BetCity failed to disclose a couple of breaches […]
Industry
March 25, 2024
ETSU Gambling Clinic Notices Rise in Visits Among Youngsters
In the context of the current 2024 NCAA Tournament and the legalization of mobile sports bets in Tennessee and its spectacular effects, the personnel at East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) gambling clinic have announced an outbreak in the number of young individuals visiting the clinic for gambling-related problems. ETSU uses a $1.2 million grant from […]
Industry
March 25, 2024
Wynn Resorts’ Lawsuit against Fontainebleau Intensifies
Despite the existing non-compete clauses, effectively restricting employees from one gambling operator to engage in employment with another, competition in the sector is fierce. Such policies affect a number of important employees and breaches may result in legal action. A few years ago, Wynn filed a lawsuit after losing a high-ranking employee to Fontainebleau. While […]
