Industry
September 20, 2023
Gambling Companies Crack Down on Promo Abuse with Account Restrictions
In a bid to curb the exploitation of promotional offers by savvy gamblers, more than a dozen gambling companies have implemented restrictions on individuals who consistently make money through these incentives or employ unconventional betting strategies deemed “not commercially viable.” Confidential Correspondence Reveals Gambling Industry’s Inner Workings Confidential correspondence obtained by Guardian Australia supports the […]
Legal
September 20, 2023
Panel Rules in Favor of VGW.com Owner in Reverse Hijacking Case
In a recent decision, a World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) panelist has found that VGW Holdings Limited, an Australian online gambling company, attempted reverse domain name hijacking by filing a complaint against the owner of vgw.com who is a Republic of Korea resident. WIPO Rules in Favor of vgw.com Owner Over VGW Holdings VGW Holdings […]
Casino
September 19, 2023
Konami Powers The Queen Baton Rouge with SYNKROS Management System
The Queen Baton Rouge, a brand-new gaming establishment at the site of the former Hollywood Casino in Baton Rouge, has adopted Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS casino management system. As a result, guests can now benefit from the unique rewards and benefits offered by The Queen Casino & Entertainment at each of the company’s four properties. The […]
Industry
September 19, 2023
BoyleSports Strengthens Advertising Compliance with Rightlander
The provider of marketing compliance services and tools, Rightlander, announced a new partnership with the leading gaming operator in the UK, BoyleSports. Details regarding the new tie-up emerged Monday and see the operator benefit from the provider’s innovative technology and solutions. Lauded as a strategic deal, the collaboration will see BoyleSports strengthen its compliance to […]
Industry
September 19, 2023
Cyberattack against MGM May Cost Millions per Day, Expert
Earlier this month, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts, two major players within the gambling sector, became victims of cyberattacks. In light of this, Caesars reportedly paid millions to hackers after it was extorted, while MGM Resorts did not agree, which resulted in the disruption of its operations. Monday marked the eighth day MGM Resorts has […]
Casino
September 19, 2023
PAGCOR Shifts Focus to Pure Regulation for Equitable Growth
PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, is undergoing a significant transformation, with plans to shift its focus entirely to regulatory functions by 2025. PAGCOR Commits to Employee Security Amid Regulatory Transition At a recent event where Alejandro H. Tengco was a keynote speaker, he elaborated that the motivation behind the decision to transition to […]
Casino
September 19, 2023
Swintt and Kindred Group Join Forces, Bringing Enhanced iGaming to Europe
Following a series of distribution deals inked in Q2 2023, Swintt has announced an exciting partnership with Kindred Group, a renowned player in the online gaming sphere. This new alliance will see Swintt’s games making their way onto Kindred Group’s platforms licensed by Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen, the Netherlands Gambling Authority, […]
Casino
September 18, 2023
Bally’s Unveils a Transformed Kansas City Property
Casino and hospitality leader Bally’s Corporation has confirmed the opening of the now-expanded Bally’s Kansas City property. The venue now features a 35,000-square-foot gaming and retail area that will provide guests with exciting experiences. The entire casino floor has been reimaged with tons of new gaming products getting added, Bally’s said. Customers can expect to […]
Industry
September 18, 2023
Tabcorp Faces Charges from VGCCC over Alleged Underage Gambling
Underage gambling is a growing concern, amid the growing popularity of games offering the popular loot boxes. While regulating video games is complex as changes to the regulations must be implemented to protect children from the loot box functionality that resembles slots, gambling is strictly prohibited for minors. Australia is no exception and the gambling […]
Legal
September 18, 2023
Smoking Loopholes in Pennsylvania’s Casinos May Come to an End
After it gave the green light to the Clean Indoor Air Act 15 years ago, in 2008, Pennsylvania officially imposed a ban on indoor cigarette smoking in most workplaces and public spaces in the state. The law that was signed by Gov. Ed Rendell provided a series of exceptions for gambling venues on certain sections […]
