Industry
March 2, 2023
Miami Mayor Warns about Federal Rule That May Allow New Tribal Casinos
In the proposal letter that he sent to the US Department of the Interior, Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber told the Bureau of Indian Affairs that its proposed rule to allow Indian tribes to purchase off-reservation land is likely to ease and speed up the construction of off-reservation Indian gaming casinos. As explained by mayor […]
Industry
March 2, 2023
Videoslots Denies Allegations, Vows to Challenge €9.9M Fine
Online casino operator Videoslots announced Wednesday that it would challenge the mammoth €9.9 million ($10.5 million) fine it was issued by the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). Regulator vs Operator The KSA slapped Videoslots with the record financial sanction for violation of the Dutch Gambling Act but the Malta-based iGaming operator stated that there was […]
Casino
March 2, 2023
Bermuda Gives Money to Gaming Regulator Even Without Casinos
The government, though, has been happy to give the Bermuda Gaming Commission (BGC) $10 million as part of this year’s budget, allowing it to operate in the 2023-2024 financial year. The money is listed as a guarantee, meaning that the regulator will receive it regardless of how much work there is. Bermuda’s Gambling Regulator Keeps […]
Poker
March 2, 2023
888poker Makes Record Refund in 2022 to over 6000 Players
888poker has announced that the money was recovered from players’ accounts that had been found to violate the company’s fair gaming policy. The Fight Against Unfair Gaming Advantages Carries On When commenting about the news, 888 Holdings’ online poker network also spoke about their ongoing battle against the rising issue of bots, real-time advisors, and […]
Insider
March 2, 2023
Responsible Gambling: Where Business Meets Ethics
I founded the harm minimisation gambling charity, BetBlocker. The investment to develop the software came straight out of the small business I owned at the time. It later was broken off as a charity because the service became very popular, and the business could not sustain the continued growth of a free service. We did […]
Insider
March 2, 2023
Stronger Together: Raising Awareness of Safer Gambling
The theme of this year’s ICE London event is Stronger Together, which could not be more apt when referring to the ongoing challenge we face in raising awareness of safer gambling and reducing gambling harms. Gordon Moody is a charity founded over 50 years ago by the Reverend Gordon Moody himself. Mr Moody had already […]
Business
March 2, 2023
MGM Resorts Brings Ben Winston as Member of the Board of Directors
Ben Winston is now the 12th member of the board and he is also a founding partner of Fulwell 73, a production company, and a prominent name in the industry. Professionally, Winston is the youngest show producer of a late-night program in the United States. He worked on The Late Late Show with James Corden […]
Casino
March 2, 2023
Gaming Realms Adds Content to Sports Illustrated Casino in Michigan
This marks a significant opportunity for Gaming Realms, as the company continues to put a strong emphasis on its local markets in a bid to strengthen regional and global presence through a combination of market-specific solutions that are often forged with the help of feedback from 36 studios across the world. Great Supplier and a […]
Insider
March 2, 2023
Games Global’s Andrew Booth: “Strong Focus on Local Markets Leads to Global Dominance ”
In our recent sit-down with company chief product officer Andrew Booth, we discussed the current context in the gambling industry and where Games Global comes in. The company presently operates 36 exclusive studios worldwide, giving Games Global a significant advantage over competitors with its distinct focus on local players and their needs. Presence in local jurisdictions […]
Casino
March 2, 2023
WWE Female Star Sonya Deville Arrested in Atlantic City for Gun Possession
The original reporting was done by TMZ which detailed the incident, citing Atlantic City police sources. According to the media, the WWE star did not specifically break any laws in theory. She did have a valid permit for the weapon and produced it when asked by the police. However, there was a rub – the […]
