Business
July 11, 2022
Las Vegas Sands Provides Sands China with a $1B Loan
Las Vegas Sands, а world leader in developing and operating international, world-class integrated resorts, has issued a loan to its Chinese arm. As per the agreement, Sands China will receive a $1 billion subordinated unsecured term loan. Sands China Considers the Terms Fair The loan was issued on July 11, 2022 and Sands China will […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
GambleAware: Curbing Stigma Can Mitigate Harm
GambleAware, a charity organization that protects people from gambling harm, has published a new study. According to new data, discrimination against compulsive players discourages them from seeking help. “Person-first” Terminology Can Relieve Harm The study is titled “Building Knowledge of Stigma Related to Gambling and Gambling Harms in Great Britain” and was conducted by the […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
DCMS Names Damian Collins as Online Safety Minister
The United Kingdom’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sports has named Damian Collins as the new online safety minister. In this position, Collins will continue his long work on online safety. Collins Becomes Minister of Online Safety Collins, Britain’s MP for Folkestone & Hythe, will be responsible for overseeing the release of the UK’s […]
Legal
July 11, 2022
Germany’s New Gambling Regulator Cracks Down on Lottoland
Gluecksspiel (GGL), the new German federal gambling authority, announced that it is prepared to handle hundreds of cases against illegal gambling operators yearly. The authorities have already started action against the largest offenders still actively advertising in the country despite lacking a license. The new federal regulator stepped into power on July 1. Its initial […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
Curaçao to Overhaul Its Gambling Industry and Introduce a New Regulator
Curaçao has been known for its low barriers when it comes to casino operators as its system has been pretty liberal, but all of that is likely to change as the authorities in the country are planning to make a complete overhaul of the gambling industry and introduce a new regulator. The Government of Curaçao […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Over 80% Support the Legalization of Gambling in Thailand
Thai people have potentially paved the way for gambling regulation in Thailand as results from a newly done survey show that over 80% of the respondents are in favor of legal casinos. Overwhelming Support for the Legalization of Gambling The survey was conducted by the Casino Committee of Thailand, assigned with the task of probing […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Sunday Elections in Japan Consolidate Pro-Casino Presence in Government
Support in Japan for integrated resorts is unlikely to wane in the wake of the tragic assignation of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. If there is one tell-tale sign of why this is indeed the case, that is Sunday’s election results for Japan’s House of Councilors? Lawmakers Win More Seats to Back IR The Japan […]
Casino
July 11, 2022
Gambler Who Took Own Life Was Bombarded with Gambling Ads
Gambling companies can definitely do better to regulate and take notice of vulnerable and at-risk consumers. This is the lesson most British operators can learn from the tragedy of Ryan Myers from Huyton, Lancashire, who took his own life over excessive gambling. Young and Loved Man Takes Own Life Because of Gambling The 27-year-old was […]
Business
July 11, 2022
Star Entertainment Taps Michael Issenberg as Non-executive Director
Facing a handful of issues of its own, Star Entertainment Group, the Australian gaming giant, has brought in Tourism Australia chairman Michael Issenberg as a non-executive director as the company steers choppy regulator seas. Star Entertainment has been named in several inquiries, the fallout of the investigation into Crown Resorts, and the broader desire for […]
Industry
July 11, 2022
Odds On Compliance to Offer Counsel to Compliable’s Clients
Compliable, a gaming licensing firm, has struck a partnership deal with the leading tech and consultancy company Odds On Compliance. The agreement will see the two join forces to help operators navigate the complex US regulatory landscape. Odds On Compliance Will Help Compliable with Its Expertise The agreement will see Odds On Compliance power […]
