Industry
July 17, 2025
PAGCOR to Pre-Screen Gambling Ads Before Going Live
PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, and the country’s media regulator, the Ad Standards Council (ASC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, with the two watchdogs agreeing to pre-screen all gambling-related advertisements that appear across all media platforms. PAGCOR and ASC Team Up to Limit Harmful Gambling Ads The goal of the new […]
Sports
July 17, 2025
Court Rules Against “No Chance” Gambling Machines in TN
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is claiming a big win after a court ruling declared certain gaming machines illegal under Tennessee law. A three-judge panel from the Chancery Court ruled earlier this week for the District Attorney’s office in its lawsuit against Missouri-based manufacturer of so-called “no chance games”, Torch Electronics. At the start […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
Veteran Who Raised Awareness for Problem Gambling Celebrated in Awards
From his teenage years through his military career, Andy Gallie has been dealing with gambling addiction, which he has been able to navigate and overcome by focusing his efforts on raising awareness for the issue. One Man Who Realized Gambling Was His One True Love – and Who Changed That However, his journey into addiction […]
Business
July 16, 2025
Casino Stocks in South Korea Increase Thanks to Foreign Tourism
Although South Korea’s eased visa policy for Chinese tourists isn’t set to take effect until later in the third quarter, casino stocks are already climbing in anticipation of a surge in inbound travel. South Korea’s Casino Sector Rises Ahead of Visa Changes for Chinese Tourists South Korea’s gaming industry is already seeing gains ahead of […]
Legal
July 16, 2025
Three Arrested on Suspicion of Park Tower Knightsbridge Casino Stabbing
Two people were taken into custody in Hounslow, a suburb in west London, and a third man was arrested on Monday, with all three being suspected of involvement in the stabbing of Blue Stevens outside the Park Tower Knightsbridge casino-hotel last Wednesday. Three Suspects Apprehended for Park Tower Knightsbridge Casino-Hotel Stabbing Blue Stevens, 24, a […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
Woman Who Got Hit by Parking Barrier Sues Hard Rock Casino Biloxi
A woman who was visiting the Hard Rock Casino Biloxi got hit in the head by a parking barrier, and the victim is now suing the property after she had to undergo neck surgery According to Plaintiff Lisa Paulk of Pike County, Mississippi, the property did not properly address the risk of collapsing barriers on […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
Circa Resort & Casino Hands $1M Payout to Lucky Dragon Link Player
A lucky player has hit a big prize at the Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The player, who preferred to remain anonymous, was enjoying a Dragon Link game and scooped up a $1 million prize, according to the casino. Circa Player Wins $1M In its official announcement, Circa Resort & Casino confirmed that […]
Industry
July 16, 2025
Ukraine Wants Real-Time Online Gambling Oversight
At the start of June, we announced that Ukraine’s new gambling regulator, PlayCity, had begun operations to gain more control over illegal operators. Now, the war-ridden country wants even more transparency and accountability for its gambling sector. Ready to Fight the “Shadow Market” This week, the Ministry of Digital Transformation announced its plans for a […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
MGM China Confirms Jacky Heung Settled Gambling Debt
Macau-based MGM China, which operates MGM Cotai and MGM Macau, has confirmed that actor Jacky Heung has fully paid back a gambling debt that has taken over Hong Kong media in the last days. Jacky is the eldest son of popular former actor, turned film producer and TV personality, who founded Win’s Entertainment and China […]
Casino
July 16, 2025
Strip Casinos End Cross-Property Poker Chip Cash-Ins
Poker players on the Las Vegas Strip will soon be forced to adjust to yet another big change in the way they cash in their chips. Starting this week, several major casino operators will stop accepting poker chips from other properties, ending the long-standing practice of honoring competitors’ chips. Caesars, MGM, The Venetian, and Palazzoto […]
