Industry
August 5, 2024
Indonesia Bans Privacy-Focused Browser amid Gambling Concerns
Indonesia has reportedly banned the privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo over concerns that it could be used to access pornography and betting websites, both of which are illegal in the country. The move, announced by the communications ministry on Friday, is the latest step in the Southeast Asian nation’s push to police internet content and protect […]
Industry
August 2, 2024
Online Gamblers Urged to Change Passwords After PlayNow Incident
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the operator of PlayNow, the only safe and secure online gambling operator in British Columbia, Canada, encouraged all players of the platform to update their account passwords following a recent “incident.” The announcement came Thursday, August 1, 2024, but the BCLC noted that a suspicious high-volume traffic activity on […]
Poker
August 2, 2024
ACR Poker Presents August Schedule with Two Big Venom Tourneys in Sight
Former Americas Cardroom, ACR Poker, continues the action-packed summer with fresh and hot events scheduled for August. The headline of the month will be the highly-anticipated $8 Million GTD Mystery Bounty and the $2 Million GTD PLO Venom tournaments that will run in parallel this weekend. On Sunday, August 4, ACR Poker’s two massive Venom […]
Business
August 1, 2024
Flood of Curaçao Gaming License Applications Triggers Delays
After the Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) announced the reopening of its online portal for business-to-consumer and business-to-business license applications on July 15, operators’ interest in penetrating the popular gambling market has gone through the roof. According to information from the GCB’s managing director, Cedric Pietersz, the regulator is currently looking for ways to improve […]
Business
August 1, 2024
Playson Secures B2B License from Peru’s MINCETUR
Playson, one of the leading suppliers of digital entertainment, has expanded its geographical footprint, securing approval to launch its games in Peru. The foray into yet another Latin American country aligns with the company’s ambition to reach even more players with its cutting-edge games. Playson Worked Tirelessly to Fulfill MINCETUR’s Requirements Playson said that it […]
Business
July 31, 2024
Caesars Digital Shines with Record Q2 Revenue
Caesars Digital, the online sports betting and iCasino division of Caesars Entertainment, has been the bright spot in what was otherwise a tepid second quarter for the company. The digital segment reported a company record of $40 million in positive AEBITDA (adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), a significant leap from the $11 […]
Industry
July 31, 2024
Games Global Inks Deal with WWE for Unique Branded Slots
Gaming equipment manufacturing company that designs and supports different products and supplies to the online gaming industry, Games Global, has announced a fresh agreement with the iconic sports entertainment franchise World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). The newly-inked deal is aimed at the development of three branded slot games influenced by the franchise. Three WWE-Themes Slots in […]
Industry
July 31, 2024
TikTok Celebrity Arrested at Bangkok Airport over Online Gambling
A Thai TikTok celebrity was arrested at an airport recently and is reportedly facing charges related to illegal gambling. The case involves a 29-year-old woman named Chutima, who enjoyed significant popularity via TikTok under the nickname Soda. She was detained by law enforcement at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on Tuesday this week, as reported […]
Industry
July 30, 2024
New Zealand Government Opens Online Casino Licensing Process
In a significant shift, the New Zealand government has announced plans to auction off licenses for online casinos. The country is introducing measures to regulate gambling activity, minimize gambling harm, and bolster tax revenues. While such a dynamic shift will be challenging, New Zealand remains confident that liberalizing its gambling market will bring significant positives. […]
Industry
July 29, 2024
Online Gambling Skyrockets in Australia, Sparking Renewed Calls for Reform
Online gambling in Australia has surged over the past 12 months, new data shows, placing more pressure to introduce wide-ranging industry reforms. Recent findings also confirmed that problem gambling is also on the rise, highlighting Australia’s ongoing difficulties in introducing meaningful change to the sector. The country’s federal nature further complicates this matter, making centralized […]
