Industry
June 20, 2024
Victoria to Introduce AUD 50 Loss Limit and Overhaul Pokies Venues’ Tax Breaks
The Australian state of Victoria is set to introduce a daily loss limit on poker machines in an attempt to diminish the negative impact associated with pokies. Additionally, Victoria plans to introduce an overhaul of the controversial tax cuts for gambling properties, The Guardian Australia reported. The changes were outlined in an agreement between the […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Sen. Fontana Plans to Stop Ads for Self-Excluded Gamblers
Late last month, Pennsylvania Sen. Wayne Fontana introduced a new bill that proposed protection for people who have self-excluded from gambling activities across the state. The proposal, Senate Bill 1211, seeks to enforce new rules related to gambling advertising, effectively prohibiting operators from targeting people on the state’s self-exclusion list. The proposal was referred to […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
NLRB Shakes Casino Industry with Historic Union Ruling
In a historic ruling, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has mandated that NP Red Rock, the owner of the Red Rock Casino and two other Las Vegas casinos, recognize and negotiate with a union despite a previous election where workers voted against unionization. This unprecedented decision marks the first application of a policy allowing […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
bet365’s Swedish Subsidiaries Have Fines Cut by Administrative Court
Leading global betting brand founded in 2000, bet365, had two of its Sweden-based subsidiaries fined a total of SEK79 million ($7.7 million) in 2023. Following their appeal, the Administrative Court of Linköping decided to reduce the total fine to SEK44 million ($4.2 million) despite opposition from the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA). SGA Punished Hillside (Gaming) […]
Industry
June 19, 2024
Spelinspektionen Bans Four Operators, Including Two Skins Gambling Sites
The Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) announced that it has banned an additional four online gambling operators. According to the regulator’s announcement, the four companies in question provided games to consumers in Sweden despite lacking the necessary licenses. In its official statement, the Spelinspektionen confirmed that the four iGaming companies it has taken action against include […]
Industry
June 18, 2024
PAGCOM Could Replace PAGCOR as Philippines Consider Revived Bill
A new bill could replace the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) with a new regulatory body as lawmakers seek to reform the Asian country’s gambling sector. The PAGCOR, for context, is a 100% government-owned entity that is currently in charge of regulating gambling. House Bill 3559, which was introduced in August 2022, seeks to […]
Sports
June 17, 2024
MLB Umpire Opts to Appeal Betting-Related Discipline
Major League Baseball (MLB) announced that it has penalized umpire Pat Hoberg over a gambling violation. According to the league, Hoberg opted to appeal the discipline. The MLB is yet to announce the exact nature of the alleged breach but clarified that it has represented a violation of the league’s gambling rules. The irregularity was […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
Indonesia Looking to Stop Illegal Gambling Following Disturbing Murders
As a result of a disturbingly large number of gruesome murder cases allegedly connected to online gambling in the last few months, Indonesia has announced it would increase its efforts to put an end to illegal gambling. The reported deaths were reflective of the challenges that anti-gambling enforcement is currently facing in the country. President […]
Industry
June 14, 2024
BGC Supports Labour’s Responsible Gaming Pledge
UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed approval of Labour’s general election manifesto. The document includes a commitment to work collaboratively with the industry to enhance responsible betting and gaming standards. Recent polls give the Labour Party a significant advantage in the upcoming elections, and its manifesto will likely inform the new government’s core […]
Blockchain
June 13, 2024
NHS Wants Crypto Trading to Be Regulated to Curb Addiction
NHS England’s chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, has expressed concern regarding the growing number of youngsters seeking support after getting addicted to cryptocurrency trading. During the NHS ConfedExpo conference held in Manchester following a visit to an NHS addiction center, Pritchard said she wants to see crypto trading be regulated by the government so the harms […]
