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Sports
July 31, 2023
ITIA Bans Bolivian Umpire Flores over TACP Violations
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension of Percy Flores, a tennis white badge umpire from Bolivia. Flores will be excluded from the sport for 12 years over violations of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (TACP). The tennis authority learned that Flores had breached the TACP a whopping 31 times between November 2021 and […]
Legal
July 31, 2023
Pennsylvania Regulator Hits Casinos with $67,500 in Fines
A recent public meeting saw the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) take decisive action against several casinos for various regulatory breaches, resulting in substantial fines. The Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) took decisive action to ensure strict adherence to gaming regulations, maintain a safe and fair betting environment, and protect vulnerable individuals from harm. […]
Casino
July 28, 2023
PGCB Takes Action Against Adults Leaving Children Unattended at Casinos
During a public meeting in July, The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has taken stern measures against individuals who left children unattended while they engaged in gambling activities at casinos. In a recent announcement, the board revealed that seven people have been banned from all Pennsylvania casinos due to their alleged negligence, leaving a total […]
Industry
July 28, 2023
UK Gambling Commission Commits £32.8M to Support GambleAware
In a move to ensure a smooth transition from voluntary funding to a statutory levy, the UK Gambling Commission has pledged a staggering £32.8 million ($41.9 million) to harm prevention charity GambleAware. GambleAware Backs Proposed Statutory Levy for Funding Stability The concept of a statutory levy was introduced as a key proposal in the Gambling […]
Industry
July 27, 2023
IBJR Speaks Out against Brazil’s New Sports Betting Tax Proposal
Brazil’s provisional measure No-1182 lays the groundwork for a nationally regulated betting market. However, the planned tax increase of 18% for licensed operators caused significant concern. The IBJR argues that such harsh measures would place unsustainable burdens on law-abiding operators, driving consumers to unregulated and dangerous alternatives. Unsustainable Taxes Can Hurt the Regulated Market The […]
Industry
July 27, 2023
UKGC Launches Consultations on Gambling Act Review Proposals
The gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, announced the launch of consultations regarding the proposed changes following the review of the Gambling Act in the country. The consultations launched Wednesday and will run for 12 weeks. During that time, the Commission asks gambling operators, health experts, consumers and other groups involved in the […]
Industry
July 27, 2023
New Proposal Seeks to Eliminate Hotel Resort Fees
Resort fees are a form of additional payment that applies to visitors of resorts and hotels for different amenities. Usually, such fees are applicable for special amenities, but over the last decade, they have become infamous for increasing exponentially the bills for guests of hotels. While some hotels or resorts would indicate such fees may […]
Legal
July 26, 2023
Washington Gambling Regulator Increases Wager Limit for Cardrooms
It was back in 1997 when Washington legalized house-banked cardrooms, establishments that primarily offer foods and drinks but benefit from social card games. At the time, the limit for the wagers was $25, but it has undergone several increases through 2009 when the limit hit $300. Now, a new report suggests that cardrooms in the […]
Industry
July 25, 2023
Belgium Asks Operators to Follow New Messaging Rules
Belgium’s Gambling Commission, the Kansspelcommissie (KSC), has reminded licensed operators that they must warn customers of the dangers of gambling across all of their communications. The move follows a recent ban on gambling advertising in the country, barring operators from freely promoting their products. The drastic measures kicked off on July 1, imposing a blanket […]
Industry
July 25, 2023
Metric Gaming Becomes IBIA Member, Joins War on Betting Fraud
Metric Gaming, a provider of sports betting tech, announced that it has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The move highlights the company’s commitment to protecting the betting sector from fraud. Metric Gaming is a UK-based company licensed in Malta and the United Kingdom, as well as in a number of US states, including […]
