Industry
January 22, 2024
Bulgaria Blocks 600 Unlicensed Gambling Websites
Bulgaria continues its intense crackdown on illegal gambling. According to its latest report, the National Revenue Agency (NRA), the body responsible for regulating gambling in the country, has identified and blocked over 600 unlicensed gambling websites in the last three months of 2023 alone. The latest ban wave saw the NRA take action against sites […]
Industry
January 22, 2024
Nebraska Casino Expansion Once Again a Hot Topic
Casino expansion across Nebraska is up for debate once again. Several years ago, residents of the state voted in favor of introducing casino gambling. As a result, six racetrack licensees were recognized as eligible to develop casinos. Those racetracks are located in Lincoln, South Sioux City, Grand Island, Omaha, Columbus and Hastings. Yet, supporters of […]
Business
January 19, 2024
Curaçao Gaming Control Board Adds Cedric Pietersz as Supervisory Board MD
The Curaçao Gaming Control Board announced that it has added Cedric Pietersz to its supervisory board. The appointee will serve as the board’s new managing director from February 1, 2024, the body added. Pietersz lacks prior experience in the gambling industry but boasts over 20 decades of experience in the fields of management and supervision. […]
Industry
January 19, 2024
Malta Gaming Authority Revokes Super7plus Limited’s Authorization
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has taken decisive action by canceling the authorization awarded to Super7plus Limited, effective 17 January 2024. This development closely matches other recent actions by the regulator, as January saw it revoke three more offending operator licenses. The MGA remains the preferred regulator for many gambling companies worldwide, and its willingness […]
Sports
January 18, 2024
Ivan Toney Reflects on Return to Soccer after Ban
Premier League striker Ivan Toney has returned to action, ready to prove the lengthy suspension has not affected his game. Toney could return in Brentford’s Premier League match against Nottingham Forest. The athlete discussed his struggle with gambling addiction, stating he was a changed man and vowed to focus on his career, hoping to play […]
Business
January 18, 2024
Study Suggests Indiana Can Rake in Millions in Tax Revenue from iGaming
Currently, less than ten US states offer legal online gambling activities. Unlike sports betting which is available in close to 40 states, iGaming activities are yet to lift off and expand across the country. Major online gambling markets are New Jersey, Pennsylvania, as well as Michigan. Considering the benefits the activity can bring, different states […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Alabama Lawmakers Want to Crack Down on Illegal Gambling
Alabama’s new legislative session is just around the corner, sparking theories about whether lawmakers will try to get gambling legalized. However, one lawmaker is focusing his efforts elsewhere, opting to instead push for a shutdown of illegal gambling operations. For reference, gambling in Alabama is currently prohibited by the state’s constitution. This means that even […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
Criminal Justice Bill Would Allow UKGC to Request IP Blocks
The United Kingdom’s new Criminal Justice Bill is set to provide the Gambling Commission (UKGC) with extra powers, allowing it to request the blocking of unlicensed gambling websites. While yet to be passed, the bill is gaining traction as the UK seeks to empower law enforcement bodies, allowing them to tackle crime and fraud. What […]
Industry
January 17, 2024
American Gaming Association Rejects the Federal GRIT Act
Earlier in the week, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and US Rep. Andrea Salinas introduced the Gambling Addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment Act (GRIT). The GRIT would fund a series of research grants (25% of the revenue) as well as prevention and treatment solutions for problem gamblers (75% of the revenue) via a 50% diversion of the […]
Industry
January 16, 2024
BGC Asks Government to Make Affordability Checks Frictionless
The Betting and Gaming Council has urged the British government to “honor its commitments” on frictionless financial risk checks. This follows a recent announcement that the Petitions Committee will discuss the issue. In 2023, Nevin Truesdale, CEO of the Jockey Club, launched a petition against the affordability checks, arguing that they are discriminatory and harmful. […]
