Industry
November 29, 2023
UK MP Criticizes Gambling Commission, Receives Donations from Industry
Last week, Craig Whittaker, a Tory MP, criticized the gambling regulator in the UK, the Gambling Commission, in an op-ed piece for the Conservative Home. At the time, he touched upon the ongoing gambling reform in the country, criticizing the proposed affordability checks, deeming them “invasive for customers.” Moreover, Whittaker warned that the intrusive changes […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Virginia Lawmaker’s Campaign Donations Raise Questions on Casino Bill Support
Amid campaign finance disclosures, a donation of $500 from NOVABizPAC to Delegate Wren Williams (R-Stuart), a staunch advocate of January’s casino bill, has brought attention to potential links between the political arena and casino development. These revelations have prompted significant public scrutiny as industry stakeholders employ all possible measures to secure an advantage in the […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
New York Launches Self-Exclusion Scheme to Keep Up with the Industry’s Growth
New York has launched a self-exclusion program that allows players to get their gambling habits under control. Ushered in by the New York Responsible Play Partnership, the state-of-the-art program seeks to make problem gambling easier to address. The Responsible Play Partnership is a joint venture of the NYS Gaming Commission, the New York Council on […]
Sports
November 28, 2023
BGC Criticizes Proposal for Gambling Tax Increase
Currently, horse racing is the second biggest sport in the UK. More than five million people enjoy some 1,400 horse racing events annually, figures that are a testament to the popularity of the sport. Yet, the horse racing industry is threatened amid changes that propose tax simplification, the single industry body for the UK betting […]
Industry
November 28, 2023
Victoria Inquiry Supports Safeguarding the Public from Gambling Harm
Gambling is identified as a public health issue in Australia, considering that hundreds of millions of dollars are lost to the activity on a monthly basis. The growing popularity of gambling activities pushed lawmakers to take action and attempt to curb the rate of problem gambling and gambling harm by overhauling the existing regulations. Now, […]
Industry
November 27, 2023
Entain Speaks Out against Ineffective German Regulations
Entain Plc, a prominent player in the global gaming industry, endorsed the findings of a study commissioned by the German Online Casino Association (DOCV) and the German Sports Betting Association (DSWV), highlighting the significant presence of black-market operators in Germany. The operator noted that current regulations disincentivized consumers from engaging with regulated gambling companies, contributing […]
Business
November 27, 2023
Vixio Bolsters Payment Compliance with New Specialized Board
Vixio, a global leader in regulatory intelligence services, has convened its inaugural Executive Advisory Board, bolstering its PaymentsCompliance product while providing cutting-edge regulatory insights to stakeholders within the payments sector. The company’s innovation-focused mindset and insights into the latest regulatory developments should substantially bolster its attractiveness and attract new partnerships. Industry Veterans Will Pool Their […]
Industry
November 27, 2023
Tough Regulations to Impact Dublin Betting Shops Advertising
The current planning regulations in Dublin, Ireland, require betting shops to remove banners promoting gambling without a penalty within a period of four weeks. During this time, the betting shops can retain this form of advertising which is deemed illegal by the Dublin City Council, a council responsible for planning, development and other community initiatives. […]
Legal
November 24, 2023
Entain Reaches an Agreement with the CPS, Set to Pay £585M
On November 24, the gambling giant Entain announced that it has reached a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The agreement was also approved by Dame Victoria Sharp, president of the King’s Bench Division. The gambling company will proceed to seek final judicial approval from the Court on December 5. The […]
Industry
November 24, 2023
Las Vegas Considers Ordinance to Restrict Viewing Stops on Pedestrian Bridges
A controversial new ordinance by the Clark County Commission seeks to solve the rising issue of pedestrian traffic jams on the city’s iconic walkways. Despite recent measures to improve traffic flow during the F1 Grand Prix, passersby stopping to sneak a peak at the race caused significant problems, motivating this newest proposal. However, this move […]
