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Rachael Price
JournalistRachael is a veteran gaming journalist with over 9 years of writing experience but has only just started within the gambling industry. She has built a keen interest within the iGaming sector over the years from exposure at events and intends to translate her passion into publications here at GamblingNews.com to keep our readers updated with the latest developments.
Legal
April 18, 2022
Legalized Betting in Kentucky Has to Wait Until Next Year
No white smoke came from the building of the local legislative authority on the clear Thursday evening. House Bill 606 would have legitimized sports betting and online poker had it not failed in getting the third reading in Senate. In fact, it never left the boundaries of the Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee. The […]
Sports
April 14, 2022
RCI Introduces Regulatory Subsidiary to Harness Policies on Betting
Digging into the history of sports betting will lead us back to the early 19th century. In the 1800s whenever someone took pride in sharing they were gambling, what they meant was that they were betting on horses. Law enforcement authorities seemed to be impartial towards the activity and sports betting logically remained illegal. For […]
Casino
April 13, 2022
Australian Dating App Crook Hooked on Gambling Remains Behind Bars
The Federal Trade Commission and FBI in the US both reveal an increase in romance scams. Statistics speak for themselves: US citizens have lost more than $1 billion dollars to love-seeking charlatans. Before 2021 came to an end, there were already around 2000 complaints about dating scams. This is most probably a small portion of […]
Casino
April 13, 2022
Marlow Hotel Group Investigated over Incentives to Problem Gamblers
NSW Regulator Investigates Marlow Hotel Group-owned venues and their practices to entice chronic poker machine addicts with alcohol and cash. Marlow Comes under Fire over Incentivizing Problem Gamblers to “Stick Around” Marlow is the same company that became a recent target of New South Wales gaming regulator for a different, but similar, reason. The company […]
Casino
May 11, 2020
UK Gambling Suppliers Air Advertisements Instead of Social Responsibility Messages
Recent gambling adverts in the UK sparked a debate if the industry giants are not reneging on the promise to promote safer gambling messages. A Debate that Started in March Continues The saga concerning safer gambling advertisement practices began back in March. With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK, the betting […]
Casino
May 9, 2020
Finland Beats Problem Gambling says Report by THL
Recent study by THL shows a decrease in gamblers at risk as well as reduction of the gambling frequency for 2019 in Finland. The Number of Gamblers at Risk in Finland Decreases A recent study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) announced that gamblers at risk in Finland are decreasing in number. […]
Casino
May 8, 2020
Hard Rock’s Latest Hellinikon Appeal Rejected
The saga around the Hellinikon Casino project at Athens’ defunct airport continues and might be over now that hospitality group Hard Rock International has been handed down another denial to the group’s appeal contesting the decision of Greece’s gaming regulator which has awarded rival Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment with the rights to develop the project. […]
Casino
May 7, 2020
William Hill Offers Drive Through Locations for Deposits and Sign-Ups
William Hill has announced drive-through locations for sports betting deposits and sign- ups as well as their new promotion “Watch the Fights on Us”. Deposits and Signs Ups Available with Drive Through On May 6, William Hill US revealed four drive-through locations for a safe and comfortable signing-up and sports betting deposits. William Hill’s clients […]
Legal
May 6, 2020
More Operators Sign the Petition to Ardalan Shekarabi in Sweden
BOS is gathering more gambling operators to sign the petition aiming at rejecting Shekarabi’s proposed restrictive measures in Sweden. Meanwhile, the Swedish Patent & Market Court has rejected Mr Green’s appeal for a fine of $240,000. Swedish Operators Disapprove of Restrictive Measures Social Security Minister Ardalan Shekarabi’s restrictive measures were met with disapproval by major […]
Poker
May 5, 2020
OlyBet Teams Up with GGPoker Near MPN Shutdown Date
OlyBet and GGPoker are partners as of last Thursday. OlyBet users can now access the WSOP Super Circuit Online Series. OlyBet and GGPoker OlyBet successfully partnered up with GGPoker last Thursday, April 30. While OlyBet’s previous network, the Microgaming Poker Network (MPN), is due to close later this month, OlyBet has already launched all of […]