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Rachael Price

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Rachael 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.

Business April 8, 2020
Wynn Spends $3.5M a Day to Keep Employees in COVID-19 Outbreak
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has brought the majority of casino operations to a halt in the United States, putting unprecedented pressure on business. However, Wynn Resorts has decided to keep on paying its 15,000 employees through May 15. The company is spending $3.5 million a day to meet this pledge. Wynn Resorts Continues to […]
Casino April 7, 2020
Online Gambling Banned in Latvia due to Covid-19
The Latvian government issued an updated bill this Monday, effectively banning online gambling through April 15. Updated bill bans online gambling in Latvia Monday, April 6, the Latvian government issued an updated bill banning online gaming with instant effect. This action came following the emergency bill that president Egils Levits signed back in March. The […]
Legal April 6, 2020
Connecticut Governor Says No to Online Tribal Gaming Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont, has dismissed a request by tribal operators on Friday, April 3, asking the state enable online gambling without revising gambling compacts and passing proper legislation. CT Governor Turns Down to Enable Tribal Gambling in Time of Pandemic Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont made a statement on Friday, April 3, tersely […]
Legal April 3, 2020
Swedish Court Rules in TSG, Bet365 and GVC U-18 Betting Appeals
After several months, Sweden’s Administrative Court has ruled in the case of 11 appeals filed by The Stars Group, Bet365, GVC and other established sportsbooks and gaming brands, contesting Spelinspektionen’s fines related to betting on athletes under the age of 18. Administrative Court Revisits 11 Fines Issued by Spelinspektionen A Swedish court has examined 11 […]
Business April 1, 2020
Gambling Advertising Limited in Spain Due to COVID-19
Spanish government limits advertising and online gaming marketing while the COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow. Spanish Government Limiting Gaming Advertising Following the gambling marketing regulations implemented by the Spanish government in February 2020, a new article was published in Spain’s Official Gazette this Tuesday (Mar 31). The Royal Decree article 37,11/2020 limits the communication of […]
Legal March 30, 2020
Cambodian Casinos to Close Due to Growing COVID-19 Outbreak
The shut down of all casinos nationwide in Cambodia is ordered by prime minister Hun Sen due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. Nationwide Casinos Shutdown Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has ordered a nationwide shut down of casinos due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The order came on […]
Business March 29, 2020
Penn National to Sell Tropicana, Furlough 26,000 Employees
As casino companies get hit one after another, Penn National Gaming is the latest sector player to announce drastic measures and proceed with the furloughing of 26,000 employees. Penn National Takes Tough Decisions Amid COVID-19 Crisis With the coronavirus pandemic taking on more threatening dimensions, the world is preparing to brace the economic impact the […]
Legal March 19, 2020
Swedish Gambling Authority Slaps Kindred With $10M Fine
The Kindred Group which is one of the most popular online gambling operators on the planet has recently run into some trouble in the Swedish market. Spelinspektionen, the Swedish Gambling Authority has recently fined the online gaming company with a record SEK100 million (about $10.1 million) for some violations it made against the country’s gambling […]
Legal March 17, 2020
Gambling Curriculum Coming to Schools in the UK This Year
Gambling in the United Kingdom has been a topic of discussions on so many levels. There are lots of good things that can be said about the sector but this does not mean that the negative impacts are being overlooked. As the industry continues to thrive, there are more cases of negative aspects such as […]
Esports March 12, 2020
New Jersey Advances Esports Betting Bill Further
Esports just scored yet another win in the state of New Jersey after a bill on the same was recently introduced. After the New Jersey Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee approved it, the bill which seeks to permanently allow esports betting in the state is now headed to the Speaker for consideration. Why […]