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Yasmin Moore
AuthorYasmin is an iGaming and gaming journalist with over 10 years of writing about various publications. Her experience spans the entirety of iGaming, traditional sports, as well as online poker. She is well-versed in every aspect of online gaming and her wealth of knowledge provides additional substance to our coverage.
Casino
January 11, 2023
Western Australia Illustrates the Damages Resulting from Poker Machines
Josh Nicholas, a data journalist at Guardian Australia, published an analysis, according to which the state of Western Australia has the lowest rates of gambling losses per capita in the country because poker machines are banned everywhere except in casinos. In addition, problems resulting from gambling are much more common in other states. Fewer Poker […]
Casino
January 6, 2023
Unions NSW Support Perrottet’s Proposal for Cashless Gaming Cards
The leader of the unions in NSW Mark Morey said that cashless gaming cards for pokier are needed to combat problem gambling and urged Labor to support the reform before the state election in March 2023 NSW’s top union leader backed Premier Dominic Perrottet’s proposal for a transition to cashless gaming cards in pubs and […]
Legal
January 5, 2023
India Introduces Online Gambling Legislation
On Monday, the Indian government proposed the rules, which will be part of the Indian Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code, due to concerns over the rising number of complaints of gambling addiction, especially among minors. For the first time, these regulations will oversee aspects of online gambling that stand in a “grey area” […]
Sports
January 5, 2023
Colorado: Total Sports Betting Handle Rose 4.9% In November 2022
That is the fourth handle that exceeds $500 million in Colorado in 31 months of legal sports wagering. On Wednesday, the Colorado Division of Gaming reported that the said total handle signaled a 16.2% increase compared to the November 2021 handle of $475.4 million. October’s total handle amounted to $526.6 million. The division also reported […]
Industry
January 4, 2023
Spanish GGR Increased by 31% In the Third Quarter of 2022
The Spanish General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) published on its website a report at the end of last year, according to which the Spanish gambling sector registered a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €240.83 million. The data reveal an improvement in the Spanish gambling sector, given that the GGR was less than […]
Casino
January 3, 2023
Ellen Whittemore Was Named Non-Executive Director of Wynn Macau
On Friday, December 30, 2022, Wynn Macau, Limited announced in its filing to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that Ellen F. Whittemore has been named a non-executive director of the gaming operator with effect from January 1, 2023. Matthew O. Maddox stepped down on December 31, 2022, from his position as a non-executive director of […]
Legal
December 23, 2022
Miccosukee Tribe Sues Insurance Company for $5M Swindled in a Casino Fraud
The Miccosukee Tribe of Florida launched a legal proceeding against its insurer Great American Insurance Company seeking to recoup $5.3 million, which was swindled in an elaborate embezzlement scheme at its Miccosukee Casino & Resort in Miami-Dade County. Four employees, three spouses and a girlfriend were convicted of theft, computer fraud, and money laundering. Beginning […]
Industry
December 22, 2022
Owensboro Rehabilitation Center Offers Residential Treatment for Gambling Disorders
On Tuesday, the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling issued a statement, according to which Boulware Mission in Owensboro has started to offer residential treatment to people with gambling disorders. First Gambling Disorders Center in Kentucky The substance abuse center is the first in the state of Kentucky that offers both outpatient and residential treatment for […]
Industry
December 21, 2022
Survey: 86% Of Clients Are Highly Satisfied with SOFTSWISS Casino Platform
A deep industry survey reveals that transparent cooperation, simple and quick communication, top service level, and a variety of game providers are the most significant criteria for selecting an iGaming provider in 2022. The said business research was conducted by Kantar Ukraine, a leading marketing research company, on behalf of SOFTSWISS for the period between […]
Industry
December 20, 2022
PGCB: Gambling Revenue Reached $452M Thanks to iGaming
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board issued a report, according to which the gaming revenue generated from all kinds of gambling continued to rise and reached $452,357,922 in November, especially because of online gambling. That is an increase of 4.59% compared to the November 2021 results and approximately $2 million more than the revenue […]
