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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.
Industry
November 24, 2022
Betfair Denies Inundating Ashton Before His Death
Mr. Philip Kolvin KC, a barrister for Betfair, appeared at a pre-inquest review at Leicester Coroner’s Court and stated that the gambling firm “did not bombard” a man with enticing gambling promotions before he died. Luke Ashton, 40, traveled more than 100 miles from his home in Leicester and took his own life in an […]
Legal
November 23, 2022
Vietnam Broke up a $1.2 Billion Betting Ring
After two days spent tracking, on Tuesday the Vietnamese Criminal Police Department (C02) along with professional units of the Ministry of Public Security, the Public Security Department of Ho Chi Minh City, and Dong Nai Province, raided 15 locations in Ho Chi Minh City and Dong Nai Province. Fourteen individuals were arrested and will be […]
Poker
November 23, 2022
NCOSS: ”Pokies Grant Scheme Should Be Axed”
According to the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS), the government of New South Wales should stop a grants scheme, which is funded by the profits of poker machines. The NSW’s utmost authority for welfare services withdrew its support to ClubGrants, one of Australia’s largest grant programs. No Cooperation with ClubGrants NCOSS wants to put […]
Sports
November 21, 2022
Gambling Addiction Can Cost a Lot to Tennis Fans
Gambling addiction is not something you can just ignore or pass by. Hannah Jane Parkinson, a Guardian columnist, related her story in a press release revealing her gambling addiction and describing the problems that unhealthy gambling causes. In her piece, she relates how she began to wager. Until several years ago, she had never bought […]
Lottery
November 18, 2022
Allwyn Announces €1.6bn Funding Deal with International Banks
Allwyn Entertainment announced that it had entered into a new €1.6 billion senior facilities agreement with a syndicated group of international banks. The €1.6 Billion Credit Facility Will Be Split Lenders under the aforementioned arrangement agreed to provide an aggregate €1.6 billion ($1.65 billion) facility to Allwyn International AS (“Allwyn International”, formerly known as SAZKA […]
Industry
November 17, 2022
Massachusetts GGR Up to $97 Million in October
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has released a revenue report for the month of October 2022, according to which the state’s three gambling centers, namely Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield, and Encore Boston Harbor, generated a total of $97.3 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in October. The data shows a 1% increase year-over-year and […]
Industry
November 15, 2022
Nevada Employers Brace for $12 Minimum Wage
In Nevada, some hourly workers will receive larger wages as a ballot measure to increase the minimum wage in the state of Nevada to $12 an hour is about to pass. The Majority of Voters Supported the Raise of the Minimum Wage On Friday, 54.5 percent of voters supported the change in the constitution to […]
Industry
November 11, 2022
Puerto Rico Licenses Seven New Companies
The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission (PRGC) announced that it has approved the licensing of three online sports operators and three service providers, which assist in the wagering process, and one technology provider. Permanent and Temporary Licenses The Sports Betting Bureau recommended the Commission grant the seven licenses, five of which are temporary. The operators, which […]
Industry
November 10, 2022
SG’s Carla Schaefer Joins NCPG as Director
On Wednesday, Scientific Games announced that its vice president of global responsible gambling, Carla Schaefer, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The lottery industry professional, who has 36 years of experience in the said industry, is also heading Scientific Games’ Healthy Play program, which provides […]
Industry
November 9, 2022
SpinAway Launches Officially in Ontario via GiG
SpinAway has entered into a partnership agreement with Gaming Innovations Group (GiG) to officially launch its offering in the Canadian province of Ontario. The online casino has gone live and will operate through GiG’s platform. The local players will have access to SpinAway’s variety of online casino games. GiG Awarded a License for Ontario in […]
