Casino
December 13, 2019
Canada’s BC to Crack Down on Money Laundering by 2021
The province of British Columbia will overhaul its gambling laws by 2021 and crack down on money-laundering in the casino sector. British Columbia Overhauls Gambling Regulatory Body In a bid to counter money laundering, the province of British Columbia will transfer power from the local gambling regulator, the Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB), to […]
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December 12, 2019
Wynn to Set Up Office in Yokohama, Japan for IR Bid
US based gaming and hospitality leader Wynn Resorts Ltd. has reaffirmed its bid for an integrated resort in the Kanto region and Yokohama specifically. Wynn Resorts Readies Yokohama Bid As prefectures continue to vie for the right to host the inaugural Integrated Resort project in Japan so are gaming brands trying to secure exclusive rights. […]
Casino
December 9, 2019
Oklahoma Tribes Start Campaign to Fight Gov. Stitt
Seminole chief Greg Chilcoat and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt are arguing over how much tribal casinos should contribute to society. Stitt wants to tax operators more heavily whereas Chilcoat believes the tribes have been doing their fair share. Oklahoma Tribes Launch Campaign to Support Casino Oklahoma’s tribal operators have launched a large-scale public campaign focused […]
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December 6, 2019
LSAC Publishes Latest Australia Underage Gambling Statistics
The Longitudinal Study of Australian Children has released its latest figures about the participation of 16/17-year-old children in various gambling activities. New Australian Study Takes a Look at Underage Gambling Participation Rate In 2003, the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children (LSAC) began, and it has been offering insight into children gambling behavior in the country […]
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December 4, 2019
NHS Releases Figures about Gambling Behavior in the UK
The National Healthy Service has released a survey cautioning against the adverse effect of over-use of smartphones in connection to gambling habits. NHS Reports on How Mobile Phones Affect Gambling Behavior The National Health Service (NHS) has revealed new numbers, pointing to growing addiction among UK adults due to smartphones. According to the research conducted […]
Casino
December 3, 2019
Patron Seduced and Robbed of $8K Jackpot Winnings in Casino
An unnamed victim identified as male was approached by one Samantha P. Gabino, 27, who offered sex in exchange for money. Later, an alleged accomplice showed up and robbed the victim from jackpot winnings at gunpoint. Casino Patron Robbed of $8K by an Alleged Criminal Duo Opportunism lurks on the casino floors in Washington as […]
Casino
December 2, 2019
PAGCOR Teams Up with Clarion, SiGMA to Host SEA Gamign Expo
PAGCOR has teamed up with Clarion Gaming and SiGMA to host a first-of-its-kind gaming expo in Manila, the Philippines in June, 2020. Clarion, SiGMA, PAGCOR to Host Largest SEA Gaming Expo PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, has struck a landmark partnership with Clarion Gaming and SiGMA in a bid to bring a major […]
Casino
December 2, 2019
President Duterte Threatens to ‘Shoot’ and ‘Punch’ Tax-Evading POGOs
The Philippines President, Rodrigo Duterte, has threatened to shoot and punch POGOs that failed to comply with tax regulation and pay up. President Duterte Threatens to Punch and Shoot POGOs The Philippines will crack down on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo has warned. Speaking for the media, Panelo explained that any […]
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November 30, 2019
Spain’s Gambling Sector Grows to $8.48bn in 2018
Spain’s online gambling industry has grown at a significant pace, marking around 270% growth in the five years since 2014, the country’s gaming regulator confirmed. Spain’s Online Gambling Sector Expands Rapidly Spain’s gambling sector continues to grow with the total hitting estimated $8.48 billion in 2018 in terms of gross gaming revenue (GGR), new figures […]
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November 29, 2019
32Red Reimburses Employer £590K for Stolen Gambled Money
Kindred’s UK-facing 32Red has reimbursed a Northern Ireland company after an employee stole £590K and spent it on the casino website over the course of a year. 32Red Reimburses Employer for Stolen Cash British casino operator 32Red has reimbursed an Irish problem gambler’s employer £590,000 (US$760,000), after the website had failed to verify the source […]