Industry
January 19, 2022
SG Leads in Responsible Gaming with WLA Certification
Scientific Games (SG), the leading gaming technology and services provider, solidified its leadership position as a responsible gaming company by achieving the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate of Alignment for its operations on five continents. SG Achieves WLA’s Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate of Alignment To achieve the certification, Scientific Games had to […]
Industry
January 19, 2022
Seven Mile Casino in California Turns Into Crime Scene Following Death
For the most part, visits to casinos are relatively routine and mundane. There may the occasional big winner or the drunk who gets out of control, but most people go about their business with no distractions. This wasn’t the case at the Seven Mile Casino in Chula Vista, CA, on Monday, however. A struggle between […]
Industry
January 19, 2022
New York Governor Presents Budget Plan That Includes NYC Casinos
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a $216-billion budget for the state. It would pay bonuses to health care workers and increase funding for schools. It would also do something thought impossible, at least in the near term, under New York’s former governor, Andrew Cuomo. The budget would open New York City to […]
Industry
January 19, 2022
Wakayama Mayor Unimpressed with Opposition’s Stance on IR
The mayor of Wakayama, Japan could be about to open a legal battle that might jeopardize the city’s chances of hosting an integrated resort (IR). Opposition to the idea has been building, and a signature-gathering exercise resulted in over 20,000 names appearing on the list. That should lead to a referendum on the subject. However, […]
Industry
January 18, 2022
888’s Trading Update Showed 14% Growth despite Q4 16% Slump
Online betting and gaming group 888 Holdings released today a post-close trading update for the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, posting stable growth driven by product strategy and continuous market expansion. Double-Digit Growth 888 Holdings announced its revenue grew by 14% driven by taxed and regulated markets which slightly increased its share of total […]
Industry
January 18, 2022
Censuswide Research Shows UK Students Are Exposed to Gambling Harm
According to a study by the research company Censuswide, 35% of university students in the UK have borrowed money to gamble at least once. This has sparked concerns about young people exhibiting signs of gambling harm. The Results of Censuswide’s Survey The survey was commissioned by the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust and Gamstop, […]
Industry
January 18, 2022
GiG and Avento Group Extend Partnership for GiG Comply
Leading iGaming technology company, providing products, services, and solutions to iGaming operators, Gaming Innovation Group, (GiG) announced that it extended its collaboration with Malta-based Avento Group. Avento Group, Gaming Innovation Group Expand Existing Partnership GiG explained that the partnership extension relates to the provision of its automated compliance tool GiG Comply. Moreover, the collaboration builds […]
Industry
January 18, 2022
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen Happy to Bring Back Online Gambling Limits
Sweden is going to bring back online gaming restrictions as the omicron variant of COVID-19 starts to make its presence known in the country. Restrictions had been introduced during the first wave but, this time, they’re being tightened. The country asserts that the measures are needed to combat a rise in online gaming during the […]
Industry
January 18, 2022
Macau Confirms New Gambling Laws Through Publication of Draft
The publication of the final version of the draft gambling laws in Macau is a huge step forward. While the laws still need final approval, they offer clear insight into what’s coming and what will be expected of casino operators. Among the many changes, more attention to responsible gambling and social programs are expected. Macau […]
Industry
January 17, 2022
AUS: Survey Says 53.5% Of Gamblers Do Not Have a Limit in Place
Gambling is a widely spread activity in Australia. And while some punters choose to occasionally place a bet, others suffer from some form of gambling disorder. The results of a new report prepared for Gambling Research Australia reveal that some gamblers disapprove of the voluntary opt-out for online wagering. More than Half of the Gamblers […]