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December 8, 2021
Dugher Asked the Government to Prioritize Child Protection in the White Paper
Michael Dugher, the chief executive officer of Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council, has appealed to the government, asking child protection to be prioritized in the upcoming gambling white paper. Dugher Puts Child Safety as a Priority As someone committed to keeping minors away from gambling harm, Dugher has been vocal about the lenient age-verification measures […]
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December 8, 2021
Study: English Speakers at Higher Risk of Gambling Addiction
Developed by Mindspa Health, Gambless is a mental health platform that helps users cope with gambling addiction. Rated as the #1 app for gambling addiction, Gambless has more than half a million users globally. English Speakers Have Significantly Higher Risk of Problem Gambling Earlier this week, the platform announced the results of its first-ever annual […]
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December 8, 2021
Clarion Gaming Unveils A Dozen of Masterclasses for ICE VOX 2022
Clarion Gaming has vowed to “reimagine learning” as it unveiled that new learning segments and masterclasses are on its list for the ICE VOX 2022 conference. Clarion Gaming Doubles Down on Learning The ICE VOX 2022 gaming conference will see Clarion Gaming host several masterclasses on the hottest topics across the gaming industry. A total […]
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December 8, 2021
Columbian Midfielder Gets Death Treats for Alleged Match-Fixing
Llaneros’ defensive midfielder Jorge Duvan Mosquera has recently declared that he fears for his own life and safety after he and his teammates were sent death threats online. The 23-year-old soccer player used Twitter to convey a message to Colombian President Ivan Duque. The players mentioned the intimidating messages the club has received since losing […]
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December 8, 2021
SG Acquires ACS’ PlayOn, Launches AToM Cashless Gaming Solution
The leader in iGaming and betting games, services, and technology solutions, Scientific Games, is now ready to launch the AToM cashless solution to jurisdictions around the world. The news comes after the company completed the acquisition of ACS’ PlayOn on Tuesday this week. SG to Roll Out AToM AToM, short for Access To On Demand […]
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December 8, 2021
North Carolina Man Buys Two Lottery Tickets and Wins on Both
Luck has visited one Scotty Thomas from Fayetteville twice on the same day as the man cashed in his two tickets for the Lucky for Life” draw and begged a lump sum, beating 1 in 1,183,028 odds. Getting Rich on a Casual Saturday A 49-year-old North Carolina man ended up winning two lucky draws in […]
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December 8, 2021
Ontario Slow to the Punch with Private Sports Betting Market
The 108th Grey Cup is approaching this weekend. This could have been a good time for Ontario to see its private market for single-event betting in action. However, this won’t be the case. Ontario Misses the Mark with Sports Betting The Grey Cup will arrive at Hamilton on Tuesday at a Bayfront Park ceremony. This […]
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December 8, 2021
Nagasaki Enhances IR Design to Better Reflect Prefecture’s Goals
Nagasaki’s integrated Resort (IR) may look different from previous drafts. Although the project’s look has been updated by the prefecture, the cost will likely remain the same. Nagasaki Sculpting its IR Future According to GGRAsia, Nagasaki made the decision to improve the architectural appearance of the IR to “enhance symbolism” the property. However, the resort’s […]
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December 8, 2021
Macau’s Junket Days Reported to be Over
The world’s largest casino junket market could soon disappear. Reports this week claimed that Macau has called for a halt to junket operations. The SAR has also reportedly ordered junkets not to loan money to VIP clients. The End of a Junket Era in Macau Macau’s casino concessionaires could end all contracts with junket proponents, […]
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December 7, 2021
Playson Signs Deal with Venezuela iGaming Operator Triples
Casino games developer Playson continued to expand its presence in the Latin American region after the announcement of a content deal signed with Venezuela-based operator Triples. Strengthen Latin American Foothold The new content deal will make sure Playson’s extensive suite of popular game titles including some recent slot releases such as The Fruit Megaways, Spirit […]