Industry
March 9, 2021
GiG and Grupo Slots Launch iGaming in Buenos Aires
The city of Buenos Aires will welcome a new online gambling platform powered by Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) and Argentinean gaming and entertainment operator Grupo Slots. Jugadon.bet Goes Live in Buenos Aires The City of Buenos Aires Gambling Regulator LOTBA has approved Grupo Slots’ Jugadon.bet site to go live in the city. GiG’s technical iGaming […]
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March 9, 2021
ACMA Flags Shortcoming in Preventing People from Gambling on Credit
Australia’s media authority has cautioned that online and telephone gambling establishments continue to successfully extend credit to vulnerable individuals. ACMA Strikes Out Against Gambling on Credit The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has flagged certain shortcomings in enforcing restrictions on credit gambling in the country. According to the watchdog, Australians are still able to access telephone lines and […]
Industry
March 9, 2021
Georgia Bill Allows Gift Cards for Coin-Operated Amusement Machines
House Bill 544 permits gift card payout for coin-operated amusement machines across Georgia. COAMs Will Provide Prize Gift Cards to Winners The new legislation will allow winners to receive gift cards from coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs). The bill proposed by Rep. Alan Powell, R-Hartwell, was passed yesterday. Policymakers are hoping to “clean up” the industry this way […]
Industry
March 9, 2021
MGM Resorts and BetMGM Raise Awareness of Problem Gambling
MGM Resorts and BetMGM will work with the National Council on Problem Gambling to educate workers and customers on responsible gambling and gambling addiction. MGM Resorts and BetMGM Join Forces With NCPG US-based casino and hospitality company MGM Resorts and its online sports betting venture BetMGM have joined forces with the National Council on Problem […]
Industry
March 8, 2021
EPIC Risk Management Adds Michael V. Huber to US Team
EPIC Risk Management has added coach and mentor Michael V. Huber to its US operation, just ahead of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Raising Awareness and Helping Others In a statement released Friday, EPIC Risk Management welcomed Michael V. Huber as its Advisory on US Operations. Huber brings his lived experience with problem gambling to the […]
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March 8, 2021
FanDuel Joins AGA’s Responsible Betting Campaign
FanDuel has committed substantial resources to the American Gaming Association’s “Have a Game Plan” campaign, which aims to promote responsible betting and raise awareness of problem gambling. FanDuel Commits to Responsible Gambling Campaign Today, US-based online gambling market leader FanDuel became the first mobile sportsbook operator to join the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) “Have A […]
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March 8, 2021
Online Registration Boosts Sports Betting in Iowa
Iowa’s sports betting handle in February amounts to $143.6 million boosted by the removal of in-person registration rules and the approval of three skins for casinos. February Sports Betting Decreases Slightly Iowa has hit a third consecutive month of nine-figure wagers, the latest data from Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reveals. According to the report, […]
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March 8, 2021
YouGov Results Show over 50% of Gamblers Opposed to Betting Cap
BGC has issued a YouGov survey to determine how UK gamblers feel about the newly proposed betting limit. Out of all participants, more than half oppose the limit, even suggesting that they’ll resort to black-market gambling if too many limits are set on the average gambler. 59% of UK Gamblers Are Against Betting Caps A YouGov poll issued […]
Industry
March 5, 2021
Gibraltar Charity Will Fund Research into Problem Gambling
The Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association (GBGA) announced today a foundation that will aim to fund research into problem gambling has been registered as a charity. Support for Empirically-Based Solutions The Gibraltar Gambling Care Foundation (GGCF) will focus on funding research in areas that could provide the gaming industry and government regulators with empirically-supported knowledge […]
Industry
March 5, 2021
Safer Gambling Tools Have No Effect on Amount of Money Deposited
Interventions do not change the amount of money customers spend on gambling or their playtime, a study commissioned by GambleAware concluded. The wholly independent charity working in collaboration with the UK Gambling Commission to deliver the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms released 3 new reports today related to using safer gambling messaging by operators. […]