Industry
January 7, 2021
Spanish Ministry Sets Player Protection as Key Priority for 2021
Spain’s Ministry for Consumer Affairs is continuing its efforts to review and tighten gambling laws in 2021, following significant changes made last year. Advertising Restrictions and Sponsorship Ban Caused Controversy Some of the steps in this direction is enforcing the advertising restrictions adopted last year, as well as the changes to regulatory fees for licensees. […]
Industry
January 6, 2021
Chinese State-Backed Hackers Target Gambling Companies in $100M Ransomware Attack
Israeli cybersecurity firms have released a report detailing Chinese state-backed hacker attempts to disrupt gambling platforms. Chinese Hackers Target Gambling Companies China’s march against illegal gambling operations has taken a new turn, with state-sponsored hackers now taking aim at gambling firms that have been promoting their products to Chinese nationals without authorization. In what is […]
Industry
January 4, 2021
Aristocrat Seeks Top Talent, Launches AFL Educational Program
Aristocrat Technologies, a subsidiary of gambling technology group listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Aristocrat Leisure, announced today the launch of its new Aristocrat Future Leaders (AFL) program, a comprehensive educational track tailor-made for recent graduate students in the US. “We’re excited to invest in the future of gaming with the introduction of Aristocrat […]
Industry
January 4, 2021
Pennsylvania Casino Industry On the Rise Despite Pandemic-Related Closures
The impact of the Covid-19 Lockdown on the Pennsylvania casino industry is to be seen in the coming weeks, when the state’s Gaming Control Board will release figures for 2020’s last quarter. Casino Industry Posts Strong Figures in the Beginning of 2020 Fiscal Year In the last decade, Pennsylvania’s gaming industry has been growing steadily, […]
Industry
January 3, 2021
Former Amateur Footballer Richie Paxton Shares His Story Ahead of Launching Counselling Business
Richie Paxton was a football player in the period 2000-2019 and now opens up about his addictive lifestyle. It All Began When Richie was Only 16 The local English newspaper The Chronicle shared the story of Richie Paxton, a former amateur footballer, who struggled with addiction to drinking, drugs and gambling, but managed to recover […]
Industry
January 2, 2021
Children Should be Taught the Risks of Gambling at School
Public health experts in Northern Ireland advise educating youngsters about gambling harm in class. Up to 40,000 People in Northern Ireland may Have a Gambling Problem Clinicians from the Faculty of Public Health support the introduction of gambling education in Northern Ireland’s school curriculum, according to a submission by Mid and East Antrim Borough Council […]
Industry
January 2, 2021
Entain’s Grainne Hurst Says Company to Be Pioneer in Customer Wellbeing
Entain Director of Corporate Affairs Grainne Hurst outlines a future of sustainability and consumer well-being for the company and the role it plays in the industry. Customer Wellbeing Comes first for Entain Entain is turning a new leaf in 2021, not just because it has just rebranded from GVC Holdings, but also because its commitment […]
Industry
January 1, 2021
Portugal Online Gambling Revenue Sets Record Prompted by Betting
Online gambling revenue in Portugal amounted to €84.2 million in the three months ending September 30. Sports Competitions Boost Online Gambling Revenue to Record Highs Online sports betting was the leading game segment in Portugal’s regulated market during the third quarter of 2020, surpassing its casino competitor and doubling its revenue compared to Q2. Locally […]
Industry
January 1, 2021
Top Boxing Fights of 2021: Joshua vs Fury, Spencer vs Crawford
The year 2020 finished on a strong note in boxing, with the heavyweight title fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev worth every second of anticipation. Yet, that wasn’t the only fantastic boxing bout to see the year off, with Canelo Alvarez taking on Callum Smith and Gennady Golovkin making a return against Kamil Szeremeta. […]
Industry
December 31, 2020
Derek Stevens Expects Record 2021 Year for Las Vegas Casinos
Casino entrepreneur Derek Stevens believes 2021 will be one of the best years for Las Vegas. Stevens Sees 2021 as Pivotal Year for Las Vegas Casinos On Tuesday, famed Nevada-based casino owner Derek Stevens joined “Squawk on the Street” to discuss the future prospects of the Las Vegas casino industry. Mr. Stevens is the CEO […]