Industry
November 12, 2020
Caesars’ 2019-2020 CSR Report “People Planet Play”
Casino giant operator Caesars Entertainment Inc. released its 2019-2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, revealing it spent $67 million in the communities it operates casinos. The report focuses on the company achievements prior to the $17.3 billion merger deal with Eldorado Resorts and outlines how the newly formed company intends to remain committed to CSR […]
Industry
November 12, 2020
Gaming Analyst Suggests Interest in LVS Property Sale Would Be Big
If the gaming giant Las Vegas Sands considers selling its Venetian, Palazzo and Sands Expo properties in Las Vegas, there would be big interest from industry players, according to an industry analyst. There Would Be Interest If Las Vegas Sands Considers Selling Properties, Says Analyst There should be plenty of industry giants who may be […]
Industry
November 11, 2020
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law Announced Online Classes
A new online training program for gaming industry personnel will launch during the first and second quarter of 2021 at the William S.Boyd School of Law, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) announced yesterday. Operators, regulators, lawyers and others will have the opportunity to learn from instructors and tutors with decades of experience in […]
Industry
November 11, 2020
More Than 700 People Positive for COVID-19 after Visiting Nevada
According to new data by the Department of Health and Human Services, until October 3 a total of 712 people who visited Nevada tested positive for COVID-19. Since the reopening of the casino industry in the Silver State, the number of visitors who tested positive started increasing slowly. New Data Regarding Positive COVID-19 Cases More […]
Industry
November 10, 2020
UK Bookmakers Agree Additional Streaming and Data Fees
Sports betting operators in the UK agreed to pay extra fees on their existing streaming and data deals until December 2, the day when the second lockdown across the nation is set to expire. The additional cash will give more breathing air to the horse racing industry, which, despite being left to continue, is suffocating […]
Industry
November 9, 2020
GC: KYC and Affordability Checks Need Further Improvement
The gambling industry watchdog in the UK outlined further improvements for the areas of Know Your Customer (KYC) and affordability checks are needed, as current efforts from licensees continue to fall short of the regulator’s expectations. The British Gambling Commission (GC) released its annual Compliance and Enforcement Report, along with the first ever National Strategic […]
Industry
November 8, 2020
Nevada Should Push with Cashless Regulations, AML and KYC
The status of Nevada as the US gambling “Mecca” is under threat and this time it is not the coronavirus only, as residents is 6 other states approved various forms of gambling expansion along with the presidential elections on November 3. Competition Increases Members of the Nevada General Assembly hopefully kept an eye on the […]
Industry
November 3, 2020
PointsBet Wins 3 Categories at EGR North America Awards 2020
Leading sportsbook operator PointsBet was recently awarded the 2020 eGaming Review (EGR) North America Awards for top sports betting operator, most socially responsible operator, and US Rising star. PointsBet Offers High Levels of Player Protection Key criteria for the sports betting operator award include scale and positive influence on others in the industry over the […]
Industry
November 3, 2020
UK: Public Consultation on Operator’s Role in Harm Prevention
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) is starting a consultation with online gambling operators and consumers, looking for insights on how to better protect vulnerable customers from gambling related harms. Gambling Harm Prevention at the Source Arguing that remote gambling operators are already in a position to identify players who may be susceptible to gambling harm, […]
Industry
November 2, 2020
Sir Keith Mills Will Chair Sazka’s Lottery License Challenge
Pan-European lottery operator Sazka Group announced the appointment of Sir Keith Mills as Bid Chair of the company’s team which will run for the UK National Lottery license. Contribution to 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games Sir Keith Mills is expected to bring a wealth of experience to the Sazka’s UK team, having multiple roles […]