Industry
October 3, 2020
Problem Gambling Rate in Spain Only 0.3% Says Study
According to new research, 84.9% of the population in Spain participates in gambling activities. The research by University Carlos III of Madrid uncovered that despite the high percentage of active gamblers, problem gambling is only 0.3%. A New Research Was Released by the University Carlos III of Madrid, Spain A new study released by the […]
Industry
October 2, 2020
Domestic Violence Related to Problem Gambling, Says Study
Australia’s National Research Organization for Women’s Safety released new research looking into the relationship between gambling and domestic violence. Although gambling does not initiate domestic violence, it undoubtedly exacerbates it, says the study. A New Research Focuses on Gambling and Its Relation to Domestic Violence New research published earlier this week by Australia’s National Research […]
Industry
October 1, 2020
$800m Settlement Granted to Victims of 2017 Las Vegas Shooting
Nevada court approved on Wednesday a settlement of $800 million for victims of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting. In the tragic event, 58 people lost their lives and more than 800 were injured at a concert near the Mandalay Bay after the shooter Stephen Paddock started firing at the crowd from his hotel window. Nevada […]
Industry
September 27, 2020
EGBA Hails the European Commission’s IPR Report on 2018 MoU
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) published the findings from a new report by the European Commission. According to the report, a significant reduction in the unintentional placement of gambling advertisements on websites that infringe intellectual property rights (IPR) has been achieved due to an industry-led memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU on online […]
Industry
September 24, 2020
Isai Scheinberg Sentenced with ‘Time Served’ and $30,000 Fine
PokerStars founder Isai Scheinberg was sentenced to time served and a $30,000 fine for his participation in an unlawful internet gambling business. The dual Canadian and Israeli national pled guilty on one count back in March and was facing jail time of up to 5 years, but eventually managed to avoid prison. Isai Scheinberg was […]
Industry
September 24, 2020
UCLA Law School Receives $15m Donation by Graton Tribe
California’s UCLA School of Law received a significant donation of $15 million by the Graton Tribe. The donation will aid Native American and other students interested in careers as tribal legal advocates. The Graton Tribe Donates $15 Million to UCLA The UCLA School of Law in California received a $15 million donation by the Northern […]
Industry
September 20, 2020
Mayors Urge LA County to Allow Outdoor Card Room Operations
Mayors of 5 cities in Los Angeles areas which have card room casinos gathered Monday, September 14, to request Los Angeles County officials to allow card room operations outdoors. Following a recent decision by the San Jose City Council which agreed to allow casinos to expand their operations into their private parking lots, mayors held […]
Industry
September 18, 2020
Clark County COVID-19 Cases May Be Related to Hotel, Motel, or Resort
The Mitigation and Management Task Force in Nevada revealed that some 26% of the positive COVID-19 cases in Clark County may be related to a hotel, motel, or resort. Without revealing any solid numbers, the Task Force said that this data does not mean that the person was infected at one of the places. The […]
Industry
September 15, 2020
Are the Swedish Gambling Restrictions Just a Political Move?
Experts participating in the SBC Summit Barcelona last week discussed the controversial gambling restrictions in Sweden. BonusFinder Managing Director, Fintan Costello said that the restrictions may be a political move. Gambling Restrictions in Sweden Remain Highly Controversial Earlier this year, the Swedish government introduced a set of temporary online gambling restrictions. Government officials pushed the […]
Industry
September 11, 2020
Nebraskans to Vote on Gambling Expansion in November
Nebraska Supreme Court ruled to include the three gambling initiatives in November’s ballot. If accepted, casino gambling will be legalized at horse racing tracks in the Cornhusker State. The Supreme Court’s Ruling on the Gambling Initiatives Residents of Nebraska will vote in November on three initiatives which if accepted may legalize casino gambling at horse […]