Industry
August 7, 2020
Paddy Power Raises Public Awareness through Missing People Campaign
Irish-based bookmaker Paddy Power announced today it joined forces with the Missing People charity and Motherwell FC to launch a campaign that will raise public awareness for the scope of the problem with missing people in the UK. As part of the campaign, the sports betting operator would fill the South Stand at the stadium […]
Industry
August 6, 2020
Paddy Power Apologizes for the Homophobic Language Video
Irish bookmaker Paddy Power issued an apology last week for sharing a video in which a fan used homophobic slur which prompted fierce backlash from the queer football community. The video is a weekly round-up of fans’ comments on social media about the FA Cup Final between Arsenal and Chelsea. Fan Derogatory Language Spurred Reactions […]
Industry
July 31, 2020
Cold Shower for UK Casinos, Re-Opening Delayed by 2 Weeks
Casino operators in the UK received another blow Friday, when Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a delay to the further easing of virus restrictions in the country for at least two more weeks, putting the re-opening of casinos, ice rinks, and bowling halls on hold. The announcement that the scheduled August 1 re-opening of casinos […]
Industry
July 28, 2020
Macau Police Detained 3 People Suspected of People Smuggling
The Judiciary Police in Macau arrested 8 suspects Saturday for alleged participation in people-smuggling operations, a Monday morning special press conference of the Judiciary Police in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) outlined. 5 other suspects were arrested in Zhuhai in the joint operation of the Judiciary Police, Macau Customs Service and the Zhuhai Public Security […]
Industry
July 28, 2020
Illegal Gambling on the Rise in Austria
Austria’s Financial Police continues the fight against illegal gambling activities. A recent report by the Financial Police outlined that illegal gambling is concentrated around large cities. The report also outlined that so far this year, there have been 660 illegal gambling machines confiscated. Austria’s Financial Police Fights the Illegal Gambling in the Country Illegal gambling […]
Industry
July 25, 2020
UK: Gambling Addiction Treatment Halted During the Lockdown
Treatment for people suffering from gambling addiction in the UK have been placed on pause during the months of lockdown, a report by the BBC outlined. Due to the virus outbreak, NHS personnel have been redeployed where they were needed most, jeopardizing the improvement in the treatment of gambling addicts across the country. Staff Redeployed, […]
Industry
July 24, 2020
Hospitality Industry in Illinois Threatened as COVID-19 Is Not Going Away
Unemployment due to COVID-19 is on the rise. Hundreds of thousands of jobs in the hospitality and leisure industry in Illinois threatened because of additional restrictions. Unemployment Due to COVID-19 on the Rise The unemployment claims due to COVID-19 keep rising across the US. Total new claims nationwide due to COVID-19 and the introduced lockdown […]
Industry
July 22, 2020
2019 Report: 43.3% of Czech Teenagers Aged 15+ Gamble
Latest report by the Czech Ministry of finance reveals that 43.3% of teenagers aged 15 and older gambled in 2019. This marks an increase when comparing year-on-year results. Report Outlining Gambling Activities for 2019 in the Czech Republic Was Released The Czech Ministry of Finance has released its annual report outlining the country’s gambling activities […]
Industry
July 20, 2020
Report: Nevada “Red Zone” Because of Positive COVID-19 Cases
A report by the Center for Public Integrity prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force labelled Nevada as a “red zone” due to positive COVID-19 cases. Results Show Positive COVID-19 Tests of Nevada Visitors A worrying report has appeared the goal of which is to inform the White House Coronavirus Task Force by the […]
Industry
July 19, 2020
27-Year-Old Man Charged with Fraud for Millions in Cryptocurrencies Which He Used for Gambling
New York based 27-year-old man charged in fraud allegations for a cryptocurrency scheme. The man, allegedly used $4.5 million collected from his victims for gambling but presented them an investment scheme. Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Cryptocurrency Fraud A 27-year-old, Douglas Jae Woo Kim has been charged in a criminal complaint at the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The […]