Industry
January 26, 2023
Paul Scully Calls for Right Balance in Upcoming Gambling Act Review
The minister spoke Wednesday at the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) Annual General Meeting and provided invaluable insight into the progress of the review of the Gambling Act. He explained that the review represents a unique opportunity for the country to update its gambling regulations in a way that protects customers from harm, enables bettors […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
Dugher Does Not Know What’s in the White Paper and Neither Do Journalists
Michael Dugher, the chief executive officer of the Betting and Gaming Council addressed the matter of the upcoming white paper at BGC’s Annual General Meeting. The modernization of the United Kingdom’s gambling laws continues getting postponed and the BGC does not know a lot about its exact contents. Rumors Claim the Mandatory Levy Is “In […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
KSA Serves JOI Gaming $400K Fine over Advertising to Young Adults
On Wednesday, the gambling watchdog unveiled details regarding the €400,000 ($436,300) regulatory sanction. Prior to introducing the fine, the regulator launched a probe into JOI Gaming’s operations on the Dutch market. The investigation uncovered that between December 8, 2021, and March 7, 2022, the operator sent out promotional messages for its website jacks.nl to its […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
Simmonds Believes Mandatory Levy Would Be Counterproductive
Brigid Simmonds, the chairman of Britain’s Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) has criticized the appeals for the introduction of a new safer gambling tax. She is certain that the profoundly-discussed mandatory levy would not provide the extra fund people are hoping on. Industry Critics Continue Asking for a Mandatory Levy The United Kingdom is set […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
Red Knot Names McNamara as Account Director amid Canadian Expansion
Red Knot Communications, a company describing itself as a boutique PR and communications agency serving the sports betting and gaming industry, has expanded its team with a key hire who will support the company’s Canadian operations. McNamara Joins the Team The one joining Red Knot is the experienced Andy McNamara, a veteran with a wealth […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
Casinos in Illinois Enjoy Strong Results in December and 2022
The gambling regulator in Illinois, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), has announced the revenue results for casinos and video gaming terminals (VGTs) for December. Although the regulator released the data regarding VGTs and casino operators, a report for the sports wagering revenue in December is yet to be released. Judging by those figures, licensed casino […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
Salsa Technology Teams Up with Miracl to Address MFA Legislation
The new partnership aims to enhance the login process for Salsa Technology’s online customers while also complying with upcoming 2023 legislation. Miracl Partnership Puts Salsa Technology Ahead of Industry Legislative Trends Legislative changes are expected in North America with New Jersey and Ontario leading the way by introducing a compulsory MFA. It is expected that […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
DraftKings Boosts Responsible Gaming Efforts via Gamres Deal
Announced Wednesday, the new deal will see DraftKings deliver Gamres’ Positive Play Scale for a number of its US customers. The Positive Play Scale is the first-of-its-kind standardized scale that can measure RG behaviors and beliefs among online customers. This collaboration further boosts DraftKings’ RG plan and efforts toward safer gambling. The Scale itself was […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
Red Tiger Debuts Progressive Slots Games in Michigan
The Evolution-owned company partnered with several operators to introduce its titles to the Great Lake State, expanding its North American presence. Red Tiger had successful launches in several other regions, pioneering its innovative selection of timed slot titles. The supplier is optimistic that its products will prove popular with fans and help bolster customer engagement […]
Industry
January 26, 2023
Research Says Reduced Advertisement Linked to Lower Harm in Vulnerable Groups
The particular matter the research investigated was whether exposure to gambling advertisements has an impact on consumers’ decisions to gamble and spend more time gambling. Research Probes Impact of Gambling Advertising The paper, which was published in the Public Health journal, found evidence that the more gambling promotional inducement a person saw, the greater their […]
