Industry
March 27, 2023
Australians Ever More Determined to See Gambling Ads Gone
According to the survey, three in four Australians gambled at least once in the past 12 months, with 38% doing so on weekly basis. At least half of the people who participated in gambling were considered to be at risk of developing a deeper issue with the hobby, the study said. New Survey Takes on […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Brian Blake Bolsters IGT’s Leadership as the New VP of DEI
As VP of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Blake will build on his previous successes with the NHL. His employee learning programs helped unify the organization and usher beneficial behavioral changes even among the senior executive team. Blake joins IGT at a pivotal moment for the company as it continues to pursue expansion through high-profile […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Australians Ask for Reforms amid Concerning Pokies Harm Rates
Responsible gambling is one of the hot topics of the modern gambling industry as many markets and operators seek to protect players from harm. Australia, according to the BBC, is not doing all that well. According to the news outlet, about 1 in every 100 Australians has some sort of a gambling problem. Much of […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Responsible Wagering Australia Welcomes Kai Cantwell as CEO
Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA), the independent peak body for Australian-licensed wagering service providers, has announced a major new appointment. The organization said that it will welcome the experienced Kai Cantwell as its new chief executive officer. Cantwell will join the company on April 17, 2023, bringing a wealth of experience to the team. Cantwell has […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
The Netherlands to Ban Untargeted Gambling Ads Starting July 1
The Netherlands will proceed with its plans to restrict gambling advertising. The harsh measure was announced by Frank Weerwind last summer, with the minister planning to ban the first set of ads on January 1, 2023. However, the ban was eventually delayed because of public consultations regarding the law. Now, Weerwind has announced that the […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Sands Commits to Responsible Water Use amid World Water Day
Leading developer and operator of world-class integrated resorts, Las Vegas Sands, acknowledged the importance of responsible water use and vowed to further reduce its use by 2025. The announcement came Wednesday and coincided with World Water Day, an initiative designated by the United Nations (UN) to reaffirm the importance of access to fresh water. World […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
GiG Secures Licenses in Maryland and Pennsylvania
Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has announced that it has successfully secured licenses in the states of Maryland and Pennsylvania. According to the company, it was handed an Online Sports Wagering Operator License in the former state and a full Interactive Gaming Manufacturer License in the latter. GiG explained that the first of the two licenses, […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Park County Declines State’s Funding Offer to Combat Gambling Issues
Powell Tribune reported that on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, the commissioners of Park County in Wyoming unanimously decided to decline the Wyoming Department of Health’s offer of $32,141 to address problem gambling. Park County Commissioners Unanimously Reject Department of Health’s Offer to Combat Problem Gambling Wyoming lawmakers recently legalized online sports betting, and the state […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Washington DC Mayor Cuts Problem Gambling Services Funding
Sports Handle reported that Washington D.C. has allegedly taken a step back in problem gambling services as the Mayor, Muriel Bowser, seeks to eliminate all funding for the service. Mayor’s Budget Cuts Threaten Progress Against Problem Gambling, Warns Lobbyist Although the Mayor’s office has not made any comments on the motive behind the cut, lobbyist […]
Industry
March 24, 2023
Anti-fraud Team at SOFTSWISS Saves Operators €16M in 2022
Fast-growing technology company offering solutions for the online gambling industry SOFTSWISS released a new report, outlining the performance of its Anti-Fraud team in 2022. The Anti-Fraud team, consisting of dedicated experts with years of experience, is a part of the company’s Managed Services, a solution that is famous for being at the intersection between the […]
