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May 24, 2022
New Legislation Proposes Tough Gambling Regulation in Victoria
A new legislative proposal in Victoria, Australia, introduced by lawmakers is pushing for tough gambling rules seeking to minimize gambling harm. A Proposal Empowers the New Gambling Watchdog in Victoria The new regulation seeks to empower the recently created Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC). The new government entity will take over the responsibilities […]
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May 23, 2022
North Carolina Sports Betting Is In Sight
Efforts to legalize mobile sports betting in North Carolina continue as a Senate Bill 688 quickly earned the representatives’ support. The Bill Will Legalize Betting on Sports Right now, sports bettors in North Carolina have pretty limited options and can only bet in two tribal casinos operated by the Cherokee Indians. However, this may soon […]
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May 19, 2022
Pennsylvania Gambling Regulator Approves $35,500 in Fines
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), which is the gambling regulator in the state, announced Wednesday that it approved multiple fines, surpassing $35,000. One provider of gaming services and two casinos were fined $35,500 in total. The PGCB said that it approved the three consent agreements after it found out that the operators breached licensing […]
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May 19, 2022
Macau Legislators Continue Gaming Law Amendments Discussions
Macau casino workers may be dismissed without cause in the future if concessionaires are being suspended from operating for one month to one year due to non-compliance, according to the proposed amendments to the Gaming Law, revealed local news outlet Inside Asia Gaming. Compensation for Concessionaires if Contract Suspended The Macau Legislative Assembly continued to […]
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May 18, 2022
Missing Woman Found Dead After Casino Party
A Spokane County Medical Examiner autopsy has confirmed that the body found in a sleeping bag in a remote area of the state of Washington is Yanira Cedillos, the woman who went missing on March 3, 2022. Cedillos was last seen celebrating her 30th birthday at Papa’s Casino in Moses Lake together with a few […]
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May 18, 2022
Spillemyndigheden Filed 255 Slots Incompliance Reports
Spillemyndigheden, Denmark’s gambling regulator has inspected about 4,000 slot machines since 2019. The regulator reported 255 instances of suspicious activity to the police. The Regulator Reported Slots Fraud to the Police The authority has to constantly inspect the 23,000 slot machines active in the country. This is done to ensure the integrity of gambling and […]
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May 18, 2022
Ohio: Adelante Former Director Allegedly Stole $400K to Gamble
Adelante is a Latino non-profit organization that was founded more than two decades ago. The Latino and Community Resource Center has a mission to support communities and individuals throughout the Northwest via economic literacy, education, prevention, and other social services. A new report reveals that Adelante’s operations have been temporarily impacted after allegations emerged that […]
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May 18, 2022
NSW Regulator Wants to Raise Fines for Illegal Ads
Liquor and Gaming New South Wales, the state’s regulator, appealed for a raise in the maximum fines for faulty gambling advertising. The authority seeks to discourage the NSW licensees from posting ads that are in breach of the regulations. NSW’s Regulator Believes Fines Are Too Low According to the current laws, operators risk a maximum […]
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May 17, 2022
UKGC Fined Progress Play and Jumpman Gaming
The UK Gambling Commission has shown its resilience in ensuring the stability of the gambling industry in the country as it issued fines totaling around £675,000 ($836,535) to Progress Play and Jumpman Gaming. The Two Operators Breached AML and Social Responsibility Rules Progress Play’s fine is £175,718 ($219,438) while Jumpman Gaming’s fine is £500,000 ($624,405) […]
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May 17, 2022
Two Men Offered Wynn Macau Director Bribes, Face Charges
Two men were charged with offering bribes for HK$1.5 million ($190,000) by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in Hong Kong, China. The men allegedly offered to bribe a former Wynn Macau director for air-conditioning maintenance contracts. Two Men Face Criminal Charges, Offered to Bribe Wynn Macau Director The ICAC launched an investigation after it […]
