Industry
September 13, 2022
Danish Gambling Authority Posts Report on Help Line Performance
Spillemyndigheden, the Danish Gambling Authority, has published a report regarding the operation of its gambling helpline called StopSpillet with the main focus on who and how the helpline is used. 5,656 People Have Turned to StopSpillet Since January 2019 The StopSpillet gambling helpline has been operational since January 2019 when its telephone lines opened up […]
Industry
September 13, 2022
Massachusetts’ PlayMyWay RG Program to Change Gambling Industry
Massachusetts may be far from introducing sports gambling legislation, but Bay State is definitely doing well when it comes to rolling out responsible gambling initiatives. The latest is the PlayMyWay solution which will transform every gambling machine in the state into a responsible gambling venue. The feature is touted as a “budgeting tool” that can […]
Industry
September 13, 2022
OLG Relaunches Responsible Gambling Program as “My PlaySmart”
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is doubling down on its efforts to introduce a globally recognized responsible gambling program. The existing program, PlaySmart, has been re-launched as My PlayBreak and rolled out just in time for the National Football League (NFL) season which took place over the weekend. My PlaySmart Aspires to Help […]
Casino
September 13, 2022
Philippine Police Vows to Do More to Tackle POGO Worker Exploitation, Crime
The Philippine National Police wants more to be done when it comes to gaining control over the regulated Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators sector and the inflow of foreign workers who come to work in the gambling industry. In fact, the police wants to create a detailed list that keeps track of workers and can assist […]
Industry
September 13, 2022
YouGov: Singapore, China, and Spain Oppose Online Gambling Legalization
A new study conducted by YouGov, a data firm, has shown a prevalent opposition to online gambling in Singapore. Nearly six in ten Singaporean adults oppose the idea of the legalization of internet gambling, whether it concerns sports betting or online casinos “Global Gambling 2022: The consumer view in the gambling debate” found. New Study […]
Industry
September 12, 2022
Spain’s Gambling Registered Marginal Quarterly Decrease
Spain’s national gambling regulator, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling, released the industry figures for the second quarter of 2022. Casino Gaming Leading the Way For the three months ended June 30, 2022, licensed gaming operators in Spain registered gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €203.95 million ($206.6 million) to post a marginal decrease […]
Legal
September 12, 2022
TRAL Takes Okada to Court over Okada Manila Takeover
The saga surrounding the Philippine casino resort Okada Manila continues as Tiger Resorts Asia Limited (TRAL) sues Kazuo Okada for fraud and violence. In May, Okada forcefully took over the resort after he returned to the company thanks to a status quo ante order by the Supreme Court of the Philippines. TRAL and Okada have […]
Casino
September 12, 2022
The Star Temporarily Stops Trading on ASX, Waits ILGA Report
The Star Entertainment Group, Australia’s leading integrated resort company, stopped trading its shares on the ASX (Australia’s Stock Exchange) just before the release of the report from the NSW Independent Liquor Gaming Authority (ILGA). Ahead of ILGA’s Report, the Star Halted Trading on ASX On Monday, the company requested to immediately cease trading its ordinary […]
Casino
September 12, 2022
Pixiu Gaming And Dan Marino Team Up, New Slots to Hit the Market in 2023
Pixiu Gaming, a leading Keno developer in North America, has announced that it signed a partnership with Dan Marino, a retired NFL quarterback. The company is set to use Marino’s brand in a series of immersive slot games. The Slots Are Set to Make Their Debut in 2023 The partnership between Pixiu and Marino was […]
Industry
September 12, 2022
Philippines: Banning E-sabong Brings Financial Hardships
Online betting on cockfights or the activity also referred to as e-sabong was incredibly popular in the Philippines. E-sabong helped generate invaluable revenue for different institutions including banks such as the Philippine Business Bank (PBP). However, after information regarding e-sabong-related crimes emerged, the Philippines lawmakers decided to outlaw the activity earlier this year. Now, a […]
