Industry
August 19, 2022
Norsk Tipping to Reduce Visibility of Aggressive Games
Norsk Tipping, Norway’s state-owned gambling operator, will change its TV marketing strategy. The company announced that it will take high-risk people in mind and adjust its advertisement accordingly. Norsk Tipping Vows to Do Better Norsk Tipping plans to reduce adverts that promote some of its more aggressive games. This includes both TV ads and marketing […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Ex-LA City Council Member Who Was in Prison Receives Fine
Mitchell Englander, once a member of the Los Angeles City Council, representing District 12 in the San Fernando Valley, faced a criminal charge which led to a prison sentence a few years ago. A prime reason for the charge and consequent prison sentence was a trip to Las Vegas, which the former LA City Council […]
Industry
August 19, 2022
Coljuegos Praises Illegal Gambling Websites Crackdown
Coljuegos, the Colombian gambling regulator, has successfully blocked 1,577 unauthorized gambling websites targeting the country through tailored gambling offers and incentives to local players. This makes one of the biggest numbers of blocked websites by a gambling regulator worldwide. Even the Australian Media Communications Authority (ACMA) has presently blocked close to 600-odd illegal operators and […]
Casino
August 19, 2022
Players in Queensland, Australia Lose Record $301.8M on EGMs in July
Poker machine players in Queensland, Australia have lost a record $301.8 million to electronic gambling machines in July. This figure equates to more than $750 for every player from Queensland and gambling researchers are looking for immediate action to address the potential harm that comes from EGMs. “It Is Not a Small Problem, It’s a […]
Casino
August 18, 2022
MGC Fines Encore Boston Nightclub $25,000 for Overserving Liquor
Encore Boston Harbor Hotel and Casino’s Memoire nightclub drew the ire of local regulators after several incidents involving excessive amounts of alcohol served to clients. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) fined the venue $25,000 and demanded additional staff training and stricter enforcement of bottle service policies. Memoire Overserved Clients on Several Occasions According to the […]
Legal
August 18, 2022
Pennsylvania Regulator Issues New Fine & Bans Players
In mid-June, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) issued a total fine of $32,500 against three companies for different violations. The same regulator unveiled that its gaming revenue in July increased by 1.28%, right after it welcomed Pariplay to its iGaming market via a new license in mid-August. The regulator that oversees gambling operations at […]
Industry
August 18, 2022
Stakelogic Live Enters UK, Receives License from the GC
The leading provider of premium live dealer casino content, Stakelogic Live, announced its entry into the regulated gambling market in the UK. Gambling Commission Grants Stakelogic Live Supplier Permit The announcement came today and follows a supplier permit that the operator received from the gambling regulator in the country, the Gambling Commission. Thanks to the […]
Business
August 18, 2022
Fiona Davies Is Appointed as the New Head of Gaming at OCR Labs
CR Labs Global has officially appointed Fiona Davies as the company’s new head of gaming. Davies has over 15 years of working experience and will help OCR Labs improve the verification experience and thus, prevent fraud. Davies Was Fascinated With the Gambling Industry During ICE London While commenting about her appointment, Davies noted that she […]
Casino
August 18, 2022
MGM Resorts Foundation Donates Almost $2M to 82 Local Charity Projects
MGM Resorts International’s charity initiative, the MGM Resorts Foundation, has donated almost $2 million via 82 grants to various non-profit organizations across the towns and regions where MGM Resorts has its operations. MGM Resorts Foundation 82 Grants Will Benefit Local Communities The MGM Resorts Foundation was founded in 2002 and gives the opportunity to MGM […]
Industry
August 18, 2022
Rank Group: Revenues Rebounded but Challenges Await
Rank Group, a UK-based gambling company, announced that its revenues have returned to 90% of their pre-pandemic levels. However, it is still early to celebrate as the company believes the next few months will be very challenging. Rank Group Expects Tough Times Rank Group, which operates the Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo chains, might have […]
