Legal
May 25, 2022
VGCCC Announced EGM Rules at Crown Melbourne
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has prepared a new set of restrictive regulations at Crown Melbourne. This comes after Crown Resorts announced its interest in better understanding what the newly imposed electronic gaming machines (EMG) tax levy would mean for its operations. The tax would generate up to AU$30 million ($21.3 million) […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Resorts World and Empire City Casino Still on Course to Receive Licenses in New York
Full-scale casinos are coming to New York, and the middling protests against this decision are unlikely to sway the state’s intention to give out three full licenses this year. The establishments fortunate enough to receive one will gain the ability to introduce live dealers and host table games such as poker, roulette, and blackjack. The […]
Industry
May 25, 2022
UKGC Appoints Andrew Rhodes as Its Permanent CEO
The UK Gambling Commission has appointed Andrew Rhodes as the permanent chief executive. Rhodes was appointed as interim chief executive of the British regulator back in June 2021, two months after Neil McArthur decided to step down. Rhodes Was Rumored to Remain at the Helm Since January Even though the UKGC appointed Rhodes as the […]
Industry
May 25, 2022
GiG Will Power William Hill’s Sportsbook in the Latvian Market
William Hill, one of the world’s most recognizable sports betting brands, has announced that it will go live in Latvia and the operator’s services will be powered by the iGaming platform of Gaming Innovation Group (GiG). Thanks to this partnership, GiG will ensure that William Hill will create attractive user-friendly gambling and sports betting product. […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
KSA Reminded Affiliates They Should Follow Regulations
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA, the Dutch gambling regulator) has issued warnings to 50 affiliate sites. The authority is not happy that some of the gambling advertisements send people to an operator’s website even when this may not be the customers’ intention. The KSA Believes Affiliates Are Negligent of the Rules The KSA contacted a number of […]
Legal
May 25, 2022
Last Chicago Conspiracy Convict Gets a Sentence
The prosecution of Chicago’s largest gambling ring to date is finally over as the judge gave probation to the last participant in the operation. Prassas Got Two Years of Probation and a Fine Vasilios Prassas, 39, was one of the most loyal members of the operation. He served as an agent and scouted new people […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Mohegan Tribe Partners with Yale to Combat Problem Gambling through Digital Therapy
The Mohegan Tribe has always been invested in supporting and developing health programs in Connecticut and this is just the newest addition to the list of their contributions. CBT is a very digital-friendly form of therapy, so there is great promise in this endeavor. $2M For Developing Digital Psychological Therapy Tools In the age of […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Real Dealer Studios Introduces Scarab Auto Roulette
Real Dealer Studios is on a mission to continue building up its product offer and the latest Scarab Auto Roulette is an opportunity to immerse players into a highly-authentic Ancient Egypt story. Players are welcome to explore a freshly-minted product that is banking on creating memorable plots and compelling gameplay features. Bringing Hollywood-like Cinematography to […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Twitch Petition Seeks to Remove Sponsored Gambling Content
The controversy that surrounds Twitch-sponsored gambling streams continues with more voices being heard in a new petition that will try to solve the issue once and for all. The online petition calls on Twitch to curb the practice which is exposing vulnerable groups to gambling. This includes “young viewers and racial minorities,” and it is […]
Casino
May 25, 2022
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Player Wins $1.3M
Lady Luck smiled on a Floridan resident earlier this month at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. On Monday, May 16, a player won $1.30 million playing Aristocrat Gaming’s Dragon Link progressive jackpot. The lucky winner was participating in the linked games that are available at several properties, including the Seminole Hard Rock […]
