Lottery
April 27, 2022
Lotteries in Brazil May Finance the Salary “Floor” for Nursing
The vote on the creation of a nursing salary floor (PL 2564/20) will take place on May 4, but the deputies, who work on this issue, know that the approval will be only а part of the implementation of the proposal. However, it is still not known where the funds for this salary minimum will […]
Casino
April 27, 2022
Star Sydney Inquiry Digs into Executive with Ties to Michael Gu
The Tuesday inquiry into The Star Sydney brought fresh allegations to the fore, including accusations that a high-ranking company employee knowingly allowed Michael Gu, an international fugitive, to feed his gambling habit at the casino even though his finances were patchy and his company iProsperity went belly up in 2020, with $352 million in debt. […]
Business
April 26, 2022
High-Risk Gamblers Make Up only 3.3% of Kindred’s Profits
Kindred Group, a company operating nine gambling brands, has reported that a smaller portion of its revenues come from problem bettors than in 2021. Kindred Earns Less from Problem Gamblers According to numbers shared by the company, only 3.3% of its overall revenues during the first quarter of 2022 have come from harmful gambling. Taking […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
New York Judge Sentenced to Prison for Assisting in Embezzling Money
Sylvia Ash has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after she helped an ex-CEO with a gambling addiction embezzle around $10 million. The former Brooklyn judge was also issued an $80,000 fine, two years of supervised release, and twenty hours of community service per week while being on supervised release. This comes just days […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
Paraguay Prohibits Slot Machines in Non-exclusive Gambling Venues
On April 20, Wednesday, Mario Abdo Benítez, President of the Republic of Paraguay, enacted Law-6903 ‘Ley de Tragamonedas’, which prohibits the installation and operation of slot machines in all non-exclusive gambling places, including bars, shops, and warehouses, among others. The said law aims to restrict the access of children and adolescents and to protect them […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
MGM Resorts Adds Buffalo Zone by Aristocrat to Beau Rivage
Aristocrat and MGM Resorts International have negotiated an exclusive partnership that features the opening of a now-available Buffalo Zone at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino owned by MGM. The 1,500-square-foot gaming parlor will focus on Buffalo-themed slot games featured and developed by Aristocrat. Buffalo-themed Slots for Everyone in Beau Rivage The space will be […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
Singaporean Cash Teller Robs Friend, Father, Bank to Gamble
A Singaporean bank teller at OCBC has stolen S$10,000 ($7,200) from their cash bag in the space of two months to fund their gambling habit. The culprit, one Zechariah Wong An Yi, will now spend at least six months in prison after he admitted fault and pled guilty to criminal breach of trust. Another four […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
Bernstein Expects Macau’s Slow Recovery as Restrictions Continue to Drop
Macau’s Novel Coronavirus Response and Coordination Center continue to ease up restrictions for travelers from Guangdong province, which will pave the special administrative region’s recovery in the following months. This is the conclusion brokerage firm Bernstein has reached after analyzing the region’s economy. Easing up of Traveling Restrictions Benefits Macau Macau has been fairly closed-off […]
Industry
April 26, 2022
Interventions and Family Support Can Prevent Gambling Addiction
There are many ways to address gambling addiction it seems, and the role of psychological interventions and family support is finally coming into focus. According to Dr Rosalina Caoile, more attention should be put on these practices as they could prove pivotal in stemming addictive practices in the bud and enable individuals to feel better […]
Casino
April 26, 2022
Chicago Chinatown Opposes River’s Casino Project in Area
Chicago is keen on adding another casino to the city, with both the mayor and city council thinking the move to be a worthwhile one for the local economy and future prospects. Yet, the place of the venue is debatable as NIMBYs are putting up a fight to keep what they consider a socially-impactful project […]
