“It has been heart-breaking to see some young talented players fall foul of the WPBSA conduct regulations through pressure exerted by two senior players.”
—Jason Ferguson, chairman, World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, on Chinese players who were banned for life for match-fixing
“The latest decision by the Borgarting Court of Appeal rejecting Trannel’s appeal reaffirms the validity of the Norwegian Lottery Authority’s actions and the necessity of regulating the gambling market to protect consumers and uphold legal and ethical standards.”
—Anette Trettebergstuen, Culture and Equality Minister of Norway, celebrating an appeals victory in the country’s longstanding efforts to eject the Kindred Group’s Trannel International Ltd. from the market
“ILGA has implemented a number of measures to minimize gambling harm and address concerns about applications that increase the availability of gaming machines after midnight. We have developed Guideline 16 to help gaming venues reduce gambling harm after midnight and foster the responsible conduct of gambling.”
—Caroline Lamb, chair of the Independent Liquor & Gambling Authority, in a statement regarding a potential statewide curfew on poker machines
“The Gaming Streaming/Video/Photo Policy is launching for the Nevada properties in May 2023. The new policy is aimed at allowing our guests to take photos and videos, and, when appropriate, to share that content in real or in near real-time via social media broadcasts (‘streams’ or ‘streaming’) while limiting the risks associated with allowing photography, filming, and streaming in MGM Resorts’ gaming establishments.”
—An internal memo from MGM Resorts detailing the operator’s change in policy to allow players to take pictures, videos and livestreams while at tables
“Diana (Valles) and I are honored to be elected to continue to lead the Culinary Union as our union and working families continue to come back stronger. As a former bartender, I am proud to be a union member for 40 years. I’ve seen what workers can accomplish together and how Nevada has changed because our union has been militant about not allowing working families to be left behind.”
—Ted Papageorge, secretary-treasurer of the Culinary Union, in a statement following his re-election to the same post
“In securing exclusive gaming, lottery, iGaming and iLottery access to the Wheel of Fortune brand through 2034, IGT can maximize the returns of this licensing partnership and advance our legacy of creating omnichannel Wheel of Fortune games that generate demand and award prolific jackpots.”
—Renato Ascoli, CEO of global gaming for IGT, regarding the company’s move to extend its Wheel of Fortune licensing partnership for another 10 years
