Illegal Gambling: A Fundamental Obstacle to Responsible Gaming

Illegal gambling sites have no KYC or protections for consumers who might have a gambling problem. If we are to have responsible, legal online gambling sites, we have to do our best to eliminate the illegal sites, argues Yield Sec CEO Ismail Vali (l.) .

Balancing Responsibility in Responsible Gambling

The gaming industry must take more affirmative action and be more proactive when approaching responsible gaming. Here’s a few suggestions from Charmaine Hogan (l.), head of regulatory affairs at Playtech. The gaming industry must take more affirmative action and be more proactive when approaching responsible gaming. Here’s a few suggestions from Charmaine Hogan (l.), head of regulatory affairs at Playtech.

Addiction as a Syndrome

The science behind addiction research has improved tremendously over the years, says Dr. Katherine Spilde (l.), but there's still a long road ahead.

Nevada is Different

Can Nevada be different in a better way when it comes to responsible gambling? Because there are many ways to go, argues Ted Hartwell (l.), executive director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling.

Union Pulling Out of AC After Smoking Decision

The Atlantic City affiliate of the United Auto Workers union has threatened to pull out of the market in reaction to the dismissal of a lawsuit that sought to end the loophole in the state’s Smoke-Free Air Act that exempted casinos.

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US IN FOCUS

Next steps for Norfolk casino bid, controversy surrounding Maine’s top regulator, more illegal skill games in Kentucky and more.

EUROPE IN FOCUS

Questions regarding Flutter/ Spribe trademark case, rumors swirling between Kambi and Genius Sports, Finland prepares for a market overhaul and more.

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

Sportsbooks prepare for a critical football season, another operator departs Colorado, the AGA makes big predictions for football handle and more.

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

California tribes get new compacts and score huge legislative victory against cardrooms, smaller margins for tribal operators and more.

ASIA IN FOCUS

Macua braces for heavy storm, shuttered IPI casino drawing buyers’ interest, new Philippines IR set to begin construction next year and more.

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Optimism for Brazil casino vote, latest warning from Yield Sec, Colombian regulator reaches enforcement milestone and more.

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

AGEM Memorial Award honorees announced, new launch from Playtech and bet365, a new hire at Zitro and more.