IBIA Partners With Norway’s Association for Online Gaming

NBO (Norsk Bransjeforening for Onlinespill), Norway’s Association for Online Gaming, has partnered with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). They are urging the government to open up its gaming...

Published February 5, 2024

Svenska Spel to Offer Free Blocking Software to Players

Swedes who have chosen to self-exclude from gambling will have a new tool. Svenska Spel, a state-owned gambling company has made a deal with Gamban to provide free licenses...

Published February 5, 2024

HRI Racecourses Acquires New Sponsors

O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey has become a new sponsor to Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), the governing body of horse racing in Ireland. HRI has been busy the past 18 months...

Published February 5, 2024

French Regulator Makes Protecting Minors a Priority

ANJ, the independent French gaming administrative authority is making protecting minors a top priority in its 2024-26 strategic plan. That is one of three central pillars of the plan...

Published February 5, 2024

Entain Wants Damages from BetCity Over Undeclared Investigations

U.K.-based Entain has filed for damages over its purchase of BetCity. Entain, which acquired the Dutch company last year, says it failed to disclose that it was being investigated...

Published February 5, 2024

Ontario’s Fallsview Casino Fined for AML Violations

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently penalized Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls for failure to adhere to anti-money laundering laws.

Published February 5, 2024

Goa Tax Change Could Benefit Gaming

The cabinet of the state of Goa, India has repealed the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance of 2023. It is substituting the Goa Goods and Services Tax...

Published February 5, 2024

Imperial Pacific Adds CNMI Governor to Lawsuit

Imperial Pacific International has added the governor of the Mariana Islands to its lawsuit against the Commonwealth Casino Commission. IPI claims that wrong actions by both defendants absolves it...

Published February 5, 2024

Macau Gaming Crimes Up in 2023, Down Compared to 2019

The world’s top gaming destination saw an uptick in gaming-related crimes in 2023, but compared to 2019, before Covid-19 shutdowns, the figure dropped by almost half.

Published February 5, 2024

PAGCOR Wants to Cut Tax on Gambling Win

In an effort to be more competitive with jurisdictions like Macau and Singapore, the Philippines’ gaming regulator wants to reduce the tax on casino winnings. A bill is now...

Published February 5, 2024

Michigan Regulator Praises Governor’s Objectives

Henry Williams, executive director at the Michigan Gaming Control Board, said he agrees with Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s (l.) economic goals for the state, noting Michigan’s gaming industry plays a...

Published February 5, 2024

PGCB Fines Two Licensees

Two gaming industry companies have been fined a total of $27,500 by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board. They are Stakelogic, which manufactures interactive games, and TA Operating LLC, which...

Published February 5, 2024

NJ, WA Could Establish Problem Gambling Courts

Lawmakers in New Jersey and Washington State have filed bills to establish special courts for people whose financial crimes are precipitated by gambling disorder. The model was created by...

Published February 5, 2024

Alaska Lawmakers Eye Cruise Slots

Legislation to authorize slot machines on Alaska Marine Highway System ferry boats was met with skepticism from lawmakers in its first committee hearing.

Published February 5, 2024

Dallas Official Urges Action On Casino Gambling

Dallas City Councilman Chad West (l.) said when, not if, the state decides to legalize casino gambling, the city needs to “put processes in place and plan for welcoming...

Published February 5, 2024

Florida Lawmakers Consider Illegal Slots Measures

Two bills in the Florida Legislature would clarify laws regarding gray-market slot machines and classify operating an illegal gambling venue as a third-degree felony instead of a more lenient...

Published February 5, 2024

Cyberattack Crashes Nevada Gaming Board Website

On January 25, an apparent hacking attempt caused the temporary shutdown of the website of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Reportedly, no personal or financial information was compromised.

Published February 5, 2024

Mississippi Regulators Approve Biloxi Casino Site

After four attempts over 16 years, RW Development won the Mississippi Gaming Commission’s approval for a Biloxi casino site. But Secretary of State Michael Watson (l.) said the situation...

Published February 5, 2024

Alabama Lawmakers To Sponsor Gambling Measure

Two Alabama House Republicans are working on legislation to allow a minimum number of casinos, create a state lottery and legalize sports betting. The bill also would strengthen enforcement...

Published February 5, 2024

Judge Closes Book on Wynn Sexual Harassment Saga

The 2019 sexual harassment case that ultimately crumbled the legacy of Steve Wynn (l.) and derailed his former company Wynn Resorts has now been officially closed, following the approval...

Published February 5, 2024