North Carolina Sports Betting Regulations Finger Bonus Abuse

North Carolina hopes to go live with sports betting in January. The North Carolina Sports Betting Committee is just begging to sort out the rules to play by. And...

Published October 23, 2023

IBIA Reports 50 Suspicious Betting Alerts in Third Quarter of 2023

There were 50 suspicious betting alerts in the third quarter of this year and the International Betting Integrity Association said that is 41 percent lower than the same period...

Published October 23, 2023

Michigan Fantasy Contests Get New Regulations

Michigan passed rules regulating fantasy contests three years ago and they were recently implemented in the attempt to provide a fair and secure environment.

Published October 23, 2023

Dutch Authority Fines LCS Ltd. $2.17 Million

Dutch gaming regulator De Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), recently fined LCS Ltd. €2.074 million for offering online gaming. A website outside of the country can’t legally offer the service.

Published October 23, 2023

UKGC CEO Attacks Critics of Affordability Checks

Andrew Rhodes (l.), U.K. Gambling Commission CEO, sharply criticized those spreading “misinformation” on affordability checks. It is the most controversial white paper proposal.

Published October 23, 2023

U.K. Levy Would Fund Research and Addiction Treatment

A levy of as much as 1 percent of gross gambling yield could be imposed on the U.K. gaming market. So said the Department for Culture, Media and Sport...

Published October 23, 2023

World’s Regulators Should Collaborate, Says U.K. Director

Tim Miller, executive director of the U.K. Gambling Commission, has called on international gaming regulators to unite to fight illegal gambling. His audience was the Global Gaming Expo.

Published October 23, 2023

IGSA Announces Creation of GSA Africa

The International Gaming Standards Association has announced the creation of a new division, GSA Africa. F.K. Fayad will serve as its first managing director.

Published October 23, 2023

Anti-Money Laundering Bill Gets Nepal Parliament Endorsement

Nepal’s parliament has endorsed an anti-money laundering bill in the hopes to strengthen efforts against organized crime.

Published October 23, 2023

Brazil’s Senate Receives 49 Sports Betting Bill Amendments

The Brazilian Senate has received 49 proposed amendments to Bill 3626, which would legalize sports betting in the country. The Senate has 45 days to process the bill.

Published October 23, 2023

Peru’s Mincetur Approves Sports Betting, iGaming Regulations

The ministry responsible for Peru’s tourist industry has approved regulations for sports betting and online gambling. The new law will become effective early next year.

Published October 23, 2023

Paradise Entertainment Moving into ‘Green’ Businesses

Hong Kong-listed Paradise Entertainment is pursuing green businesses in addition to its core focus on gaming. The company provides casino management services and also runs a satellite casino in...

Published October 23, 2023

Philippine Lawmaker Urges Galaxy to Reconsider Casino Plan

Philippine politician Albee Benitez wants Macau gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment to rejoin a plan to develop a $500 million casino resort on the island of Boracay. The Macau concessionaire...

Published October 23, 2023

Macau Sees Gaming Tax Boom

The Macau government has posted a total of MOP$45.8 billion (US$5.68 billion) in gaming taxes through September, a 203 percent increase over the same period in 2022.

Published October 23, 2023

Report Shows Players Support Responsible Gambling Efforts

A study of nearly 400 online gamblers showed 75 percent trust and are loyal to operators that offer responsible gambling tools. Also, 97 percent are aware of responsible gambling...

Published October 23, 2023

Alabama Democrats Will Introduce Gaming Bill

Democrats, the minority caucus in the Alabama Legislature, plan to introduce gambling bills legalizing sports betting, a lottery and casino gambling in 2024. Passing them could be a challenge...

Published October 23, 2023

Bally’s Chicago Attracts 80,000 In First Three Weeks

Temporarily located in Medinah Temple (l.), Bally’s Chicago drew 80,000 visitors in the three weeks since its September 9 opening and posted $6.7 million in tax revenue. That number...

Published October 23, 2023

Former LV Police Officer Sentenced to 12 Years for Casino Heists

A former Las Vegas police officer who was accused of committing three casino heists over a six-month span in late 2021 and early 2022 was sentenced to 12 years...

Published October 23, 2023

Venetian Unveils $188 Million Convention Center Renovation

The Venetian Resort (l.) has announced new renovations to its convention center that will total $188 million. The project is expected to start next year and finish by the...

Published October 23, 2023

Georgia Lawmakers Discuss 2024 Gambling Bills

Georgia lawmakers and gaming advocates recently met to plan strategies for passing gambling legislation next year, including legalizing sports betting, horse racing and casino gambling.

Published October 23, 2023