WEEKLY FEATURE: UAW Denied Expedited Appeal of Smoking Ruling

Anti-smoking advocates in New Jersey face another roadblock now that the state Supreme Court has denied a request for an expedited appeal of a lower court ruling that allowed...

Published September 20, 2024

Mixed Messages

Responsible gambling awareness must illuminate betting’s potential pitfalls and work to eliminate them, while differentiating problem gambling from responsible gambling, argues Felicia Grondin (l.), executive director of the Council...

Published September 20, 2024

Scientific Evidence: The Foundation of Responsible Online Gaming

The recently formed Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), led by Executive Director Dr. Jennifer Shatley (l.), brings together the leading online gaming companies to find approaches and solutions for...

Published September 13, 2024

Responsible Gaming in Europe

Holland Casino CEO Petra de Ruiter (l.) shows how multiple approaches to RG in EU countries has contributed to a successful continent-wide program.

Published September 13, 2024

Better Together

The gaming industry’s approach to problem gambling needs to be one of unity and cooperation. Research and treatment should go hand-in-hand to help those afflicted with problem gambling, argues...

Published September 13, 2024

Not Just One Month

At MGM Resorts, responsible gaming is a year-round, 24-7 commitment to helping to prevent problem gambling within its properties and online, says Chief Compliance Officer & Senior Vice President...

Published September 13, 2024

The Revealing Relevance of Responsible Gaming Research

The International Center for Responsible Gaming is a key organization in the battle against problem gambling. As Innovation Group President Michael Soll (l.) notes, its research reveals some of...

Published September 13, 2024

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Making the Cut

Long-awaited interest rate cuts from the Fed may finally start to come to fruition here soon. That would have a big impact on everything from investment to debt restructuring,...

Published September 13, 2024

SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS

Interblock announces new AMUSE line, Acres to showcase achievement bonusing at G2E, Konami partners with Casino Club in Argentina and more.

Published September 13, 2024

LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS

Betano leads Brazilian gray market, Buenos Aires casinos drawing interest, Esportes de Sorte asserts innocence following owner’s arrest and more.

Published September 13, 2024

ASIA IN FOCUS

Japan investigates offshore iGaming sites, PAGCOR casino sales to begin 2026, MGM doubles down on Osaka IR and more.

Published September 13, 2024

TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS

Political drama in California, tribal casinos honored by USA Today and progress for the North Fork Rancheria casino project.

Published September 13, 2024

SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS

MGC reopens conversation about limiting sports bettors, athletes continue to deal with harassment, Fanatics expands to DC and more.

Published September 13, 2024

EUROPE IN FOCUS

Calls for Norway to end monopoly, U.K. gambling participation flat year-over-year, Superbet founder returns to company and more.

Published September 13, 2024

US IN FOCUS

New-look Norfolk casino project approved, NJ Republicans pledge support for smoking ban, GLPI closes on Bally’s Chicago plot and more.

Published September 13, 2024

WEEKLY FEATURE: Wynn Forfeits $130 Million in DoJ Settlement, Issues $800 Million Private Offering

It was a busy few days for Wynn Resorts—the company entered into a $130 million non-prosecution agreement with federal authorities for previous unlicensed transactions. Then days later it extended...

Published September 13, 2024

Tonko, Blumenthal Introduce Federal Sports Betting Bill

A pair of U.S. lawmakers have proposed new legislation that would establish a federal framework for online sports betting. The bill’s sponsors, New York Rep. Paul Tonko and Connecticut...

Published September 13, 2024

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...

Published September 6, 2024

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...

Published September 6, 2024

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.

Published September 6, 2024