WEEKLY FEATURE: Study Says Indiana Ready for iGaming

A study released by the Indiana Gaming Commission (l.) predicts that the introduction of internet gaming would be a smooth process, and would bring in millions in incremental revenue...

Published October 3, 2022

Star Pleads to Stay Afloat in Sydney, While Acting CEO Hogg Departs

Pressures are building for Australia’s Star Entertainment—while the company scrambles to save face and keep its license in New South Wales, acting CEO Geoff Hogg (l.) has announced his...

Published October 3, 2022

Top Down Help for Problem Gamblers

The gaming industry needs to step up and increase help for potential problem gamblers, says Stephanie Goodman, the executive director of Nevada’s Problem Gambling Center. Since casino employees are...

Published September 26, 2022

The Role of Digital Payments in Revolutionizing Responsible Gaming

Online wagering has reporting requirements that make regulators comfortable that players can wager responsibly. Why can’t land-based gaming do the same thing with digital payments, asks Sightline SVP Jonathan...

Published September 26, 2022

Facial Recognition and a New Approach to Responsible Gaming

Self-exclusion is a wonderful tool in the responsible gaming toolbox, but it requires dedication from both sides. The self-excluded will often try to sneak into casinos and the industry...

Published September 26, 2022

Responsible Gaming in a World of Digital Payments

Responsible gaming progress is much easier to track in the online casino world, but the crossover between online gaming and bricks-and-mortar casinos can be cashless transactions. Christopher Justice, the...

Published September 26, 2022

GLOBAL GAMING BUSINESS PODCAST: Anthony Gaud, CEO, G3

This week, the GGB Podcast sits down with Anthony Gaud, the CEO of G3, a company dedicated to finding solutions to responsible wagering on esports.

Published September 26, 2022

FANTINI’S FINANCE: Stick With Results, Not Promises or Projections

The online sports betting and iGaming sector is expanding rapidly, and that comes with innumerable partnerships, outlooks and estimations. But at the end of the day, there is a...

Published September 26, 2022

Leading iGaming Companies Launch Joint RG Initiative

A partnership has been formed between six leading iGaming operators regarding responsible gaming efforts. BetMGM, FanDuel, Entain, Bally’s, MGM Resorts and DraftKings released a joint commitment featuring 12 principles...

Published September 26, 2022

Missouri Governor Shuts Down Effort To Pass Sports Betting Bill

Missouri Governor Mike Parson (l.) called a special legislative session to deal with tax cuts. Rep. Dan Houx tried to sneak in a discussion of sports betting. Parson’s reaction:...

Published September 26, 2022

Sweden Elects New Government, Regulatory Changes Follow Soon After

A new four-party coalition has come to power in Sweden, led by Ulf Kristersson (l.). The new regime is now tasked with finishing the reform of the country’s iGaming...

Published September 26, 2022

Following Bell Report, Star Scrambles to Salvage NSW License

Ben Heap (l.), interim chairman of Star Entertainment, has released a statement apologizing for his company’s shortcomings, which were recently made public via the Bell Report. The company could...

Published September 26, 2022

Genting Unlikely to Win Macau License

Gaming analysts are doubtful that a subsidiary of Genting Malaysia will win an “outright” concession in Macau. But its surprise bid could position the company as a “prospective rescuer”...

Published September 26, 2022

In Philippines, Officials Look to Ban iGaming

Two online gaming operators in the Philippines have closed due to the alleged human trafficking of foreign workers. In response, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva (l.) has filed a...

Published September 26, 2022

Skill-Games Maker Sends Pennsylvania Lawmakers To Wyoming

Pennsylvania legislators received a free trip to Wyoming’s Cheyenne Frontier Days (l.) from skill-game maker Pace-O-Matic, supposedly to learn how the skill-game industry is regulated in that state.

Published September 26, 2022

California Tribal Prop: Veiled Attempt at Ending Cardrooms?

The battle between Propositions 26 and 27 is expected to turn out as the most expensive campaign in U.S. history. At their heart is a battle between tribal casinos...

Published September 26, 2022

WEEKLY FEATURE: Twitch Bans Streams of Offshore Gambling Sites, Sportsbooks OK

Viewers everywhere tune into Twitch to watch people play video games, react to news or sporting events, and, more recently, gamble on offshore iGaming sites. However, the proliferation of...

Published September 26, 2022

Wynn Resorts Gives New York City Details

Wynn Resorts is partnering with Related Companies, developer of New York City’s Hudson Yards project (l.), to bid for a Las Vegas-style resort casino on an undeveloped portion of...

Published September 26, 2022

The Most Important Way to Educate New Customers: Helping Them Enjoy Gambling Responsibly

Educating online players about responsible gaming helps them enjoy their experience with betting on mobile. The president of Betting Hero explains how that education includes knowledge of pricing, understanding...

Published September 19, 2022

Improving on the First

When Caesars Entertainment (then Harrah’s) first began to study responsible gaming, the goal was simple: to create a prevention program that will keep the vulnerable safe. Dr. Jennifer Shatley,...

Published September 19, 2022