Sold Out
Closing casinos down was the correct call, for not only the customers who would be at risk, but also employees, who would be at even greater risk.
WILD CARD
Bad Regulations Can Leave a Scar
A ridiculous requirement that applicants for gaming licenses must report all “scars” on their bodies to the regulatory authority is a great metaphor for the scars that encircle bad...
A Problem with Gaming Regulatory Agencies
Noted gaming industry veteran Richard Schuetz (l.), who has held positions as an operator, supplier and regulator, believes the state of gaming regulation is pitiful. He cites his own...
Give Us A Night & Give Us A Day
Responsible gaming is a priority for every major gaming company these days. Every company has a corporate-level executive responsible for ensuring their organization has a progressive and positive approach...
Video Gaming: the New Addiction?
The proliferation of video games has permeated society to such an extent that almost all children and adolescents play. And increasing numbers of young adults are also playing, and...
Hawaiian Gardens, California: The Money Laundering Capital of the World
In the ongoing saga of card-room corruption in California, one facility stands head and shoulders above the rest: Hawaiian Gardens Casino (l.), located in the town with the same...
The California Legislature: A Parliament of Whores
The long and winding road of California card rooms must stop with Robert Lytle, a regulator who approved radical changes to card room procedures, and then was booted from...
How Not to Win the Lottery
Authorities in Mississippi say two men attempted to outsmart the state lottery commission by submitting a losing ticket that had the winning numbers glued onto it. The ticket was...
Gamblers Seek Help, Get Signup Offers
Recently, compulsive gamblers in the UK who Googled the self-exclusion program Gamstop were instead treated to multiple ads for online casinos, including unregulated sites. The inadvertent search results forced...
Harry and Meghan and Sherwood Valley
A small California tribal casino has offered development opportunities or employment for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry and Meghan. The two have resigned from their official duties...
Tired of Wynning Yet?
The insistence of Nevada regulators to further punish Steve Wynn could cost the state millions and damage the reputation of the state agencies as the decision to hold him...
Wynn to Nevada Regulators: See You In Court
The Nevada Gaming Control Board wants disgraced former casino tycoon Steve Wynn declared “unsuitable” to participate in gaming in the state. The Nevada Gaming Commission agrees. Wynn, however, says...
Trial Set In Overpaid Bettor’s Lawsuit
A trial has been set in the case of Davell A. Golding, who has filed a lawsuit against the state of Delaware and Dover Downs Casino (l.). The casino...
Tourism Chief: 40-Plus Kidnappings, but Philippines ‘Safe’
From January through November, a total of 49 people were abducted in the Philippines in a spate of crimes related to casinos there, according to police. Even so, Tourism...
Was ‘Suspicious’ Casino Withdrawal a Political Donation?
In 2015, Chinese billionaire Huang Xiangmo withdrew $100,000 in cash from an account at the Star Casino in Sydney, Australia. Shortly thereafter, the NSW Labor Party member James Clements...
Back In Court: Lawsuit Over Losing Bet
In May, a Rhode Island man sued the state and two casinos over what he termed the failure to obtain voter approval for sports betting as prescribed in the...
AC Casino Owner Supports Government Overhaul
Resorts Casino Hotel owner Morris Bailey (l.) has contributed more than $126,000 to a political action committee called Atlantic City Residents for Good Government, which hopes change Atlantic City’s...
NFL to Staff, Players: You Bet, You Lose
With the recent suspension of Arizona Cardinals’ Josh Shaw (l.), the NFL is again warning league personnel and players that they’re prohibited from “placing, soliciting, or facilitating any bet...
The Boys’ Club
Proposed regulations to codify sexual harassment and workplace discrimination in Nevada don’t go far enough, says former gaming regulator Richard Schuetz (l.). He claims the proposed regulations have been...
Slot Player: Icelandic State Caused Gambling Problem
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has accepted the case of Guðlaugur Jakob Karlsson, an Icelandic man who says the government caused his gambling problems by allowing slot...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
