Bacta CEO wants clarity on the Gambling Act review
Summary: Bacta, the UK’s gambling industry body, said that the gambling sector needs reform and a regulatory framework that is fit for purpose. Bacta wrote a letter to the DCMS….
Author: Martin Bell
Player rewards card was used to trace the murder suspect in Las Vegas
Summary: Metro Police have said that the man suspected of killing Marcos Rocha in the early hours of December 3 was traced through his player rewards card. Joshua Billings was….
The major report was about affordability checks and the gambling industry
Summary: A new study shows that affordability checks are already hitting revenues in the UK’s regulated betting and gaming sector, which has urged the government to publish a White Paper….
The Ville Casino is accused of using illegal high roller junkets
Summary: The Ville Resort Casino in Australia has been accused of breaking casino laws. The casino, which is owned by billionaire businessman Chris Morris, is accused of breaching two sections….
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former employee
Summary: An arrest warrant has been issued for Bryan Sagbigsal, the former employee of “Hustler Casino Live”, who was seen on casino security video stealing $15,000 in chips from the….
Seven in ten Britons think that health warnings on betting products are not helpful
Summary: Government health messaging like those on cigarettes would not be effective at preventing problem gambling, according to a survey by the BGC. Almost half of the public think that….
BetConstruct and Jade ink sportsbooks are in the Philippines
Summary: BetConstruct said it has signed an agreement with Jade Entertainment and Gaming Technologies to launch a new sports book offering for retail and remote gaming in the Philippines. BetConstruct….
Donations are made to charities by loto-québec
Summary: This fall, the Crown corporation in Quebec has donated over a million dollars to charity. The Loto-o-Suivant charitable lottery was launched for the second time by the Crown agency…..
The play launched a Christmas catch
Summary: The Big Bass Bonanza series has a new slot called ‘Bigger Bazz Blizzards Christmas catch’. There are instant cash prizes, multipliers, and free spins in the game. The game….
JCM raises revenue and forecasts a profit
Summary: The earnings forecast for the year ending March 31, 2023 has been revised upward by Japan Cash Machine. The revision was based on higher-than- expected sales in the second….
The first digital table game is offered by Lightning Box
Summary: The table game market has a new entrant in the form of Australia-based digital games producer Lightning Box. The game requires players to pick between three and 10 numbers….
Casino workers in Nova Scotia are protesting
Summary: Security workers at Casino Nova Scotia have formed a picket line in order to disrupt the game on Thursday. The workers claim that they were laid off without notice….
“Pennsylvania’s online slots revenue hit a new high in October.”
Summary: Pennsylvania’s total gambling revenue increased 0.4% to $450.2 million in October, as compared to $425.9 million in the same month last year. The state had a monthly handle of….
There is live content on the Technamin platform
Summary: According to a press release, Pragmatic Play is taking its digital gaming content live on the Technamin online platform. Recent releases ‘Muertos Megaways’, the Greek-mythology themed ‘Sword of Ares’,….
Codere Online losses grow despite revenue growth
Summary: Codere Online’s total revenue increased by 51 percent to 28.9 million in the third quarter of 2022, while net gaming revenue increased by 54 percent to 30.6 million. Codere….
Toney has been charged by the English FA with over 200 betting violations
Summary: Ivan Toney, an English footballer, has been charged by the Football Association after it was found that he had violated betting rules more than 200 times. Last week, Toney….
Osaka was told to submit information on IR land issues
Summary: Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui has said that the city and Osaka prefecture have been asked to submit documents explaining how and when the local authorities would resolve issues related….
New York SportsbooksContribute to Record Monthly GGR
Summary: In October, the gross gaming revenue (GGR) of New York State’s nine online sports betting brands reached over US$145 million, the largest monthly GGR since its launch in January…..
Gambling habits among children are highlighted in a report
Summary: A report by the UK Gambling Commission has found that 31% of the sample group gambled with their own money in the past year, though the majority of this….
Stars and Paddy Power are sponsors of the Irish Poker Open
Summary: The Irish Poker Open will have a new corporate sponsor in place in the form of both PokerStars and Paddy Power Poker. Ireland’s famed poker series will be hosted….