Victorian Government to Curb Gambling Advertising in Public Spaces

Victorian Government to Curb Gambling Advertising in Public Spaces

by September 17, 2017

A new gambling regulation bill has been in the works in the Australian state of Victoria, which, among other things, seeks to restrict sports betting-related advertisements in public spaces, local media reports.Victorian lawmakers have explained that the bill will likely be i ...

Islandia Village Board to Appeal Supreme Court Ruling against Local Casino

Islandia Village Board to Appeal Supreme Court Ruling against Local Casino

by September 16, 2017

The village of Islandia, located in the Suffolk County, New York, confirmed on Friday that it would appeal a Supreme Court ruling that the opening of a Suffolk OTB-run VLT casino at the local Jake’s 58 hotel was the result from improperly issued permits by village officials ...

Seneca Nation and New York State to Enter Arbitration over Casino Revenue Dispute

Seneca Nation and New York State to Enter Arbitration over Casino Revenue Dispute

by September 15, 2017

The Seneca Nation of Indians agreed to enter arbitration with the state of New York in an attempt to solve a prolonged dispute on whether the tribe’s three Western New York casinos should resume sharing slot machine revenue with the state.A spokesperson for the tribe announc ...

Court Sides with Dutch Gambling Regulator in Betsson Case

Court Sides with Dutch Gambling Regulator in Betsson Case

by September 15, 2017

A Hague court ruled that Swedish iGaming operator Betsson’s claim against the Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit, was inadmissible. The gambling group sought a court’s decision earlier this year, arguing that the regulatory body’s tightened iGaming rules violated EU reg ...

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Passes Budget Deficit Remedy Plan with Casino Expansion Provisions

Pennsylvania House of Representatives Passes Budget Deficit Remedy Plan with Casino Expansion Provisions

by September 14, 2017

Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives passed late last night a financial plan that aims at closing a $2.2-billion gap in the state’s budget for the current financial year. As expected, the plan was only supported by House Republicans, but given the fact the caucus holds the maj ...

FOBTs Crackdown Could Cost British Bookmakers over £150 Million in Revenue

FOBTs Crackdown Could Cost British Bookmakers over £150 Million in Revenue

by September 13, 2017

UK gambling operators could annually lose more than £150 million in revenue as a result from the pending crackdown on fixed-odds betting terminals, The Financial Times reported citing gambling analysts.A review into the controversial gaming machines is expected to be complet ...

Crackdown on FOBTs Looms as UK Chancellor Philip Hammond Drops Opposition

Crackdown on FOBTs Looms as UK Chancellor Philip Hammond Drops Opposition

by September 12, 2017

Fixed-odds betting terminals will certainly be subjected to a crackdown by the UK Government, after Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond withdrew his opposition to the proposed limitations on the maximum stake accepted by the machines, The Times reported.A triennial re ...

Jeju Shinhwa World Casino Resort to Open More Entertainment Facilities

Jeju Shinhwa World Casino Resort to Open More Entertainment Facilities

by September 11, 2017

Casino resort developer Landing Jeju Development is set to launch another set of facilities as part of the KRW2-trillion Jeju Shinhwa World complex, currently being under development on South Korea’s Jeju Island.The roll-out will include the opening of a theme park and a K-p ...

New Gold Coast Casino Plan Faces Heating Opposition

New Gold Coast Casino Plan Faces Heating Opposition

by September 10, 2017

A controversial new plan for the construction of an integrated resort in Gold Coast has been facing stronger and growing opposition, as city residents staged a rally in the Australian city’s Southport suburb earlier today.Protesters called for the plan, recently propos ...

Nevada to Approve eSports Betting on Multiple Events

Nevada to Approve eSports Betting on Multiple Events

by September 8, 2017

Sports betting operators across the state of Nevada will soon be allowed to offer wagers on multiple eSports games as was announced by Karl Bennison, who is responsible for running the Enforcement Division of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Bennison made the announcement yesterd ...

Steve Wynn Discusses Potential Japan Expansion

Steve Wynn Discusses Potential Japan Expansion

by September 8, 2017

Steve Wynn, Chairman of the high-end hotel and casino chain Wynn Resorts Ltd., revealed his interest in expanding the company’s business on the Asian market by obtaining a license for a new integrated resort in Japan. In a recent interview with Nikkei Asian Review, Wynn stressed ...

Louisiana State Representative to Repay $37,000 Misused on Gambling Activities

Louisiana State Representative to Repay $37,000 Misused on Gambling Activities

by September 7, 2017

Louisiana State Representative Jerome Richard declared yesterday he plans on repaying the amount of $37,000 he took from his campaign donations to use for gambling purposes. The lawmaker explained the misuse of the funds with a gambling addiction, which he attributed to the presc ...

MGM Cotai to Meet Launch Deadline despite Typhoon Hato Devastation

MGM Cotai to Meet Launch Deadline despite Typhoon Hato Devastation

by September 7, 2017

MGM China Holdings Ltd., a major gambling operator, disclosed the company expects to succeed with meeting the deadline for the opening of its multi-billion integrated casino resort MGM Cotai in Macau despite the devastating destruction brought about by typhoon Hato which ravaged ...

SkyBet Use “Social Media Tipsters” as Excuse to Drop Affiliate Scheme

SkyBet Use “Social Media Tipsters” as Excuse to Drop Affiliate Scheme

by September 5, 2017

One of the largest interactive sports betting and gambling companies in the United Kingdom, Sky Betting & Gaming provoked wrath among its affiliate partners by announcing its plans to altogether drop down its affiliate program. The gaming operator runs a number of popular iGa ...

AGRC Recommends Compulsory Spending Limits for Slots

AGRC Recommends Compulsory Spending Limits for Slots

by September 5, 2017

The Australian Gambling Research Center (AGRC) submitted a new paper for discussion where it was suggested that pre-commitment systems should be integrated into slot machines, known in the Land Down Under as “pokies”. The AGRC, which operates as a part of the Australian governmen ...