THE CASINO NEWS DAILY NEWSROOM
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Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, has fined a third licensed online gambling operator for violation of self-exclusion rules In a statement on its official website, the Swedish Gambling Authority said that it…
Cyprus’ gambling regulator is looking to develop a strategy for prevention and combating gambling addiction among local gamblers Cyprus’ National Betting Authority has asked the government of the tiny Mediterranean nation to…
Svenska Spel to terminate all online casino ads in a bid to address concerns over the growing number of online casino players with problem gambling behavior Swedish gambling operator Svenska Spel has…
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has slapped a hefty fine on GVC Holdings and its Atlantic City land-based casino partner Borgata Hotel Casino for self-exclusion failures In a civil action…
Betfair was ordered to refund problem gambler after failing to spot “red flag behaviours” Gambling operator Betfair, owner of the world’s biggest online betting exchange, was scolded by regulators in Australia’s Northern…
The US Supreme Court’s landmark decision in favor of the state of New Jersey, which is set to practically permit states to make sports betting legal, has caused a lot of controversy…
Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams has become a subject of heavy criticism from fans of the popular talent show and responsible gambling organizations for participating in the latest advertising campaign for…
Irish TV presenter Baz Ashmawy is dwelling on problem gambling and the lack of information about the growing issue in Ireland in his new documentary All Bets Are Off, which premieres Monday…
Today, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) revealed that it is to review the UK operating license of the Australian gaming, wagering and Keno operator Tabcorp Holdings. As revealed by the major gambling…
Gambling ads shown on UK television should feature responsible gambling messages throughout their duration from the end of June 2018. The new requirement was introduced on Friday by the Industry Group for…
Stewart Kenny, co-founder and former CEO of Irish bookmaker Paddy Power (now Paddy Power Betfair), has thrown criticism at the company and the whole industry for responding poorly to the growing issue…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has agreed to collaborate with Las Vegas casino giants MGM Resorts International and Wynn Resorts on devising responsible gambling systems for patrons at the two companies’ casinos in…
An Irish problem gambling organization is calling for a ban on the so-called free bets offered by online bookmakers and for the introduction of a set of measures that will ensure gambling…
A group of Finnish scholars is planning to conduct somewhat unusual research, the results from which could help in curing problem gambling behavior, Finnish news outlet Yle has reported. Health experts from…
A self-excluded gambling customer with problem behavior said he was contacted by the online casino he had banned himself from to claim a £100 prize at a time he was battling his…
Australia is still battling rising addiction to gambling among local players, with slot machines also known as pokies becoming more popular among customers. The rising number of problem gamblers addicted to Australian…
A new wave of criticism has hit a UK Government scheme that is aimed at providing betting shops staff to prevent problem gamblers from getting access to their services. As revealed by…
Japan's ruling parties reintroduced on Friday a bill calling for the implementation of responsible gambling measures and tools, local news outlet Jiji Press reported. According to previous media reports, the nation's government…
A second of a total of eight hearings on the construction of Japan's first casino resorts was held in Osaka on Friday. The topics discussed included the number of casinos to be…
Public hearings in relation to the recently released recommendations for the regulation of Japan’s young casino industry will take place in nine Japanese cities, The Japan Times reported earlier today. Japanese officials…
Part of the money contributed to the Japanese government by the country’s future integrated resorts will be used to fund initiatives for problem gambling treatment and prevention, local media reported on Monday.…
The UK Gambling Commission may launch a probe into the way gambling operator Ladbrokes protects and disposes of its customers’ personal information. The move may be found necessary after a recent incident…
The Japanese Diet may restrict the number of times Japanese nationals and guests of the country can play at casinos, local media has reported. The government is currently working on the second…
The Japanese government is looking to pass a responsible gambling bill before the end of its ordinary session. The Diet’s ongoing legislative session is set to be closed on June 18. However,…
The creation of a framework that would regulate Japan’s gambling industry in a socially responsible manner has turned into a major priority for the country’s government. According to recent news from the…
Australian officials have approved the introduction of a new national problem gambling framework as part of an ongoing clampdown on online gambling, local media has reported. The new regulations are expected to…
Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito plan to introduce a responsible gambling-focused bill, local news outlets have reported. The move comes as a response to multiple concerns voiced…
Problem gambling was a concern voiced almost immediately after the Japanese Diet (the country’s government) voted late last year in favor of a bill that legalized casino gambling. A new legislative piece…
Japanese lawmakers are considering measures to ramp up the promotion of responsible gambling and the protection of population from gambling addiction less than a month after casino gambling was legalized in the…
Australia has moved further forward in its crackdown on online gambling, as first reported by local media. The Federal Government and state ministers penned on Friday an agreement for the establishment of…
