BetMGM received the prestigious Casino Operator of the Year award at the 2023 EGR North America Awards, which recognizes outstanding achievements in the online gaming industry. This is not the first time that BetMGM has won this award, having also received it in 2022. Adam Greenblatt, CEO of BetMGM, expressed his gratitude for the recognition […]
Critics are calling for immediate action to address a concerning trend in Ontario casinos, where over $350 million in suspicious transactions were detected over the past year – specifically, $372 million. They warn that failure to take action could result in the region being associated with money laundering in its casinos. Provincial gambling officials have […]
The latest data shows that due to the lack of legal sports betting options in Minnesota, residents are heading to Iowa to place bets. During the NFL season and March Madness combined, GeoComply, a geolocation security and compliance firm, blocked nearly 1 million bets from Minnesotans attempting to access sportsbooks in other markets, predominantly in […]
The UK government has finally published its White Paper on gambling, which proposes significant reforms for the operation of the country’s gambling industry. Many executives and stakeholders in the industry, such as Entain, a group involved in sports betting and gaming, have applauded the review of the UK Gambling Act 2005. The White Paper puts […]
On Thursday, Wynn Resorts, based in Las Vegas, released the name and first images of its planned $3.9 billion casino resort in the United Arab Emirates, which industry analysts have labeled as “one of the most exciting growth prospects in the gaming industry globally. The property, named Wynn Al Marjan Island, is set to open […]
France’s gambling regulator, the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has reported that there has been “little significant progress” in the implementation of operator action plans to address problem gambling. As a result, ANJ has rejected six action plans presented by five casinos and one gaming club. ANJ reviewed the plans of 235 racetracks, 203 casinos, […]
NOVOMATIC has announced its participation in the forthcoming G2E Asia 2023 event, scheduled from May 30 to June 1 at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. At booth A338-B, the company will display its newest highlights catered to the region. The company stated, “Attendees will be introduced to a portfolio that showcases the expansive diversity and […]
Bet365’s operator Hillside has been ordered by Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen to pay SEK79.0m in fines for failing to comply with responsible gambling regulations. The penalty includes SEK65.0m for Hillside Sports and SEK14.0m for Hillside Gaming, with both operations also receiving a warning from the regulator. According to Spelinspektionen, Bet365 failed to take adequate measures to […]
The Australian government is planning to implement a comprehensive prohibition on the use of credit cards for gambling. The details regarding how and when the ban will be implemented are not clear at this time. The Australian government has announced its intention to introduce the ban, but the specific details of its implementation, such as […]
Entain has been directed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to pay a penalty of AU$13,320 (£7,060/€8,000/US$8,808) for violating national regulations related to online in-play betting. The Ladbrokes and Neds brands of Entain accepted in-play wagers on the Bangkok LIV Golf tournament in October 2022, according to ACMA. On the final day of […]