April 21, 2023

The British Gambling Commission has released a report on an experimental survey conducted on gambling harm

The British Gambling Commission has provided an update on the progress of the second stage of its experimental survey on the prevalence of gambling harms. As part of its ongoing efforts to gather accurate statistics on problem gambling, the Commission has been testing a new approach to replace its traditional telephone surveys. The trial of […]

April 21, 2023

Three igaming operators face monetary penalties from AGCO

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed monetary penalties totaling CA$70,000 (approximately $52,000) on three igaming operators. However, all three operators retain the right to appeal these rulings. The registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued notices of monetary penalty to three AGCO-registered internet […]

April 21, 2023

SOFTSWISS joined forces with Lucky Dreams to fuel their jackpot campaigns

Lucky Dreams, renowned for its extensive content hub featuring live casino games, slots, table games, and other exciting game categories, has unveiled their latest jackpot campaign, aptly named “Dreamy Jackpots.” This thrilling campaign boasts three distinct levels of independent jackpots, promising an exhilarating gaming experience for players. The SOFTSWISS Jackpot Aggregator, known for its versatile […]

April 21, 2023

Governor of Virginia Enacts Legislation Establishing Committee for Problem Gambling Treatment

Governor Glenn Youngkin has taken a proactive step in preventing gambling addiction by signing SB, which establishes the Virginia Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee. This new committee will be dedicated to addressing the issue of problem gambling in the state and developing strategies and programs to provide treatment and support to those who […]

April 21, 2023

The Oklahoma Senate does not advance sports betting bill

Despite being passed by the House, House Bill 1027, which pertains to sports betting, fails to advance in the Oklahoma Senate as further discussions with tribal representatives are sought by the Senate. Oklahoma’s House Bill 1027, sponsored by state representative Ken Luttrell, did not pass the Senate committee before the deadline, resulting in a delay […]

April 20, 2023

ACMA issues a warning to a local sports streaming service for displaying gambling advertisements

The ACMA has issued a warning to the Kayo sports streaming service for broadcasting gambling promotions within 5 minutes of the start of a match, which violates ACMA’s regulations prohibiting gambling advertisements during this timeframe. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has cautioned the sports streaming service Kayo for displaying gambling ads outside of […]

April 20, 2023

New South Wales is reportedly considering the possibility of amending its proposed gambling tax increase

The New South Wales government is reportedly mulling over the option of renegotiating the planned gambling tax hike, which would impose a tax rate of 60.67% on casino gaming profits starting from July 1. This consideration comes as Star Entertainment, a prominent casino operator in the state, faces financial challenges. In light of The Star Entertainment […]

April 20, 2023

For 6th consecutive month, the commercial gaming revenue exceeds $5 billion in the US

The American Gaming Association reported that the sports betting revenue has experienced a significant increase of 60.8 percent, contributing to the overall industry revenue of $5.08 billion in February. In February, the US commercial gaming industry continued its impressive streak, generating over $5 billion in revenue for the sixth consecutive month, as reported by the […]

April 20, 2023

BetVictor criticized by ASA for their advertisement featuring Alba and Busquets

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has issued a directive to BetVictor, instructing them to take down their advertisement. This action comes as the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has adopted a stringent interpretation of newly implemented advertising regulations. In response to a violation of the Committee on Advertising Practice’s (CAP) recent guidelines on the use […]

April 20, 2023

Sands China reports Q1 net revenue of US$1.28 billion

The Group’s Q1 EBITDA reached US$398 million, while net revenue saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 132%. Sands China has released its financial results for Q1 2023, revealing a net revenue of US$1.28 billion, marking a significant 132% increase compared to the previous year. The company also reported a reduced net loss of US$10 million, […]