Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is not only advocating for charges to be brought against the officials who hired Global ComRCI as a third-party auditor for POGOs, but he is also pushing for a ban on POGOs. Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian has urged the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) to take action against the officials responsible […]
The implementation of these changes aims to tackle problem gambling at the venue, with one such measure being mandatory breaks after 3 hours of gambling. Victoria’s state government has unveiled fresh gambling harm measures for Crown Casino in Melbourne, which entail customers being required to take a 15-minute break after three consecutive hours of gambling, […]
In 2021, Grupo Codere initiated a reorganization plan as the Spanish gambling group is confronting a potential insolvency scenario. To address the “probable insolvency situation,” Grupo Codere has secured further financial assistance by gaining investor approval for an updated reorganization and refinancing plan that involves raising an additional €100 million in capital. As a result, […]
In February, Michael Meredith introduced the bill which has now been signed into law as HB551. Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 551 into law on Friday, legalizing sports betting in Kentucky after it received approval from the state Senate. The bill was introduced in February by representative Michael Meredith and allows for retail and […]
A recent study by the Australian Gambling Research Centre (AGRC) revealed that 46% of Australian gamblers are at risk of experiencing negative effects associated with gambling. The study was released amidst a public discussion in Australia about the increase in gambling advertisements across the country. In 2021, national spending on gambling advertising surged to AU$287.2m […]
The Economic and Monetary Affairs and Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs committees of the European Parliament have given their approval to three draft legislations that aim to strengthen the EU’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) regulations. One of these draft legislations is the “single rulebook” regulation, which aims to standardize AML/CTF policies across […]
LotoMinas, the official lottery of Minas Gerais state in Brazil, has launched the first regulated ilottery and online sports betting solution through a partnership between NeoGames and Intralot do Brasil. This multiyear turnkey agreement, which was initially disclosed in June, marks NeoGames’ entry into the Brazilian market and involves a long-term collaboration with the state’s […]
The resort has established partnerships with all of Boston’s major league sports teams and will host watch parties. Encore Boston Harbor, located in Massachusetts, has revealed a multi-year collaboration with Major League Baseball‘s Boston Red Sox, marking its partnership with all Boston professional sports teams, including Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, New England Patriots, and New […]
Sands China says it is committed to develop non-gaming projects in Macau. The president of Sands China has stated that Macau needs to enhance its non-gaming offerings in order to appeal to a wider range of international visitors. Wilfred Wong, the president and executive director of Sands China, is advocating for the expansion of Macau’s […]
Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky has signed House Bill 594 into law, stating that “Gray machines” are completely unregulated. After receiving a 29-6 vote in the Senate, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 594 into law, which prohibits the use of “gray machines” in the state. Despite his backing for wider legalization of gambling, […]