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Tiny Caribbean island urged to crack down on online casinos

The island of Curaçao has come under criticism from a media watchdog as they asked authorities to cease allowing online casinos to target Australian consumers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma) has banned offshore gambling companies from targeting its residents, with a large portion of the 1000 blocked websites being licensed…
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Historic Las Vegas Strip property closed and set for auction

The old Las Vegas Strip has nearly disappeared, and many of the remaining ties to its past are being torn down or slated for a wrecking ball. That's because the price of land and the cost of operating on the Strip are so high that properties that once made financial sense have become obsolete. Smaller hotels and casinos can simply no longer justify…
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Monticello Raceway to close its casino operations, but keep racetrack open

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Bill would let Atlantic City casinos keep smoking with some more restrictions

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Atlantic City casinos would be able to continue to allow gamblers to smoke on the casino floor under a new bill that would impose additional restrictions on lighting up. New Jersey state Sen. John Burzichelli introduced a bill Monday giving the casinos much of what they want amid a push by many casino workers to prohibit…
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Casino workers applaud introduction of bill to quash indoor smoking in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan. (KCTV) - Casino workers across the Sunflower State have applauded the introduction of a bill that would eliminate smoking on casino floors in Kansas. Casino Employees Against Smoking Effects, an action group in Kansas, gave its stamp of approval on bipartisan legislation introduced on Tuesday, Jan. 30. The move would amend the…
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Tropicana Las Vegas ceasing operations this spring to make way for new ballpark

The Tropicana's last days are in full effect after its owner announced the date it will cease operations ahead of demolition for a new professional baseball stadium. Slot machines will no longer be heard on the resort's casino floor on the Las Vegas strip after April 2, just shy of its 67th anniversary. Bally's Corporation made the announcement…
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The MGCB Halts Illegal Gaming Operations in Michigan

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued three cease-and-desist letters to two U.S.-based online gambling entities and one international operator. The regulatory agency announced on its official website that its investigations showed these entities are offering online gaming services to residents of Michigan without proper licenses, which is…
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Michigan online gambling revenue hits record $2.30bn in 2023

Revenue for 2023 was 18.3% higher than the $1.98bn generated in Michigan in 2022. It also far exceeds the $1.40bn from the first year of legal betting in 2021. Reported figures include licensed commercial and tribal igaming operators in Michigan. Breaking this down, $1.90bn of total revenue came from igaming and $420.4m gross sports betting…
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Online gaming sites operating without licenses, Mich. board says

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Portugal sets €215.3m online gambling revenue record in Q3

Total market revenue in the three months to 30 September 2023 surpassed the existing record of €122.0m, which was set in Q2, by 4.6%. The Q3 figure was also 36.1% higher than €158.2m in Portugal in the same period in 2022. Some €133.4m of revenue in Q3 came from online games of chance, up 50.5% year-on-year. This was a new segment record and also…
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Top 4 Michigan Online Casinos

Michigan is among a small handful of states with online casino gambling. Fifteen online casinos now operate in the Wolverine State after it legalized the practice in 2021. If you are not in NJ, PA, MI or WV, you still have the option of playing at sweepstakes or social casino sites. These sites offer similar games, allowing you to win cash prizes.…
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Brazil green lights online gambling regulation

Brazil's chamber of deputies has now voted to approve online gambling, giving the final green light for the market to be regulated in 2024. Yesterday evening's vote on 21 December follows the senate plenary approving Bill 3626/2023 on Tuesday 12 December last week. Now that the Bill has been approved by the chamber of deputies, it will be passed…
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Online Casino Gaming: Reasons for Its Attractiveness

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Casino No-Smoking Bill Makes Its First Progress In Pennsylvania

A legislative committee approved for the first time Wednesday a bill that would ban smoking inside Pennsylvania casinos, but its vote along party lines made clear the measure is a long way from passage. House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel's proposed Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoking Act (HB1657) was sent to the full House by a…
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VGW Exits as Michigan Cracks Down on Sweepstakes Casinos

Operator of several sweepstake casino brands, announced it will stop accepting Michigan players amid a state crackdown on unlicensed gaming sites. Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), operator of several sweepstake casino brands, announced it will stop accepting Michigan players amid a state crackdown on unlicensed gaming sites. VGW's players can use their…
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Emergence of Online Casinos Redefines Thrilling Gaming in the 21st Century

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Are Sweepstakes Casinos Legit? Who Governs Them?

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Bridgeport Township raid yields numerous gambling devices, thousands in cash, more than $180K in gift cards confiscated

DETROIT, Oct. 23, 2023 - On Wednesday, Oct. 18, state investigators executed two search warrants following a joint investigation by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) that yielded the confiscation of six slot-type gaming machines - four of which were Nudgemaster machines, 11 computers, $6306 in…
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Push Continues For Crackdown On Illegal Gambling

repeal of PASPA allowed for states to host legalized sports betting, there's still a push by those inside the industry to crack down on the illegal market. "What we're looking for is continued focus on enforcement of laws and cracking down on illegal markets that are preying on vulnerable customers," Casey Clark, the senior vice president of…
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Players Might Not Gamble at Three Detroit Casinos Once Their Staff Strikes

Three casinos in Detroit might cease their operations if thousands of their unionized employees strike on Tuesday at noon as they had threatened. The Detroit Casino Council (DCC) issued the threat shortly before the worker's contracts expired on Monday. The Detroit Free Press stated that the employees' unions represent them and didn't succeed in…
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Mandatory Pokie Closure Periods Unveiled as Part of New Enforcement Measures for Victoria’s Gambling Sector

The Government of Victoria is set to introduce mandatory closure periods for poker machine areas at brick-and-mortar venues across the state. The only exception will be made for Crown Resorts' casino. Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan shared that her Cabinet remained committed to significant reform to prevent and reduce problem gambling harm after…
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How Does Casino Management Software Work?

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Regulator announces successful destruction of illegal gaming machines

Numerous unlicensed illegal gaming machines were recently destroyed on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at the City Recycling Inc. junkyard located at 1943 Mack Avenue in Detroit. Photo courtesy of the Michigan Gaming Control Board. DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 - In a concerted effort to combat illegal gambling activities, Michigan Gaming Control Board…
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The 8 biggest gambling myths debunked

The allure of online casinos is undeniable - the promise of thrilling games, the chance to strike it rich, and the convenience of playing from the comfort of your own home. Yet, lurking in the shadows are persistent myths that have cast a long shadow of doubt and skepticism on the industry. Chief among these myths is the belief that games are…
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Slot machines, cash seized from Bradenton arcade known for illegal gambling

BRADENTON, Fla. - The Manatee County Sheriff's Office seized slot machines and thousands in cash as part of a statewide effort by the Florida Gaming Control Commission to crack down on unlawful arcades. A once popular spot for illegal gambling in Bradenton is now an empty, cleaned-out business suite inside a strip mall on 1st Street West. "They're…
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9 charged in illegal gambling, gaming investigation in Chatham County, sheriff says

PITTSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) - An investigation into illegal gambling and gaming activities in Chatham County led to 17 businesses being found in violation of state law, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office launched an investigation into illegal gambling and gaming activities that happened at various locations across the county.…
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Michigan Gaming Control Board, Flint officials try to combat illegal gambling

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - In an effort to combat illegal gambling, the American Gaming Association has designated Sept. 11 to Sept. 17 as "Legal, Regulated Gambling Protects Players" week. According to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), unlicensed casinos, unauthorized online gambling platforms, underground sports-betting operations, or any…
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GGL fines Red Rhino €50,000 for unlicensed gambling

Red Rhino had withdrawn its German-facing Platincasino.de website but players could still gamble on its Platincasino.com site. The operator does not hold a licence in Germany, nor does it appear on the GGL's white list of approved brands. GGL said that as Red Rhino does not have approval to operate, it is in breach of national law. This, it added,…
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Attorney General Nessel Shuts Down Internet Gambling Corporation's Illegal Michigan Operations

LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, through her office's Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division (AGED), secured an Assurance of Discontinuance on September 1st, effectively shutting down the illegal Michigan operations of Massachusetts based Golden Hearts Games, Inc. The out-of-state corporation was informed by the Department of…
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Michigan shuts down illegal online gambling operation

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - An out-of-state-gambling company has had its Michigan operations shut down after it was discovered the company was offering its online games to Michigan residents without the proper license, Michigan's Attorney General's office said. Massachusetts-based Golden Hearts Games has signed an Assurance of Discontinuance after an…
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Atlantic City casino smoking ban advocates praise Connecticut's Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods for smoke-free policies

Casino Employees Against Smoking's Effects (CEASE), a group based in Atlantic City, N.J. aiming to permanently ban smoking in casinos, has praised Connecticut casinos Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Resort Casino for their smoke-free policies, which have remained in place since the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to an article and subsequent statements…
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Offshore online casinos find way around NZ's advertising laws

Advertising overseas gambling websites is illegal in New Zealand but some online casinos have found a way around the rules. They're advertising free-to-play gambling sites that closely resemble their own pay-to-play sites with the same name and an almost identical website. The Department of Internal Affairs' (DIA) general manager of regulatory…
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Casino Victoria de Grasse To Shut Down Its Doors Permanently

Following one-day strike employee strike that was reported on July 10, 2023, Casino Victoria de Grasse located in the Alpes-Maritimes jurisdiction of France, has decided to cease operations for good. The decision was made after the Directorate of Public Liberties and Legal Affairs (DLPAJ) of the Ministry of the Interior canceled its gaming license,…
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NFL Embraces Gambling Industry with Super Bowl Jackpot Slots Launch

The intriguing metamorphosis of the National Football League (NFL) toward the gambling world exemplifies the larger truth of how money can indeed revolutionize everything. Pivotal evidence of this transformation is not far behind us when the NFL, anchored by its vehement disdain of all gambling-related ventures, prohibited Tony Romo from…
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NFL slot machines debut on casino floors

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Malta-based online casino finds innovative way to skirt Finnish law

A Malta-based online casino has found an innovative way to skirt Finnish advertising laws which prohibit the advertising of gambling on the radio and which the Helsinki police are now reportedly investigating. Since the end of June, a radio station has been hitting Helsinki airwaves playing mainly electronic music. But during breaks, it advertises…
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Sheriff’s Office Serves Orders on Gambling Operators

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Zimpler Appeals Swedish Order to End Partnerships with Illegal Gambling Sites

Swedish payment provider Zimpler has appealed an order issued by Swedish gaming regulator, Spelinspektionen, demanding that it stop processing payments for unlicensed gambling operators. The order was issued on July 7th following an investigation which revealed that the company's BankID solution was being used by multiple unlicensed gaming…
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Illegal slot machines get gambling business shut down in Manatee County, deputies say

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) - A gambling business was shut down Thursday after deputies discovered the business operating illegal slot machines. According to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office, undercover detectives entered Sizzling Sam's Arcade, located at 3126 1st Street West in Bradenton, in late June. Based on suspicious activity, a search…
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Manatee County business caught following illegal gambling sting operation

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff's Office say a local business was shut down during an investigation into illegal gambling. Two months ago, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office Intel Unit began investigating gambling businesses operating illegal slot machines. 53 gambling establishments were identified, and in late May,…
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Level Up: How Video Games and Online Casinos Share a Common Future

It's quite simple when you think about it. The old-fashioned form of gambling is slowly fading into obscurity. Yes, the famous casinos of Las Vegas and Monte Carlo will live one. What we're trying to say is that today, you have way more players in online casinos than you have in land-based ones. That's spitting facts for you. Things will go in that…
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CSGO gambler glues hand to skin slot machine at Paris Major to protest “scam” site

An attendee at the BLAST Paris Major staged a protest against CS:GO gambling site CSGORoll by gluing his hand to a skin slot machine that was available at the G2 Esports booth. Shortly before the Paris Major began, G2, one of the favorites going into the event, announced a partnership with CSGORoll. The announcement was met with some backlash, both…
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CS:GO Roll gambling site banned in Australia for illegal practices

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CS:GO Roll Gambling Site Banned in Australia for Illegal Practices

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History: Gambling in Sheridan County’s Early Days

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AGCO issues $70,000 in monetary penalties to three internet gaming operators for offering uncertified slot games

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The rise of online gambling in Ireland and UK

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Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Atlantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…
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Nevada casino smoking ban not likely; Altantic City’s nonsmoking push continues

Table games dealer Nicole Vitola waited nearly 20 years to breathe easier while working at Borgata casino in Atlantic City. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit three years ago and smoking indoors was temporarily banned, she no longer saw large clouds of smoke but a casino filled with players. "In my eyes, there was no way they'd bring back smoking,"…
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Web3 and Metaverse Gaming Could Open New Doors For Online Casinos In New Jersey

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Rivers Casino Portsmouth changes smoking policy after feedback

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Rivers Casino Portsmouth has officially changed its smoking policy after significant feedback from guests and the community. The new policy makes half of the gaming floor inside the main casino area nonsmoking. Both table games and slot games will be included in both smoking and nonsmoking sections, Rivers said. Rivers did…
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SC Native American tribe expected to cut ties with casino partner amid federal scrutiny

ROCK HILL - Amid major leadership changes, South Carolina's only major Native American tribe is expected to cut ties with the company that helps operate its casino, ending business relationships that have led federal gaming regulators to threaten the Catawba Nation with fines and temporary closure of its North Carolina gaming hall. Hundreds of…
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Casino gaming influencer Brian Christopher pledges to only promote smoke-free casinos

Casino gaming influencer Brian Christopher announced Monday he is exclusively promoting smoke-free casinos and gaming spaces from here on out. His channel on YouTube and Facebook reaches more than 5 million monthly unique viewers, "showcasing his journey to entertain players while prioritizing the health of staff and casino goers…
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Mansion Group closes UK casino brands

The operators three casino brands - Mansion Casino, Slots Heaven and Casino.com - all now display a message announcing the winding down of operations. From 17:00 GMT on 12 January 2023, the UK-facing sites will no longer accept deposits from players, and will cease gameplay at 23:50 the same day. Mansion directs any players who wish to withdraw…
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Influencer Brian Christopher Says No to Smoking in Casinos

Christopher has made an official statement that he is no longer going to partner with any gaming floor that has not banned smoking. Brian Christopher is one of the most popular gaming influencers with an average monthly reach of 5 million viewers. He has a growing fan base and attracts many people to casinos across the US with his organized events…
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Workers renew effort to ban smoking in R.I. casinos

PROVIDENCE - Vanessa Baker, a gaming supervisor at Bally's Tiverton Casino, sees only two options as she fights to ban smoking at Rhode Island's casinos. "I am going to get fired or die because it's killing me," she said. Baker, 57, of Portsmouth, takes 10 medications, uses two inhalers, and now needs a nebulizer. She attributes her respiratory…
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Tamil Nadu ordinance on banning online gambling expires for want of Governor’s assent

The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance expired on Sunday night for want of Governor's assent to the Bill approved by the Tamil Nadu Assembly last month. This has sparked a new conflict between the state government and Governor R N Ravi on a day the state reported another death by suicide at Tenkasi,…
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NHL partners with BetMGM for new casino games

The partnership between BetMGM and NHL, developed with Evolution Gaming, implies releasing a game selection, including Blackjack and Roulette. However, BetMGM reported that playing these games would be accessible to Pennsylvania, Ontario, New Jersey, and Michigan citizens. These are the states in which online gambling through web-based casinos is…
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108 gambling machines, $13,000 seized in 5 Etowah County raids

A two-week investigation into makeshift gambling halls in Etowah County led to the seizure of 108 machines and more than $13000. The probe began with complaints from residents in one east Gadsden neighborhood who complained of traffic hazards, loud noise, and music at night. It ended Thursday with raids at five different locations, Sheriff Jonathon…
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos Face Added Pressure to Ban a Popular Vice

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Smoking Inside Casinos In Atlantic City Will End, But When?

CEASE members would prefer, at this point, if New Jersey politicians would cease their backroom jibber-jabber and pass legislation that will, once and for all, ban smoking (of all stripes, including vaping) inside casinos. "We feel like it's going to get done, it's only a matter of time, but politics is holding it back and that's what we're trying…
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Tamil Nadu’s Ordinance Banning Online Gambling Lapses

The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed an ordinance prohibiting online gambling and regulating online gaming earlier this year, following which the state's Governor R N Ravi gave his assent to the same on 1st October. The State Assembly then tabled the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gaming and Regulation of Online Games Bill to ban online gambling and…
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T.N. ordinance on online gambling may lapse on November 27, 2022

Time is running out for the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance, with Governor R. N. Ravi yet to give his assent to the related legislation, which was adopted by the Assembly last month. The ordinance will lapse on Sunday if the Governor does not give his assent to the Prohibition of Online Gambling…
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Holland Casino Warned for Breach of iGaming Advertising Regulations

The Netherlands gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned Holland Casino that it must cease advertising land-based casino locations on its gambling website. An investigation carried out by the KSA found that in October 2021, when Holland's iGaming industry became fully legalized, Holland Casino's online gambling website featured links…
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Cashback bonuses need to go, says the Dutch Gaming Regulator

The Dutch Gaming Authority continues to watch over the country's iGaming market by guiding regulated operators on the do's and don'ts of the market. In the latest such update, shared by the gambling regulator, the Authority has issued a warning to operators not to leverage cashback bonuses to customers, as this form of bonus inducement is…
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Cashback bonuses need to go, says the Dutch Gaming Regulator
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You won't have time for boredom thanks to the abundance of exciting websites available online today. You can watch a video or livestream, read the latest news and articles, discover a new show to binge-watch, or even play a game. Some light online gaming might be a great way to relax and forget about your problems for a while. Why not mix work and…
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The New York Times

Smoking and Gambling Go ‘Hand in Hand.’ But Maybe Not for Long.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - Len Lombardo, 74 and retired, rests his cigarette against a black plastic ashtray as he pushes a $5 button on a high-limit slot machine at the Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Nearby, a 62-year-old Pennsylvania woman on a winning streak takes a drag from a Newport, as does her sister sitting at the machine to her…
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Smoking and Gambling Go ‘Hand in Hand.’ But Maybe Not for Long.
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Online gambling resumes in TN as ordinance lapses

Chennai: Leaders across the political spectrum accused Governor R N Ravi of causing a sudden spurt in online gambling after Sunday midnight when the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Ordinance lapsed after he did not give his consent for the legislation relating to it. Among those who criticized the Governor…
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Securities regulators in four US states have issued cease and desist orders to Slotie Casino

Securities regulators in four US states have dropped the hammer on a securitized nonfungible token operator. Elia, an iGaming and casino software company in the republic of Georgia has been served with cease and desist orders by state securities regulators from Texas, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Alabama. The orders affected the company's Slotie…
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Asia round-up: Emperor, ACMA, Malaysia & our top stories from the region this week

Operator of the Grand Emperor Hotel, Emperor Entertainment, has reported total revenue of HK$108.6m (US$13.9m) for the six months up to 30 September 2022. The company says this figure, a 51% decline from the prior-year period, is a result of the cessation of the operator's Macau gaming business. It was announced that the Grand Emperor Hotel in…
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Kindred Group Gets $1m Swedish Gambling Regulator Fine

Kindred Group has been hit with an SEK10.9m ($1m) fine and an official warning by the Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA). The regulator discovered shortcomings in Kindred's Spooniker subsidiary when it came to safeguards against terrorist financing and anti-money laundering systems. failed to meet its enhanced due diligence requirements In a…
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Kindred Group Gets $1m Swedish Gambling Regulator Fine
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Online Casino Slotie Faces Regulator Deadline Over Questionable NFT Sales

Casinos typically abhor clocks, but there is one ticking for Slotie. The online casino headquartered in the former Soviet republic of Georgia will run out of time as soon as Thursday to respond to four U.S. states that effectively booted it out of the country last month, claiming that its sales of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to finance an…
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US regulators crack down on Slotie metaverse casino

Four U.S. state regulators have filed actions against Slotie, a virtual casino they allege lured investors into an illegal gambling operation built in the metaverse. According to Texas, Kentucky, Alabama, and New Jersey regulators, Slotie sold over 10000 NFTs to investors in the U.S. and beyond. These NFTs, it claimed, would entitle investors to a…
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US regulators crack down on Slotie metaverse casino
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Las Vegas Strip Casino Workers Seek to Ban a Popular Bad Habit

You can do anything in Las Vegas (more or less) but some employees want to end one vice that has long been associated with casinos. Las Vegas caters to every vice. The city caters to gluttony with its endless supply of restaurants and all-you-can-eat buffets that range from absurdly cheap to decadently expensive. Sin City has greed covered as…
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Las Vegas Strip Casino Workers Seek to Ban a Popular Bad Habit
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State Regulators Charge NFT Casino Project With Securities Violations

Regulators in four states have banded together to accuse a metaverse casino of selling NFTs that violated securities laws. On Thursday, state securities regulators from Texas, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Alabama filed emergency cease-and-desist orders against Slotie NFT, a Tbilisi, Georgia-based virtual gambling entity that markets itself as "the…
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State Regulators Charge NFT Casino Project With Securities Violations
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Four US States Issue Cease-and-Desist Orders to Metaverse Casino Slotie

Four US states, Texas, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Alabama, have doubled down on Slotie, a casino operating in the Metaverse, issuing cease-and-desist orders due to illegal gambling activities. CNBC reported that Texas, New Jersey, Kentucky, and Alabama all ordered the virtual casino Slotie to immediately stop the sale of its non-fungible tokens…
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UPDATE: California Gambling Bureau Aware of Hustler Casino Live Incident

Edit: Our previous headline which stated that the California Bureau of Gambling Control approved Hustler Casino Live to continue streaming has been edited due to HCL releasing a public statement that was factually incorrect. Nick Vertucci and Ryan Feldman have since released an updated statement to clear up the mistake they made (see the…
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Virtual Casino Hit With Multistate Cease and Desist Order

A metaverse company known for its cartoonish, acid-house-colored humanoid and anthropomorphic non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has run into real-world trouble with state regulators in New Jersey, Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas. emergency cease and desist orders In a press release Thursday, The Texas Securities Commission stated it and counterparts, the…
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Virtual Casino Hit With Multistate Cease and Desist Order
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Maria Ozawa denounces Online Casino K9Win for illegally using her image on its promotional campaigns

Maria Ozawa recently released a strongly worded open letter admonishing K9Win for using her image and likeness in promotional materials after her contract with them as brand ambassador ended. According to the letter, Ozawa signed a one-year deal with K9Win. She was ordered to use her personal social media accounts for their campaigns, leading to…
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Maria Ozawa denounces Online Casino K9Win for illegally using her image on its promotional campaigns
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California Gambling Bureau Approves Hustler Casino Live to Continue Streaming

The California Bureau of Gambling Control (CBGC) has initiated contact with Hustler Casino in regard to the alleged poker cheating incident that took place Sept. 29 on Hustler Casino Live. According to a statement released by HCL co-owners Nick Vertucci and Ryan Feldman, the CBGC has approved the show continuing to live-stream on YouTube during the…
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California Gambling Bureau Approves Hustler Casino Live to Continue Streaming
TechCircle

Online gaming industry prepares court challenge against TN gambling ordinance

The online gaming industry is planning to challenge the Tamil Nadu ordinance that seeks to ban online gambling and regulate online gaming in the state. The ordinance was passed by the state government on Monday, October 3. Stakeholders and lawyers with knowledge of developments said that the ordinance "goes against many years of established court…
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Online gaming industry prepares court challenge against TN gambling ordinance
The Alabama Baptist

Alabama Supreme Court orders shutdown of 3 illegal gambling operations

The Alabama Supreme Court has again ruled that electronic gambling at three Alabama casinos is illegal and must end. The unanimous Sept. 30 decision in State v. Epic Tech called the facilities a "public nuisance" and said the casinos are operating illegal electronic bingo machines. The decision calls for local officials in Lowndes and Macon…
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Alabama Supreme Court orders shutdown of 3 illegal gambling operations
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Ontario’s Grey Betting Operators Get Market Exit Deadline

Grey market online gambling platforms have until October 31 to cease operations in Ontario. On Tuesday, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced the end date for the transition period of all unlicensed operators of online sportsbooks and iGaming. jeopardizing their license registration eligibility It is likely that any…
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Ontario’s Grey Betting Operators Get Market Exit Deadline
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Three Alabama Casinos Cease Operations as per Supreme Court Decision

The state of Alabama has successfully cracked down on illegal electronic bingo machines with the latest development in a battle going on for about ten years. A decision by the Alabama Supreme Court will force three casinos in the state to close operations. On September 10, the Alabama Supreme Court announced its decision in the case of the State…
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Metaverse Casinos: A Regulatory Wild West

The metaverse is an immersive online universe on the blockchain where users interact with a multitude of digital worlds and with each other. As in the real world, the metaverse offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment options. The metaverse has become a haven for gaming. Users can explore casino "districts," offering slots, poker,…
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SJM satellites Ponte 16, Kam Pek to continue ops to Dec

Success Universe Group Ltd, an investor and promoter in Macau casino hotel Ponte 16, has agreed with casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd to extend the provision of gaming services at the property until the end of this year. The information was confirmed to GGRAsia by Success Universe's deputy chairman and executive director, Hoffman Ma Ho Man. Casino…
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The BZgA wants to see a gambling ad ban after 9 pm in Germany

September 28 is Gambling Addiction Day and the Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) is providing insight into the dangers of online sports betting. With help from the Federal Government Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues, information has been provided on how players are at risk. The BZgA wants to see changes made in Germany when it…
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The BZgA wants to see a gambling ad ban after 9 pm in Germany