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Most Ontarians who gambled online used regulated sites: study

TORONTO - Ontario's regulated internet gaming market has been live now for two years, and it is attracting increasing activity from the province's online gamblers, a new study suggests, with blackjack and basketball among the favourite wagers. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario commissioned the study to mark the first two years of…

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Most Ontario online gamblers using regulated market sites: study

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Zelenskyy orders analysis on online casino restrictions following petition

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Zelenskyy positively responds to a petition calling to ban online casinos during martial law

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Maryland online casino bill debuts in Senate

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No decision on New York casino licensing until late 2025

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Central Virginia fourth most affected area in Virginia Council on Problem Gambling’s 2023 report

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Richmond’s new casino vote faces legal challenge

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UK government implements £5 cap on online slot machine

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Great Britain To Limit Online Slot Machine Stakes at £5

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UK confirms £2 maximum stake for under 25s playing online slots

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Online slot machine stakes to be capped at £5 in Great Britain

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Florida's gambling addiction hotline sees massive increase in calls after state allowed online gambling

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Philadelphia's City Council is looking to end the proliferation of skills-based gambling machines throughout the city with legislation that would prohibit businesses from operating "any casino-style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of a cash reward." And, at a recent meeting, they heard a wealth of opinions on the topic. The…

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World Casino News

IRS AC Backs Up Raising Tax Threshold On Slot Jackpots

Leaders of Congress, including Dina Titus (D-NV) who have been requesting from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to increase the tax reporting limit on jackpots from slot machines for almost a decade, have received some welcome support from an uncommon source, the agency's Advisory Council. Rising the threshold: In a ruling from November 2023, the…

Law ・ 16 February 2024

beacononlinenews.com

Las Vegas? Nope, DeLand! Local ‘Casino Night’ raises thousands for charity

The Victoria Gardens Women's Club's second annual Casino Night event featured classic casino games like poker, slots, roulette and more, but with one catch - the proceeds didn't go to the house, they'll go to local charities like The Neighborhood Center of West Volusia and the Beacon Center women's shelter. For the second year in a row, the women's…

Games ・ 16 February 2024

Fingerlakes1

Final Decision on New Queens Casino Expected

After months of intense negotiation and public pushback, New York State Senator Jessica Ramos went public by saying she is nearing a decision about whether or not to endorse a new casino and resort at Citi Field's complex in Queens. Citi Field is home to the New York Mets. Steve Cohen owns the Mets. This past Wednesday was the third and most…

Law ・ 16 February 2024

talkSPORT

Fortune Coins casino review

Fortune Coins casino is a top-rated online sweepstakes gaming site featuring many slots, fish, and keno games New players receive a generous welcome bonus that includes Gold and Fortune Coins. Use the coins to explore the full portfolio and play with Fortune Coins to have a shot at winning real prizes. The sweepstakes casino is easy to navigate and…

Bonuses ・ 15 February 2024

Drift Travel

Michigan's Entertainment Boom and the State's Thriving Casino Resorts

Michigan, celebrated for its diverse entertainment offerings, stands out as a premier destination, drawing tourists with a unique blend of urban excitement, natural splendor, and cultural richness. The state's tourism industry showcased a remarkable rebound in 2022, attracting 125 million visitors, a figure nearly at par with pre-pandemic levels.…

Industry ・ 15 February 2024

talkSPORT

Stake.us social casino review

Stake.us is a unique online sweepstakes gaming site featuring a wide range of content. Explore slots, exclusive titles, live dealer, table games, and more within the online platform. Stake.us features cryptocurrency banking methods, offering a streamlined and anonymous way to explore online casino-style gaming. The site includes challenges, races,…

Sports ・ 15 February 2024

Nevada Current

We need to talk about our gambling problem

The past several years have seen an explosion of gambling in Virginia, and it is poised to become a billion-dollar industry here next year. There are new legislative proposals to further expand gambling, like allowing Virginia residents to bet on local sports teams, legalizing so-called skill games, and building more casinos. Concurrently, spending…

Gambling Addiction ・ 15 February 2024

Korea JoongAng Daily

North Korean tech workers, South Korean gangsters team up on illegal online gambling

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said on Wednesday it uncovered a North Korean group running illicit cyber activities cooperating with several South Korean criminal organizations. North Korea's Kyonghung Information Technology Exchange Company, affiliated with the Workers' Party's bureau handling North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's slush…

Incidents ・ 14 February 2024

The US Sun

Chumba Casino no deposit bonus for 2024

CHUMBA CASINO offers a thrilling sweepstakes casino experience with a great selection of games and bonuses. Currently, Chumba Casino is offering new customers an amazing no deposit bonus among other great promos for free sc coins. For more details on the Chumba Casino no deposit bonus and the other current promos for 2024, read on. Chumba Casinos…

Bonuses ・ 14 February 2024

The US Sun

WOW Vegas Casino 2024

LIKE most social casinos, WOW Vegas focuses on slots; it has over 400 games, with new titles being added on a regular basis. You can purchase packages of WOW Coins to play the slots, or claim them for free on a regular basis. There are also Sweepstakes Coins that can be redeemed for a cash prize, and these are given away as part of social media…

Bonuses ・ 13 February 2024

WV News

West Virginia Lottery and casinos generate more than $1 billion annually to support many programs locals rely on

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) - Adding together table games, racetrack betting, sports wagers, video lottery games and the rest of the industry, more than $1.3 billion was spent playing the lottery in West Virginia last year. The West Virginia Lottery in its entirety contributes more than $500 million to the state each year, with another $700 million…

Finance ・ 12 February 2024

M Live

BetMGM Kansas promo code: Get $158 in bonus bets

For our readers in Kansas, we're excited to present a unique opportunity. By clicking on one of our links and heading over to BetMGM, you can use the BetMGM Kansas Promo Code: MLIVEMGM to access a special bonus tailored for the Big Game. Unlocking your special bonus of $158 in bonus bets at BetMGM Sportsbook is straightforward. Here's how new…

Bonuses ・ 09 February 2024

The US Sun

Features, RTP and bonuses

STARBURST is one of the most iconic online slots in the world and is a staple of US online casinos. The game was created by NetEnt back in 2012, and its popularity has endured throughout the years despite changes in technology, gambling laws, and public taste.

Bonuses ・ 09 February 2024

NV Daily

Gambling or good, clean fun? Some storeowners want skill games to return

As Virginia's General Assembly continues to hash out how to regulate skill games, some local business owners are pushing for slots-like betting games to be allowed back into stores arguing that they're a valuable source of revenue for their businesses and for the state. "Our industry would like to have the skill games back again because it's extra…

Law ・ 09 February 2024

FOX 43

Gaming officials raise concerns of gambling addictions among young people

According to the Council on Compulsive Gambling, just under 10% of callers to the problem gambling hotline were between 18-24 years old. YORK, Pa. - Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, gaming officials are raising concerns about an increase in gambling addictions among young people. According to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania-2693…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 February 2024

Sportsbook Wire

Super Bowl in Las Vegas spotlights spread of gambling as NFL cashes in

Lou Remillard was driving home from his restaurant in Las Vegas on Monday when he said the memories of past Super Bowls came flooding back. Especially memories of gambling. "One of my favorite days," he said. On Sunday, the Super Bowl will be played in Las Vegas for the first time. When the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers meet…

Gambling Addiction ・ 08 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

January gambling revenues up at Bally's but down statewide

The new year is off to a promising start for Bally's Chicago, which saw gambling revenue hit a new monthly high in January, bucking a broader post-holiday downturn for Illinois casinos. In January, revenue at the temporary Medinah Temple casino grew 9.1% to $9.3 million in adjusted gross receipts, according to monthly data released Wednesday by the…

Finance ・ 08 February 2024

Covers

NCLGS Partners With UK Gambling Commission

NCLGS strives to to create a committee to analyze current online casino gaming markets to mirror iGaming legislation that is currently intact in countries such as the United Kingdom. Online casino gaming in the United States is set to take a big leap forward following the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) announcing a…

Industry ・ 06 February 2024

iGaming Business

Czech regulator confirms Prague slot machine ban now in effect

Prague city council in September 2020 approved a ban on all technical gambling games in the capital. The ban, which includes slot machines, applies to all venues, even if they hold a licence. The city-wide ban was due to come into full effect in 2024. This meant that venues could continue to offer technical games through to the end of their…

Incidents ・ 05 February 2024

13 News Now

Rivers Casino Portsmouth: 1st year in review

It was billed as a major tax driver for Portsmouth and a project that would bring in outside investments to the region. How much is the city actually benefitting? PORTSMOUTH, Va. - To date, Rivers Casino Portsmouth remains the only fully built, non-temporary brick-and-mortar casino gaming operation in Virginia. For years, the project was hailed as…

Land-based ・ 02 February 2024

SBC Americas

Lottery App Jackpocket Debuts Online Casino in New Jersey

A lottery platform is entering the New Jersey online casino market. Jackpocket has launched its iGaming product, Jackpocket Casino, in New Jersey in partnership with Caesars Interactive Gaming. The pact makes Jackpocket the first U.S.-based lottery platform to enter America's iGaming market, which is estimated to reach $5.1 billion in 2024. The…

Industry ・ 01 February 2024

South China Morning Post

Regulation needed for quasi gambling apps in Hong Kong

The advance of technology has made many aspects of our lives just a simple click away on the internet. But it also raises a wealth of ethical and legal questions, some of which warrant a closer look by the authorities. The growing popularity of simulated online gambling games is a case in point. Hong Kong's Consumer Council is to be commended for…

Mobile Apps ・ 31 January 2024

Silive

New PA online casino sites (updated for 2024)

If you enjoy online casinos, you can look forward to exciting and innovative experiences in 2024. Pennsylvania is prepared to introduce a diverse range of options, each competing for your attention and providing a distinct gaming experience. The year 2024 has the potential for positive developments for the online gambling community in the Keystone…

Payment Methods ・ 26 January 2024