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Rare Bird Shuts Down Bellagio Casino Fountain Show In Las Vegas

The fountain shows at the Bellagio have become a popular Las Vegas tourist attraction since the property opened up in 1998. Visitors line the Strip to check out the choreographed streams of water spraying high into the air and synched to music in the 8.5-acre man-made lake. However, the shows came to a stop on Tuesday after a rare bird was…

Land-based ・ 09 March 2024

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Rare bird's appearance pauses Las Vegas casino's fountain show

A visit from a rare, fine-feathered tourist has interrupted one of Las Vegas' prominent shows. The Bellagio said in a social media post Tuesday that it paused its fountains as it worked with state wildlife officials to rescue a yellow-billed loon who "found comfort on Las Vegas' own Lake Bellagio." The yellow-billed loon is an international species…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2024

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German Online Gambling Black Market Continues To Flourish Due To Poor Legislation

A new study found that half of German online gamblers engage with unlicensed operators Existing GlüNeuRStv measures are not effective in protecting players from the black market German gambling trade bodies have called on GGL to promptly address the issue The government has failed in its goal to drive consumers to the regulated online German…

Law ・ 23 November 2023

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Real Money Casino Banking Options for Canadians: Fast and Secure Transactions

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Payment Methods ・ 25 October 2023

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The many faces of gambling online and what it could mean for a state's bottom line

It may appear that most states now have their own online versions of Vegas, where players can place bets in virtual casinos or on sports. But in reality, the online offshoot of brick-and-mortar gambling is still in its infancy. Despite the proliferation of online sports betting in many states, playing casino games online still has a long way to go.…

21 October 2023

Gambling Industry News

Denmark Regulator Blocks 49 Illegal Gambling Websites

Denmark's gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has received approval from the Copenhagen City Court in its bid to block 49 unlicensed gambling websites that were targeting the Danish market. The latest blocked websites are mostly casino and sports betting sites such as stake.com, unislots.com, evospin.com, and mansioncasino.com. There are also 13…

Law ・ 28 August 2023

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Online casinos register growth in the interest of the female audience

According to the most recent study published by ENV Media, 49% of the players on observed online casino sites are women. On the other hand, surveys shown in previous years recorded less than 30% female participation in betting platforms, an example of the survey carried out by the Canadian research institute Gambling Research Exchange…

Sports ・ 11 August 2023

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It’s time adland took a good hard look in the mirror when it comes to online gambling advertising

Last week, the Australian Government handed down the long awaited'You Win some, you lose more' - a report into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm. The inquiry was established last September and received 161 submissions, 26 exhibits and held 13 public hearings. One recommendation in particular has raised the ire of…

Industry ・ 06 July 2023

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Dutch Online Gambling Market Grows Steadily as Player Accounts Increase by 158%

The Netherlands gambling authority, de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has released its latest data on the local iGaming industry revealing a significant year-on-year increase in player accounts and revenues. According to the report, gross gaming result (BSR) for the year 2022 came to €1.08 billion. This figure was lower than expected as H2 forecasts…

Industry ・ 27 April 2023

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Netherlands Moves to Ban Untargeted Gambling Advertising

In an effort to allegedly curb gambling addiction, the Netherlands has laid the groundwork for a comprehensive ban on untargeted gambling advertising. Gambling advertising is set to take a significant hit in the Netherlands. The local government plans on setting a comprehensive ban on untargeted ads, in an attempt to reduce gambling…

Law ・ 20 April 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford now has table games, including blackjack

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Rockford legend Rick Nielsen won the first hand of blackjack ever dealt at the Rockford Casino on a remarkable hand, but at my table, a little ways away, carnage ensued. I was sitting at a table that included state Sen. Dave Syverson, his wife, Lori, and WIFR-23 news anchor Mike Garrigan. We were among the invited…

Blackjack ・ 07 April 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford debuts blackjack and other live table games

Rockford Casino has added Live Blackjack, 3 Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em at its interim casino. The live table games launch on April 5, 2023. (Photo provided by Hard Rock Rockford) ROCKFORD - Hard Rock Casino Rockford debuts blackjack and other live table games today, taking its offerings beyond slots and other electronic games for the…

Live Gambling ・ 07 April 2023

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford Has Added Live Table Games

A source reports that Hard Rock Casino Rockford has added blackjack and other live table games today. This addition represents a significant milestone in the casino's operations strengthening Hard Rock's portfolio and complementing its offerings of slots and other electronic games with in-demand table games for the first time. Six Tables…

Live Gambling ・ 07 April 2023

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CasinoScout.nl: Dutch operators fear negative effects ban on gambling ads

Online gambling continues to rouse emotions in the Netherlands, one of the last countries in the European Union to legalise online casinos. As 2022 comes to an end, it is fair to say that it has been a bumpy ride and it is not expected to calm down any time soon. The new Remote Gambling Bill (Kansspelen op Afstand, Koa) was only adopted in February…

Law ・ 14 January 2023

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Hard Rock Breaks Ground On $310 Million Rockford Casino

Hoping it will be " The Flame " that draws patrons to northern Illinois, Hard Rock and local ownership group 815 Entertainment broke ground Wednesday on a $310 million casino in Rockford that is scheduled to open in late 2023. In a tent filled to capacity next to its temporary venue, called A Hard Rock Opening Act, dignitaries who included Hard…

Finance ・ 21 December 2022

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Swedish Government Proposes New Measures Targeting Illegal Gambling Sites

According to Swedish gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, the government has proposed new measures designed to restrict illegal gambling companies from operating in the local market and limit the opportunities for match-fixing in Swedish sport. The legislation was submitted to the Riksdag on Thursday December 15th and includes the following…

Law ・ 20 December 2022

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Netherlands Gambling Regulator Fines Toto for Marketing to Young Adults

The Netherlands gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has fined online gambling operator Toto Online €400000 for marketing its products and services to young adults. According to the regulator, an investigation found that Toto Online had sent out promotional emails to its entire customer base from October 1st 2021 to February 1st, 2022.…

Law ・ 28 November 2022

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Seven breached rules by airing gambling ads during Olympics coverage, Acma finds

The Seven Network aired 49 betting promotions during its Olympics coverage last year in breach of broadcasting rules that dictate that no gambling advertising can be shown during sporting events. The broadcaster was also found to have made gambling advertisements available on its live stream of the Olympics, according to an investigation by the…

Sports ・ 21 October 2022

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Belgian Online Gambling Deposit Limits Drop to €200 per Week

The Belgian Gambling Commission, Kansspelcommissie - Commission des jeux de hasard (CJH), has announced that a Royal Decree on player spending limits for online gambling will come into effect as of October 20th, 2022. The Royal Decree was first announced in July and will see players at online gambling websites limited to maximum deposits of €200…

Gaming Authorities ・ 19 October 2022

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Illinois: Hard Rock breaks ground on its permanent $300M Rockford Casino

Hard Rock Casino Rockford celebrated Wednesday its groundbreaking ceremony for its permanent casino resort at 7801 E. State St. near the Interstate 90 exit. The celebration featured Cheap Trick guitarist and Rockford native Rick Nielsen, Hard Rock representatives and local community leaders. The ceremony came about a year after the opening of the…

Sports ・ 29 September 2022

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Decades in the making: Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction begins

ROCKFORD - Three years after Rockford chose the Hard Rock from among three viable casino proposals, Hard Rock Casino Rockford threw an invitation-only party to celebrate the start of transforming a 25-acre empty field into a more than $310 million resort. It is a moment decades in the making: A casino that will mean millions in local revenue,…

Travel ・ 28 September 2022

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Video/Photos: BAT OUT OF HELL Lands In Las Vegas At Paris Hotel & Casino!

Bat Out of Hell - The Musical is gearing up to make its highly anticipated debut tomorrow evening and final preparations are underway ahead of welcoming its first audience. See photos and video from the production below! After more than 175 hours of intense rehearsals, the show's Obie Award-winning director, Jay Scheib, among the steadfast cast,…

Land-based ・ 27 September 2022

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Hard Rock Casino Rockford construction to begin from Wednesday

In the American state of Illinois and casino operator Hard Rock International has reportedly announced that it will be holding a special ceremony on Wednesday afternoon to mark the start to construction of its Hard Rock Casino Rockford venue. According to a report from local television broadcaster WIFR-LD, the ground-breaking event is set to take…

Jobs ・ 23 September 2022

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Online gambling advertising should be banned say parents ahead of parliamentary inquiry

Rod's son Ollie was 18 when the first Covid lockdown began. Bored, lonely and receiving an unexpectedly high income thanks to his part-time tennis coaching job being replaced by the JobKeeper payment, he began to bet on sports games via apps on his phone. "Even though I thought I thought I'd brainwashed him into how bad these companies are, he just…

Politics ・ 17 September 2022

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Denmark’s Q2 Gambling Revenues Increase Thanks to Reopening of Casinos

The Danish gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has released its latest quarterly revenue report revealing that gambling revenue during the second quarter increased by 7.4% year-on-year. Casino revenues grew by 163.4% year-on-year According to the report, revenues for Q2 came to DKK1.68 billion (€227.2 million), up from DKK1.57bn (€211.1 million)…

Finance ・ 13 September 2022

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Finland’s Gambling Operator Veikkaus Ready to Give Up Monopoly

State-owned gambling company Veikkaus has stated in its interim report that it is ready to give up its monopoly position in Finland in the hopes that the government will open the market to privately-owned betting companies. In an interview with Ylen Ykkösaamu on Wednesday, Veikkaus' deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski pointed out that gambling…

Sports ・ 07 September 2022

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BIA: Radio To Book $164 Million In Online Gambling Ads In 2022.

The fast-growing online gambling ad category is picking up steam. BIA Advisory Services, working with data from Nielsen Ad Intel Service, forecasts ad spending by local online gambling services will hit $1.8 billion this year. Over the air and digital radio will surpass $164 million as online gambling continues to grow into a major category,…

Sports ・ 18 August 2022

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Online betting sites top search results for gambling treatment

A Microsoft spokesperson said it took user safety seriously and had removed the PointsBet ad. "Unfortunately, sometimes ads like this make it through our detection mechanisms," they said. "When we become aware of these instances, we take action to remove them as soon as possible." However, while the PointsBet ads were gone by Wednesday and searches…

Gambling Addiction ・ 10 August 2022

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Key statistics show massive growth in US sports betting market

Economic figures from the first quarter of 2022 are becoming finalized, and Q2 numbers are coming in. In brief, we can say of the US sports betting market that, not unexpectedly, growth continues at its rapid and steady pace as more state governments join in legalizing sports betting. Some of the key statistics coming out recently include the…

Industry ・ 03 August 2022

Gambling News

Gambling Ads Continue to Find More Airtime in the US

Sports betting is here to stay, in the US and across the globe. Like those in any industry, gambling operators want to be able to advertise to attract more customers. However, some believe that there is too much advertising. Countries like Italy, the UK, Australia and others are clamping down on how much - and when - gambling advertising is…

Travel ・ 14 February 2022

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Dutch advertising rules not protecting people against gambling addiction, experts say

Addiction experts are worried about the gambling advertisements flooding the Dutch market now that online gambling is legal in the Netherlands. Holes in the regulations result in a too rosy picture of gambling being broadcast at society, which could lead to an increase in addiction problems, they said to the Volkskrant. Online gambling became legal…

Gambling Addiction ・ 12 February 2022

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New Data Show Enormous Growth Rate in Gambling Ads

It's clear to anyone who watches television in a state where gambling is legal that gambling ads are becoming more common. But new numbers show just how quickly they have grown. The cost of television ads for online gambling and gambling services jumped to $725 million in 2021, up from $292 million in 2020, according to Nielsen. To put that into…

Industry ・ 10 February 2022

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Gambling Ads in the Netherlands Sky-Rocketed in October and November

New research by Nielsen points out that gambling ads in the Netherlands have doubled ever since the iGaming industry was legalized. Online casinos were given the green light to begin operating in the country in October, and as of right now, there are 11 licensed casino operators in the Netherlands. Nielsen is an analytics firm that specializes in…

Law ・ 01 February 2022

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What Caused the Growth of the Online Betting Market In South Africa?

The online betting market has gained recognition in all parts of the world. In the recent past, many South Americans have also taken an interest. Technological advancements and South Africa's natural prowess in sports have helped push the industry. In a world where everything seems to have moved online, it is no surprise that South Africans are…

Mobile ・ 08 January 2022

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Trust and Safety ・ 07 January 2022

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Netherlands online gambling advertising spend reaches €23m

Rates of gambling advertising have increased significantly in the Netherlands since the launch of the online gambling market, with the total spend of the 11 licensed operators standing at €23 million. Local outlet de Volkskrant, after requesting information from television research agency Nielsen, reported that the highest advertising spend was…

Gaming Authorities ・ 20 December 2021

World Casino News

Online gambling ads increase in the Netherlands

Now that online gambling is legalized in the Netherlands, the number of advertisements on the subject have doubled in a short time frame. The country legalized iGaming in October 2021 with eleven casinos obtaining licensing. Research by Nielsen shows that in October and November of 2020, there were just over 170000 commercials focused on gambling…

Law ・ 20 December 2021

NL Times

Gambling ads have doubled since online casinos were legalized

The number of gambling advertisements has doubled since last year, the Volkskrant reported based on research by Nielsen. In October and November 2020, there were 170066 gambling commercials in the Netherlands. This year there were 366631 in that same period. The rise in gambling ads is mainly due to the legalization of online gambling in October.…

Law ・ 20 December 2021

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Gambling firms among biggest spenders on school-run radio ads

Gambling companies are potentially exposing millions of children to gambling by pouring money into radio advertising during the'school run', data shows. According to research by market analysis firm Nielsen on behalf of the Guardian newspaper, the gambling industry is responsible for spending the second-highest amount of all industries on radio ads…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

Gambling News

Survey Reveals Big Gambling Spending in “School Run” Radio Hours

The Guardian has conducted a survey with the help of market analysis firm Nielsen to determine the prevalence of gambling advertisements during "school run" hours on radio. According to the commissioned research, gambling companies were the heaviest advertisers during those hours. The hours known as school run are referred to the time when children…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

European Gaming

Gambling Firms’ Adverts are Among the Most Aired Radio Commercials During School Run Hours in the UK

Gambling firms' Adverts are among the most aired radio commercials during school run hours in the UK, according to an analysis for the Guardian by market analysis firm Nielsen. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to appear on commercial radio between 7 am and 8 am and from 3 pm to 4 pm. The analysts found…

Gaming Authorities ・ 09 November 2021

The Guardian

Gambling firms among heaviest radio advertisers during school run

Gambling companies are among the heaviest advertisers on radio during "school run" hours when millions of children are in the car, according to research that prompted warnings about their exposure to promotions for the national lottery, online casinos and sports betting. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to…

Jobs ・ 08 November 2021

Chicago Sun Times

Five bids submitted for Chicago casino, from Hard Rock, Bally’s and Rush Street Gaming

Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Chicago casino game will be five-card draw. Lightfoot's office on Friday announced the city received five proposals from a total of four development groups looking to build and operate the big-city mega-casino that city officials have been trying to land for decades. After pushing back the original summer bidding deadline - a…

Travel ・ 29 October 2021

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Not enough information on gambling story

The long-awaited arrival of sports wagering took another step forward when it was announced on the local newscasts that a "soft launch" of online gambling would start today. Two key parts of the story is that the "soft launch" will last for a week, and then it will be full speed ahead for online gambling. And that the soft launch will be limited to…

Sports ・ 12 October 2021

Chicago Sun Times

Bo Jackson joins investment group looking to open Calumet City casino

He knows football. He knows baseball. But does Bo know casinos? Two-sport pro legend Bo Jackson is trying his hand at the gambling game with a stake in a development group vying for a license to open a new casino in Chicago's south suburbs. The Heisman-winning running back and former White Sox slugger - and the face of one of Nike's most famous…

Live Gambling ・ 08 October 2021

DNA India

63% of gamblers now prefer online channels over offline: YouGov survey

The times are changing, and it's something that's even more evident in the gambling business. The past year has seen more and more consumers steadily making a shift towards new digital experiences in the safety and comfort of their homes, be it for work and study, as well as for social and leisure activities. This is especially apparent in the…

Mobile ・ 08 October 2021

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3 Most Popular Forms of Online Gambling in 2021

Gambling, in one form or another, was part of humanity's history for ages. Betting on sports - and their predecessors, like gladiator fights and chariot races - was all the rage for millennia, and various games involving cards, dice, and other accessories were also played since the dawn of history. Thus, it shouldn't be a surprise that gambling has…

Christmas ・ 06 October 2021

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Hybrid gaming startup and broadcaster Live Play Mobile launches 24-hour-a-day live-hosted social casino game

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Play Mobile, a new social gaming platform developer that combines live TV formats with mobile games, has become the first publisher to launch a 24-hour-a-day, live-hosted social casino game with its debut title, Live Play Bingo. Disrupting the $7.7 billion social casino market with an initial focus…

Games ・ 17 August 2021

World Casino News

Regulator signs off on temporary Rockford casino

In the midwestern American state of Illinois and local investment group 815 Entertainment LLC has reportedly been given official regulatory consent to begin constructing its temporary casino for the city of Rockford. According to a Friday report from local television broadcaster WIFR-TV, the move came some two weeks after the Illinois Gaming Board…

Politics ・ 28 June 2021

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Trump threatened to kill online gambling. N.J. just asked Biden to declare it legal.

New Jersey is asking the U.S. Justice Department to confirm that online gambling is allowed under federal law, an issue officials thought was settled until the agency reversed course under Donald Trump. After Justice in 2011 ruled during Barack Obama's administration that the federal Wire Act did not ban gambling over the internet, New Jersey was…

Politics ・ 22 June 2021

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Movies ・ 04 June 2021