Rob Csernyik is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail and a 2022 Michener-Deacon fellow. The idea of using a credit card at a casino slot machine or a video lottery terminal is disquieting. Imagine players quickly losing money they technically don’t have, particularly if they’re at-risk or problem gamblers. It’s a line that...
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Online betting firm Flutter appoints new directors to board
Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest online betting firm with annual revenue of $11.79 billion, has announced the appointment of Christine McCarthy, former finance chief at Walt Disney, to its board of directors. The company also added Robert Bennett, former director at Warner Bros Discovery, to its board. Christine McCarthy will join Flutter’s audit committee, while...
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Indonesia intensifies preventive actions against online gambling
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Informatics has continued to take preventive measures for online gambling eradication in society. “We have rolled out an SMS blast, for instance. The other measures include approaching community figures,” said Usman Kansong, the ministry’s Director General of Information and Public Communication, on Tuesday. He explained that, as...
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Jersey second in Europe for looking up gambling terms
JERSEY has the second-highest rate of interest in online gambling in Europe, according to new data. iGaming experts Kongebonus found that there were an average of 915 searches for online-gambling-related terms per month per 100,000 people in the Island. The number-one searched-for term, at 173 monthly searches, was “online slots” . Only The Netherlands had...
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From sun and sand to slots and sports: Popular casino games in Africa
When you think of Africa, images of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and exotic wildlife might come to mind. However, the continent is also becoming a hotspot for another kind of excitement—casino gaming. From luxurious casinos in bustling cities to the rise of online gambling, Africa offers a diverse range of gaming experiences. If you’re a...
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New Jersey Betting Taxes
Money Talks 💸 In a move that has brought relief to many, New Jersey lawmakers have unveiled a budget proposal for the 2025 fiscal year to the betting news media that maintains the current tax rates on online betting. Unlike some states that have opted to increase taxes on betting operators, New Jersey has decided...
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Online Gambling Company Loses IP Fight to Protect Wager Method
Two online gambling companies persuaded a federal judge to dismiss a rival betting platform’s patent infringement claims against the companies because the allegedly infringing technology isn’t patent-eligible. The four patents at issue, owned by Game Play Network Inc., provide a system to show a user one form of gambling, such as a slot machine, while...
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Assessing Pin-up Casino, a premier online gambling platform in India
Assessing Pin-up Casino, a premier online gambling platform in India Pin-up Casino is a prominent betting firm that has carved itself a place in the online gaming sector, mainly in India. Pin-up Casino, known for its diverse selection of casino games and betting possibilities, provides players with an immersive experience that includes everything from slot...
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10 Best California Instant Withdrawal Casinos for 2024
Do you hate waiting for days to get your online casino winnings? Well, with the best California instant withdrawal casinos, you won’t have to. Fast paying casinos in the Golden State are chock full of secure banking options, generous deposit bonuses, and top-notch casino action – and we’ve listed them right here in this guide....
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Weekend Report: PH Senator pushes POGO ban, FanDuel’s strong week in NY and more
Welcome to the Weekend Report, where iGB updates you with the stories you may have missed over the last few days. This week we cover POGOs in the Philippines, as well as stopping off in New York, New Hampshire, Thailand and Brazil. Philippine senator renews call for online gambling ban Philippines Senator Joel Villanueva is...
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Germany black market accounts for up to 4% of GGR in 2023
German gambling regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) said illegal gambling revenue accounted for up to 4% of the overall German market in its 2023 annual report released on Monday 1 July. The black market recorded between €400m and €600m in revenue during the period, while the legal market brough in €13.7bn in GGR for...
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Non-UK Licensed Casinos Accepting UK Players (July 2024 List)
UK gamblers are known for scouring the internet looking for non-UK licensed casinos that accept them, to get a better gambling experience while indulging in their favourite games. The dominance of GamStop, a self-exclusion program, has made it quite difficult for gamblers in this region to get the best gambling experience from casinos licensed...