Opposition to online casino gaming from within and outside the industry is unfounded, SBC Conference panelists agree. May 8, 2024 • 15:53 ET • 4 min read Online casino gaming does not harm existing brick-and-mortar casino revenues, a panel of gaming stakeholders argued again during an industry conference Wednesday. The handful of states with legal...
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Chinese nationals give testimonies on alleged illegal labour at gambling operator
Ten have provided statements to prosecutors in relation to a Pasay City-based gambling firm. The Philippines.- Ten Chinese nationals have provided testimony against seven compatriots in the case of a Pasay City-based online gambling firm that was raided last year. The testimonies will be evaluated by prosecutors, who will determine the feasibility of legal action. Winston Romeo Casio, spokesperson for...
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Bill Banning Credit Cards at PA Online Casinos Presented
There’s been talk of a possible PA online casinos credit card ban for more than a month now, with gamblers wondering whether this was all just talk or whether players in the Keystone State would need to find alternative casino payment methods. Senator Wayne Fontana has finally put his money where his mouth is and presented...
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The year in review
2023 was a strong and transformational year for the gaming industry across Asia-Pacific. It marked a new beginning for operators and suppliers in the region after a very long period of Covid-19 restrictions. Macau regained lead from Las Vegas as the world’s top gaming hub, with gross gaming revenue for 2023 reaching MOP183.06bn ($22.7bn). The...
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‘Misleading’ JeffBet advert complaint upheld by ASA
The UK’s advertising watchdog has reprimanded gambling operator JeffBet after ruling that one of its adverts misled customers over a new player offer promotion. The operator, which was launched in April 2022 by B2B white label casino solution ProgressPlay, advertised on its website homepage in November 2023 for “new players only” to take advantage of...
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Free bets incentives prohibited for Brazil gamblers
Gamblers in Brazil won’t find any free bets being offered any time soon as promotional betting incentives have been outlawed. The Secretariat of Betting and Prizes (SPA) has confirmed that it plans to ban any kind of betting incentives for promotional purposes. This includes free bets and bonuses which will leave operators having to devise...
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Casino Cosmopol prepares for “end of an era” as government proposes permanent closure
Svenska Spel’s last land-based casino looks likely to close. Sweden.- The government of Sweden has proposed the complete closure of state-owned Svenska Spel’s Casino Cosmopol land-based casino business. The business currently retains only its flagship casino in Stockholm having closed its casinos in Gothenburg and Malmö in February. In a memorandum, the government said Casino...
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Crypto Casino Games that Attract the Most Fans | CoinCodex
Crypto casinos have been getting a lot of attention in popular culture. It seems that more people today play at internet casinos than ever before. However, a lot of people are also looking for ways to gamble using Bitcoin, Ethereum, and similar digital assets. There is a good reason for this. Crypto casinos make gambling...
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West Virginia Breaks Single-Month Revenue Record, Hits $20 Million
West Virginia online casinos launched in July 2020, and in March 2024, the state’s industry reached a new peak. According to the West Virginia Lottery, online casinos in the Mountain State reported $20.68 million in revenue. This was a pivotal moment as this was the first time West Virginia had reached $20 million in revenue. ...
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Top 10 Online Casino For Real Money In India
When we explore online casinos in India, we see that a number of games have emerged as eternal favorites among players. Some of the best real money casino games that Indian players like are: Online slots With plenty of themes, compelling features, and exciting jackpots, online slots have gained immense popularity among players. They have...
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Influencers cautioned on online offshore betting
In a bid to curb the proliferation of online gambling and its adverse impacts, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a stern caution to social media influencers against promoting or advertising offshore online betting and gambling platforms. The ministry emphasised the significant financial and socioeconomic implications of online betting, particularly on youths. The...
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A New Analysis by EGBA Reveals Notable Shift Towards Multi-licensing for Online Gambling Across Europe
Reading Time: 2 minutes President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree on April 19 titled “On Measures to Improve the Regulation of the Organization and Conduct of Lotteries and Risk-Based Games in the Republic of Uzbekistan”. The document abolishes the ban starting from January 1, 2025, and introduces a legal framework for...