Slotegrator has released a new industry guide on gambling advertising regulation. The guide describes the most common restrictions regulators impose on online casinos and betting platforms, and examples of how different countries define them. The report also provides insights into PR, player acquisition and player retention from the perspective of marketing. “It’s hard to overestimate...
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30-or-unders among biggest BetStop user cohort – ACMA
New data from Australia reveals that those aged 30 or under are among the biggest users of the country’s BetStop national self-exclusion register. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says almost of half of the 28,000 registrants on BetStop since it was launched in August 2023 are aged 30 or under. Around 80 per...
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How the $133B Online Gambling Market Could Redefine National Economies
According to the research conducted by Statista, the revenue in the global online gambling market is expected to achieve an astonishing USD 97.70bn by the end of the ongoing year. The predictions say that the approximate growth rate per year should exceed 6.4%, which would result in an estimated annual revenue of over USD 133bn...
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Indonesia Warns Payment Providers On Online Gambling
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (Kominfo) of Indonesia has issued a stern warning to 21 Payment Service Providers (PJP), cautioning them against facilitating financial transactions for online gambling or other illegal activities. This move is part of a broader effort by the Indonesian government to curb online gambling activities, which are illegal under Indonesian...
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Study: Australia gambling rates plateau post-Covid
Gambling prevalence rates in 2024 have dropped 8% since 2019, according to a study by the Australian National University’s (ANU) Centre for Gambling Research. Before the pandemic in 2019, the gambling participation rate came to 65.6% of the overall population, the ANU said. However, by the time of its 2024 study, participation fell to 60.3%....
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NCLGS Makes Model For Legislation For US Online Gambling
As the US online gambling landscape evolves, the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) is stepping up to provide a much-needed framework for legal online gambling. In a bold move to streamline and standardize legislation, the NCLGS is developing a model bill that aims to guide lawmakers across the country in implementing online gambling...
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Opinion: How is using credit cards to gamble still allowed in Canada?
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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Bally’s Corporation Joins Responsible Gaming Association
Bally’s Corporation has announced its partnership with the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), marking a significant step towards promoting responsible gaming practices in the online gaming industry. Embracing Responsible Gaming Initiatives As a founding member of ROGA, Bally’s is poised to collaborate with leading industry players to elevate responsible gaming standards. ROGA’s mission centers around...
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Australia blocks more offshore gambling sites to protect consumers
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has instructed internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to additional offshore gambling websites operating in violation of Australian regulations. The ACMA announced that the latest sites targeted for blocking include A Big Candy, Jackpoty, and John Vegas Casino. This is a part of the regulator’s ongoing efforts...
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Australia’s top basketball coach makes shocking confession about NBA star Josh Giddey’s underage romance scandal
Giddey was booed and jeered by opposition crowds over allegations Boomers coach went to the United States to support him Police formally cleared star of allegations in January By Josh Alston For Daily Mail Australia Published: 04:42 BST, 21 June 2024 | Updated: 05:28 BST, 21 June 2024 Australia’s top basketball coach Brian Goorjian has...
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Australia implements credit card ban for online gambling
Australia has officially prohibited the use of credit cards and similar products for online gambling through the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2023. The bill, which amends the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, received parliamentary approval late last year and recently came into full effect following a six-month transition period. The ban, which...
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Banned NBA player Jontay Porter’s gambling accomplice arrested at JFK
By Reuters and Alastair Talbot Published: 05:48 BST, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 05:51 BST, 5 June 2024 A New York man was arrested on suspicion of placing bets on Jontay Porter in games that the Toronto Raptors forward was attempting to lose as part of a sports betting scheme, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday....