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PA Gaming Control Board released its Annual Racetrack Casino Benchmark Report

Pennsylvania finds casinos' positive impact on horse racing industry

United States | 07/06/2019

Issues related to online consumer engagement and commercial promotions were discussed

Regulators from UK, France, Germany, Portugal and Spain meet in Madrid

Representatives from the national gambling authorities analyzed the approach and scope to collaboration and engagement with payment providers and multi-lateral cooperation at the European level. Next meeting will be held in Lisbon during Autumn 2019.

Spain | 21/05/2019

Strengthening the exchange of information

Malta Gaming Authority signs a MoU agreement with the Police Force

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) includes assisting in the prosecution of illegal gaming activities and any other investigative requirements. Both institutions will share their knowledge and formally provide technical training to each other.

Malta | 21/05/2019

UKGC claims failings on safeguards to prevent money laundering and gambling harm

UK: four online gambling companies to pay over USD 5.7 M in penalties

These measures form part of a UK Gambling Commission's ongoing investigation into the online casino sector. Over the last 18 months, the regulator approached 123 online operators, and of the 45 told to submit an action plan to raise standards, 38 ...

United Kingdom | 15/05/2019

Josh Hawley criticizes "pay-to-win" microtransactions

US Senator seeks to ban loot boxes claiming similarities with problem gambling

Under the bill he will introduce, the distribution of such games would be considered an unfair trade practice. The Entertainment Software Association says the industry already provides tools that keep the control of in-game spending in parents' ...

United States | 13/05/2019

University of British Columbia highlights the need for gambling regulations within videogames

New research finds a link between loot boxes and gambling

Researchers found a correlation between excessive engagement with loot boxes and problem gambling. The report suggests including a warning label that states the game contains “loot box mechanics", and to set up a self-exclusion program attached ...

Canada | 10/05/2019

The only exception is ONCE lottery games

Spain: Basque public broadcaster EiTB withdraws gambling-related advertising

The decision taken by Euskal Irrati Telebista includes its TV, Radio and digital platforms. The firm claimed the measure aims to protect the right of the most vulnerable against problem gambling. However, it will allow ‘static advertising’ of ...

Spain | 07/05/2019

Northumbria University checked five operators with the highest number of followers

UK gambling firms promote safe gambling just over once in every 100 tweets, research says

Messages fostering safe gambling represent 1.6% of the posts. A similar method was followed with gambling affiliates, third party firms that receive financial incentives to attract new customers. Findings will be used to advise current British ...

United Kingdom | 06/05/2019

Gambling firms account for 12% as marketing restrictions on them are toughened

UK: sports sponsorship spend is under-exploited by USD 18.3 B in revenues, study shows

However, business spending on sports sponsorship is set to grow by 4% to £35 billion (USD 45.8 B) globally in 2019, according to new research by UK agency Two Circles. The under-exploiting deals are due to outdated rights packaging, unsold ...

United Kingdom | 06/05/2019

Developed by Ipsos MORI, as part of the National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harms

UKGC releases a new framework for gambling harms among children

Available online, it was developed with professionals, young people and experts in gambling in a series of workshops, interviews and focus groups, as a resource for measuring gambling harms experienced by children and young people. The next phase ...

United Kingdom | 06/05/2019

The first gift from the Initiative was a $500,000 contribution to UNLV

AGEM and GLI launch ‘Lasting Impact Philanthropic Initiative’

06/19/2019

Of bill validators and printers

Grupo Comar names JCM Global its 'Preferred Supplier' for Spain and LatAm

06/19/2019

The company has looked back on its progress in the regions

EGT grows further in Central and South America

06/19/2019

Sebastian Damian, Commercial Director at Booongo Entertainment

"At Juegos Miami, operators were looking for ways to diversify their offering while increasing brand engagement"

06/19/2019

Legislators will try to reconcile the two bills before the legislative session is adjourned

New York Legislature bills would authorize Resorts World Catskills to offer EGMs in Woodbury

06/19/2019

Ho Iat Seng formally declared his candidacy to become SAR Chief Executive

Macau: Beijing-backed candidate could lead the award of new casino licenses

06/19/2019

Despite a commitment to bipartisanship, shared interests bring them closer to that US party

Nevada's casinos shifting alignment towards Democrats

06/19/2019

The firm returns to the loan market for over USD 5.68 B to expand its IR

Marina Bay Sands sets first new financing for seven years in Singapore

06/19/2019

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