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Over 500 Formerly Self-Excluded Gamblers Allowed Back to Detroit Casinos

Over 500 Formerly Self-Excluded Gamblers Allowed Back to Detroit Casinos

One in ten Michigan gamblers previously enrolled on the state’s voluntary exclusion program have applied for re-admission to gambling following a lifetime ban reversal. A safer gambling advocacy group lobbied for the change to encourage self-exclusion.

June 15, 2021
Austrac Accuses Three Top Australian Casinos of Money Laundering

Austrac Accuses Three Top Australian Casinos of Money Laundering

Three of Australia’s leading casino groups and one bank have been implicated in ongoing money laundering scams, customer mismanagement and financial control abuses. Just how far does it go and what is the true cost of these allegations?

June 13, 2021
Andrew Rhodes Appointed Interim CEO of UK Gambling Commission

Andrew Rhodes Appointed Interim CEO of UK Gambling Commission

Three months after Neil McArthur stepped down from his CEO role, the UK Gambling Commission has appointed Andrew Rhodes as its new interim head. Andrew takes over the gaming watchdog at a time of increased scrutiny from lawmakers and interest groups.

June 13, 2021
BOS Supports Riksdag in their Criticism of Swedish Gaming Restrictions

BOS Supports Riksdag in their Criticism of Swedish Gaming Restrictions

Swedish Minister for Social Security, Ardalan Shekarabi, faces resistance from the Riksdag Constitutional Committee and BOS over unsupported claims of increased problem gambling during the pandemic and casino games being "dangerous" for the public.

June 12, 2021
Sportradar Switching to IPO After Collapse of $10B SPAC Merger

Sportradar Switching to IPO After Collapse of $10B SPAC Merger

Switzerland-based Sportradar has shelved its plans to seek public listing via business combination with the Horizon Acquisition Corp. II, in favor of a traditional IPO. The two parties failed to source adequate private funding for the deal.

June 10, 2021
UK Betting Firms Promise Flagship Horserace Profits to Charities

UK Betting Firms Promise Flagship Horserace Profits to Charities

Several charities in the UK are set to receive a healthy boost to their income thanks to a promise by betting operators to donate funds in June 2021. Profits earned at the Britannia Stakes will be donated to those in need.

June 9, 2021
Is Esports the Upliftment Opportunity the Gambling Industry Needs in 2021

Is Esports the Upliftment Opportunity the Gambling Industry Needs in 2021

With punters looking for exciting and entertaining gambling options it has been postulated the eSports could be the answer. We look at whether esports can bridge the gap between sports betting and online casinos.

June 8, 2021
Swedish Appeals Court Slashes Genesis and Aspire Self-Exclusion Fines

Swedish Appeals Court Slashes Genesis and Aspire Self-Exclusion Fines

An appeals court in Sweden has cut Spelinspektionen’s fines issued to Genesis and AG Communications in 2019 for not integrating the Spelpaus self-exclusion tool on their sites. Despite a guilty verdict, the court has ruled that the fines were too high.

June 8, 2021
New York Green Lights New Casino Launch

New York Green Lights New Casino Launch

In the wake of the economic success of online and land-based casinos, the American gambling industry has doubled down on new venues. Will this be a smart play, or is it too much too soon?

June 7, 2021
Caesars Completes Sale of Tropicana Evansville to GLPI and Bally’s Corp

Caesars Completes Sale of Tropicana Evansville to GLPI and Bally’s Corp

Bally’s Corporation and Gaming Leisure Properties, Inc have finalized their purchase of Caesar’s Tropicana Evansville casino in Indiana. This acquisition marks Bally’s entry into the 11th USA state as it expands its gaming footprint in the country.

June 7, 2021
Online Casinos Lose Pennsylvania iLottery Case

Online Casinos Lose Pennsylvania iLottery Case

Online casino operators may have lost the first bout against the Pennsylvania Lottery, but with the odd reasons given for the judgement it is highly likely they will appeal the ruling and continue the good fight.

June 6, 2021
Is the UK Gambling Commission Focused on the Correct Objectives?

Is the UK Gambling Commission Focused on the Correct Objectives?

Join us as we investigate the UK Gambling Commissions three-year strategic objective report. Will the UK protect both at-risk players and licenced operators, or will we see a continued decline in channelisation and more relinquished licences?

June 5, 2021
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