The Council of Ministers of Spain has appointed Andrés Barragán Urbiola as Secretary General of Consumption and Gaming. In this role, Urbiola will oversee Spain’s ongoing federal overhaul of gambling laws, a directive led by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs. This appointment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the regulation and safety of
Month: June 2024
View image in fullscreen UK public support ban on gambling ads at sports events, says charity GambleAware says government has ‘overlooked’ the problem and calls for pre-watershed advertising ban The UK’s leading gambling charity has called on the next government to ban betting advertising at sports events and on pre-watershed television, citing research that indicates
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) have announced their intention to jointly apply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) following the expiration of a two-year state moratorium on new gaming licenses, set to conclude on June 30. The initiative, named Cedar Crossing, marks a
Bally Bet‘s launch in Massachusetts has been postponed to early July, according to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Originally set to go live this week, the sports betting app will now likely launch on Monday after obtaining its certificate of compliance. At Wednesday’s MGC meeting, Interim Chair Jordan Maynard noted that Bally Bet has “one
Jun 27, 2024 What is it about one-outer straight flushes involving poker legends this summer? Daniel Negreanu hit the dream card on the river in a crucial pot late Wednesday, and he’s now in a solid position to end an 11-year World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet drought. The hand took place on Day 4
Early Origins Like most other casino games, the history of blackjack is quite long. A few centuries long, in fact. The game we know as blackjack today has changed quite a lot from the original version. In other words, the very first version of blackjack was somewhat different to the modern one. However, it had
Even though the casino shut its doors in early April, the Tropicana gaming license is still valid. And in a move that may not seem to make sense on its surface, the owners of the property have asked for that license to be extended, even without a casino. Now, Clark County Commissioners have unanimously agreed
Indonesia has taken decisive steps to curb online gambling activities by targeting internet lines connected to the Philippines and Cambodia. This move, initiated by the nation’s Communications and Informatics Ministry, aims to sever access to networks allegedly facilitating illegal online gaming within Indonesia. Under directives issued on June 21st, Indonesia’s NAP (Network Access Point) service
View image in fullscreen Met police to take bigger role in investigating election betting scandal A number of political figures have been accused of placing suspicious bets in the lead-up to the election The Metropolitan police are to take an expanded role in investigating the criminal allegations triggered by the Westminster betting scandal, which is
Century Entertainment International Holdings, a Hong Kong-listed gaming investor, is preparing to launch its new VIP gaming business in Cambodia by early September, following a challenging financial year that ended on March 31, 2024. Strategic shift and operational update: Formerly known as Amax International and previously engaged in Macau’s junket industry, Century Entertainment recently terminated an agreement with its Chairman
Prime Casino, an online casino operating since 2005, has announced a rebrand. The rebrand features a fresh, sleek design that seeks to enhance the user experience, “reflecting Prime Casino’s commitment to staying ahead of industry trends.” The intuitive and user-friendly navigation makes accessing a wide variety of features seamless, “ensuring players can easily find their
Jun 26, 2024 PokerStars’ popular streamer and all round good guy Lex “L. Veldhuis” Veldhuis is getting ready to be the centre of attention between July 9-15 when the latest edition of Lex Live takes place in sunny Barcelona. Lex Live Barcelona runs from July 9-15 at the Casino Barcelona, the same venue that hosts
It’s been a long time coming, but several days ago a man suspected of being an MGM hacker was arrested while trying to board a plane in Europe. You probably recall that both MGM and Caesars properties in Las Vegas were the victims of a coordinated cyber attack in September of last year. Now, a
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has expanded its reach in the Spanish market through a strategic partnership with KirolBet. This collaboration marks a significant step for Pragmatic Play as it brings its premium slots and live casino offerings to one of Spain’s prominent online casino platforms. Through this partnership, KirolBet
At the weekend Pat McFadden, Labour’s national campaign coordinator, wrote a letter to the Gambling Commission asking it to name people under investigating in relation to the election date betting allegations. He said it was in the public interest for the names to be released. Andrew Rhodes, chief executive of the commission, has replied to
Gambling is one of the most popular forms of entertainment on the planet. In the U.S. alone, some 85 percent of adults have participated in some form of gambling at least once in their lives, whether it be at a traditional casino, online casino, sports betting, lottery ticket purchase, or raffle. While those forms of
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) has enacted a prohibition on the use of credit funds for gambling purposes, as announced by the NBU’s press service. The bank said the regulatory measure aims to safeguard the stability and security of Ukraine’s financial system while mitigating potential adverse impacts associated with online gambling. By restricting the
Jun 25, 2024 Things didn’t go right for Nick Wright early on Monday at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP). But the sports talk personality is hoping to build up a stack and record his first WSOP cash in Event #61: $2,500 Mixed Omaha-8/Stud-8. The co-host of First Things First on FS1 first entered
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What is Celebrity Endorsement in Online Gambling? Celebrities can shape trends, attitudes, and behaviors, making them powerful agents in society. Their lifestyles and choices are often emulated by fans, who see them as role models. However, this influence also carries responsibility, as it can impact the values and decisions of impressionable youth. Gambling Statistics for
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