A recent survey by GambleAware reveals significant public support for stricter regulations on gambling advertising in the UK. The survey, conducted in collaboration with Ipsos, included responses from 4,207 adults and highlighted the increasing concern over the prevalence and impact of gambling advertisements. Demand for Increased Regulation The survey, published on June 27, indicates that
Month: July 2024
View image in fullscreen Tory business minister bet on Conservatives winning election Kevin Hollinrake says he placed bet some months ago and some ‘may think that’s foolhardy’ but it’s ‘nobody’s business’ UK election live – latest updates A minister has said he bet on the Conservatives winning the election, but said gambling on the result
Play’n GO invites players to embark on a thrilling desert adventure with their latest slot game, Oasis of Dead. This 5×3 dynamic addition to the acclaimed Dead series immerses gamers in a mystical desert, where they uncover the secrets of an ancient demonic king. As players navigate the treacherous sands, they encounter thrilling action and hidden
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed Labour’s landslide election victory and pledged to work with the new government to enhance the UK’s betting and gaming industry while driving economic growth and championing safer gambling standards. Labour secured a decisive victory on July 4, having previously promised in their manifesto to collaborate with the industry
July 05, 2023 Exactly four years ago to the day, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event experienced one of its wildest sessions ever. One player was tossed from poker’s most prestigious tournament for, no joke, exposing his genitalia in the middle of a hand and then throwing his shoe at the dealer. And
It was back in May of last year that we featured the Lexi Las Vegas in an article on this site. We were excited to report on a new, cannabis friendly hotel in Las Vegas, even if there was no gambling taking place there. It had the potential to offer something new to the city,
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has introduced a draft government proposal to reform the country’s gambling system. This proposal, which aligns with the Government Programme, aims to dismantle Veikkaus Oy’s current monopoly on betting and online casino games and open these markets to competition through a licensing model. The consultation period for this draft
View image in fullscreen Sunak continues his fighting talk. At this stage it’s more of a surrender message Prime minister’s campaign has become the only spectacle less appealing than England at the Euros “I will never stop fighting for this country,” ran Rishi Sunak’s morning message to a nation that, if the polls are to
A guest at Mohegan Pennsylvania casino has won a significant jackpot worth $642,000 over the weekend. According to casino officials, the lucky winner, a man from Plains Township, hit the massive jackpot playing the Blazing 7’s Blackjack progressive table game. The win required a side bet along with the main wager, which positioned him for
International Game Technology (IGT) and Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) have expanded their Historical Horse Racing (HHR) technology footprints to Malta via an agreement with National Lottery, a subsidiary of IZI Group. As per the agreement, IGT’s product will initially represent a 100% HHR floor share at National Lottery’s first HHR venue, IZIBINGO, situated in St. Paul’s Bay, while
Jul 04, 2024 3 min read Last updated Jul 04, 2024 All the super pros at the 2024 World Series of Poker (WSOP) on Wednesday were dominated by a group of players from Hustler Casino Live. Four players who often compete on the popular livestreamed poker show from Hustler Casino in Los Angeles had deep
We have exciting news for Las Vegas Boulevard, as there are major plans for an extensive Bellagio expansion project involving new restaurants and retail shops! It seems the powers that run the resort have realized that they are not taking full advantage of their location in the center of The Strip, and the prime viewing
Macau’s casino revenue amounted to MOP17.69 billion (£1.74 billion/€2.04 billion/$2.21 billion) in June 2024, marking the lowest monthly total since November 2023. This figure represents a 16.4% increase from MOP15.21 billion in June 2023, 14.1% lower than the MOP20.19 billion reported in May 2024. June’s Performance Analysis June’s revenue drop comes after May 2024 reported the
The number of Metropolitan police officers under investigation over bets on the timing of the general election has risen to at least seven, the force has said. On Tuesday the Met said six officers were being investigated – of whom one was the close protection officer who was arrested. The other five, who were not
Evolution announced the launch of its online live casino services for players in Delaware’s regulated gaming market. This significant development is in partnership with Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a prominent US-based iGaming company known for operating the BetRivers brand. Evolution’s live games will be available at Delaware Lottery’s three online casinos: Delaware Park Casino, Bally’s
Germany’s gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), reported that illegal gambling revenue accounted for up to 4% of the country’s total gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2023. According to the annual report, released on July 1, the black market generated between €400 million and €600 million ($648 million) in GGR, compared to the legal market’s
Date Time (ET) Event Guarantee Buy-in Fri 12 Jul 04:00 #1 $33 Opener PKO ($10,000 GTD) $10,000 $33.00 05:00 #2 $22 SD Bounty Hunter ($3,000 GTD) $3,000 $22.00 06:00 #3 $22 Mini Championship Day 1 ($80,000 GTD) $80,000 $22.00 06:15 #4 $220 Championship Day 1 ($300,000 GTD) $300,000 $220.00 06:30 #5
The Las Vegas Strip ain’t what it used to be on the south end, as crews prepare for a Tropicana implosion! All that’s left of the building is the gutted frame! We have a look around the property, discuss when the implosion will take place, and share July 4th fireworks locations and what’s happening over
In a significant move to bolster the integrity of sports betting, the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling in Spain has mandated that all licensed gaming operators involved in horseracing or sports betting must join the Global Betting Market Investigation Service (SIGMA). Effective from 28 June 2024, this new requirement is designed to prevent
View image in fullscreen Cosy ties and £400,000 in political donations: why Labour has a gambling problem Labour talked tough on regulation in its manifesto, but questions have been raised about how it will proceed with legislation if it comes into office In February 2020, with the race to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader