The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care (De Nederlandse ggz) is calling for an outright ban on online gambling advertising, arguing that even limited exposure poses significant risks for young people and those vulnerable to addiction. The Netherlands partially banned gambling advertising in July, prohibiting ads across traditional media such as television, radio,
Oct 29, 2024 2 min read Caesars Entertainment has finalized the $500 million sale of the biggest brand in poker to GGPoker’s parent company, according to an announcement on Tuesday. In August, Caesars Entertainment shocked the poker world when it announced that it would be selling World Series of Poker (WSOP) to NSUS Group Inc,
Is Bally’s Las Vegas set to return to the Strip? It sure looks that way! And we have new renderings of what that resort could look like, along with the baseball stadium they plan to build right next door. But first, Delano Las Vegas will soon be no more! But don’t worry, they’re not tearing
The University of Alberta has introduced an exciting new microcredential course aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly changing gambling and iGaming landscape. The course, developed by Dr. Fiona Nicoll, is designed to address the needs of professionals across several fields—from regulators and addiction counselors to educators and journalists—by providing critical insights into
As the World Poker Tour (WPT) season reaches its climax, ClubWPT, the official online poker platform of the WPT, offers a series of last-chance qualifiers this weekend, November 2nd and 3rd. These qualifiers allow members to secure their spots at the WPT World Championship festival, including entries to its marquee events. Final opportunities for poker enthusiasts: ClubWPT is well
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has been recognized with an international award for regulatory excellence for the launch of BetStop – Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register. The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) announced that ACMA received the Regulatory Excellence Award at the 2024 global regulators conference, citing “the complex delivery and regulatory challenges
Oct 28, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents Day 3 of the CAD $3,500 buy-in, CAD $1.5 million GTD World Poker Tour (WPT) Playground Championship had 53 players from the 840-entry field return to action, but by the end of the night just the final table of six remained with Baron Ha and his
As we close in on all the trick or treat fun, we take a look at the Fruity Halloween online slot! This game will drop Owl Wild Symbols across the reels randomly as you spin, and landing four or more Tombstone Scatter symbols will trigger the re-spin feature! A six reel, 4 row slot with
In a bid to clamp down on illegal online gambling, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to release its first comprehensive study of the UK’s black market. Scheduled for publication in spring 2025, the study aims to provide the UKGC with data-driven insights into the scale of unlicensed gambling and inform its strategies for
In Rockford, Illinois, a significant push by a coalition of labor unions at Hard Rock Casino Rockford has called for the management to acknowledge and negotiate with unionized employees rather than spend resources on anti-union activities. This demand was voiced during a rally dubbed “Rally for Respect” held outside the casino’s premises. Labor unions advocate for recognition: Sara Dorner, the
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) informed that, to date, a total of 67 brands have received authorization to exploit online games and sports betting in a regulated manner in such country. According to the updated report of Authorization Holders, reviewed by Yogonet, the 67 authorized brands correspond to 64 companies. The
Oct 27, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Day 2 of the CAD $3,500 buy-in, CAD $1.5 million GTD World Poker Tour (WPT) Playground Championship saw 286 players from the 806-entry field return to action, but thanks to late registration being open until the start of play, 34 players joined the mix to bring
The Tropicana implosion finally happened. Now, attention has turned to the building of the new Bally’s Las Vegas and the baseball stadium it will share a lot with. Bally’s just revealed their ‘master plans’ for the property which show three hotel towers being built at the same time as the new stadium. And while the
The Canadian gambling industry is experiencing a significant surge in suspected digital fraud attempts, with a staggering 79.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase in the first half of 2024 (H1 2024). According to a new report by TransUnion, the gambling sector, including online sports betting and poker, saw the highest rate of suspected fraud among all Canadian
Hacksaw Gaming has once again tapped into the world of mythology with the release of Rise of Ymir, a new online slot that immerses players in the rich lore of Norse gods and giants. Set against the backdrop of a fierce and frozen battlefield, Rise of Ymir transports players to an ancient era where powerful
Betting and gaming solutions provider Control F5 announced that it will participate in SBC Summit Latin America 2024, to be held October 29-31 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Miami, United States. According to the company, participation in this event is part of its broader strategy to strengthen its presence in Latin America,
Oct 26, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents The second-ever PokerGo Tour (PGT) Super High Roller Bowl: $100,000 Pot-Limit Omaha wrapped up on Saturday with Seth Davies winning $1.5 million and his second SHRB title in two months. The high-stakes PLO event drew 42 players for a prize pool of $4.2 million, an increase
The French government is moving toward legalizing online casino games in a bold move aimed at bolstering its state finances and curbing illegal gambling. The proposed amendment, part of the 2025 draft budget, suggests introducing a 55.6% tax on online casino turnover, potentially generating significant revenue for the country. Addressing France’s Budget Deficit France’s growing
View image in fullscreen EasyGroup partners with offshore firm in punt on online sports betting Exclusive: EasyBet is a joint-venture with Triplebet that had its gambling licence temporarily suspended in 2020 Stelios Haji-Ioannou has stamped the Easy brand on everything from aeroplanes to pizza joints, with varying degrees of success. Now the billionaire entrepreneur is
The sports betting industry in Asia is experiencing substantial growth, fueled by increasing interest in football and basketball, as detailed in a recent study by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). This report, conducted by H2 Gambling Capital, offers in-depth insights into the market trends and projections that outline the potential trajectory of this sector through 2028. Expanding market with promising forecasts:
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