Gambling’s fastest-moving money may be the hardest to police. FATF says unlicensed offshore platforms can shift funds rapidly across borders through e-wallets, mobile money and virtual assets, while regulatory differences allow operators to appear legitimate. Its latest report places casinos, onlin…
Malaysia is seeking public feedback on proposed gaming standards covering loot boxes, in-game spending, age checks and child safety. The post Malaysia consults on Gaming Sub-Code targeting loot boxes, in-game spending and child safety first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
FeedConstruct has entered into an official partnership with the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA), obtaining exclusive worldwide data and streaming rights across CAVA’s full portfolio of international and club volleyball competitions. The post FeedConstruct lands exclusive worldwide right…
With more than four decades of experience across six continents, BMM Testlabs (BMM) — the world’s longest‑established and most experienced gaming testing lab — will exhibit at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), September 28–October 1 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The post BMM Testlabs presents glob…
AI-native iGaming analytics provider Blask has announced the launch of Blask Affiliates, a feature designed to monitor brand presence across affiliate networks. It automatically identifies featured operator brands, tracking their precise positions on a daily basis and providing dated screenshots as…
A lucky Mississippi Lottery player has won a life-changing seven-figure sum from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. The man, who visited the lottery HQ and claimed his prize, said that he plans to use his newfound fortune to purchase a new vehicle. Gulfport Man Takes Home $1M According to the…
Light & Wonder has released Gremlins After Midnight, a new slot game inspired by the classic Gremlins movie. While feeding the little mogwai after midnight risks turning them into mischievous and rather dangerous gremlins, this game’s bonus round provides a silver lining to the havoc wrought by the…
Station Casinos has decided to celebrate its 50th anniversary by making sure its employees feel appreciated. To that end, the casino company announced plans to issue some $70 million in stock to its workers. Station Casinos to Distribute $70M in Shares Among Its Employees According to the announcem…
The government of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is reportedly preparing a Provisional Measure that could introduce new restrictions on betting operators and potentially ban certain segments of the industry. The news comes just before the upcoming presidential elections in October. P…
A woman from Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against MGM Resorts International and several affiliated entities, alleging that the company failed to protect her from a spa employee who she claims sexually assaulted her during a massage at the MGM Grand Spa in 2024. What Happened On the Day of the Inci…
Japan’s second-largest city could return to the casino bidding pool after Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka resigned amid controversy. A third-party probe into Yamanaka published its findings in July, concluding that the mayor routinely engaged in workplace harassment. The investigation came after a…
Two more UK Conservative Party officials have admitted to gambling fraud. The couple allegedly used confidential information about the date of the 2024 UK general election to place bets before the date was announced publicly. With more defendants still awaiting trial, the full scope of the activiti…
Sweepstakes casino operator VGW, the company behind brands such as Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, has agreed to a settlement with New York Attorney General Letitia James. This development follows accusations that the company has been offering unlicensed gambling in New York since…
In a new Paramount+ documentary, “The Program: Texas Tech”, Brendan Sorsby expressed “remorse” and “regret” over the gambling problem that ultimately ended his college football career. Sorsby transferred from Cincinnati to Texas Tech last January as one of the most highly regarded quarterbacks in t…
Michigan gaming regulators said Robinhood has agreed to stop allowing customers in the state to enter new sports-related event contract positions and to close remaining customer positions by October 9, as legal challenges involving prediction market operators continue in state and federal courts. “…
An Iowa federal judge has denied Kalshi's request to prevent the state from regulating its sports-related event contracts under Iowa gambling law, dealing a setback to the prediction market operator's argument that federal commodities law pre-empts state regulation. U.S. District Judge Stephen Loch…
Gamblers in Illinois who previously used the state’s Self-Exclusion Program (SEP) would remain free from marketing materials from gaming operators for a period after their exclusion ends under a proposed initiative. The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has recommended several enhancements to its volunta…
Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs in Iowa will break ground on Monday (Sept. 14). Penn Entertainment is replacing its Ameristar Council Bluffs with a brick-and-mortar casino in the city that sits on the Missouri River across from Omaha. Thirty years after Ameristar opened as a riverboat, Penn o…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |