This year, rapper Offset got shot in the valet of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., clashed with staff during a high-stakes blackjack session at a Paris casino, and faced a roughly $100,000 unpaid credit-line claim from MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit. So it seemed like a shrewd mo…
Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Athletics, preparing for their move to Las Vegas in 2028, have named Cam Castro, 36, formerly the Milwaukee Brewers’ senior vice-president of player development and performance, as their new general manager. The A’s are bringing in an executive fresh off a World Series…
International licenses can be a strategic tool for operators seeking to act in regulated iGaming markets, especially in light of regulatory changes in Brazil and Latin America. In the iGaming […] O post The role of international licenses in the expansion of online casinos into regulated markets apa…
Partnering with Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is a match made in heaven given his dedication to building serial winning teams, according to GR8_TECH’s Chief Sales Officer Yevhen Krazhan. Mourinho, generally considered one of the greatest football managers of the 21st Century, became a brand amb…
Gambling Commission data shows that illegal gambling consumption in the UK remains low overall, but the big question is not how many people are using unlicensed, offshore platforms, but how much money they are staking. The Commission has been conducting research into illegal gambling activity over…
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to ban sports betting and online gaming in Brazil on September 25 will reduce the projected revenue from the Selective Tax, also known […] O post Finance Minister says end of betting will reduce Selective Tax revenue and require budget adjustment apare…
The French Competition Authority (FCA) has given Banijay Group the green light to press on with its expansion in the country’s casino market. Banijay agreed to acquire JOA Group back in July, the latest in a series of takeovers and mergers which has seen the company emerge as a powerhouse in contin…
AffPapa is pleased to announce Infingame as a Panel Sponsor of AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026, supporting the “How to Enter LATAM Market in 2027” panel discussion. Infingame focuses on player engagement and retention, offering solutions designed to influence player behavior and encourage long-term…
With last year’s increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD), the UK gambling sector was once again put in a position to prove it is resilient. Seven months into the new tax regime, this has rang true for some companies like B2B technology firm Inspired Entertainment, which reported Q3 growth in the UK de…
A winner in the United Kingdom has stepped forward to claim their $1.34 million lottery prize (GBP 1 million) after three-and-a-half weeks of staying silent. The winner, a person from Thurrock, Essex, won the money during the EuroMillions October 13 draw. UK Players Step Forward to Claim their $1.3…
The operation against a scheme involving illegal betting houses that culminated in the freeze of just over R$ 3.4 billion is further evidence of the size of the underground betting […] O post Operation against illegal betting sites culminating in R$ 3.4 billion freeze highlights the scale of the un…
A Houston resident has ended up winning a $5-million jackpot after buying a scratch-off ticket at a convenience store in Uptown, the Texas Lottery announced on Wednesday, November 4. Houston Man Scoops $100 Ticket to Win $5M Lottery Prize The winning ticket came from a game called $5 Million Titani…
The last 12 months for gambling solutions supplier EveryMatrix have been very eventful, to say the least, marked by partnerships across a long list of countries and continents. But what exactly makes it such a sought-after partner by both private and state-owned operators alike? Daniel Clark, compa…
I followed, on Tuesday, November 3, the public hearing convened by Justice Luiz Fux on MP 1,394. It was about ten hours of presentations, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., […] O post After the STF hearing: what is clear and what is still unresolved apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
Japan’s Sega Sammy Holdings Inc reported net sales of JPY212.58 billion (US$1.34 billion) in the six months to September 30, up 5.7 percent from the prior-year period, according to a Friday filing. Sega Sammy Holdings is the parent of gaming equipment supplier Sega Sammy Creation Inc, and an invest…
AGCOM, Italy’s Media and Communications Agency, requires urgent feedback from relevant stakeholders on its consultation on proposed changes to bring transparency to gambling advertising laws and guidelines. The Agency is consulting on “cumulative conditions under which activities using brands linke…
Santander has been ordered to refund thousands in gambling losses by the UK ombudsman in a case highlighting the liabilities British banks face when handling gambling transactions. The complainant in a recent Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) case, known only as Mr R, had made £25,000 from a house…
An engineering college student had a bit of bad luck at a gas station in Concord, North Carolina, which turned out to be probably one of the best things that has ever happened to him. Engineering Student Wins Powerball Jackpot after Gas Pump Malfunction The winner of a $2,000,000 jackpot, Bram Dune…
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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 |