Finland’s crackdown on illegal gambling continues as the country remains on track to launch commercial gambling. In a new announcement, the Police of Finland announced that its National Police Board had taken further action against violators. Finland Vowed to Take Action Where Necessary According t…
Las Vegas’s Venetian Resort, which has an iconic poker room with 50 card tables, has become the first one on the Strip to adopt the “slide dealing” technique, which is designed to prevent cheaters from using hidden cameras to see the cards. The Venetian Mandates the Use of “Slide Dealing” to Preven…
As the UK government is considering increasing taxes on high-street slot machines, the billionaire Fred Done warned his company might close hundreds of bookies, all while taking over GBP 30 million (about $40 million) in dividends from Betfred. Government Plans Tax Increase on Gaming Machines, Done…
Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) chairman Michel Groothuizen recently released a scathing report on the state of the Dutch regulated gambling industry, discussing the continued presence of black market operators. While the regulator recently noted it was ready to collaborate with companies like…
Bryn Kenney, former ambassador for GGPoker, the world’s largest online poker platform, is not suing the company for allegedly unpaid commissions. Despite a long and seemingly mutually beneficial relationship, the two parties could not resolve their financial disputes, leading to court allegations o…
Furnace, a provider of reference infrastructure for institutional prediction markets, is, in the words of co-founder and COO Andrew Siff, “out of stealth” following a $3.5 million capital raise. The privately held company’s target audience is institutional investors engaging with prediction markets…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) are rolling out a new responsible-gaming messaging campaign with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) ahead of the NBA season’s start on Oct. 20. The campaign will aim to educate fans about t…
In this article, RedCore explains how it increased recruiter productivity by equipping its talent acquisition team with better tools, AI-powered sourcing, soft-skills assessment and a more strategic approach to hiring, raising average monthly hires per recruiter from three to five. How can you incr…
MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE: MGM) legal rift with the city of Springfield, Mass. is raging on with the city asking a Hampden County Superior Court judge to move the parties’ arbitration proceedings into the open. The gaming company is at odds with Springfield because the former wants to sell…
In the state of Florida, we’ve now seen DraftKings sued by the Seminole Tribe alleging the sports betting company is operating an unauthorized wagering business that violates state law and the gaming compact governing betting on sports in the state. The lawsuit targets DraftKings and chief executiv…
Boyd Gaming has been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit alleging that a 16‑year‑old girl was sexually assaulted inside a hotel room at The Orleans, a Las Vegas property owned and operated by the company. The complaint was filed Tuesday (Oct. 13) in Clark County District Court. According to the…
The year is not over yet for Optimove. During the SBC Summit Lisboa 2026, Rony Vexelman, the company’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, spoke about expectations for the final quarter. […] O post Exclusive: “We have many startups and new operators looking to enter the market,” says Rony Vexelman,…
A powerful Sports Data Feed is about much more than odds and market coverage. In this interview, B1 (Be One) CTO Michael Cheremuhin explains why seamless integration, rock-solid reliability, and an operator-first mindset are becoming the real competitive advantage. How customizable is B1 Sports Dat…
EGT Digital CEO Vladimir Dokov was named Leader of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026 during SBC Summit Lisbon, recognizing his leadership as the company continues to expand its international presence. In this post-show interview with Yogonet, Dokov reflects on the recognition, the industry’s evolving…
Rank Group reported a 5% increase in like-for-like net gaming revenue to £216.1 million ($286.5 million) in the first quarter of its 2026/27 financial year, while warning that a potential increase in the UK's Machine Games Duty (MGD) could lead to venue closures and job losses. The casino and bingo…
Poker star Bryn Kenney is suing GGPoker’s parent companies and CEO for tens of millions of dollars, claiming he helped build the online poker giant only to be denied commissions and a promised ownership stake. In a first amended complaint filed Wednesday, Oct. 14 in federal court in Nevada, Kenney…
Universal Entertainment Colombo withdrew during due diligence for a proposed integrated resort at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City. The post Casino applicant withdraws from Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City project first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Entain’s Australian online NGR growth slowed to 1% in Q3 after a strong first half, while New Zealand maintained double-digit gains. The post Entain Australia online growth slows to 1% while New Zealand maintains momentum first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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| 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 |