BetMGM is extending its partnership with National Hockey League (NHL) superstar Connor McDavid, building on a relationship the sports betting operator credits with helping raise awareness of responsible gambling. Since joining BetMGM’s ambassador roster in March 2022, McDavid has appeared in BetMGM…
A Las Vegas club promoter who plowed his Tesla into a visiting family near the Strip—critically injuring a mother and her two‑year‑old daughter—was sentenced Thursday (Oct. 15) to a prison term that could keep him incarcerated for up to two decades. Gavin Caci, 28, appeared in Clark County District…
Leading gaming provider Light & Wonder has released Huff N’ Puff Haunted Mansion, a new game in the Huff N’ Puff franchise. As the title suggests, the new addition takes a spookier turn, embracing spirits and monsters. Huff N’ Puff Haunted Mansion Metrics This Time the Pigs Are Spookier Light & Won…
High-stakes gambler Shane “Sugar Shane” Hennen, a central figure in three major U.S. gambling scandals, has pleaded guilty to bribery and fraud charges related to insider betting on rigged basketball games. His guilty plea Wednesday (Oct. 14) came a day after co-defendant Jalen Smith, 30, was sente…
The Florida Lottery has announced the biggest winners for June, in line with Florida Statutes, which allow it to publish the names of lottery winners and their city of residence after 90 days. Perry Player Won $5,000 a Week for Life The first big win for June happened at its very beginning, allowin…
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…
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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 |