For years, USA has been restrictive to online gambling, however, going by the widespread embrace across the world some states have warmed up to online casinos. Pennsylvania for instance, through the Pennsylvania Gaming Control board, is overseeing a process which will lay down the framework for gambling operators in Pennsylvania. Online Gambling in Pennsylvania Following […]
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As we reflect on the very first Responsible Gambling Week 2018, which ran from November 1st – 7th, we thought it would be a good time to consider what the gambling industry has done to promote responsible gambling behaviours in light of this occasion. IGRG Initiative This was the first ever Responsible Gambling week, which […]
What is the psychology behind the online casino boom? Few industries in the entertainment niche have seen as much recent growth as online casinos. The rate of adoption has been remarkable, and many parts of the world now see it as the standard way to have fun gambling. This is great news for operators and […]
Swedish gambling market experiences unprecedented growth Regulation Does Not Halt Growth Regulatory processes for Sweden’s online gaming businesses are underway, as government officials seek to regulate the country’s gambling industry. Online casinos have operated without regulation for the past 15 years, but despite the move to create legislation governing such companies, the Swedish Gambling Authority […]
President of Philippines targets rogue operators in bid to bolster the country’s economy. Illegal Online Gambling A visibly agitated President Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial and hot-blooded leader of the Philippines, recently issued a strongly worded speech focused on suppressing illegal online gambling. It is thought that the President has noted the country’s desire for gambling, […]
The New York Jets franchise, which has often been at the fore when it comes to adopting new technologies and approaches, has become the first NFL side to sign a sponsorship deal with an online gambling firm. 888 Holdings The deal between the Jets and 888 Holdings – which already has sponsorship deals with numerous […]
If you live in the UK and enjoy online gambling, smoking cigarettes, or drinking wine, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise. The Chancellor’s latest budget reveals that these industries will be subject to a “sin tax”. Online gambling operations in the United Kingdom will face a hit of over £1bn over the next […]
Beijing recently released the news that the Chinese government is not going to allow any type of gambling or horse-racing activities in the small province of Hainan (situated in the south of the country and home to almost 10 million Chinese citizens). The news was broken by a local paper under the control of the […]
Portugal changes mind with regard to online gambling flat tax, just over a week after the idea was first proposed. Swift Policy Change An old adage states that a week is a long time in politics, but the very same could be said of online gambling. Just over a week ago, the Portuguese government proposed […]
New UKGC rules to come in soon. The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has reminded all of its licence holders that new rules governing advertising came into effect on October 31. Better Consumer Protection The changes in the rules are intended to better protect consumers from unfair practices by gambling service providers, and ensure that they […]