The Western Australian Government has moved to strengthen gambling laws by increasing enforcement powers and introducing harsher penalties for those who violate regulations. The changes come in response to the Perth Casino Royal Commission’s findings, which highlighted weaknesses in existing laws. The amendments include steeper fines and tougher enforcement measures, particularly for those failing to
Casino Guru is reminding industry professionals and stakeholders that there is just a bit less than one month left to submit nominations for select categories in the 3rd annual Casino Guru Awards 2025. As the deadline of February 28 approaches, organizers encourage all eligible participants to seize this opportunity to be recognized for their contributions
Feb 07, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents YouTube star Ethan Klein won Thursday night’s Celebrity Poker Tour (CPT) Game Night V in Las Vegas for $10,000 as he defeated content creator Steiny during heads-up play. The first CPT event of the year was headlined by Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame, a newcomer to
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing forward with a new bill that could change the penalties for underage gambling, reducing them from criminal offenses to civil violations. This proposed shift would mean young people caught gambling under the age of 21 would no longer face potential jail time or a criminal record. Instead, they would be subject to fines.
Austria’s gambling landscape may soon undergo significant changes, with 2025 shaping up to be a pivotal year for the industry. As the country prepares to issue new online casino licenses, discussions are intensifying about ending the long-standing monopoly held by Casinos Austria. Casinos Austria has been the country’s sole licensed operator for online gambling since
Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock Technologies has announced its sponsorship of the ‘Preparing for Digital Boom: Future of iLottery Marketing’ webinar, to take place on February 20, 2025. The event will explore trends, opportunities, and advancements within the iLottery Marketing sector, providing insights for industry stakeholders and enthusiasts. Skilrock has previously supported other TrulyExpo initiatives through
View image in fullscreen Regulator makes ‘unpredecented’ blunder in legal battle over UK lottery Gambling Commission accidentally hands over thousands of sensitive documents to Richard Desmond’s lawyers The gambling regulator has accidentally handed over more than 4,000 sensitive documents to lawyers acting for the media tycoon Richard Desmond, in an “unprecedented” blunder during its legal
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In an effort to cater to its growing foreign clientele, Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits local patrons, has launched a pilot program for a dedicated “Casino Zone for Foreigners Only.” This initiative is a result of the approval granted in September 2024 to modify the casino’s operating restrictions. The aim is to make the experience
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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has unveiled a set of regulatory changes aimed at enhancing consumer protection, particularly regarding deposit limits and the transparency of player funds. These new rules, scheduled to take effect from 31 October 2025, are designed to provide players with greater control over their gambling activities while ensuring clearer financial safeguards.
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, has blocked 10,000 websites and social media profiles offering illegal betting as part of its latest black market crackdown. The blocked sites provided gambling activities in the country without maintaining a local license or paying the stipulated yearly fees, Coljuegos said in a press release. The blocked sites included virtual casinos
Feb 05, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) is returning to Jamul Casino in southern California for the Mission RunGood San Deigo stop running Feb. 18-23. The RGPS stop will feature a dozen ring events across six days of action. It will culminate with the $600 buy-in RGPS San
In its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) report, BetMGM LLC has reflected on a challenging yet pivotal year of investments and strategic shifts. The sports betting and iGaming operator, a joint venture between MGM Resorts and Entain, faced a deeper-than-expected EBITDA loss of $244 million, compared to $62 million in 2023. Despite this setback, the company demonstrated resilience through a 7% year-on-year increase in
Our friends at the American Gaming Association (AGA) have released their new Super Bowl betting estimates for Americans. With so many states now regulating sports bets, expectations are at an all time high, with an anticipated $1.39 billion legal wagers on the 2025 game. And this is while the industry is experiencing continued expansion and
A longstanding gambling support organization in Alberta is facing imminent closure after the provincial government terminated its funding agreement, a decision that coincides with discussions about expanding private online gambling operations in the province. The Problem Gambling Resources Network, a non-profit based in Edmonton, has relied on government funding agreements since 1993. However, according to
Iowa lawmakers are moving forward with a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses, a move that could derail plans for a $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids. The legislation, which has already passed the House and is under review in the Senate, would retroactively ban new licenses as of January 1, potentially nullifying any decision
View image in fullscreen MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg over shared account with friend who bet on baseball League finds no evidence umpire manipulated games Hoberg cannot apply for reinstatement until 2026 Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball on Monday for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet
Feb 04, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Harrah’s Cherokee is always one of the biggest stops on the World Series of Poker Circuit. This February’s edition of the WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Cherokee festival will be no exception, with a massive $5,870,000 in guarantees across 18 events. These guarantees include two seven-figure amounts —
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has put forth a new budget proposal that could significantly alter the landscape of sports betting in Ohio, including a major tax hike on gambling operators. The proposed budget, totaling $218 billion, includes a plan to raise the state’s tax rate on sports betting from 20% to 40%, aiming to generate additional funds for initiatives like the construction
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