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New Legislation to Address Gambling Elements in Gaming Thailand is progressing rapidly towards legalized casinos, but alongside this, lawmakers are pushing to regulate gambling-like features found in other types of games. This development aims to control game mechanics such as loot boxes that resemble gambling and are especially popular in the video gaming industry. Introducing […]

Introduction to Masked Treasures Slot Relax Gaming, a renowned business-to-business iGaming provider known for its innovative gaming solutions and quick market deployment, has introduced Masked Treasures, a new slot game inspired by Aztec culture. This game stands out with its mystery symbols, engaging free spins feature, and a maximum potential win of up to 5,000 […]

Former Tabcorp Executive Urges Stronger Controls on Gambling Advertising in Australia Elmer Funke Kupper, former CEO of Tabcorp and a long-standing figure in the gambling industry, has raised serious concerns about the current consumer protection regulations in Australia. He emphasizes the need for the Albanese Government to implement stricter rules, specifically targeting gambling advertisements, to […]

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Significant Drop in New Gambling Accounts Linked to Advertising Restrictions Recent research highlighted a substantial decline in new online gambling accounts in Spain, decreasing by 55% from 3.01 million in 2020 to 1.35 million in 2023. This sharp reduction is largely attributed to the country’s strict regulations on gambling advertisements and the prohibition of promotional […]

Australia is grappling with an escalating gambling crisis, and recent research suggests the full scope of gambling-related damage is still largely unrecognized. Despite numerous government reviews and growing public concern, experts argue that effective measures to mitigate this harm are still lacking. Escalating Losses and Hidden Impacts Underscore Urgent Reform Needs A recent investigative report […]

Las Vegas Tourism Campaign Yields Mixed Results Las Vegas recently launched a significant marketing campaign aimed at boosting tourism interest. The “Fabulous Five-Day Sale,” organized by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) in late September, attracted considerable attention and increased online engagement. However, industry experts report that while the campaign generated short-term excitement, […]

Background of the Case Anthony Del Vecchio, a former financial advisor from Freedom Finance in Melbourne, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for illegally using clients’ funds to gamble. Among his victims was the Mazza family, who lost approximately $250,000 after being misled to believe their money was invested in […]

Allegations Emerge Over Close Regulator-Industry Relationships Australia’s primary gambling regulator is under increasing scrutiny amid claims of conflicts of interest and insufficient oversight. Critics argue that an overly congenial relationship between the regulator and betting companies may compromise efforts to tighten gambling controls nationally, especially as gambling-related harm in the country has recently surged to […]

MGCB Issues Warning on Participation in Prediction Markets The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has cautioned gambling operators and related parties interested in the prediction markets sector that engaging in such activities could jeopardize their existing licenses. Concerns continue to rise among regulators and industry players who view prediction markets as a form of unregulated […]