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New Study Finds Links Between Loot Boxes and Gambling

New Study Finds Links Between Loot Boxes and Gambling

A recent study by researchers from the Canadian University of British Columbia (UBC) has confirmed a link between the controversial loot boxes and gambling. Published about a month ago in Addictive Behaviors, the study found that video games who are drawn to the loot boxes have traits that are very similar to those of problem […]
Gaming Innovation Group Fined $25,000 in New Jersey

Gaming Innovation Group Fined $25,000 in New Jersey

Hard Rock Atlantic City’s online gaming provider Gaming Innovation Group has recently been slapped with a $25,000 fine after a gambler who was not located within the state’s borders accessed their site in New Jersey and went to place a $29 sports bet. According to officials from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE), […]
UK Gambling Commission Enforces New Online Gaming Rules

UK Gambling Commission Enforces New Online Gaming Rules

The gambling industry in the United Kingdom has been subject to several changes over the past couple of years, some good and others bad. Some of the most prominent changes have been geared towards ensuring responsibility especially on the part of the gaming operators. To that effect, the gambling commission on Tuesday, May 7 began […]
A Look at the Forthcoming PlayMGM Pa. Online Casino

A Look at the Forthcoming PlayMGM Pa. Online Casino

MGM Resorts International has a presence in a number of states in the United States as well as many other international markets. However, the casino operator has not been able to make its way to the Keystone State’s gambling market – well, at least until a few months ago. The conglomerate found its way into […]
Play’ n GO Expands Its Footprint in Sweden

Play’ n GO Expands Its Footprint in Sweden

Online casino content supplier and solution provider Play’n GO has recently announced the latest of a series of content supply deals that are part of its bid to extend its footprint to the new regulated Swedish online gambling market. The partnership deal will see the company have its content go live with one of the […]
Red Tiger Prepares for Switzerland Venture

Red Tiger Prepares for Switzerland Venture

Renowned slots supplier Red Tiger announced on April 29 that it is already making necessary preparations in readiness to enter the newly re-organized online gambling market in Switzerland. The online casino games and software provider which was founded in 2014 and is registered in the Isle of man has been very keen on extending its […]
GVC Holdings Calls for Tighter Gambling Advertisement Rules

GVC Holdings Calls for Tighter Gambling Advertisement Rules

Ladbrokes Coral bookmaker’s owner and renowned gaming operator GVC Holdings has recently called for a total ban on broadcast advertising for sports betting in the United Kingdom as well as a ban on football shirt sponsorships and hoardings. The move, which was announced by Kenny Alexander, the Chief Executive Office of GVC Holdings will apply […]
Swiss Casinos Apply for Online Gambling Licenses

Swiss Casinos Apply for Online Gambling Licenses

Earlier this week, a total of four Swiss casino operator began filing applications to offer online slots and table games thus setting the pace for possible launch in the summer. The Federal Gaming Board (ESPK), the country’s regulator, reportedly received online casino license applications from the licensed operators of land-based Grand Casino Baden, Grand Casino […]
Japan Inches Closer to First Casino with New IR Standards

Japan Inches Closer to First Casino with New IR Standards

For years, Japan remained a staunch opponent of any gambling expansion laws. However, over the past three years, the country has slowly softened its stance on the matter especially after being a witness to the rise of Macau as a thriving, vibrant and leading global gambling destination. Japan eventually legalized commercial casinos in 2016 after […]
Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting Could Go Live by May 2019

Pennsylvania Online Sports Betting Could Go Live by May 2019

Last week, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced the launch dates for the state’s much-anticipated online gaming industry. Sports bettors are perhaps the luckiest lot in this regard with the gaming control board announcing that they may be able to place sports betting online and on mobile as soon as next month. The board […]