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The Philippines Senate Committee, responsible for oversight on games and amusements, is set to commence a probe into the proliferation of online gambling.  The enquiry will consider a range of bills and proposals designed to curb the rise of gambling … Continue reading →

A suspect thought to have stolen RM3 million ($708,333) from a Genting Highlands Malaysian casino is believed to have escaped the country.  Victor Lee is a wanted man, at the top of the national police’s wanted list, with Interpol also … Continue reading →

The Lilac Club Casino, in Rochester, New Hampshire, has announced a new ‘beat the champ’ three-day tournament which will take place this week. The casino will welcome poker player Phil Hellmuth, who is a 17-time World Series of Poker champion, … Continue reading →

The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) in New South Wales, Australia, has made findings of serious misconduct against a police officer who sold gold bullion in excess of $1 million AUD to fund his gambling addiction. The man had joined … Continue reading →

Wynn Resorts has released its second-quarter earnings, with operating revenues increasing despite a decrease in net income. The brand reported operating revenues of $1.74 billion which marks an increase of $4.9 million from $1.73 billion for the second quarter of … Continue reading →

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has added a new operator, A2FBR, to its membership as it aims to strengthen its strategic presence. With this new addition, the IBJR now has 15 operators under its belt with the institution … Continue reading →

Gen Z is the group that was raised on social media and smartphones, with online sports betting and gambling being just another thing that they’re used to. Unlike their parents, for whom sports betting was something they did exclusively in … Continue reading →

The explosive growth of sports betting is starting to clash with the world of professional sports, and not always in a good way. As the sports industry pulls in billions and becomes a regular part of how people watch games, … Continue reading →

A Brazilian Senator has proposed new legislation that could increase the minimum betting age and impose a spending cap. Senator Humberto Costa has commented on multiple occasions that there should be stricter legislation in place to safeguard South American gamblers. … Continue reading →

Federal lawmakers have accused a Hollywood stuntwoman-turned-attorney of breaching her parole to bet thousands of dollars on slot machines. Vanessa Motta has been under investigation for staging vehicle crashes to cash in on insurance claims and has been under the … Continue reading →