Paddy Power is defending its advertising practices against the UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in a dust up over the relationship between "stuffing up" and its relationship to problem gambling. The absurdity of the situation illustrates how little it takes for the ASA to take a complaint from the public seriously, and the lengths operators…
In the rush to bring regulated sports betting to the people of Colorado, the Colorado Division of Gaming cut corners and didn't vet operators as well as they should have. That's one of the conclusions drawn by the Colorado Office of the State Auditor in a scathing report released earlier this week. According to the…
Is content marketing and its associated social media and blog posts a form of advertising? The answer to that questions, according to a recent announcement from the UK Advertising Standards Authority, is a resounding "yes". Last year, the ASA issued a clarification for gambling operators titled, Application of CAP Code to marketing communications appearing on…
The American gaming industry has recovered immensely since the darkest days of covid lockdown brought shocking images of a deserted Las Vegas Strip to the world. Last week, the industry came one step closer to a full recovery with the Biden administration's decision to lift pre-travel covid testing for international travelers. The decision to lift…
A baccarat dealer at the STRAT Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is being accused of helping a player cheat the house back in June, 2020 in exchange for big tips. The dealer, Ying Yu, was arrested by Las Vegas Metro PD this week and charged with cheating in a gambling establishment and was released…
While the United States is experiencing a huge surge in regulated gambling, it's worth noting that unregulated gambling is still an issue for law enforcement in all 50 states. Earlier this week, a trio of Michigan residents were reminded of the costs of operating without a license when they were sentenced for their roles in…
Gibraltar, the British Territory known for its gaming-friendly government and regulations, is undertaking a major overhaul of its Gambling Act. The revision of the rules governing how gambling operators operate, looks to have a huge impact on remote operators by requiring a physical presence on the island for the first time. The Gambling Act overhaul…
Would proposed betting limits for UK operators fuel a surge in black market gambling? According to a new survey from YouGov and the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), that's the opinion of about 65 percent of UK punters. The BGC is using the survey's results as the centerpiece in its campaign to keep lawmakers from…
Goldchip Ltd. is suspending all operations under its operator's license pending an investigation by the Great Britain Gambling Commission (GBGC). It's another big move from the British government on an operator that's allegedly operating outside the confines of the Gambling Act of 2005. Details of what exactly Goldchip may have done in violation of their…
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is taking action against six offshore gambling and casino affiliate sites that have been serving local players without a local license. Regulators made the move as part of a larger effort to protect Australian gamblers from fraud, identity theft, and the other risks associated with gambling with unlicensed…
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