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The world of healthcare remains one of the most critical domains across professional practices, providing vital services to the general public. Although many processes within the industry require a level of traditionalism, many experts and providers may find that some operations could benefit from a digital revamp. Among the many burdens healthcare workers face, documentation sits at the top....
A legal conflict between the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ), the trademark owner of the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline, and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), its national operator, threatens the future of this critical resource for problem gamblers. The dispute centers on a lapsed licensing agreement, threatening the future of the key resource. What happens next is...
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa), Dutch gambling regulator, has issued warnings to ZEbet and Star Casino for imposing wagering requirements on player deposits. This practice is only permitted with bonus offers under specific conditions as set out by the KSA.  In its statement, the Netherlands’ authority emphasized that providers must process withdrawals as soon as possible: “If a player requests it,...
On Tuesday (July 15) the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved the recommendation to award a new Lottery Central Monitoring and Control system (LCMCS) contract to INTRALOT. This followed a competitive bidding process, with the vendor to manufacture the counter terminals and self-service vending machines that sell tickets at 4,300 Maryland Lottery retailer points of sale. It will...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is intensifying its crackdown on unregulated gambling to safeguard the public.  This week, the AGCO revoked the lottery seller registrations of several Greater Toronto Area (GTA) retailers found to be operating unapproved electronic gambling machines branded as Prime Slot. The AGCO oversees all gambling in Ontario, ensuring that gaming products...
Almost every other day, gaming boards across the US are debating how to regulate sweepstakes casinos, with growing concerns about the lack of oversight. One of the biggest battles is unfolding in California, where AB 831 is moving closer to shutting them down in the state. On Wednesday (July 16), the California Public Safety Committee voted 6-0 to approve the bill in its current form. As we’ve...
A new inquiry into the future of gambling regulation has been launched in the UK by an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). An APPG is an informal cross-party group in the United Kingdom that doesn’t have any official status within Parliament. It’s run by and for Members of the Commons and Lords. Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP is the chair, with a number of other MPs being members to discuss and...
A new study has unveiled worrying statistics about the rise of irresponsible gambling rates as the country grapples with the growing interest in sports betting. A total of 38 states have legalized some form of sports wagering since the Supreme Court struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in 2018, with the United States now experiencing what many have labelled a ‘sports...
The online gambling company Betsson has reinforced its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices by gaining new international certifications for its operators in Italy. The brand operates in over 25 markets and produces casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, and scratch cards websites. Betsson is the Group’s global flagship brand, with the Group having several brands like...
LeBron James, the King of the National Basketball Association (NBA), has had a turbulent summer surrounded by trade speculation. The heavily spinning rumor mill has sparked betting about his next destination and where he will ply his trade for the 2025/26 season. LeBron trade rumours heat up He currently sits at -340 to remain with the Lakers, but this has slid from -1000 in a week amid the...