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Play’n Go’s CEO has come out against online sweepstakes casinos as the US and other areas of the world begin to scrutinise them. States across the US have begun to move to outright ban them, as regulating sweepstakes is proving to be a tough job.
Johan Törnqvist, Play’n Go’s CEO, said in a statement on Tuesday:
“Sweepstakes casinos do not operate inside a regulated framework, and that’s not...
The Switzerland-based multi-channel operator Swiss Casinos has secured a certification which means it meets environmental requirements and standards.
The brand has earned the ISO 14001 which spans environmental policy, planning, implementation, monitoring and measurement, as well as corrective actions and continuous improvement.
This is an international standard that is awarded to those who can...
After what looked to be a decisive vote on banning lottery couriers in Texas, the major change has been put on hold. A judge in Travis County temporarily prevented the state from enacting its new ruling on couriers.
Lottery couriers in the US allow players to purchase tickets through apps or websites. The third party handles everything, including sending winnings, but has been abused in recent...
Wynn Resorts has seen an almost 9% decline in its first quarter, but the company is remaining positive as it cites ‘continued strength throughout our business.’
Operating revenues for Q1 were $1.70 billion, a decrease of $162.5 million from $1.86 billion for the first quarter of 2024.
The net income was $72.7 million for the first quarter of 2025, which marks another reduction as 2024 saw $144.2...
Connecticut’s 22-0 bill to ban sweepstakes casinos is going ahead to the Senate floor. The bill will also ban lottery couriers, as the state tries to curb alternative gambling outlets that go unregulated.
SB 1235 won out in March, with a 22-0 vote, as the state looks to put a blanket ban on sweepstakes casinos. The bill was unanimously voted on (37-0) in the Judiciary Committee in April as well....
The charity that aims to prevent gaming and gambling harms among young people, Ygam, has teamed up with TSB Bank to help increase understanding of in-game spending.
This comes after a recent survey of over 2,000 young gamers, commissioned by TSB, “found that while the average initial cost of a game is £32, gamers spend an average of £540 annually on in-game purchases and subscriptions.
“Nearly...
Flutter, the owners of FanDuel, Paddy Power, and other gambling companies, has lowered its expected US profits after gamblers won too much. After the basketball tournament, March Madness, appeared to bring betting-friendly results, Flutter will now suffer for the second quarter in a row.
The gambling giant is lowering its US financial forecast by $180 million to $1.13 billion as payouts trumped...
The Philippines’ gaming industry has shown surprising and impressive growth in the first quarter of 2025, despite concerns following the ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
According to the latest report by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the market achieved a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP 104.12bn ($1.8bn), which is a substantial 27.4% increase...
Macau has officially named Ng Wai Han as the new director of its Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), marking the first time a woman has been appointed to this significant regulatory position. Ng assumes the role effective immediately for an initial term of one year.
The announcement was made through the government’s official publication, Boletim Oficial (Número 19, II Série). Ng...
Online French gambling operators spark industry growth in 2024, amid calls from casinos for ‘regulatory rebalancing and relief’.
French gambling operators reported a 4.7% rise in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in 2024, rising to €14bn. The companies fostered rapid growth for the sector, representing a 12% rise sector-wide, according to annual figures from regulator Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ)....