The campaign to build Japan’s first casino in Osaka has gained momentum after candidates backing the idea won seats in the recent national election. All four available seats in the upper chamber went to the parties supporting the city’s integrated resort (IR) plan. Two seats went to the Japan Restoration Party, while the remaining two […]
The Late Layne Flack Enshrined As The 61st Member Of The Poker Hall of Fame
Layne Flack is now part of the Poker Hall of Fame (PHoF). The American poker pro was named as the 2022 recipient of one of poker’s most prestigious accolades, defeating the likes of Matt Savage, Mike Matusow, Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier, and Isai Scheinberg. Flack Becomes 61st Hall of Fame Inductee The honor was awarded posthumously […]
GambleAware Says Use of Stigmatizing Labels in Research Must End
Brits suffering from gambling harm are stigmatized and discriminated against in several studies and review papers around the world through the use of inappropriate language and labels. Researchers Urged to Avoid Using Labels The stigma subjects victims to shame and judgment, preventing them from having access to appropriate treatment and services. This is according to […]
Play with Fire and Magma in Wazdan’s New Sizzling Eggs Slot
Fans of fantasy and action harbor a love for grim settings that feature ashen volcanoes and bubbling magma. In Wazdan’s Sizzling Eggs slot, players can win handsome prizes while playing with fiery eggs on smoldering reels. Sizzling Eggs The Sizzling Eggs slot supports various features besides attractive rewards up to $5,000. Besides a comprehensive betting […]
Jazz Up the Stage in Red Tiger Gaming’s Risque MegaWays
The magnetizing charm of stage shows and the Jazz era continues to enchant music fans worldwide. Red Tiger Gaming’s June 2022 release Risque MegaWays beckons players to join the glitz and glam. Attractive rewards and a range of special features make this slot a complete entertainer. Risque MegaWays With an aesthetic inspired by Moulin Rouge, […]
UKGC Issues New Recommendations for Customer Complaints Handling
Licensed operators in the UK have been told to make their complaints process more accessible and easy to use for customers as part of the updated guidance on complaints handling recently issued by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). Updated Guidance The new guidance comes following the Commission’s review of 34 complaints policies from a wide […]
Ukraine and Lithuania Gambling Regulators Extend Collaboration in New MoU
The gaming regulators in Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a pact that will allow the exchange of knowledge and experience, as well as sharing of information between the two agencies. Knowledge Exchange and Information Sharing Under the new agreement, the two agencies will collaborate on regulatory practice, market regulation practices, the application of legislation, enforcement, […]
UK’s DCMS Takes a Hit for Failing to Introduce Loot Box Ban for Minors
The UK’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Support (DCMS) has been criticized for not doing enough to protect children and minors from the negative effects of loot boxes. This comes after the agency fell short of implementing a ban on loot boxes even when the government, through a consultation launched in 2020, had established […]
Swedish Study Shows More Women Seeking Help To Over Gambling Addiction
The number of people seeking help for gambling addiction in Sweden has increased significantly since the pandemic, according to Spelfriheten, a Stockholm-based clinic that provides free treatment services for people suffering from gambling-related issues. Number of Help Seekers Up 40% from 2021 In particular, the clinic reported that the first six months of 2022 have […]
Dutch Gaming Regulator Touts Successful Efforts in Fighting Illegal Gambling Operators
The Dutch gambling regulator said it has achieved significant progress in its fight against illegal operators in the country since the launch of its online gaming market in October 2021. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) said that over the past eight months, it identified around 200 suspicious websites, many of which have since terminated their operations. KSA Gets […]
