The measures include enhancing facial recognition tech and introducing mandatory carded-play across all casinos by 2025. SkyCity Entertainment CRO Carolyn Kidd says the operator will implement new AML measures as a further deterrent to criminals from using SkyCity as a means for their money laundering operations. The announcement came in after SkyCity’s Adelaide business was…
The American Gaming Association (AGA) endorses new legislation to establish a program certifying employers who train their workforce to identify and combat human trafficking. The American Gaming Association (AGA) has endorsed a new legislative proposal introduced by Congressmen David Valadao (R-CA) and Troy Carter (D-LA). The legislation aims to establish a program under the Department…
Evive launches a new digital health platform to help individuals develop a healthier relationship with gambling and combat gambling harm. In response to increasing accessibility to gambling and the proliferation of sports betting advertisements, Evive has launched a new digital health platform aimed at helping individuals develop a healthier relationship with gambling. The platform is…
“Operation Thunder 2024” had 91 officers inspect establishments across the Macau Peninsula, Taipa and Cotai for crimes ranging from illicit transactions, gambling to overstaying. The Public Security Police Force (PSP) of Macau has been carrying out its anti-crime operation “Operation Thunder 2024” throughout the Macau Peninsula, where almost 300 (196 men and 95 women) have…
Arno de Jong has been appointed as the new CCO of Nederlandse Loterij, effective 1 July. Arno de Jong has been appointed Chief Customer Officer (CCO) of Nederlandse Loterij. In his new role, de Jong joins the Executive Board, which also includes CEO Arjan Blok and CFRO Jet Roos-van Aerssen. Alexander Pechtold, chairman of the Supervisory…
The decision was made by LET Chairman and main shareholder Andrew Lo, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict has adversely affected the group’s casino interests. Hong Kong-listed LET Group Holdings plans to sell off its shares in Tigre de Cristal, a hotel-casino in Russia. As recorded by the group’s HKEX announcement, the sale was announced by its…
The UK White Paper will likely be one of her key focuses in the role. The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced the appointment of Stephanie Peacock as its Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State. Peacock had previously served as the Shadow Minister for Sport, Gambling and Media when the Conservative party was in…
Playtech Casino's slot games and Playtech Live's live-dealer offerings are now available on the QTech Games platform. QTech Games has bolstered its content portfolio through a dual partnership with Playtech. This collaboration integrates Playtech Casino’s iGaming content and Playtech Live’s live-dealer offerings into QTech’s platform – aiming to increase the diversity and variety on offer…
As the official global sponsor of these events, Betano aims to capitalise on the excitement that the tournaments bring. Betano has launched comprehensive 360° marketing campaigns for UEFA Euro 2024 and CONMEBOL Copa America 2024. Central to Betano’s Euro 2024 campaign is a new video advert broadcast across Portugal, Germany, Romania, Czechia, Bulgaria and Ontario…
Online gaming organisation sets its sights on the Eastern European market. B2B service provider Oddsgate has set in motion its latest expansion plans by obtaining certification from the National Gambling Office (ONJN) to operate in the Romanian market. Oddsgate’s entry into Romania follows a long-standing interest in the nation, as the company also…
