The Advertising Standards Authority, the UK’s media watchdog, has gone after popular sportsbook and online casino Betway, as well as Kwiff, a betting app, alleging that the company has breached gambling advertising laws by featuring the logo of Chelsea FC, and by including the image and likeness of Lewis Hamilton, a well-known Formula 1 driver,…
Wisconsin residents may soon have sports betting in their palms, courtesy of a new bipartisan legislation that is seeking to yank the state out of the pariah camp and into the welcoming family of sports betting-friendly jurisdictions across the United States. Wisconsin United States Wisconsin Trying to Join Family of Sports Gambling States To do…
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has unveiled a new operating license for skill-based gaming machines, such as pinball. According to the regulator’s announcement, the license is designed to help operators that exclusively offer skill machines to enter the market. Kansspelautoriteit The New License Will Make It Easier to Operate Skill Machines For context, the…
Ohio is not going to see iGaming regulated any time soon, with the state having to settle for land-based casinos and online sports betting instead. Online casinos have proven to be too divisive a point. Ohio Ohio’s Gambling Efforts for Online Casinos Still Falter According to House Speaker Matt Huffman, the legislative session will wrap…
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced a significant penalty for a gambling business that committed severe violations of the British gambling regulations. The company in question, Platinum Gaming Limited, was accused of AML breaches and various social responsibility failings. Gambling Commission Platinum Gaming Limited UKGC Hands GBP 10M Penalty to Platinum Gaming In its…
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its commissioner, Adam Silver, were among the first professional sports leagues to drop the antagonizing language when sports betting was still in its innings. National Basketball Association Yet, Silver has been critical of certain aspects of gambling, calling for more regulatory oversight, and has called on sports betting companies…
Northern Territory crossbenchers are calling for a closer look at how Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator operates, arguing that the system has grown too large and powerful to function without proper oversight. Northern Territory crossbenchers Australia’s de facto online gambling regulator operates The Northern Territory is the hub of Australia’s online betting industry, home…
The recently published 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (ESPAD) offers a detailed look at the way teenagers across Europe are using substances and engaging in risky behaviors. 2024 European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs ESPAD teenagers across Europe The report, which covers 37 countries and more than…
A big name in poker circles finds himself in hot water in Las Vegas. He stands accused of making online threats against a judge and a top official of the World Poker Tour. World Poker Tour Poker Champion Jordan Cristos Jailed After Admitting to Cyberstalking Judge Jordan Cristos, a 38-year-old poker pro who has won…
Rick Heidner, a rich real estate investor and video gaming businessman from Barrington Hills, has now jumped into the Republican primary race to become Illinois governor. His campaign paperwork filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections adds another name to an already packed GOP lineup before the March 2026 primary. Rick Heidner Republican primary…
