Casino and gambling Industry News & Business Insights

By: Paul SkidmoreMr Vegas warned by ASA over Facebook slot ads featuring cartoon characters
The ASA upheld a complaint against Mr Vegas after ruling cartoon-style imagery in two Facebook slot adverts could strongly appeal to under-18s.
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By: Paul SkidmoreEverton replaces Stake with CMC Markets ahead of betting shirt ban
Everton has unveiled CMC Markets as its new front-of-shirt sponsor while retaining Stake as sleeve partner ahead of new Premier League rules.

By: Grant MitchellWest Virginia’s Greenbrier Casino Gets Last-Second License Extension
The Greenbrier’s last-second move allowed it to become compliant with state regulations, thereby leading to a renewal of its gaming license.

By: Paul SkidmoreSocial Market Foundation calls for higher tax on high-risk gambling machines
The SMF wants higher taxes on Category B gaming machines, while industry groups warn the proposals could damage the retail gambling sector.

By: Paul SkidmoreTim Miller to leave Gambling Commission after ten years
Tim Miller will leave the Gambling Commission in September after ten years, ending a period that saw some of the UK's biggest gambling reforms.

By: Paul SkidmoreBetfred to pay £900,000 after Gambling Commission finds safer gambling failings
Betfred's online operator, Petfre, has agreed to pay £900,000 after the Gambling Commission found significant weaknesses in its safer gambling systems, including delayed customer interventions.

By: Lucas DunnMGM China Completes $20M Acquisition of MGM Asia-Pacific
MGM China has completed a $20 million acquisition of MGM Asia-Pacific, gaining control of eight hotels across mainland China.

By: Lucas DunnOctoplay Secures Conditional Approval to Enter Alberta
Octoplay has secured conditional AGLC approval to supply slots in Alberta, positioning it for launch when the market opens July 13.

By: Grant MitchellMen Connected to Italian Mafia “Out-Mathed” $1.4 Million from Bally’s Casino
Giuseppe “Little Joe” Manzi, the supposed head honcho of the ring, was single-handedly responsible for $1.2 million of the winnings.

By: Richard JanvrinBetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.