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Unibet Vows Fixes Following Gambling911 Scathing Reports

Our own Thomas Somach had highlighted how folks were unable to place bets with the Unibet mobile app over extended periods of time in the state.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/10/2023

The Clown Files: Maine Has White Supremacist Sympathizer in Charge of Sports Betting (Update)

What Milt Champion tweeted out was more than just "racially insensitive"...and this is the person in charge of gambling regulation in Maine?  Now he was just handed a one week suspension after enjoying time off with pay.

Submitted by Frank Doyle on, Jul/07/2023

Playboy Casino Chip Redemptions No Longer Allowed in NJ... 40 Years After Casino Shuts Down

David Rebuck, director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, issued an emergency order on Friday July, 7, 2023, putting an immediate end to the checks from the Playboy Casino.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jul/07/2023

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

Are Pay Per Head Bookie Businesses Now fully Legal With DC Circuit Decision?

On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland.  The result is that the Seminole tribe can now take bets from their casinos and - interestingly enough - remotely.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

New Jersey Sports Betting is Here to Stay: Was Set to Expire in the Fall

New Jersey Sports Betting is Here to Stay: Was Set to Expire in the Fall

Legal authorization for online casino gambling in New Jersey was set to expire in November of this year (2023). However, Gov. Phil Murphy last week signed iGaming extension legislation into law on June 30.  This means the law has been extended for another five years. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Jul/06/2023

Unveiling the Secrets of Arab Online Casino Bonuses

In the world of online gambling, bonuses are like cherries on top of a cake. They make the experience more exciting and the casino more enticing to players. However, online casino bonuses aren’t as simple as they may seem.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/06/2023

Emerging Trends in the Global Gaming Landscape

The world of gaming has been evolving rapidly, consistently adapting to technological advancements and shifting consumer behaviors. Today, the gaming industry is a dynamic universe of innovations and emerging trends that are not only transforming the gaming experience but also redefining the global entertainment landscape.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/04/2023

The Netherlands has Banned Gambling Ads

Even though the UK is the biggest country in terms of gambling websites and licenses, the Netherlands is also up there, which is why the government decided to take action.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/04/2023

The President of the Philippines Urged to Ban Online Gambling

The President of the Philippines Urged to Ban Online Gambling

The fact that gambling continues to grow in popularity in many parts of the world should not come as a surprise. People in countries all over the globe have the opportunity to experience some of the best gambling brands in the world. This even includes states where gambling is not always legal.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jul/04/2023

NHS England Warns Gambling Fans About the Rising Number of People Who Seek Help

NHS England Warns Gambling Fans About the Rising Number of People Who Seek Help

Amanda Pritchard, which is the person in charge, has reported that a record number of people are looking for help with their gambling addiction in the country.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Jul/03/2023

D.C. Circuit Rule in Favor of the Seminole Tribe Sports Betting But a Long Road Ahead Still Likely

More legal challenges are possible however.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jul/01/2023

How Can AI Change the Game Technology

How Can AI Change the Game Technology

Technology is a product of highly-imaginative minds. These minds never cease to bring upgrades and new discoveries that are helpful to man. For so many years, it has helped increase production, improve peoples' lives, and generate more revenues for a wide majority of entrepreneurs.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/30/2023

Con Artists Are Now Impersonating Casino Executives to Steal Millions and Staff Are Falling for It

Con Artists Are Now Impersonating Casino Executives to Steal Millions

Contessa Brewer noted that her sources revealed one casino had been duped into believing its owner was kidnapped.

Submitted by Jagajeet Chiba on, Jun/30/2023

Gambling Age in the USA

Gambling content is available all over the world, and the industry is performing exceptionally well in the US. Of course, not all gambling activities are viewed or regulated in the same way.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/29/2023

Latest Gambling News Headlines June 29, 2023

These are the latest gambling news headlines from mid to late June 2023, in case you missed them.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/25/2023

Online Casino for Dummies: How to Stop Confusing RTP and RNG

Online Casino for Dummies: How to Stop Confusing RTP and RNG

Today, the iGaming industry is steadily growing. This is facilitated by the expansion of the internet, the growth of smartphone use, cultural and social approval from the authorities and celebrity influencers, as well as easy access to online gambling games.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/23/2023

Rhode Island Sports Betting Still a Disaster: 'Hard to Get Excited Over Monopoly in Such a Tiny State'

Rhode Island Sports Betting Still a Disaster

Gambling911.com continues its trek across New England to monitor the status of legalized sports betting in states here, this time we head to Rhode Island, which this week became the 7th state to legalize online casino gambling.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/23/2023

The Top Pay By Mobile Casinos of 2023

One of the most significant advantages online and mobile casinos have had over their competition over the last decade is their ability to innovate in several fields. For example, when digital casinos started rising through the sector as a real, profound challenge to traditional land-based casinos, you could predominantly pay only by credit card.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/22/2023

How Do Online Casino Owners Value Their Customers Without Harming Their Business?

How Do Online Casino Owners Value Their Customers Without Harming Their Business?

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, online activities have grown leaps and bounds. The rise of online gambling has given casinos and businesses new markets through different technological advancements. Along with gambling, virtual reality and other gaming technology have progressed, making it an excellent entertainment sector that reverberates today.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/22/2023

89 Percent of Indiana Adults Report Having Gambled in Last Year?

When gambling first became legal in Indiana, options were limited to lottery scratch-off tickets and draw games; after that, it was riverboat casinos. Fast forward more than 30 years later, and anyone over 18 can place their bet with a cellphone.

Submitted by Press Release on, Jun/20/2023

How Casino Games Have Vastly Improved Over the Years

How Casino Games Have Vastly Improved Over the Years

When discussing the gambling industry, many people may think of Las Vegas and all the glamor that comes with it. Yet, when you dig a bit deeper, most casino-goers don't realize how much improvement has occurred since its birth in the 15th century regarding game selection and the technology involved. From slot machines to blackjack tables, look at how casino games have evolved and why players find them so enjoyable today.

Evolution of Digital Casino Games - How Technology Has Helped to Improve the Gaming Experience

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/19/2023

Lowen Play Continues to Expand Game Library with Prolific Slot Developers

iGaming company Lowen Play is looking to broaden its reach as new agreements with an assortment of popular software providers add to its portfolio. With a constant influx of additional digital software, these new releases aim to increase game availability through the introduction of industry heavyweights.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/16/2023

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

MGM Wants 'Crazy Eddie' Nephew Case Thrown Out

In court papers, MGM says Sam Antar, a twice-jailed “fraudster” who repeatedly victimized friends, relatives and strangers, is engaging in “his latest scheme” by falsely accusing MGM of wrongdoing.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/14/2023

I Nelson Rose: Regulated Books May Be the One's Breaking Laws

I Nelson Rose: Regulated Books May Be the One's Breaking Laws

That $511 billion estimate bet does not include the hundreds of billions of dollars in wagers which the US licensed gaming sites accept from players overseas, where gambling is illegal.

Submitted by Gilbert Horowitz on, Jun/09/2023

Construction Begins on Canada's First Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

Construction on the first-ever Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Canada has begun, on track to open its doors in spring 2025. This new investment is proposed to boast a wide range of gaming opportunities, as well as boost the wider economy in Ottawa.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/08/2023

Why Do iGaming Sites Gamify Themselves?

Why Do iGaming Sites Gamify Themselves?

The world of online gambling has witnessed a significant rise in the gamification trend within iGaming sites in recent years. Gamifying iGaming sites refers to the process of incorporating game-like elements and mechanics into online gambling platforms to enhance the user experience.

Submitted by Payton on, Jun/07/2023

Regulation vs. Unregulated: Does It Really Matter When it Comes to Sports Betting?

Gambling911.com investigates 20 plus years of unregulated offshore sports betting and puts a pin in the theory that wagering improprieties would have always remained unchecked.

Submitted by C Costigan on, Jun/06/2023

21-Year-Old Charged With First-Degree Murder in Seattle Area Casino Shootings

21-Year-Old Charge With First-Degree Murder in Seattle Area Casino Shootings

Intended target was a security guard at the casino who just got released from prison for participating in a 2019 robbery along side the shooter.

Submitted by Nagesh Rath on, Jun/05/2023

Sports Gambling Final Vote in NC Expected Next Week

Legalized sports gambling, starting next year in North Carolina, now seems a better bet as the state House's top leader said Thursday that he expected his chamber would accept alterations to its own proposal made by the Senate.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Jun/01/2023

Roulette: How to Avoid the Gambler's Fallacy

Roulette is a game of luck, but many players believe they can predict the future and play accordingly. That's called "the gambler's fallacy," and ignoring it can lead to you suffering from huge losses.

Submitted by B.E.Delmer on, Jun/01/2023

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