Does self-exclusion work and how should it work?
As idPair prepares to launch a national self-exclusion tool for the entire US market, City University of London is drafting global standards of best practice
As idPair prepares to launch a national self-exclusion tool for the entire US market, City University of London is drafting global standards of best practice
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp Director Aaron GlynWilliams spoke at the Player Protection Symposium, New York about a tricky balancing act
Play’n GO is hoping to ensure player safety and uphold responsible gambling in Canada’s growing igaming market by joining the Canadian Gaming Association.
Extending its relationship with Canadian players having supplied its slot releases in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, Play’n GO will join the over 70 CGA members to advocate for a ‘regulated, responsible, sustainable industry’.
Saam Hafezi, Head of Region, North America at Play’n GO, remarked: “Play’n GO has long advocated for a safe, regulated igaming industry, and we’re proud to join an official body like the CGA that shares those goals.
“We look forward to collaborating with fellow stakeholders within the Association to achieve a brighter, more sustainable future for us all, and we thank the CGA for accepting our membership application.”
Having been in business for more than two decades, the CGA represents both operators and suppliers across the Canadian igaming industry, with representatives from gaming, sports betti..
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is making an investment to combat gambling-related harm among the youth in one of the state’s largest cities.
The MGC has voted to award the City of Springfield a $275,000 grant to study the impact of gambling on the youth. The investment, which builds on Springfield’s Gambling Addiction Research Initiative, will provide the MGC with insights to address problem gambling following the launch of retail and online wagering in Massachusetts last year.
“Understanding the gambling-related harms experienced by young people will have a direct impact on strategies developed to prevent and mitigate those harms in the future,” said interim MGC chair Jordan Maynard. “Working directly with engaged young people in Springfield will help researchers and the commission fully understand the impacts of gambling on this population and lead to additional programs designed to mitigate potential harms.”
The grants are being awarded through the Community Mitigation..
A variety of experts in gaming and regulation came together at a Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) panel this week to discuss the topical issue of integrity within college sports betting.
Experts from the likes of the NCAA, BetMGM, Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) and the FBI convened for the event at Cadillac Place in Detroit to talk about regulations and compliance measures related to the oversight of college sports and related wagering.
Michigan has nearly 100 colleges and universities with thousands of students competing in NCAA sports. The Wolverine State’s online gaming industry consists of 13 online sportsbooks.
Given that landscape and the potential for college sports and betting to interact at every turn, the MGCB wants to ensure integrity remains top of mind for all.
“The Michigan Gaming Control Board is dedicated to fostering a transparent and compliant gaming environment, particularly in the realm of college sports betting,” MGCB Executive Director Henry Williams sai..
Two co-conspirators have been named in a criminal complaint for their alleged participation in a gambling scheme that led to the lifetime banishment of former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter from the NBA.
The defendants, Timothy McCormack and Mahmud Mollah, allegedly co-conspired with Long Phi Pham to defraud sports betting operators by encouraging Porter to withdraw from certain NBA games due to his significant gambling debts. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the East District of New York, details the alleged scheme.
Porter allegedly attempted to clear debt
McCormack, Mollah, Pham and another unnamed defendant worked together to allegedly place wagers on the “under” player prop markets for Porter, who notified the group of his intentional to leave a Jan. 26 game against the Los Angeles Clippers early due to injury.
According to texts and wire transfer records, Porter was encouraged to clear his gambling debts by withdrawing from certain games early for the..
The Malta Gaming Authority has entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to bolster their relationship and collaboration regarding gambling regulation.
Both regulators share the same objectives and values regarding the gaming sector, including “protecting the public interest, safeguarding of vulnerable individuals from gambling harm and consumer protection”.
The MGA stated that the new MoU aims to strengthen the collaboration between the two regulators, helping to enable the sharing of vital information and best practices, as well as “mutual operational assistance concerning gaming operators” and create a safer and more secure gaming environment in both jurisdictions.
“Our ongoing collaboration with AGCO has yielded tangible results in the past, and through this MoU, we are committed to further bolstering our inter-jurisdictional relationship,” commented Charles Mizzi, CEO of the MGA.
“Our focus remains on fostering the exchang..
A bill aimed at educating the public on the harmful effects of gambling has passed in the New York Senate.
Assembly Bill 1118 unanimously passed in the Senate on Thursday by a 57-0 vote as a piece of legislation that ensures safe marketing practices for gambling and sports betting.
AB 1118, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, amends racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and breeding law. The bill is also co-sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara.
The measure, a substitute for Senate Bill 1550, requires all sports betting and gambling ads to “include warnings about potential harmful and addictive effects of gambling.” The bill also mandates the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) to provide advertising guidelines on its website. The NYSGC must also collaborate with the commissioner of addiction services to ensure that all gaming ads include a problem gambling hotline.
AB 118 will now head to the House for further consideration. Lawmakers in the House will have to move quickly ..
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is taking steps to combat human trafficking.
On Thursday, the MGC announced its plan to provide grants to support law enforcement in preventing instances of human trafficking in regions that house casinos across the state. The MGC will also be funding a study of casino-related crime in Massachusetts.
“These initiatives underscore the MGC’s unwavering dedication to prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of individuals within our communities by prosecuting human trafficking and protecting vulnerable populations,” said Interim MGC Chair Jordan Maynard. “These grants represent a significant investment in our collective efforts to combat human trafficking by providing agencies with the necessary information and resources.”
The MGC is awarding grants through the Community Mitigation Fund allowing law enforcement agencies statewide to expand their teams. The expansion will allow the agencies to take on a higher volume of cases while being provided w..
Keith Whyte, the Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, delivers a refreshingly frank interview on the state of responsible gambling in the US