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The fight about smoking in Atlantic City casinos has grown more intense. Some people who stand up for workers say Local 54 of the UNITE HERE! union takes the side of tobacco companies instead of looking out for employees. This smoking debate reached a peak on Monday when Ray Jensen, the assistant director of United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9 told everyone that Donna DeCaprio, who runs Local 54, should quit her job, as reported by the Associated Press. He said she was wrong to go against a plan to stop smoking in the casinos. He thinks she has not done enough to keep members safe from the dangers of breathing in other people’s smoke. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dEyt6hTV #atlanticcity #newjersey #usa #gambling #gamblingnews #smoking

Jason Robins, the CEO and co-founder of the recognizable betting and gaming company, DraftKings Inc., outlined that the legalization of online gambling across the country is expected to speed up as early as next year. That’s the executive’s take after participating in a debate during the annual Craig-Hallum Online Gaming Conference this Monday. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d5AP4t9N #igaming #usa #gambling #gamblingnews #regulation

Star Sports Group has unveiled changes to its leadership, welcoming a new chairman. This shift comes after chair Russ Wiseman announced that he will be stepping down from the role for personal reasons. Wiseman’s successor is Sir Phillip Davies, a former chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Betting and Gaming. Boasting two decades of experience as the Conservative MP for Shipley, Davies is known as a staunch gambling industry supporter, making him a perfect fit for Star Sports Group. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dhXc3DPK #people #politics #gambling #gamblingnews #uk #business

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has implemented new anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) requirements for gambling operators. These new requirements, effective 29 November 2024, will enhance industry supervision by clarifying the roles of key personnel and ensuring greater accountability. This change will also complement other regulatory updates to strengthen consumer protections. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dMJ-c6k8 #uk #europe #gambling #gamblingnews #regulation #aml

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) announced that it is set to part ways with its chief executive officer, who has decided to leave the regulator for personal reasons. Annette Kimmitt has served as CEO of the commission since March 2022, when she replaced interim CEO Scott May. Since then, she has been responsible for managing the regulatory body and ensuring that local gaming bodies are held to high standards. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d9bAus_M #people #careers #gambling #gamblingnews #australia #regulation

Hard Rock International’s new gaming & hospitality property in Bristol has turned out to be very successful, sparking optimism about the company’s future in Virginia. Conveniently located right next to the border with Tennessee, the $500 million venue has attracted thousands of people in its two weeks of operation. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol is Hard Rock’s permanent casino in the city. After operating a temporary venue for two years, the company was able to finally offer the full-fledged Hard Rock experience to its visitors. As it turns out, it resonated deeply with fans.  Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dJ9E63xq #business #usa #virginia #gambling #gamblingnews #finance #casino

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has started looking into Google after Winzo, a real money gaming (RMG) platform, said Google was misusing its power in the RMG field. Winzo claims Google’s rules favor some apps over others, which creates an unfair market. The CCI is now checking to see if these claims are true and if Google is indeed breaking any rules. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dCcKEeFE #asia #india #gambling #gamblingnews #regulation #business

Despite promises and calls by responsible gambling groups in Australia, the country is yet to implement effective restrictions on gambling marketing. Meanwhile, losses to casino gambling and sports betting are in the hundreds of millions on a monthly basis and billions annually. Late last month, the government in Australia laid aside gambling ad reforms ahead of a potentially early election. This caught the attention of rival parties, responsible gambling advocates and other stakeholders. Now, the chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, Tim Costello, confirmed that a new campaign will once again urge lawmakers to revisit the gambling ads issue. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dNV-CrxF #australia #regulation #gambling #gamblingnews #finance #casino

A new BBC study shows many popular mobile games in the UK do not inform players about loot boxes in their ads. This lack of honesty has raised concerns about keeping customers safe as people often compare these kinds of games to gambling and say they target those who are prone to addiction. The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued guidelines to game makers that oblige them to mention loot boxes in ads. However, only two out of the 45 top-earning mobile games on Google Play follow this rule. This rule-breaking has made experts and watchdog groups upset. They say the fuzzy rules make the problem worse. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d_GJugtE #uk #europe #gambling #gamblingnews #gaming #regulation

Leading business-to-business iGaming technology company Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) Software Plc has officially stepped into the Mexican market, launching its online gambling platform in collaboration with its long-standing partner, LuckyDays. The successful partnership has this way powered into its fourth regulated market and its first in the LatAm region. Read the full article ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dbBrr4CC #latinamerica #gambling #gamblingnews #business #casino