The editorial board of The Patriot-News, Harrisburg’s largest newspaper, called on Pennsylvania legislators to impose a ban on skill games. Skill gaming machines can be found inside convenience stores, restaurants, bars, and gas stations across the Keystone State. According to The Patriot-News’ editorial board, underage individuals can easily access these games, which is why they […]
Author: Zoe Sharp
On Tuesday night, over 500 people came to Ellisboro Baptist Church in Madison to express their opinions regarding a possible casino in Rockingham County. Most people who spoke at the meeting opposed the casino proposal, explaining that it could increase crime in the area and lead to moral decay within the society. Only one person […]
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is to consider a proposal to tax transactions, payments, and winnings in digital assets at a 28% rate, as reported by media agency Moneycontrol. Discussions on the matter will take place during the GDT’s meeting, which will be held tomorrow. If approved, the tax would be levied on […]
Last Friday, Kentucky’s Governor Andy Beshear signed the Kentucky Problem Assistance regulation in a bid to help people struggling with gambling problems. The regulation complements another emergency regulation, under which the Kentucky Sports Betting Advisory Council was established to preserve the integrity of the sports betting industry. The recently signed regulation outlines the process of […]
MrWin, an emerging game developer established at the beginning of this year, just announced the release of its new game called Crypto Fortune, which will be available for play this August. The company is still in discussions with two casino aggregating platforms, which will host the cryptocurrency game. MrWin’s gaming product uses three concentric wheels, […]
Crystal-Lee Budnik, a woman from Surrey, has reported that Cascades Casino in British Columbia did not let her in due to her speech defect. Ms. Budnik tried to enter the same casino twice but was denied access by the security guards, who thought she was drunk. Budnik told reporters from Global News that she was […]
At its public meeting held this Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fi8ned three of its licensees for violating the state’s gambling law. Next to the imposed financial sanctions, the gambling regulator also acted on petitions filed by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) to prohibit seven adults from entering any casino in the […]
The Maharashtra government has decided to prohibit all gambling activities, including online and in-person. The bold move comes as part of the government’s strategy to curb problem gambling among locals. Officials noted that problem gambling has resulted in many people experiencing financial problems. Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the government’s decision, explaining that the […]
According to a report published by the media agency Carolina Public Press, at least eight lawmakers received thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from the Baltimore-based gambling firm The Cordish Companies. The news immediately attracted the attention of gambling expansion experts, who believe that this will tip the scales in favor of The Cordish in […]
Las Vegas casino behemoth Steve Wynn has agreed to a seven-page statement, according to which he has to pay a $10 million fine and withdraw from the gambling industry. This will put an end to the federal lawsuit against him over claims of sexual misconduct. During a meeting scheduled to take place in Carson City […]