Author: Anna Kamber

Pennsylvania Gambling Machines Coming Soon to York County

Pennsylvania Gambling Machines Coming Soon to York County

Posted by | Dec 10, 2018 | |

The gambling industry in Pennsylvania is expanding at a jaw-dropping rate. To fuel the craze even more, last year, the House passed a bill legalizing online gambling. Currently, Pennsylvania is in second place in commercial casino revenues. The new law passed mostly uncontested for reasons of finding a new source of tax revenue. Though money from licensing isn’t the biggest source of income yet, gambling revenue so far has exceeded all expectations surpassing $385 million in the following year after the law was approved. The biggest contributor to the whopping number was Cordish Companies, which plans to open a...

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More Responsible Gambling Initiatives in Australia

More Responsible Gambling Initiatives in Australia

Posted by | Dec 3, 2018 | |

Responsible gambling initiatives in Australia are stepping up their game. This time, they will use the full backing of the government, which has finally fully-approved the Australian National Consumer Protection Framework for sports betting. Australia Means Business with Responsible Gambling Following prolonged negotiations and pushback from Queensland, all six Australian governments have been brought on board, agreeing to give the go-ahead of a federal bill that is intended to bolster social responsibility and enforce standardized advertisement standards in the betting & gambling industries. Although there was a small opposition coming from Queensland for a while, with the local government...

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UKGC Reports on Underage Gambling

UKGC Reports on Underage Gambling

Posted by | Nov 26, 2018 | |

The UK Gambling Commission has released a comprehensive report entitled Young People and Gambling in which it analyzed growing gaming addiction among youngsters. Underage gambling, the report outlined, had risen by 2% since 2017. UKGC and Underage Gambling The latest UK Gambling Commission report targeted a particularly vulnerable group, adolescent aged 11-16. The report stated simple, asking how many of the targeted group members had spent money on various gambling products. Around 14% confirmed that they had participated in a form of gambling in the week before they were interviewed. On average, everyone spent estimated £16 on different activities...

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Jackpocket Obtains iCAP Certification from NCPG

Jackpocket Obtains iCAP Certification from NCPG

Posted by | Nov 19, 2018 | |

The United States is a place for technological innovation. With the now growing gaming segment, there is a lot to be done. But the US is not overlooking its commitments to responsible gaming either. Jackpocket, a mobile-first start-up that is assisting lotteries across the country, has just been granted a responsible gambling certification. Going USA with Jackpocket and the Lotteries Jackpocket, the US-based innovative company, has been working hard to help the country set up its lotteries that bring innovation and cloud-based solutions. However, the company has just obtained an important distinction this week. On November 15, Jackpot was...

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Senet Group Has Put Responsible Gambling as Priority

Senet Group Has Put Responsible Gambling as Priority

Posted by | Nov 12, 2018 | |

The gambling sector needs to reform itself to the point where it’s taking serious steps towards eliminating a common issue – problem gambling, thinks Senet Group’s Chief Executive Officer. Senet Group CEO on Problem Gambling Social responsibility must be bolstered among gambling operators, estimates Senet Group’s CEO Sarah Hanratty who spoke to a respected media outlet specializing in bringing around business news from the sector. With the Responsible Gambling Week now behind us, Hanratty acknowledged the significant progress that has been achieved over the past few years and continues to be made today. However, in order to create the...

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