Author: Daniel Williams

Wakayama Network, the opposition party which has previously shared its concerns with the possible casino expansion in Japan, has insisted that the process of legalizing the so-called Integrated Resorts Casinos must be more transparent. This happens at a time when the Japanese Congress has required further review and consideration of casino regulation. Wakayama Network has been long known as one of the most fierce anti-casino groups in the country. It has previously urged the local Government to provide more transparency on the legislation process related to Integrated Resorts and the…

For decades, bingo halls have been a popular place for entertainment, gambling and socialisation, especially for elderly people for whom this type of gambling has become a favourite activity. However, a recent report reveals less attendance in bingo halls across the United Kingdom combined with an interesting trend among players over the age of 55 – they are increasingly enjoying online gambling from their homes. In fact, online participation has increased across most activities, not just bingo, according to the data from the latest Gambling Participation and Perceptions Report, released…

The gambling industry of New South Wales (NSW) is to face an overhaul, with some restrictions on new poker machines to be seen in several areas. The local Government also plans to boost fines that are imposed on bookmakers that violate the legislation and regulatory rules in the region. The New South Wales Government considers state communities vulnerable to gambling-related harm. Because of that, it has decided to put cap on pokies with new laws proposed. However, according to the Alliance for Gambling Reform and the NSW Greens, have raised…

The year of 2017 was a tough one for online gambling operators licensed in the UK as several leading companies faced hefty fines for their misleading advertising content. BGO was the first one to suffer a penalty for its advertising failures after a review of the local regulatory authority, the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), established the operator and several of its affiliates have violated their license conditions. As a result, the UKGC fined the operator with £300,000. Several other major gambling providers like Ladbrokes and Sky Bet also faced huge…

This year is expected to bring about a variety of dramatic changes to the UK gambling industry that would impact both players and gaming businesses. The online gambling sector in the UK is to be subjected to more rigid regulations as a part of the government’s crackdown which aims at setting new standards both land-based and online operators would be required to comply with. One of the leading trends the UK is to observe in 2018 has to do with gambling advertisements and marketing campaigns. The Committee of Advertising Practices…

The push for legalising casinos in Japan in order to boost regional development and tourism numbers is being quite uncertain as the government is yet to determine the number of casino resorts that will be allowed in the country. A Friday report in GGRAsia reveals that the ruling party has not yet reached a consensus on this matter which is considered essential for the future of the industry. According to a GGRAsia correspondent, a working group consisting of members of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) attended a meeting…

The infographic below presents information about the levels of transfer spending reported by European football leagues in the summer transfer window of 2017. Recently, UEFA revealed that European football clubs’ transfer spending reached record-high levels over the above-mentioned period. The following infographic is set to cast light on the transfer spending in the 2017 summer overlap, the expenditures of the top 5 European football leagues, as well as to the highest-value transfers in the 2017 summer transfer window. Copy and paste the code below to embed this infographic on your…

Some lawmakers have insisted that the state of Connecticut must be prepared for a possible ruling US Supreme Court in favour of sports betting. Such a thing could happen in case that a new piece of legislation calling for a thorough study of gambling is given the green light by local legislators. The bill supporting a study on the gambling-related effects is the first of its kind in almost a decade. It was introduced earlier this week, with the Department of Economic and Community Development calling for independent research and…

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) published its latest report on gambling participation and perceptions for 2017, unveiling the latest trends among local gambling customers. The newly-published report brings more light on customer participation rates, attitudes towards gambling services, online gambling behaviour, problem gambling behaviour and customer awareness of gambling management tools. The Programme Director of the UK gambling regulatory body, Ben Haden, commented on the recently reported results, saying that the new 3-year strategy of the UKGC set out the Commission’s role in improving the understanding of the impact that…

According to recent reports, the number of problem gamblers in the UK is constantly rising. Controversial fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) have been blamed as the main reason for that, with some regions in the country being considerably more affected than others. According to recent research conducted by the British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA), Glasgow is the UK city with the largest number of FOBTS gambling addicts. The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB), however, does not believe that FOBTs should be held responsible for the spreading problem gambling among local…