Germany’s University of Bremen has been chosen to conduct an academic evaluation of player protection measures implemented under the Fourth Gambling Interstate Treaty (GlüNeuRStv). The country’s unified gaming authority, Gluecksspiel (GGL), has designated University of Bremen to carry out the study because of its solid academic research experience in the field of public health. Scope of […]
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PokerStars Hosts Mobile-Only Tournament Targeting Casual Players
PokerStars has been launching new offerings in recent months, most of which have been getting significant news coverage. The online poker operator ran a special “Mobile Stars” event which ran as part of the Sunset Series that did not get a lot of media attention. Mobile Stars Hits PokerStars US Mobile Stars was played as […]
EPIC Risk Management Welcomes New UK Guidelines Regarding Loot Boxes
EPIC Risk Management has welcomed new player protection guidelines regarding loot boxes recently released by UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie), the trade body for the UK games and interactive entertainment sector. A Step in the Right Direction EPIC has described the latest move by the video games industry as a huge step in the right direction, […]
New York Casino Bidders Meet with Brooklyn Residents Over Potential $3B Casino
As the competition intensifies for three casino licenses on offer in downstate New York, companies involved in a proposal to build an entertainment venue with a casino in Coney Island, Brooklyn recently met with local residents to discuss the project. The proposed $3 billion development, named “The Coney”, would feature a casino, indoor waterpark, hotel, […]
Toronto Blue Jays Star Upset With United Airlines For Mistreating Pregnant Wife
Anthony Bass who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays in Major League Baseball (MLB) went on Twitter this week to protest against the treatment that United Airlines dished out to his wife Sydney Rae Bass who was 5 months pregnant. United Airlines Forces Pregnant Mom To Clean Flight Sydney Rae Bass is the sister to […]
UFC Great Jon Jones Tells Fans He Will Retire After Fight With Stipe Miocic
Current UFC heavyweight champ Jon Jones was expected to defend his heavyweight belt for the first time against former heavyweight champ Stipe Miocic. There were talks that this huge fight could be on the cards in July for International Fight Week. Jones Likely To Retire After Stipe Fight UFC President Dana White said recently that […]
Saudi Arabia In Talks To Host Mega Super Heavyweight Fight Card With 4 Top Fighters
Saudi Arabia has made big strides in recent years to turn itself into a major international sporting hub. Recent reports suggest that Saudi Arabia is now in talks to host the biggest mega super heavyweight fight card in boxing before the end of the year. Fury vs. Usyk Could Take Place In Saudi Oleksandr Usyk […]
Poker Dream Manila Features US$1.7M in Guarantees, Kicks off on April 26
The Poker Dream tour is travelling to Manila, Philippines for its second stop of the year. Poker Dream Manila runs from April 26-May 7 at the Newport World Resorts and features 30 tournaments with PHP 95,000,000 (equivalent to approximately US$1,750,000 million) in combined guarantees up for grabs. Poker Dream Manila Main Highlights Among the key […]
GambleAware Launches New Campaign to Address Gambling Harms Stigma
The stigma surrounding problem gambling remains a major barrier for people wanting to seek support and treatment. To address this issue, GambleAware has launched a new campaign called “Reach Out”, produced by its new creative agency, the Lucky Generals. Importance of Encouraging Gambling Conversations The new campaign aims to break down the stigma associated with […]
New PAGCOR Chair Announces Plans to Expand POGO Sector
The new chair of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), the country’s gaming regulator, is looking to expand the gaming industry and build new partnerships within the sector to further boost gaming revenue which will support the government’s nation-building initiatives. Expansion of the POGO Industry To achieve that goal, PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro […]
