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More than 100 Labour MPs in the United Kingdom have signed a letter calling on the government to raise taxes on gambling companies as a means to reduce child poverty.
The representatives are once again showing their support for the action led by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, who amplified proposals set by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR).
The message being sent to the...
Seoul Metropolitan Police authorities have busted an illicit gambling operation centered around horse racing, which had accrued around 170 billion won ($120.8m) in bets staked.
The illegal gambling ring was based in Vietnam, having previously switched from a site in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Criminal Task Force confirmed the detention of 11 people over the...
Credit reporting agency TransUnion has released a new report indicating that Gen Z and Millennials were the key drivers of a 30% increase in betting activity in Q2 2025.
The data compares favorably to 25% for the same period last year, with the report breaking down the specific types of betting that people are involved in.
TransUnion is a global data and insights firm that has been compiling...
Today, Thursday, September 25, Japan launches its revised gambling laws. The overhauled gambling addiction prevention will prevent online casinos from launching, as well as banning the posting of advertisements across the web, including social media.
This comes as Japan has seen a rise in gambling, despite it being almost entirely outlawed in the country. High-profile cases with celebrities and...
After months of deliberation and tensions, Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill has been shut down. It would have allowed for casinos to be integrated into resorts, similarly to how Macao operates and what is currently being pitched in some parts of Japan. Lawmakers have reasoned that the bill would introduce high costs, social harm, and national security risks.
This comes as Paetongtarn...
A teacher from Vermilion High School, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, has had all charges dropped against her after she was indicted on multiple felonies and misdemeanor charges, including running illegal bingo. Kristina Edmison, 47, and a social studies teacher at the school, was placed on paid leave from April 15.
It is alleged that between August 2018 and November 2022, Edmison, her father and brother...
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued a press release detailing the banning of patrons and fines against establishments for infractions of gambling laws. It comes as part of the results of the PGCB’s monthly meetings, with the next one scheduled for 10 AM, October 23, 2025.
The operator of Forge Casino Resort in Pennsylvania has been slapped with a $30,000 fine. It was raised to...
For several decades, getting a new pair of glasses meant booking an appointment with an optometrist and browsing from their limited frame options in-store. Technology has completely changed this experience, making it more convenient to get new frames.
Customers can now buy glasses online with only a few clicks and have access to more options at more affordable prices.
This preference reflects a...
The Australian capital’s Star Sydney casino has had its license suspension extended for another six months.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has extended the suspension of the Star Sydney’s casino licence for another six months, after a similar extension was made back in March. That means the suspension will be in place until at least March 31, 2026.
The NICC also confirmed in an open...
Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection has shared a warning from Brightstar that more than 500 residents are affected by a data breach.
Brightstar Lottery Group, also known as IGT, has notified nearly 550 Connecticut residents that their information has been compromised in a recent data breach, warning them via the state’s Department of Consumer Protection. The gaming and lottery...