Tag: industry_updates
Thai police raid eight illegal online casinos, make arrests
Thai police have shut down a network of online casinos in raids that took place across seven provinces, with nineteen suspects arrested and cash and other goods seized. In total, eight online casino networks have been shut down.
Russia mulls law to allow problem gamblers to self-exclude
A draft law has been prepared by the Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation that would create a system of self-exclusion from casinos for problem gamblers.
Novomatic’s Thundercash Link wins SAGSE Award
NOVOMATIC said it won the SAGSE award for the “Best Electronic Roulette” as well as the “Best Land-based Progressive”.
PAGCOR donates to hospital project, police, red cross
THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has donated P123.6 million to the state-run Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) to bankroll a building project.
First gambling addiction recovery center in South Korea
The Jeongseon Gambling Problem Recovery Center, the first gambling addiction rehabilitation institution in South Korea, will soon start operating in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do.
Primorye’s first professional poker school opens
The first professional poker school in the Primorye has opened as part of the territory’s efforts to become host to international poker tournaments.
Richard Smyth becomes SkyCity Acting CFO
SkyCity Entertainment has announced that Richard Smyth, currently Deputy Chief Financial Officer, will become Acting Chief Financial Officer from February 27 to April 19.
New Zealand Problem Gambling Foundation looks to pokie funding alternative
The Problem Gambling Foundation is promoting a new initiative called CommUnity, launching on March 17, designed to connect shoppers, merchants, and community groups in a way that will put money back into local communities, without relying on funds generated by pokie machines.
Pronet commits to new scholarship fund
Pronet Gaming has become a leading corporate sponsor of the All-in Diversity Project’s social media campaign #OpenDoors, contributing to a new scholarship fund.
Scientific Games launches Rainbow Riches Race Day
Scientific Games has unveiled its new sports-themed slot, Rainbow Riches Race Day, the latest creation utilizing the hugely popular gaming franchise.