Author: Daniel Williams

The Chief Executive Office of the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Issam Kazim, revealed that currently there is no move to make gambling legal in the emirate regardless of the fact that three of the most popular hotel casino brands on a global scale are to set foot in the country. The statement of the most senior Dubai Tourism official comes following last week’s announcement that Caesars Entertainment Corp. is to operate two hotels as well as a beach club in the emirate, with the company planning to…

According to media reports, the UK Government crackdown on highly-controversial fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) has been delayed once again. The measures that are to be taken in terms of reducing the machines’ harmful effect and lowering their maximum stake were expected to be announced by the end of April. However, the decision has reportedly been delayed once again until the local elections are held at the beginning of May due to misunderstandings among some members of the Government. According to some sources, the member of the British Conservative Party and…

According to information unveiled by the Football Association (FA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), the former defender of Lincoln City FC Bradley Wood got suspended for six years by the football’s sport’s governing body. The ruling was related to the FA Cup 5th Round match between Lincoln City FC and Burnley in 2017. Wood was charged by the Football Association with a total of 25 offences, with him banned from football and all football-related activity from March 9th 2018 to March 8th 2024. The FA action was taken as…

The forward of the Scottish Premiership club Hearts Kyle Lafferty has praised his squad for the support which he has received since revealing his gambling addiction to the wider public. It was in September 2017 when the Northern Ireland football player make a confession about his problem gambling behaviour, which costed him thousands of pounds. Now, the 30-year-old striker revealed that he has not placed a bet over the seventh months following him turning to his club for help to battle his addiction. He also credited the Austin MacPhee, who…

Governor Rick Scott announced that a new agreement was reached between the state of Florida and the local Seminole Tribe. Under the revenue-sharing agreement, the existing deal of the parties is to be extended by May 2019, with the Indian tribe set to pay a total amount of $300 million to the state. In addition, local voters are expected to make a decision on a proposed constitutional change on a November ballot. The amendment would provide them with the power to control the future of gambling expansion in Florida. On…

Reportedly, an increase in the number of illegal casinos in the Minami entertainment district has been marked. According to certain reports in domestic media, some venues in the above-mentioned entertainment district currently offer a variety of gambling options, including online casinos, as well as illegal casino-style games such as baccarat and slots, with the illegal activities often masked under the operation of so-called gaming cafés. Internet casinos seem to be among the most popular forms of gambling primarily due to their convenience. Usually, such gambling options are hidden in rooms…

A gambling addict almost drove a British motor club to bankruptcy by stealing some funds which ended up with resignations, arguments and internal rifts. The 68-year-old Elizabeth Russell misappropriated a total amount of £58,500 from the Richmond Motor Club’s funds, as well as a further amount of more than £8,300 from a local church council to fuel her gambling habits. The woman, who served as a treasurer for both the Richmond Motor Club and the church council, had been previously sentenced for false accounting and illegally obtaining services by using…

This weekend, some experts of the Japanese gambling industry revealed their opinion about the ongoing changes brought to the local casino sector. According to them, the country’s Government should consider future casino construction not only in Tokyo and Yokohama, but also in other potential locations for the so-called integrated casino resorts. The analysis carried out by the Japanese gaming industry experts has showed that both afore-mentioned cities could emerge as locations that have not been convenient enough for future casino developments. As analysts recommended other locations should be considered by…

The transformation of global gambling markets has been inevitable over the last few years, with new forms of gambling having emerged to expand the customers’ option. Ireland has also been affected by the trend, with gambling becoming a common pastime for local residents. However, for some time now the country has been stuck on making the necessary steps for its new gambling legislation to be rolled out. As Casino Guardian has previously reported, Fianna Fáil which is the Irish Republian Party, has accused the local Government for the new gambling…

The Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) is having consultations on new rules related to gambling advertising during live sports events. The Authority is to consider imposing stricter regulatory regime on such commercials aired at the time of live streamed sports. Nerida O’Loughlin, Chair of ACMA, explained that current restrictive rules in terms of gambling commercials have applied to broadcasting services only. As revealed by Ms. O’Loughlin, the new rules would be especially focused on enhancing the online security of local communities, including a ban imposed on gambling commercials at…