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PAGCOR allocates Php32.85m for typhoon relief

PAGCOR has deployed more than 31,000 relief packs across typhoon-hit regions, as the Philippines continues to assess damage from consecutive storms nationwide.

3 min read • Nov 17 • By Shaan Khan

National Council on Problem Gambling Names Heather L. Maurer Executive Director

Heather Maurer taking over as NCPG Executive Director in January

Maurer was most recently CEO of the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health, helping to expand revenue streams, restructure operations and form sustainable reserves.

3 min read • Nov 14 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Online + 2 more

Trouble in Prediction market paradise? Unpacking New York's Oracle Act

Lawmakers in the Empire State tabled a bill this week which could all but eliminate sports and events-related prediction markets.

5 min read • Nov 14 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 5 more

Brian Sandoval named Chairman of Resorts World Las Vegas' Board of Directors

Former Chairman Jim Murren, who served for many years as an MGM Resorts executive, was recently named Interim CEO of the UAE's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority.

3 min read • Nov 14 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 6 more

Caesars facing $7.8m fine for 'unsuitable methods of operation'

The NGCB entered into a proposed settlement with the operator on November 13, stemming from gambling activities carried out at Caesars Palace by illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer.

3 min read • Nov 14 • By Kirk Geller

us and mexican governments target casinos linked to organised crime

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

US and Mexico target casinos as part of organized crime crackdown

The properties were allegedly linked to money laundering and criminal activity that could be tracked across Mexico and parts of Europe.

3 min read • Nov 14 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Gibraltar issues formal caution to Platinum Gaming following UK penalty

This case centres on social responsibility failings specific to the UK market, alongside a small number of AML systems and controls deficiencies identified in 2023.

3 min read • Nov 14 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Light & Wonder adopts full ASX governance, delisting from Nasdaq

The supplier will also introduce a refreshed board structure, new policies and enhanced oversight mechanisms.

3 min read • Nov 14 • By Milagros del Priore

Massachusetts on prediction markets: Operators ‘prohibited’ from offering sports contracts

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

Massachusetts regulator to prohibit sports-related contract trading

MGC Executive Director Dean Serpa penned a letter to operators currently licensed in the state of integrating prediction markets, following efforts already made by FanDuel and DraftKings.

3 min read • Nov 13 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 6 more

Multi-million-dollar NCAA betting ring results in 14 arrests

Joseph Perna, a member of the Lucchese crime family, allegedly operated a nationwide network of bookmakers who utilized offshore sites to facilitate $2m in wagers between 2022 and 2024.

3 min read • Nov 13 • By Kirk Geller