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Spain to Issue Grants for Gambling Harm Research
Compared to many other countries, Spain has a very low percentage of problem gamblers. Still, the country wants to increasingly investigate gambling harm, and will soon accept bids from research candidates. Yesterday, the government set the regulatory basis for the granting of...
Mirage Volcano Preservation Effort Is About Saving Las Vegas Strip Memories
This Memorial Day weekend could be one of the last holidays to watch the faux volcano explode in front of The Mirage. The Las Vegas Strip iconic attraction could soon be dismantled. Memories tied with it may fade, too, unless preservationists succeed...
Santa Ana Illegal Gambling Joints Raided, Multiple Arrests in California
California authorities have broken up several illegal gambling dens in Santa Ana as part of a far-reaching investigation. Suspects now face charges in connection with the recent raids. A total of nine suspects were either apprehended or are still being sought on...
Irishman Who Mugged 73-Year-Old of Her Casino Winnings to Stay to Jail
A septuagenarian who won a small fortune at a local Irish casino six years ago became a victim of muggers shortly after. Her assailants will pay for their crimes, and at least one will remain in jail until his sentencing hearing. In...
Armenia Bans Use of Cash, Payment Terminals for All Gambling
In a move that will completely alter the country's landscape, Armenia has approved a ban on cash for all types of gambling. The move is an attempt to trace all transactions and reduce gambling harm. The Parliament of Armenia is fulfilling its...
Paraguay Lottery Repeated Winning Numbers Raise Eyebrows
The appearance of the same winning numbers in a lottery option in Paraguay has some people claiming fraud. The company behind the draws denies the allegations. Controversy is erupting over the repetition of the winning figures in the lottery. Some lottery agents...
Marina Bay Sands Needs 2,000 Employees as Singapore Visitation Improves
Marina Bay Sands in Singapore needs employees – lots of them. The Las Vegas Sands (LVS) integrated resort (IR) is going on a hiring spree, and will hold a job fair for candidates next week. The two-day recruitment fair will be held...
Queensland to Introduce Cashless Gaming, $50M Fines for Rulebreakers
The ability of Star Entertainment and Crown Resorts to repeatedly break financial and gaming regulations in Australia comes with serious consequences. As a result, new rules for the gaming industry in Queensland are coming, including massive fines for rulebreakers. New legislation will...
Las Vegas’ Dotty’s Casino Robbery, Murder Leads to Second Arrest
A second man was arrested this week in connection with a robbery and vehicular murder at Las Vegas’ Dotty’s casino, according to local news reports. He was identified as James Garvey Holmes. Holmes, 54, was apprehended Tuesday by Las Vegas Metro police....
Andrew Rhodes Moves to Full CEO of UK Gambling Commission
Andrew Rhodes no longer has to carry the "interim" in front of his title as chief executive of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The gaming regulator officially designated him its CEO today. Rhodes has been the interim chief executive of the UKGC...
