Maryland Man Arrested with Guns, Ammo Near Casino Summary Anne Arundel County police arrested a 56-year-old Upper Marlboro man after finding his unoccupied blue 2016 Ford Explorer parked at Arundel Mills Circle in Hanover at about 8:45pm. Officers reported a semi-automatic rifle in plain view in the open trunk and, on a full search, seized […]
Gaming Gateway: How to avoid the one-size-fits-all licensing trap Summary Gaming Gateway’s CCO Gary Harrison explains why licence applications can’t be copy‑pasted between jurisdictions. The interview highlights practical hurdles — from securing banks, PSPs and suppliers to tailoring AML procedures — and stresses the need for deep local market knowledge and political awareness when expanding. […]
Danish tax minister calls for talks on gambling reform Summary Denmark’s Minister of Taxation, Rasmus Stoklund, has formally called on parties in the Danish Parliament to begin negotiations on new measures to tackle gambling-related harm. The proposals centre on tighter marketing controls (including a proposed whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling ads during sports broadcasts), stronger prevention […]
PAGCOR executive says technology advancements aiding rise in illegal online gaming operators Summary PAGCOR Vice President for Human Resource and Development Group, Dr Angelito Domingo, warned that rapid technological advances are enabling a surge in illegal online gaming operators, creating instability for legitimate businesses. Speaking at the inaugural Asia-Pacific Regulators’ Forum at Newport World Resorts […]
Gamban becomes main sponsor of Danish esports team Summary ECSTATIC, a Danish esports team competing in Counter-Strike 2, has named Gamban its main sponsor in what is reported as the sport’s first harm-prevention sponsorship deal. The team rejected gambling sponsors in favour of a partnership that will fund a community Discord hub providing anonymous peer […]
Cyberpunk 2077 Officially Unveils Slick New Release Summary CD Projekt RED’s Cyberpunk 2077 has a fresh, officially endorsed clothing drop via Insert Coin Clothing. The new collection celebrates Johnny Silverhand’s band, Samurai, and is available for pre-order. Key pieces include a Samurai Reunion Tour T-shirt, a Samurai hoodie and a Samurai racing jacket, all featuring […]
Comtrade Gaming to expand reach of in-house studio CG Games via partnership with Interwetten Summary Comtrade Gaming has struck a deal with long-established operator Interwetten to integrate its in-house studio, CG Games, into Interwetten’s casino portfolio. The agreement will make CG Games’ titles available to Interwetten players across multiple markets, reinforcing both companies’ focus on […]
Here is how Nigeria made ₦597 billion off your data bill in 2024 Summary Nigeria collected ₦597.65 billion in VAT from the information and communication sector in 2024 — driven largely by telecoms and rising data consumption. That figure marks a 122.31% increase from the ₦268.84 billion recorded in 2022. Data usage almost doubled in […]
California lawmakers unanimously approve online sweepstakes ban, bill heads to Governor Newsom Summary California’s legislature has passed Assembly Bill 831, a unanimous ban on online dual-currency sweepstakes that resemble gambling. The measure cleared the Assembly 63-0 after passing the Senate without opposition and was backed 20-0 in the Governmental Organization Committee. The bill now goes […]
The Download: computing’s bright young minds, and cleaning up satellite streaks Summary Today’s Download roundup from MIT Technology Review highlights two main strands: computing innovators under 35, and a growing problem for astronomy caused by sunlight-reflecting satellites. The piece introduces the computing honourees — young researchers building new AI chips, specialised datasets and safety-assessment methods […]
