Problem gambling and responsible gambling are becoming increasingly worrying concerns. Over the course of the past few years, we have seen gaming operators working hard to help reduce problem gambling and now the video game market is getting involved. One of the most recent campaigns comes from Ubisoft, one of the top video game developers in the world. The company has removed all gambling references from its Rainbow Six Siege release. The designer’s website has stated that the changes have been made for “compliance” reasons, but has not mentioned exactly what the changes are compliant with. Removing Gambling References If… Read More
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MGM Becomes NHL’s Official Betting Partner
MGM has just signed a deal with the NHL to become the league’s official betting partner. The two companies will work together to cross promote their products in a mutually beneficial partnership that is similar to the deal that MGM recently signed with the NBA. MGM’s Presence in the NHL As part of the deal, MGM will be able to use the NHL’s branding across its brick-and-mortar and online sports betting operations. However, executives at the betting company state that it is unlikely that there will be a large gambling presence at NHL venues. They suspect that most sports betting… Read More
DeClub Macau Wants to Launch First Blockchain Casino
Blockchain technology is slowly creeping its way into the online casino world, and now land-based venues want in on the action. This week, DeClub, a casino management company in Macau, has announced its plans to launch the first-ever blockchain casino network. A company called Wide Rich Global is making plans to team up with DeClub, acquiring the company using the funds generated by an initial coin offering (ICO). Together, the two companies will be able to bring the worlds of online and land-based gambling together using blockchain technology. The idea behind the plan is to create a utility token that… Read More
No In-House Online Gaming for PA Casinos
Pennsylvania is currently moving forward with its plans to regulate online gambling so that residents can play their favourite casino games on the web. While everything has been moving along quite smoothly, casinos have encountered their first hurdle – online gambling will be available to players everywhere except when they’re inside casinos. A Strange Concession The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has issued a statement that says a system will be put in place that blocks players from entering and playing at licensed online casinos if they are outside the state. The system will use GPS and IP address identification… Read More