Nonpayment to Winning Gamblers: Legal Challenges and Regulatory Responses
Protecting Legal Bettors from Denial of Winnings In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged within the realm of legally regulated casinos and sportsbooks: the nonpayment of winnings to bettors. This issue has led to numerous lawsuits, prompting regulators to take action to protect consumers. Additionally, advancements in gambling control software systems are playing a […]
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Gambling: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in North America
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Gambling: Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in North America The integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology into the gambling industry is reshaping the regulatory environment in North America. While these innovations offer benefits such as enhanced transparency and efficiency, they also present challenges for government regulators striving to maintain a safe and sustainable […]
The Next Phase in Gambling Regulation: Eliminating the Black Market
The Next Phase in Gambling Regulation: Eliminating the Black Market State and Provincial gambling regulators face an uphill battle in attempting to eliminate the illegal black market of unlicensed gambling operators. Despite stringent regulations and enforcement measures, these unauthorized operators continue to attract a substantial portion of gamblers. This article explores: The factors that drive […]
BGLC Project Diary: Part Three
BGLC Project Diary: Part Three Building a Common Language Project Background The Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission of Jamaica (BGLC) is implementing a ‘Powered by POSSE’ solution to automate the regulatory and control processes required for betting, gaming, and lottery operations within a comprehensive new enterprise Gaming Management Information System (GMIS). In this ongoing blog series, […]
A Growing Problem for Government Gambling Regulators
Protection vs. Privacy: A Growing Problem for Government Gambling Regulators When it comes to their privacy rights, gamblers in North America are in an increasingly precarious position. Caught between online operators keen to leverage their customer intelligence to the fullest AND government regulators pursuing potentially invasive paths to consumer protection, citizens are rightfully wondering where […]
Emerging Technology Gaps for Government Gambling Regulators
Emerging Technology Gaps for Government Gambling Regulators In our modern era of ever escalating technological advancement, government gambling regulators are racing to keep pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. As the evolving digital environment continually redefines the resultant gambling landscape, technology gaps arise creating both emerging opportunities and potential threats for today’s regulators. To […]
Online Gambling Regulators All-In on Location Intelligence
Online Gambling Regulators All-In on Location Intelligence Given the patchwork footprint for online gambling legality in North America, it is understandable that gaming regulators are increasingly focused on 3 key questions: Can our jurisdiction consistently detect and prevent betting from out of state/province? Are our control mechanisms sufficient to prevent fraud, money laundering, athlete wagering, […]
Gambling Regulators Increasingly Reliant on Integrity Monitoring
Gambling Regulators Increasingly Reliant on Integrity Monitoring The recent Jontay Porter and Shoehei Ohtani gambling investigations would seem to indicate that the taint of sports betting can tarnish the reputations of athletes of all strata’s, from those playing on the fringes to those at the very highest levels of their sport. While the Porter investigation […]
Escalating Fines an Early Warning Sign for Gambling Regulators
Escalating Fines an Early Warning Sign for Gambling Regulators In March of 2023, the UK Gambling Commission fined the William Hill Group (WH International Ltd.) £19.2m, the largest ever fine levied by a gambling regulator, following an investigation uncovering numerous social responsibility and anti-money laundering violations. In 2023 alone, the UK Gambling Commission collected a […]
Will AI Make Gambling Safer or More Addictive?
Will AI Make Gambling Safer or More Addictive? The rapid adoption of AI is now widespread across virtually every key industry sector including the Gaming Industry. With seemingly everyone talking about the potential gaming applications for AI, the analysis to date definitely leans towards optimism with a number of pundits concluding that AI will be […]
