BGLC Project Diary: Part Two
BGLC Project Diary: Part Two Moving Forward with Best Practices and People Power 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). […]
The Impact of Behavioral Interventions in Government Gambling Regulation
The Impact of Behavioral Interventions in Government Gambling Regulation For government gaming regulators, the legalization of online gambling is proving to be a double-edged sword. On one side, there is a welcome influx of much needed tax revenues being realized; on the other, there is the potential for an increase in social costs borne by […]
Preventing Game Fixing in a Legal Sports Betting Era
Preventing Game Fixing in a Legal Sports Betting Era On July 24, 2023, the National Football League indefinitely suspended Denver Broncos defensive end Eyioma Uwazurike for betting on NFL games during the 2022 season. Uwazurike became the 10th player to be suspended in the 2023 offseason for gambling on games and/or betting on other sports […]
Growing Backlash to Sport Betting Ads Prompts Regulatory Reaction
Growing Backlash to Sport Betting Ads Prompts Regulatory Reaction Since the US Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, effectively launching what has become a massive legal sports betting industry, Americans have legally wagered over $220 billion on sports, generating over $17 billion in revenue for sportsbooks and $3 billion in state […]
Single Customer View: A Major Achievement in Gaming Regulation
Single Customer View: A Major Achievement in Gaming Regulation Long established as one of the most influential gambling regulators in the world, the UK Gambling Commission is a vocal proponent of the power of collaboration. “We see greater collaboration amongst all of us, gambling regulators across the world, as the essential next step in tackling […]
Preventing Money Laundering with Effective Government Gaming Regulation
Preventing Money Laundering with Effective Government Gaming Regulation Following the legalization of online gambling in numerous states and provinces across North America, government gaming control experts are now confronted with the considerable challenge of effectively regulating this complex and rapidly evolving industry. A central focus in these efforts is the compliance infrastructure required to ensure […]
Self-Exclusion: A Moving Target for Gaming Regulators
Self-Exclusion: A Moving Target for Gaming Regulators Today’s government gaming regulators are being asked to manage a difficult and often contradictory set of priorities. On one hand, the rapid growth of online wagering opportunities is creating an unprecedented scope of new licensing and revenue opportunities contributing to a massive taxation largesse. On the other hand, […]
Top Concerns for Sports Betting Regulators
Top Concerns for Sports Betting Regulators Legalized sports betting is off and running in the US with 33 States and the District of Columbia now offering legalized sports betting. Canada is even further down the track with every province and territory now offering single-game betting to residents, with the country’s northern territories (Northwest Territories, Yukon, […]
Risk vs Reward: The Key Factors Influencing Gaming Regulation
Risk vs Reward: The Key Factors Influencing Gaming Regulation The rapid growth of online gambling across North America is creating an unprecedented opportunity for government agencies that license and regulate legalized gaming in their state or province. In New York State alone, a 51% tax rate on mobile sports wagering yielded $163.6 million in just […]
BGLC Project Diary: Project Kick-Off
BGLC Project Diary: Project Kick-Off 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, we’ll explore BGLC’s project journey […]
