Responsible Gambling Archive

Nova Scotia proposes legislation to avoid the possibility of a future VLT class action law suit in the province. When a pattern of negative situations presents itself, you take steps to avoid similar repercussions. If people keep getting sick at the same restaurant, you avoid that restaurant. If the weather always turns rotten on...

UK’s Mr. Green Casino loses jackpot, fined £3 million by the Gambling Commission for “systematic failings”. When we talk about major online gambling sites making big multi-million-dollar payments, we usually think of big slot machine jackpots awarding progressive prizes. That was not the case in the UK this week. Media headlines lit up with...

ISO: Online casino Interac depositors can play for cheap. There are far more recreational gamblers in this world than there are high rollers. A recreational gambler is one who spends a small amount of money – usually an amount set aside specifically for entertainment purposes – at land-based or online casinos. A high roller...

According to case documents filed in the Clark County District Court on Monday, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is suing Evander Kane for $500,000. The Vegas casino alleges that, in mid April 2019, the professional hockey player applied for and was granted eight cash credits. The amounts varied, ranging in value from $20,000 to...

The UKGC had some good news to report in its latest research study. It turns out that minors aren't gambling as much in 2019 as they were in years past. The reduction in numbers wasn't as admirable as regulators would have liked, but it is at least a good sign that their efforts are...

Mitchel Sumka was a financial advisor for TD Bank in Manitoba. Some of his occupation's many obligations were to help new customers open accounts and grant loans to those with a worthy credit score. He was such an intelligent and likable guy, that no one even realized he was stealing money right out from...

With roots dating back half a century, MGM has become one of the most respected members of the global gaming market. Many accolades have come their way over the years, but perhaps none so honorable as their latest endowment. The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has recognized MGM Resorts for its impressive efforts...

LeoVegas’ new platform to launch ‘Brands of Leo’ casinos. What’s better than operating a phenomenally successful mobile casino? Hosting a platform in which to launch many more successful online casinos under the original brand name. That’s exactly the idea members of the executive crew at LeoVegas Casino came up with in hopes of catapulting...

How to avoid the emotional roller coaster of gambling at online casinos. Online casino gambling is a form of entertainment, just like marathoning a series on Netflix, playing video games, going bowling, roller skating, or to the movies. But it’s a whole different breed of entertainment. Some say gambling is better because it affords...

Best casino games to play for first time gamblers. If you’re planning your first trip to a casino, or considering registering your first online casino account, you’ve come to the right place. Sure, lots of people – myself included – go into their first gambling experience blindly. There’s nothing wrong with that. But having...