On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog, confirmed that the Philippines remains on its “grey list” of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny. Despite this, the FATF acknowledged significant strides made by the Philippines in enhancing its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) framework. Recent developments and updates: Following the FATF’s sixth
Month: July 2024
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has released data from a 2021 survey, obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, showing widespread public opposition to affordability checks, now referred to as “financial risk checks”. The survey, which had been withheld until now, highlights significant resistance among gamblers to these measures. The survey, which involved 12,000
iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has expanded its mythological-themed offerings with the launch of the new slot game Hand of Midas 2. Revisiting the king with the golden touch, the 5×3 slot sequel can see wilds land with random multipliers of 2x, 3x, 5x or 10x. If more than one wild hits on the same
PENN Entertainment has expanded its partnership with Ticketmaster to offer new benefits for its loyalty members. PENN Play members, totaling more than 30 million, can now redeem rewards for tickets to live events through Ticketmaster. Additionally, PENN will have on-site activations at five amphitheaters across the U.S. as part of the deal. With the global demand for
LeoVegas Group has announced a new multi-year partnership with Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., appointing BetMGM UK as the club’s Official European Betting Partner. This partnership, which extends a relationship established in the 2023/2024 season, aims to enhance international brand awareness and recognition for LeoVegas Group’s brands. The agreement will feature BetMGM prominently on
Online gaming solutions provider Comtrade Gaming has announced the launch of its CG Games brand with online casino and bookmaker Mansion88 (M88). According to the supplier, the milestone marks “a new era of gaming experiences powered by Comtrade Gaming’s innovative technology and expertise.” The launch follows the successful debut of CG Games’ first 10 titles, presented
Jul 01, 2024 Day 34 of the 2024 World Series of Poker at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas had five in-play events, making it a little more relaxed for PokerNews‘ live reporters after the craziness of the past few days, where up to 12 events were simultaneously taking place at one stage! The highlight
Jul 01, 2024 A woman from Michigan is suing the MGM Grand Casino, Detroit, after alleging that she has been ‘unlawfully’ denied a $127,000 jackpot by the casino. Denise Ezell, 65, is seeking damages of $75,000 plus the original jackpot amount from the MGM Grand, via the US District Court Eastern District of Michigan after
Jun 30, 2024 For the first time since Jeff Lisandro did it in 2009, a player has won three World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets in the same series in Las Vegas. That individual’s name is Scott Seiver, who called his shot on winning Player of the Year before the Series began. The now seven-time