Charity Calls on Banks to Boost Card Blockers
Grant-making charity GambleAware has published a report into the effectiveness of bank card blockers as a self-exclusion tool for gamblers. […]
Jacob McKenzie - Industry
After getting his graduate degree in industrial management, Jacob quickly jumped into the textile and clothing manufacturing industry. Early in his career, he worked in various positions from top to bottom. Always an avid blogger, Jacob quickly discovered a passion for reporting. He went back to school and got an MA in journalism. He has since worked for our editorial team as our industry expert. He's been keeping on top of casino and gambling industry news ever since.
Jacob is a passionate gaming fan. He prefers to play modern online live dealer games, but also occasionally ducks into his local Grosvenor casino, to play online blackjack or online baccarat. The combination of both his private passion and professional experience make him a great asset to our news team. Whether it’s a story about two competing brands merging with each other, or an article discussing the impact of Brexit on our gaming industry? Jacob has it covered. Jacob's favourite game is: American Blackjack.
Latest Articles:
AML and Player Protection Lacking in Sweden
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator has called on operators to improve player protection and act against money laundering more effectively. […]
Pokies in Australia Reopen Amidst Backlash
Advocates and supporters of banning ‘pokies’ feel extremely violated by the recent announcement that the electronic gambling terminals will be […]
Rise in Problem Gambling in France
A survey in France investigating the gambling habits of its citizens has found a drop in the number of people […]
Online Gambling Offer Scams Rise in Philippines
Following in a sharp rise in cases of online gambling scams the Philippines gaming regulator, PAGCOR, have issued a warning […]
New PAC Report Calls Out Regulator Failings
A new report published by the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has criticized both the Gambling Commission and the […]
Underage Gambling is Rife in the Netherlands
The regulator in the Netherlands, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has revealed statistics that suggest more than 1 in 10 16 to […]
National Lottery Airs New Ad Campaign
The National Lottery has launched a new ad campaign, using a nostalgic slogan from the early days of the lottery. […]
Georgia Pushes for Expanded Gambling
A Georgia House economic development panel has approved legislation that intends to put the question of expanded gambling to Georgia’s […]
Best Payment Blocking Method Sought in Norway
Lotteri-og Stiftelsestilynet, the Norwegian regulator for gambling has commissioned a survey of banks in the country to determine the ways […]
Singapore to Partially Re-open Two Largest Casinos
The news this week from Singapore is encouraging for all those interested in the local casino business. The government has […]
UK MPs Call for Ban on Gambling Ads
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Gambling Related Harm has called for an outright ban on gambling advertisements as part […]
Gambling Decreased During Lockdown in Sweden
A recent study performed at the University of Lund has found that there has been a general trend for gamblers […]
Two Oklahoma Tribal Compacts Approved
The U.S. federal government has approved renewed gambling compacts between Oklahoma and two local tribes, the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and the […]
IGB Sets Casino Reopening Measures
The Illinois Gaming Board has set a number of health and safety requirements that casinos and resorts must adhere to […]