Tag: Payments
Brazil to suspend operators that have not applied for license, bar credit cards in online gambling
Online gambling companies reportedly will be prevented from operating in Brazil if they haven’t requested authorization to do so. The... more
New Hampshire commission weighs loosening restrictions on casinos
The approximately 800 charities that collected $31.2 million in casino revenue last year may see legislative changes that could leave some... more
Irish bank introduces voluntary blocks on card transactions to help problem gamblers
AIB has introduced a voluntary block feature on debit and credit card transactions which are classified as linked to gambling. The feature... more
Trustly’s next bet: Bringing cashless-payment ease to casino floors
With all the excitement that comes with a trip to the casino, there’s an accompanying inconvenience: carrying cash. Before players even... more
SBC Summit to feature dedicated payment experts
The forthcoming SBC Summit in Lisbon will feature the Payments Expert Summit, September 24-26, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa. The... more
Buenos Aires bill seeks to ban ATMs in land-based gambling venues
A bill has been presented in the Argentinian province of Buenos Aires to ban the presence of ATMs in land-based gambling venues. According... more
Cardless gaming introduced at Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort
Over the past few years, we have seen Atlantic City casinos take the land-based industry to the next level in terms of technology. For... more
Bermuda regulator’s reports show efforts to resolve casino industry roadblock
Failed efforts by the Bermuda Gaming Commission to solve the banking issues that have held up the launch of a casino industry are described... more
Ukraine’s national bank bans gambling on credit
Starting from 22 June 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) will introduce a ban on the use of credit funds for gambling.... more
OPINION: I’m an online gambler. Pennsylvania lawmakers are right to ban the use of credit cards to fund bets.
My father was a compulsive gambler. I am a gambler, and I have occasionally used a credit card to fund an online gambling account in... more
