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UK Public Accounts Committee Slams UKGC and DCMS for “unacceptably weak understanding” of Gambling Harms

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The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Commons has claimed that the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have an “unacceptably weak understanding” about the harmful effects of gambling and how to tackle them.

A report from the Committee offers a critique of the failures by DCMS and the Gambling Commission to help an estimated 395,000 problem gamblers in the UK and a further 1.8 million people who are considered at risk.

The report accuses the department of being “unwilling to accept the premise that increasing the commission’s budget to prevent harm would be preferable to spending on treating problem gamblers.”

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“What has emerged in evidence is a picture of a torpid, toothless regulator that doesn’t seem terribly interested in either the harms it exists to reduce or the means it might use to achieve that,” Meg Hillier MP, chair of the committee, said.

The committee calls for a published league table of gambling operators, naming and shaming poor performers. It said the department must urgently begin its long-planned review of the Gambling Act, setting out a timetable within three months of the report.

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said in a statement that the industry’s gambling firms were working hard to raise standards.

“Our industry is already heavily regulated. We mustn’t drive customers to offshore, black-market, illegal operators that don’t have any of our safeguards, and we do want to see more action taken against the unregulated industry,” BGC said.

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Delasport’s Full Platform Now Certified in Brazil

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After becoming one of the first B2B suppliers to get their sportsbook solution successfully GLI-certified for Brazil, Delasport has now achieved compliance with the requirements of SIGAP regarding its iGaming platform.

Obtaining the required GLI certifications and the integration with the Brazilian DataVault through SIGAP’s official API means that the solution is fully ready to dive headfirst into the market.

The certifications granted by Gaming Labs International to Delasport include the required set of approvals: the technical certificates for Betting System, Sports Betting Server (Sportsbook), a.k.a. Remote Game Server (RGS), and more.

Delasport also covers the geofencing requirements and the requirements for safer gambling monitoring and AML transaction monitoring.

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Part of the implementations include an intricate system with multi-factor authentication and a modern KYC provider, meeting all requirements of the market.

Just days ago, Delasport announced its first Brazilian deal with Latam-based B2B platform provider Vibra Solutions. This is all part of the company’s global expansion strategy where Brazil and LatAm in general is a key region to get established in.

“Successfully completing this second phase of GLI certification for Brazil reinforces the trust that players and operators place in Delasport’s products”, says Filippo Ferri, Delasport’s Chief Compliance Officer. “This certification highlights our ability to uphold the highest industry standards of integrity and fairness”, he concludes.

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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Team Members Awarded $10 Million in Bonuses Based on 2024 Record-Breaking Results

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In recognition of 2024 record-breaking results at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and in appreciation for the team members who made it possible, the leading Boardwalk entertainment casino resort awarded $10 million in bonuses to both union and non-union team members.

Team members attending Hard Rock Atlantic City Town Hall gatherings heard news they are sharing in substantial bonuses, as they have for each of the past six years. In addition to the bonuses, many team members won a share of $100,000 in cash and prizes at Town Hall events.

Addressing thousands of Hard Rock Atlantic City team members in two Town Hall sessions, Hard Rock International Chairman Jim Allen said the bonuses demonstrate the company’s appreciation and gratitude to team members for their commitment to excellence in the Atlantic City marketplace.

“2024 was indeed a record-breaking year in many categories for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, and we want to recognize the hard work of team members who made it all possible. We set records for overall profit, market share, hotel occupancy, slot win and table games drop. We also had a record breaking year for conventions, food and beverage, entertainment, spa and hotel room sales,” said Allen.

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The leadership team also discussed Hard Rock Atlantic City’s commitment to the surrounding community with over one million dollars in donations and volunteer efforts over the last year. Executives also shared brand updates highlighting the company’s domestic and global hotel, casino, and restaurant portfolio.

“2024 was truly a banner year at Hard Rock Atlantic City, and our team members are the reason for our success. Today’s Town Hall is a celebration of the hard work and dedication of our Hard Rock family and we thank them for their incredible efforts,” George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Atlantic City, said.

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Casino Industry Experts Honor Aristocrat Gaming as “Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content” at the 2025 Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Slot Awards

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Aristocrat Gaming was awarded “Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content” for the seventh consecutive year at the 2025 Eilers & Krejcik (EKG) Slot Awards. Aristocrat Gaming also earned the honor of Top Performing NEW Premium Cabinet for its King Max.

“The EKG Awards recognize top performance, and we are grateful to each of our customers who allow us the privilege of entertaining players with our leading game content, hardware, systems, and more. Both in land-based and online sectors, we are committed to creating the best seat in the house for players, and these awards are a testament to our talented teams across the globe who are delivering on this commitment,” said Aristocrat Gaming CEO, Craig Toner.

The King Max cabinet by Aristocrat Gaming features a new Virtual Button Deck design, 63.5″ Curved Monitor Display, LED Edge lighting, a 27″ LCD Topper, and supported by both iChair 3.0 and iBench. The cabinet launched with the first NFL-themed title by Aristocrat Gaming, NFL Super Bowl Jackpots, and has since expanded to house Buffalo Power Pay, House of the Dragon, and more.

The EKG Slot Awards are produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and recognize excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry.

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