Casino News Roundup on 05.11: The Latest From The Casino & Gambling Industry

Genting Casino Southampton has taken strides in philanthropy, raising funds for their chosen charity, CHIPS. Through an impressive challenge, the team aimed to collect 1,000,000 chips and completed this feat in just 21 hours and 20 minutes! 

Their dedicated efforts, combined with generous customer support, culminated in a fantastic total of £1,867.88. 

The amount will aid CHIPS in providing motorised wheelchairs for disabled young people. Hats off to everyone involved!

WarHorse Casino celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of its newly expanded gaming floor. This Phase Two expansion nearly doubles the slot options and introduces 10 new table games, along with dedicated spaces for simulcast racing and a sportsbook. 

CEO Lynne McNally noted that the addition of table games is a vital step in enhancing the casino experience, responding to customer demand for more diverse gaming options.

In a pivotal shift for Thailand's entertainment and tourism landscape, the country’s Casino Bill is approaching an essential stage of public approval. 

Set for a Cabinet review by year-end, the legislation aims to legalize land-based casinos within integrated entertainment complexes. 

Advocates are hopeful that the bill will stimulate job creation and tourism. 

Norwegian Cruise Line's 8th annual poker challenge was a tremendous success, drawing a historic turnout as the first full casino ship charter in cruise line history. 

This year, they also featured a "Winner Take All" slot tournament, making for an unforgettable gaming experience at sea. A big thank you to all participants for making this event a remarkable celebration of gaming! 

In September, gambling spend in Denmark dipped by 2.8%, yet online casinos saw an increase in market share. Online casino revenue grew to DKK288m (£32.4m), capturing 52.1% of the overall spending. 

Conversely, spending on gaming machines and land-based casinos saw declines, indicating a continued shift toward online gaming platforms. 

Norway's government is introducing new regulations for electronic bingo games in bingo halls by 2025. 

The changes will require registered games and impose loss limits.

Culture and Equality Minister Lubna Jaffery emphasized the importance of creating responsible frameworks around gambling to protect at-risk individuals. 

China’s People's Liberation Army (PLA) has issued warnings to its soldiers, highlighting the dangers of online casinos, gambling and dating scams. 

The PLA Navy's advisory focuses on the risks generated by internet use, especially for younger personnel, urging vigilance and caution regarding their identities and online interactions to avert exploitation. 

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has warned three operators for breaching new advertising sponsorship rules. 

The breaches involved inappropriate visibility of gambling branding at events and promotional materials targeting vulnerable populations. 

KSA reiterated that operators must strictly adhere to sponsorship guidelines, which will undergo further prohibitions in July 2025.