The Next Phase in Gambling Regulation: Eliminating the Black Market
The Next Phase in Gambling Regulation: Eliminating the Black Market State and Provincial gambling regulators face an uphill battle in attempting to eliminate the illegal black market of unlicensed gambling operators. Despite stringent regulations and enforcement measures, these unauthorized operators continue to attract a substantial portion of gamblers. This article explores: The factors that drive […]
BGLC Project Diary: Part Three
BGLC Project Diary: Part Three Building a Common Language Project Background The Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission of Jamaica (BGLC) is implementing a ‘Powered by POSSE’ solution to automate the regulatory and control processes required for betting, gaming, and lottery operations within a comprehensive new enterprise Gaming Management Information System (GMIS). In this ongoing blog series, […]
Modernizing Alcohol Regulation: Nebraska’s Success Story
Modernizing Alcohol Regulation: Nebraska’s Success Story Center for Alcohol Policy Webinar https://youtu.be/tUwsqNz8blo?feature=shared In 2018, the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission (NLCC) took a major step forward by securing funding to replace its outdated 20-year-old software. The result? Significant operational improvements that benefited both regulators and licensees, as well as the public. Since launching its new system […]
A Growing Problem for Government Gambling Regulators
Protection vs. Privacy: A Growing Problem for Government Gambling Regulators When it comes to their privacy rights, gamblers in North America are in an increasingly precarious position. Caught between online operators keen to leverage their customer intelligence to the fullest AND government regulators pursuing potentially invasive paths to consumer protection, citizens are rightfully wondering where […]
Overcoming Resource Constraints with Data-Driven ABC Regulation
Overcoming Resource Constraints with Data-Driven ABC Regulation For the vast majority of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agencies operating across North America, growing resource constraints are dominating the discussion in deciding how to best scale services for increased demand while simultaneously improving the effectiveness of regulatory outcomes. Driven by systemic constraints in staffing, process, and technology, […]
Achieving Affordable Housing and Economic Development Goals in Unison
Achieving Affordable Housing and Economic Development Goals in Unison Civic governments across North America are striving to balance their goals for economic growth alongside the escalating need for affordable housing. Historically viewed as often conflicting agendas, there is now a growing consensus that the attainment of sufficient affordable housing stocks is a key driver in […]
Legacy Systems Putting Government Enterprises at Risk
Legacy Systems Putting Government Enterprises at Risk Government agencies across North America are reliant on legacy software systems to execute operations, manage data, and provide services. With much of this infrastructure designed in a different era of technology, many systems are now significantly outdated posing substantial risks and challenges going forward. Organizational reluctance to update […]
Emerging Policy Wins in the Affordable Housing Crisis
Emerging Policy Wins for the Affordable Housing Crisis The Affordable Housing Crisis continues to dominate the headlines in both the United States and Canada. While this is an indication that the crisis is still escalating in some cities, there are also encouraging indicators that the public policy response to the crisis is starting to achieve […]
Key Challenges for State & Provincial Alcohol Regulators
Key Challenges for State & Provincial Alcohol Regulators The ongoing advancement of liquor control legislation and regulatory practices is a complex and multifaceted challenge influenced by a myriad of economic, political, and cultural factors. With both demographic and technology shifts working in unison to create a true sea change in the marketplace, it is now […]
Emerging Technology Gaps for Government Gambling Regulators
Emerging Technology Gaps for Government Gambling Regulators In our modern era of ever escalating technological advancement, government gambling regulators are racing to keep pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. As the evolving digital environment continually redefines the resultant gambling landscape, technology gaps arise creating both emerging opportunities and potential threats for today’s regulators. To […]