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Nevada Gaming Board's Website Hit by Hackers

The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), a key regulatory body in the US gambling sector, has recently been the target of a cyberattack, that temporarily rendered its website inaccessible. The NGCB confirmed the incident, assuring that no sensitive user data was compromised.

The website, which contains public-facing information such as meeting agendas, gaming regulations, press releases, and board member biographies, was taken offline as a precaution. Essential details like gaming license information and financial records are securely stored on a separate, unaffected internal system.

Despite the cyberattack, the Nevada Gaming Commission continued its operations seamlessly, with its monthly meeting proceeding as scheduled. The NGCB is actively working on establishing a temporary website to ensure continuous access to important public information.

Last year, Caesars Entertainment experienced a significant breach where personal information of loyalty program members was stolen. Additionally, the online casino Stake.com fell victim to a hacking group, resulting in substantial cryptocurrency losses, raising concerns about cybersecurity measures in the gambling industry and resulting to multiple lawsuits that alleged insufficient protection of customer data.

29 January 2024, 18:50

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