Reform of Curaçao Goes Into Effect in September

The island nation of Curaçao’s National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) will take effect in September. The island is updating its gaming ordinance at the behest of the...

Published July 24, 2023

Victorian Govt. Announces Sweeping EGM Reforms

In Australia, pokies are public enemy number one, as the Victorian government recently became the latest state to impose cash-in limits and mandatory pre-commitments.

Published July 24, 2023

HK Jockey Club Breaks Records

The season finale at the Hong Kong Jockey Club set two new records for turnover. On July 16, the track exceeded historic results for both a single meeting and...

Published July 24, 2023

Galaxy Macau Room Grows Premium-Mass

Galaxy Macau’s new premium-mass room won’t officially open until mid-August, but it’s already boosted average wagers in the category, says gaming analyst George Choi.

Published July 24, 2023

Yoshimura: Osaka IR Won’t Open in 2029

Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura (l.) has publicly acknowledged that an integrated resort in the prefecture likely will not open until 2030. The delay was attributed to the central government’s...

Published July 24, 2023

North Carolina Kids’ Camp Fears Possible Casino

The Rockingham County, North Carolina planning commission voted against a casino developer’s request to rezone land near a disabled children’s camp. But the board of commissioners, whose members include...

Published July 24, 2023

NCLGS Approves Resolution Regarding Problem Gambling

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) recently approved a resolution on problem gambling that urges states to tackle the issue and gave tips on how to...

Published July 24, 2023

Kansas Regulators Approve Wichita License

Billionaire Phil Ruffin’s Golden Circle Casino (l.) near Wichita won the license to offer 1,000 historical horse racing machines. After a $128 million renovation, the former Wichita Greyhound Park...

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Shuttered Sears To Become New Hampshire Casino

The Sears store at Pheasant Lane Mall, in Nashua, New Hampshire (l.), closed since 2020, will open as the Mint historical horse racing gambling facility in late 2024, said...

Published July 24, 2023

Louisiana’s First Land-Based Casino to Open Late August

The Queen Baton Rouge (l.), the city's first land-based casino, will open to the public on Thursday, August 24, following an $85 million expansion. The venue will feature 750...

Published July 24, 2023

Illinois Regulators Seek Operator’s License Revocation

The Illinois Gaming Board is trying for the third time to revoke the video gambling terminal license of Chicago businessman Jeff Rehberger Jr. (l.), owner of Lucky Lincoln Gaming,...

Published July 24, 2023

Steve Wynn Agrees to Settle NV Regulatory Dispute for $10 Million

Former casino executive Steve Wynn (l.) and Nevada gaming regulators have finally come to an agreement over a previous sexual misconduct complaint, ending a multi-year battle that has gone...

Published July 24, 2023

Report: Unclear Irish Gambling Laws Could “Flood” Courts

Unclear language in Ireland’s new Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 could spark hundreds of challenges in the courts, some analysts have said. This could have the unintended consequence of driving...

Published July 17, 2023

LIV Golf Seeks U.S. Expansion, Partners with Simplebet

The LIV Golf Tour recently announced a partnership with Simplebet to have the micro-betting specialist offer wagers on its tour events.

Published July 17, 2023

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Published July 17, 2023

Kambi, Eyas Gaming Ink Brazilian Sports Betting Deal

Kambi Group has partnered with Eyas Gaming to support the launch of the anticipated Lance! Betting sportsbook platform.

Published July 17, 2023

PAGCOR, Police to Join in Fight Against Illegal POGOs

The Philippine National Police will collaborate with the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. to inspect iGaming operations in the country, in an effort to root out crime in the...

Published July 17, 2023

Singapore Cracks Down on Illegal iGaming

Singapore lawmakers have approved a new bill giving them greater authority to shut down illegal online activity and content. The Online Criminal Harms Act includes illegal online gambling as...

Published July 17, 2023

Pennsylvania’s Wind Creek Bethlehem GM Retires

Wind Creek Bethlehem General Manager Kathy McCracken (l.) announced she’ll retire September 30. McCracken led the Pennsylvania property’s Covid-19 response and directed its $160 million addition, which opened in...

Published July 17, 2023

Maine Regulator Returns After Suspension

Milton Champion (l.) returned to his post as Maine’s chief regulator after being suspended for questionable social media posts. Champion apologized and said the posts were meant to be...

Published July 17, 2023