TGP Europe Fined $394K for AML, Social Responsibility Lapses

The U.K. Gambling Commission has fined TGP Europe £316,250 ($394,079) for violations of social responsibility and anti-money laundering requirements. The commission also added new license conditions.

Published April 10, 2023

Danish Gambling Authority to run Anti-Match Fixing Platform

The Danish Gambling Authority has taken over the Anti-Doping Denmark’s StopMatchfixing program. Authority Director Anders Dorph (l.) said, “It's a very important task and a big responsibility that I'm...

Published April 10, 2023

Labour Party Proposes Full Gambling Ad Ban in Ireland

The Irish Labour Party is proposing a bill that would ban all gambling advertising in Ireland, following a call to action from Kildare Senator Mark Wall (l.). Wall argued...

Published April 10, 2023

Younger Georgians Banned From Gambling

Residents of the republic of Georgia under 25 years old will not be allowed to gamble. The Georgian Ministry of Finance disclosed the new regulations on March 28. They...

Published April 10, 2023

U.K. Gaming Operators May See New Tax

U.K.’s gaming operators may be required to pay a new tax to support treatments related to gambling problems. Currently they pay charitable contributions, however the National Health Service refuses...

Published April 10, 2023

Five Charged with Cheating at Woodbine Casino, Including Dealer

Five people, including a former employee, have been charged in a cheating scam at the Woodbine Casino (l.) in Toronto, Canada.

Published April 10, 2023

Brazil’s Sports Betting on Verge of Regulation

Brazil’s Ministry of Economy has committed to releasing regulations that will regulate the country’s sports betting sector. Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) President Andre Gelfi (l.) says the...

Published April 10, 2023

Victorian Regulators Order Crown Melbourne to Impose Time Limits

As part of the recommendations from the Royal Commission, Victorian officials have ordered Crown Melbourne (l.) to implement a new time limit system under which patrons may only gamble...

Published April 10, 2023

Australia: Leading Bookmakers Grilled on Excluding Winning Players

In Australia, an ongoing inquiry into the effects of online gambling, led by Peta Murphy MP (l.), has turned its focus to online sports betting. Recently, representatives from the...

Published April 10, 2023

Macau’s Studio City Opens Phase 2

Macau’s Studio City has launched the first of its Phase 2 amenities, opening a new indoor water park and hotel tower. An outdoor water park will debut later this...

Published April 10, 2023

MGM China, MGM Resorts to Push Macau as Global Destination

Macau gaming concessionaire MGM China and its majority shareholder, MGM Resorts International, plan to open more international marketing offices to promote the Chinese gaming hub as a travel destination.

Published April 10, 2023

MBS to Complete Billion-Dollar Upgrade this Year

The Las Vegas Sands Corp. has announced that a billion-dollar renovation project at its Singapore resort, Marina Bay Sands, will be complete by the end of 2023.

Published April 10, 2023

Japan IR Decision Delayed, Again

Japanese lawmakers apparently will not announce their decision on integrated resorts in the country until after local elections this month. The wait has frayed the nerves of potential developers...

Published April 10, 2023

Las Vegas Loop Tunnel Adding Stations

The Boring Company, owned by Elon Musk, announced the planned Las Vegas Loop tunnel system will offer 69 stations, not 51 as originally proposed, including stops in the downtown...

Published April 10, 2023

Delaware Lawmakers Pass Casino Reinvestment Bill

The Delaware Senate has passed a bill previously cleared by the state House that would reduce licensing fees for casinos that make capital investments in their properties.

Published April 10, 2023

AGA: Diversity in Gaming Industry Beats Hospitality, U.S. Standards

New research from the American Gaming Association has shown that its workforce—including executive-level staff—is more diverse than the benchmarks set nationally and for the hospitality industry.

Published April 10, 2023

Danville, Virginia Approves Casino Ordinance

Taking care of a “housekeeping issue” in anticipation of the opening of Caesars Danville (l.), the city council in Danville, Virginia approved an ordinance allowing casino gambling within city...

Published April 10, 2023

West Virginia Casinos Trade Places For Top Spot

In West Virginia, from February 26 through March 25, the Greenbrier (l.) beat Charles Town in handle and revenue for the first time since August 2022. Those two casinos...

Published April 10, 2023

Appeals Drag On in PA Mini-Casino Case

Cordish Companies continues to file appeals to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in its quest to delay or reverse the awarding of a license to SC Casino for a mini-casino...

Published April 10, 2023

Subpoena Request Filed for Wynn Las Vegas Over Fraudster’s Losses

A businessman from Canada who lost $3.5 million from convicted fraudster David Bunevacz (l.) has submitted a subpoena request in Nevada court in an attempt to gather more information...

Published April 10, 2023