Philippines to Cut Gaming Tax on iGaming

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will reduce the tax paid by domestic online gaming providers in an attempt to quash illegal operations.

Published February 12, 2024

GiG Names Ryan Collinge SVP

Gaming Innovation Group has announced Ryan Collinge will move up from COO to CEO. Collinge has more than two decades of experience in the industry.

Published February 12, 2024

HBG Design Welcomes Mabry

Architect Ray Mabry (l.) has joined HBG Design’s Dallas office as leader and principal. Mabry has 24 years of experience in “the hospitality and entertainment market sector,” says HBG...

Published February 12, 2024

QCI Enlists Pala CEO as Advisor

Software developer Quick Custom Intelligence last week announced that Fred Buro (l.) is now an advisor with the company. The CEO of the Pala Casino resort in California has...

Published February 12, 2024

IGSA Names Board President, Chairman

The International Gaming Standards Association has announced a number of appointments, including that of Mark Pace as president and new members of the board.

Published February 12, 2024

North Carolina Tribe, Caesars Ink Sports Betting Partnership

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is joining with Caesars Entertainment to launch mobile sports betting in North Carolina. Online sports betting will launch in the state next month.

Published February 12, 2024

Tribal, Local Leaders Sign Wisconsin Casino Agreement

In Wisconsin, Menominee tribal leaders and city and county officials have signed intergovernmental agreements for the proposed Kenosha Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (l.). Governor Tony Evers remains mum...

Published February 12, 2024

XLMedia Partners with Star Tribune Media

XLMedia has partnered with new organization Star Tribune Media to be the exclusive provider of sports betting content. Star Tribune is the largest news provider in the Upper Midwest.

Published February 12, 2024

Kansas Lawmakers Seek to Ban Sports Betting Ads

Kansas doesn’t want more responsible sports betting ads. To reduce the chance of problem gambling, the state is considering a bill to drop the ads altogether.

Published February 12, 2024

Ohio Governor, NCAA Prez Want End to College Prop Bets

By calling for a ban on college prop bets, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (l.), NCAA President Charlie Baker and Ohio State University aims to protect student-athletes from harassment and...

Published February 12, 2024

Iowa Loses PointsBet, Gains Fanatics

The replacement of PointsBet by Fanatics in Iowa marks a turning point for sports betting enthusiasts in the state. Fanatics officials said they are looking to revolutionize the sports...

Published February 12, 2024

BetMGM Faces Fine in Massachusetts; Wynn, Betr Look to Leave State

BetMGM was recently fined $20,000 by Massachusetts regulators for offering bets on markets that were not approved for betting. Meanwhile, Wynn and Betr have announced plans to leave the...

Published February 12, 2024

Hawaii Could Have Winning Sports Betting Formula

Hawaii has faced tough sledding in efforts to bring sports betting to a state with no gambling. But this year may prove different. The reason: tax revenue would go...

Published February 12, 2024

Mississippi House Approves Online Sports Betting

The Mississippi House has passed sports betting legislation, but it was a bumpy ride. The state, home to 26 casinos of various sizes, may not be able to compete...

Published February 12, 2024

Georgia Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill

The Georgia Senate has passed a sports betting bill that would require a change to the state constitution. If it passes in the House, a voter referendum could be...

Published February 12, 2024

Dutch Regulator Targets Cashback Bonuses

The Dutch gaming regulator KSA wants to discourage cashback bonuses. It has defined the practice as a “bonus based on loss” and considers it a violation of the Dutch...

Published February 12, 2024

Kindred Group Reports Reduced Harmful Gambling Revenue

The Kindred Group out of Malta has reported a decrease in the percentage of revenues it received from harmful gaming last year. Its goal is to reduce such revenues...

Published February 12, 2024

Brazil Sportsbook, iGaming Expected Live by July

Brazil is anticipated going live with regulated sports betting and online gaming by July. José Francisco Manssur, special advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Finance confirmed this to an...

Published February 12, 2024

Global Suspicious Betting Alerts Down 35 Percent

The International Betting Integrity Association says a decline in suspicious betting alerts demonstrates the effectiveness of IBIA’s global monitoring network in collaboration with sports organizations and regulators.

Published February 12, 2024

Macau Government Waives Operator Tax

Last month, Macau Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng announced that casino concessionaires will be exempt from paying taxes on gambling operation profits. The renewed deal is effective through 2027.

Published February 12, 2024