Brazil’s Sports Betting Market Waits for Senate to Act

The Brazilian Senate looks close to final voting on a bill that would legalize sports betting in the republic. The Chamber of Deputies has already acted on the Federal...

Published November 20, 2023

MGM China Prez: Don’t Duplicate Non-Gaming

Macau’s gaming concessionaires have committed billions of dollars for non-gaming attractions over the next 10 years. MGM China President Hubert Wang warns against “repetitive” investments.

Published November 20, 2023

Philippines POGO Scandal Sparks Larger Probe

Philippine Senator Win Gatchalian has asked for an investigation of crimes at an iGaming site in Pasay City. Workers have reported torture and sexual assault. In the fallout, more...

Published November 20, 2023

Macau Stocks Weak, Despite Rebound

The collective market value of Macau’s Big 6 gaming operators has slumped to November 2022 levels, despite strong growth in the third quarter. Analysts are scratching their heads.

Published November 20, 2023

Genting Earmarks $5 Billion for Resorts World Singapore

Malaysian casino giant Genting will spend $5 billion to expand Resorts World Sentosa (l.) in Singapore. The total investment of $5 billion is almost double the amount planned in...

Published November 20, 2023

Major Affiliates Join Forces to Promote Responsible Gambling

In a quest to promote responsible gambling, six U.S. gambling affiliate groups banded together to form the Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA).

Published November 20, 2023

West Virginia Hopes Poker Consortium Will Boost Play, Taxes

West Virginia has joined Delaware, Michigan, Nevada and New Jersey in the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing West Virginians to play against players from other states.

Published November 20, 2023

Report: Problem Gambling Higher in New Jersey

A new report suggests that problem gambling in New Jersey is three times the national average. New Jersey AG Matthew Platkin (l.) says the state must do more “for...

Published November 20, 2023

Five Atlantic City Casinos, Horse Track Required to Surrender $77,000

Underage and prohibited gamblers that won $77,000 at Atlantic City casinos and a racetrack caused a loss for the establishments.

Published November 20, 2023

Revenue, Admissions Drop At Bally’s Chicago

The Illinois Gaming Board reported both revenue and admissions at Bally’s temporary Chicago casino (l.) declined for the month of October compared to the casino’s opening on September 9...

Published November 20, 2023

Las Vegas’ Silver Sevens to Rebrand Back to the Continental

Affinity Interactive has announced that the Silver Sevens (l.) in Las Vegas will be rebranded back to its former name, the Continental, more than 20 years after it originally...

Published November 20, 2023

Durango Opening Delayed to December 5

Red Rock Resorts has pushed back the opening of its Durango Casino and Resort from November 20 to December 5. Company representatives told investors on a recent call that...

Published November 20, 2023

Alabama Legislators Consider Gambling Regulation

Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (l.) said he’ll propose legislation to regulate gambling prior to legalizing a state lottery, although a lottery could generate up to $300 million in...

Published November 20, 2023

Detroit Casino Workers Boycott Online Betting Platforms

Striking casino workers at Detroit’s three casinos have called for a boycott of four online betting platforms, which are significant sources of revenue for the casino operators. Union workers...

Published November 20, 2023

New York Judge Voids Sands Nassau Lease

A Nassau County Supreme Court judge has nullified the 99-year lease agreement between the Nassau County government and Las Vegas Sands, signed to allow LVS to place a casino...

Published November 20, 2023

MLB Approves A’s Move to Las Vegas

A unanimous decision by the owners of all 30 Major League Baseball teams has given the permission for the owners of the Oakland A’s to move to Las Vegas....

Published November 20, 2023

Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban Lobbying for Texas Gaming

Texas has been shy about embracing gambling, but Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (l.) wants to bring resort-style casinos to the Lone Star State.

Published November 13, 2023

PayNearMe: Payment Experience Crucial to Online Bettors

Digital payment provider PayNearMe recently released new research that outlined the important role that the payment experience plays in converting and retaining mobile sports bettors and iGamers. Leighton Webb,...

Published November 13, 2023

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Published November 13, 2023

Jooba Tech, GiG Forge New Partnership

Jooba Tech and Gaming Innovation Group have announced a new partnership in which Jooba’s Jackpot Management System will be available through the GiG Marketplace.

Published November 13, 2023