Peru’s Mincetur Approves Sports Betting, iGaming Regulations
The ministry responsible for Peru’s tourist industry has approved regulations for sports betting and online gambling. The new law will become effective early next year.
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Paradise Entertainment Moving into ‘Green’ Businesses
Hong Kong-listed Paradise Entertainment is pursuing green businesses in addition to its core focus on gaming. The company provides casino management services and also runs a satellite casino in...
Philippine Lawmaker Urges Galaxy to Reconsider Casino Plan
Philippine politician Albee Benitez wants Macau gaming operator Galaxy Entertainment to rejoin a plan to develop a $500 million casino resort on the island of Boracay. The Macau concessionaire...
Macau Sees Gaming Tax Boom
The Macau government has posted a total of MOP$45.8 billion (US$5.68 billion) in gaming taxes through September, a 203 percent increase over the same period in 2022.
Report Shows Players Support Responsible Gambling Efforts
A study of nearly 400 online gamblers showed 75 percent trust and are loyal to operators that offer responsible gambling tools. Also, 97 percent are aware of responsible gambling...
Alabama Democrats Will Introduce Gaming Bill
Democrats, the minority caucus in the Alabama Legislature, plan to introduce gambling bills legalizing sports betting, a lottery and casino gambling in 2024. Passing them could be a challenge...
Bally’s Chicago Attracts 80,000 In First Three Weeks
Temporarily located in Medinah Temple (l.), Bally’s Chicago drew 80,000 visitors in the three weeks since its September 9 opening and posted $6.7 million in tax revenue. That number...
Former LV Police Officer Sentenced to 12 Years for Casino Heists
A former Las Vegas police officer who was accused of committing three casino heists over a six-month span in late 2021 and early 2022 was sentenced to 12 years...
Venetian Unveils $188 Million Convention Center Renovation
The Venetian Resort (l.) has announced new renovations to its convention center that will total $188 million. The project is expected to start next year and finish by the...
Georgia Lawmakers Discuss 2024 Gambling Bills
Georgia lawmakers and gaming advocates recently met to plan strategies for passing gambling legislation next year, including legalizing sports betting, horse racing and casino gambling.
AC Casinos See Rise in Online Bets but In-Person Gamblers Lag
Internet betting in the nine casinos in Atlantic City, New Jersey are rising, but in-person betting for five of the nine resorts is slow to recover from pre-pandemic levels....
Smoking Ban to Get Vote in New Jersey
A key state senator in New Jersey has said that a bill completely banning smoking in New Jersey casinos will get a vote in the Senate after the election,...
Proposed Credit Card Bill Could Have Impact on NV Travel, Tourism
A bill that would potentially lower credit card interchange fees could impact consumer rewards programs, which in turn could have negative effects on leisure travel to markets like Nevada....
Virginia Senator Will Reintroduce Casino Bill, if Elected
Virginia state Senator Dave Marsden (l.) said he’s likely to reintroduce his bill proposing a casino in Fairfax County in the 2024 legislative session, if he wins election in...
New York Bidders Up the Ante
Bidders for casinos in the New York City area are beefing up their proposals for community support, or continuing media announcements in support of their projects.
New PA Skill Game Court Case Under Way
A Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court judge has heard arguments in the latest legal challenge involving so-called skill games, the first case with potential statewide consequences involving the games.
Fontainebleau Fills Out Executive Staff Ahead of December Opening
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has appointed John Helderman as its chief financial officer and promoted Stacie Michaels to the role of chief administrative officer.
All of Canada to Have Access to NorthStar Bets
NorthStar Gaming is rolling out its online casino and sportsbook platform called NorthStar Bets, which will be available across Canada.
DFS Pick ‘Em Contests Face November Ban in Michigan
Daily Fantasy Sports pick ‘em contests that mimic player prop betting are being outlawed in Michigan by the state’s gaming control board starting next month.
Eclipse, Interblock Announce Class II ETG Partnership
Interblock has partnered with Class II specialists Eclipse Gaming to launch electronic table games for the Class II tribal market.
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January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
