Worldwide Sports Betting Stats Put Australia on Top
A worldwide survey of sports betting numbers put Australia atop the list with an average of $1,300 revenue per user, four times the average of $340. But the...
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CGA Attempts to Clarify Sports Betting Advertising Standards
There has been some confusion about the new Advertising Standards set by the Canadian Gaming Association and Paul Burns (l.), president and CEO of the CGA, is trying to...
Quebec Casinos, Employees Agree to End Strike
After three months, the Quebec casino strike has ended as both parties have reached an agreement, though terms were not disclosed.
Philippines Still Fall Short of AML Protections
The Philippines remain on the “grey list” of the Financial Action Task Force, and must provide “strict enforcement” of anti-money laundering controls in casinos to get off the global...
Failed Merger Spells End of 26 Capital
U.S.-based special purpose acquisition company 26 Capital has liquidated following the collapse of a planned merger with Philippines integrated resort Okada Manila (l.).
PAGCOR Casino Sale Expected to Begin in 2025
The Philippine Department of Finance will help the country’s gaming regulator sell off its casinos. Finance Undersecretary Catherine Fong says it’s “very feasible” that the assets will be ready...
Macau Limits Junket Partnerships for 2024
Gaming regulators in Macau have decreed that citywide casino operators can partner with a maximum of 50 junket runners in 2024. It’s the latest directive in an effort to...
Japan Formally Approves Osaka IR
Osaka, Japan’s integrated resort is finally a go, with final approvals by the country’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The MGM Resorts-led project will be the first...
NV Regulators Approve Durango Despite Labor Questions
Red Rock Resorts’ newest project, Durango Casino and Resort, is now fully set for its November 13 opening following unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Sure, the company’s...
Trading Commission Rejects Political Wagering
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission rejected Kalshi’s proposal to allow wagering on Kalshi’s regulated event exchange, calling it unlawful gambling with implications “beyond the election itself,” including fundraising and...
NJ Supreme Court to Rule on Ocean Casino Covid-19 Insurance Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court will rule on whether Ocean Casino Resort (l.) is entitled to pandemic-related insurance payouts that they were denied by insurance companies.
MA Regulators Approve Changes to Tax Revenue Distributions
Commissioners of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) were not unanimous in proposed changes to casino tax distributions, but they ultimately approved the plan.
Horse Racing Facing Steep Declines in Betting
Horse racing is nicknamed the Sport of Kings, but it is facing a significant decline in wagering and those involved in the sport are not sure how to bring...
MGM, Caesars Face Lawsuits Over Cyberattacks; NIGC Seeks Public Update
Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International are now facing five separate class-action lawsuits related to the compromise of personal data in the recent cyberattacks.
Reno’s GSR Announces $1 Billion Investment, New Arena
Grand Sierra Resort owner Alex Meruelo has announced a sweeping $1 billion capital investment project centered around a 10,600-seat arena that will become the new home of Nevada Wolf...
Gambling with Fate
How lifelong exposure to gambling led iProtekt co-founder and co-CEO Mike Borukhov (l.) to create a responsible gaming company and why that will help problem gamblers.
BetConstruct Announces New iGaming Bot
BetConstruct has launched a new offering, iGaming Bot, that allows users to integrate iGaming functions directly into Telegram.
Genius Deal With Snapchat Helps Recoup NFL Data Buy
Genius invested a pretty penny in NFL data. To accelerate the gap to profitability, the company partnered with Snap, the company behind Snapchat. It may take a while but...
Bally Casino App Set to Debut in U.K. with Gamesys
Bally Casino is set to follow BetMGM to the U.K., setting up an iGaming platform with Gamesys.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
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.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
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.
