World’s Regulators Should Collaborate, Says U.K. Director

Tim Miller, executive director of the U.K. Gambling Commission, has called on international gaming regulators to unite to fight illegal gambling. His audience was the Global Gaming Expo.

Published October 23, 2023

IGSA Announces Creation of GSA Africa

The International Gaming Standards Association has announced the creation of a new division, GSA Africa. F.K. Fayad will serve as its first managing director.

Published October 23, 2023

Anti-Money Laundering Bill Gets Nepal Parliament Endorsement

Nepal’s parliament has endorsed an anti-money laundering bill in the hopes to strengthen efforts against organized crime.

Published October 23, 2023

Brazil’s Senate Receives 49 Sports Betting Bill Amendments

The Brazilian Senate has received 49 proposed amendments to Bill 3626, which would legalize sports betting in the country. The Senate has 45 days to process the bill.

Published October 23, 2023

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.

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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.

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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.

Published October 23, 2023

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....

Published October 23, 2023

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,...

Published October 23, 2023

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....

Published October 23, 2023

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...

Published October 23, 2023

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.

Published October 23, 2023

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.

Published October 23, 2023