U.K. Criticized for Backing Away from Gambling Ad Ban

The U.K. ministry in charge of gambling is being criticized for backtracking from previous proposals to ban gaming ads. Minister Stuart Andrew is being mocked for saying there is...

Published September 11, 2023

Puerto Rico’s Casino Del Mar Debuts VIP Room

Casino del Mar (l.) in Puerto Rico has opened a new VIP room exclusively for big spenders. The million-dollar space known as the High Limit Pit opened August 28.

Published September 11, 2023

Victorian Regulators Call for End of Sports Club Partnerships

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission recently released a directive ordering state operators to cease any partnerships or sponsorship agreements with sports clubs.

Published September 11, 2023

Pressure Mounts to Pass Brazil’s Sports Betting Bill

Arthur Lira, president of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies, is pressuring that chamber to quickly pass a sports betting bill. He said the vote carries “constitutional urgency” as he works...

Published September 11, 2023

Tabcorp Fined AUD$1 Million Over System Outage Violations

Tabcorp was recently fined AUD$1 million by Victorian regulators over compliance violations stemming from a system outage back in 2020.

Published September 11, 2023

NZ Officials Seek SkyCity License Suspension

New Zealand officials have requested that SkyCity Entertainment’s casino license be suspended for 10 days for previous harm minimization violations.

Published September 11, 2023

Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board Opens Revamped License Application

Curaçao has had a reputation as a haven for shady gaming operators but a new application process and reforms may change that.

Published September 11, 2023

Australian Study on Skill Games Sheds Light on Potential Harms

A new study on skill-based games in Australia has warned that they could potentially worsen problem gambling behaviors, which has already been a huge point of contention around the...

Published September 11, 2023

After Two Years, Canadian Single-Game Betting Sparks Concerns

It has been two years since Canada legalized single-game sports betting and a lack of research into long-term effects has some worried.

Published September 11, 2023

New Ontario Ad Restrictions Causing Confusion

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced recently it was changing its rules regarding online gambling advertising, and the confusion could lead to companies trying to circumvent...

Published September 11, 2023

MGM China Chooses Health Tourism as Investment Focus

The government of Macau may require the city’s casino concessionaires to invest more in non-gaming, depending on the rate of gaming revenue growth. MGM China would invest in health...

Published September 11, 2023

Saipan Gaming Operator Still Owes Millions

Imperial Pacific International, operator of a failed Saipan casino (l.), still owes $76.5 million to the local government. Lawmakers in the commonwealth suspended IPI’s license in April 2020.

Published September 11, 2023

Macau Gaming Crimes More than Doubled in H1

Macau saw a spike in gaming-related crimes in the first half of 2023. Data released by the government last week showed more than 400 cases, for an increase of...

Published September 11, 2023

Osaka IR Now Set to Open in Late 2030

The government of Osaka has confirmed that an integrated resort planned for Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay will likely open its doors in the fall of 2030. The IR...

Published September 11, 2023

AGA Kicks Off Responsible Gaming Month

The American Gaming Association kicked off Responsible Gaming Month with a consumer survey reporting high engagement levels with responsible gaming safeguards.

Published September 11, 2023

ND Lawmakers Ponder Future of E-Tab Machines

North Dakota lawmakers involved in a study of charitable gaming are questioning electronic pull-tab machines, and whether regulation is needed on where the machines can be located.

Published September 11, 2023

Atlantic City Fails to Use Planning Grant for Trump Plaza Site

Trump Plaza’s main tower crumbled to dust in 2021. But the city never used the New Jersey Economic Development Authority grant to plan a corridor that connected the Trump...

Published September 11, 2023

Suburban Chicago Video Gambling Revenue Declining

Illinois received $818 million in video gambling tax revenue from August 2022 through July 2023, a 7 percent increase over the previous year. But a Chicago Daily Herald investigation...

Published September 11, 2023

NV Regulators Make Change to Equipment Approval Process

Nevada regulators are expected to eliminate as many as 16 outdated regulations by the end of the month, but one change to the equipment approval process has already been...

Published September 11, 2023

North Carolina Republicans Debate Casinos Plan

As the North Carolina House Republican caucus held a lengthy meeting to discuss a plan for four casinos in the state, protesters held a rally urging lawmakers to allow...

Published September 11, 2023