Does PointsBet Promo Put Fanatics Launch in Harm’s Way?

Fanatics and PointsBet have the deal sewed up. But some discrepancies in Michigan could stand to delay the full rollout of Fanatics, which is making a huge bet by...

Published September 4, 2023

DOJ Agrees it takes Illegal Gambling Seriously

With the NCAA and the NFL kicking off for the 2023 season, is the DOJ really invested in putting illegal sportsbooks out of business? Some think not.

Published September 4, 2023

Finnish Gambling Monopoly Supports Licensing Model

Veikkaus, the state-owned gaming monopoly of Finland, has again supported the end of its monopoly and the introduction of a market system with licenses for competing gaming companies. The...

Published September 4, 2023

U.K. Bankers May be Enabling Problem Gamblers

U.K. financial institutions’ lending practices may have the unintended consequence of extending credit to problem gamblers. The credit technology firm Abound concluded this after analyzing open banking data of...

Published September 4, 2023

U.K. Report Indicates Hardening Stance Towards Gambling

New research from the U.K. is indicating that the public may not be as opposed to gambling reform as previously thought.

Published September 4, 2023

Uruguay Seeks Bids for La Paloma Casino Resort

The government of Uruguay has issued a call for bids to buy government-owned land in La Paloma. The land comes with the ability to build a luxury hotel-casino, along...

Published September 4, 2023

India Bans Online Gambling Ads During Asia Cup

India has ordered all media in the country to stop showing ads or promotions for online gambling as the country begins its Asia Cup cricket tournament against Asian rivals....

Published September 4, 2023

Chile Gambling Bill Defines Criminal Activities

Chile’s Congress is adding articles to the bill that is creating a legal framework for an online gambling and sports betting market. The newest articles lay out what is...

Published September 4, 2023

Soccer League Could Appeal Ecuador Sports Betting Ad Ban

The Professional Soccer League of Ecuador—LigaPro—says it will challenge the ban on sports betting ads the government has announced. The ban would have “a direct impact on the financial...

Published September 4, 2023

AGCO Bans Athletes, Celebrities from iGaming Advertising

Athletes and celebrities will not be allowed in iGaming advertising starting February 28, 2024 after a ban announced by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

Published September 4, 2023

Crown Sydney Closes VIP Floor as Operator Looks to Pivot

Crown Sydney (l.) has closed its Mahogany VIP room merely a year after it was first unveiled, thanks in large part to declining Asian visitation and a lack of...

Published September 4, 2023

Counterfeit Chips Used in Macau Casino Fraud

A Macau criminal ring used fake chips to steal more than $700,000 from a Cotai casino. Two men were apprehended carrying several hundred of the bogus chips. At least...

Published September 4, 2023

Vietnam to Increase Oversight of Casinos

The Vietnam Ministry of Finance is planning more frequent inspections of the country’s casinos to curtail patronage by “illegitimate customers” and the provision of services that are “not allowed.”

Published September 4, 2023

Osaka Plans Rail Line to Future IR Site

A rapid transit operator has applied to operate a two-mile rail line to Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay, site of a planned integrated resort and casino. The man-made island...

Published September 4, 2023

Malaysian Slot Distributor Denies Improprieties

Malaysian slot distributor RGB International Bhd has denied funneling millions in contributions to political campaigns or holding ownership stakes in slot clubs in the country.

Published September 4, 2023

Is Macau Unduly Tapping Concessionaires for Investment?

A Macau casino executive says the local government may be asking too much of the city’s gaming concessionaires, who are required to spend millions on non-gaming attractions over the...

Published September 4, 2023

Shuttered Louisiana Casino Sale Moving Forward

The sale of the former Diamond Jacks Casino (l.) in Bossier City, Louisiana from Foundation Gaming to Cordish Companies is expected to be completed this fall. Cordish plans a...

Published September 4, 2023

Two Horses Die at Saratoga, Bringing Total to 12 Since July

Two horses died last weekend at Saratoga, bringing the total horse deaths to 12 since July 13.

Published September 4, 2023

San Diego Firm Buys 21.9 Percent Stake in Bellagio

California-based Realty Income Corp. has purchased a 21.9 percent stake in the real estate assets of the Bellagio (l.) for $950 million from Blackstone.

Published September 4, 2023

Nevada Sets Revenue Records Again in July

The sweltering heat and growing fears of recession did nothing to stop the action in Nevada, as the state posted revenue-related records yet again in July.

Published September 4, 2023