Working Group Updating Brazil’s Gaming Bill
Brazil’s Congress continues to move forward on legalizing casinos in the South American country. Members of the Chamber of Deputies have been added to a working group (l.) that...
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Tasmanian Casino Operator Fights to Keep Monopoly
The Federal Group, which currently has a monopoly on slot machines in the Australian state of Tasmania, is fighting to preserve that monopoly. A proposed bill would allow pubs...
Fitch Down on Crown
Fitch Ratings Agency maintains a negative rating on Australian casino giant Crown Resorts due to compliance issues that threaten its licenses to operate in three states in the country.
Russian Casinos Get Tax Holiday
Casinos in Russia’s Primorye gaming zone got three months tax-free in 2021 to help them endure through the Covid-19 pandemic. The special economic zone near Vladivostok is home to...
Crown Resorts’ New ‘No Jab, No Entry’ Policy
Crown Resorts has joined a growing list of gaming firms that now require all employees and patrons to receive Covid-19 vaccinations. Crown CEO Steve McCann (l.) says about half...
NZ Government Pushes Back Against Greyhound Racing
Greyhound racing in New Zealand has come under fire over lack of transparency and the welfare of the dogs. Without change, the future of racing is questionable
Venezuelan President: Casinos Can Reopen
Casinos closed by Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez 10 years ago can reopen. The order was issued by Chavez’ successor Nicolas Maduro (l.), who hopes the 30 casinos will help...
Brazilian Lawmakers Push Legal Gaming
Reviving and regulating casinos in Brazil is vital to the rebuilding of the country’s economy. That was the message of several Brazilian legislators who met with the head of...
South Africa’s Oldest Casino Gutted by Fire
The oldest casino in South Africa has been badly damaged by fire and will be closed for at least three months. Some guests were injured but none killed in...
Rise in Chile’s Gambling Sparks New Guidelines
Chile’s gaming regulator, alarmed by rising levels of gambling activity, has issued a new Decalogue of Good Practices of Responsible Gaming. Its purpose is to encourage responsible gambling behavior.
Former B.C. Lottery Director Was Whistleblower
The whistleblower who led to the investigation of widespread money laundering at British Columbia, Canada, casinos, testified before the Cullen Commission recently. Ross Alderson (l.) is currently living in...
Chile Begins Bidding Process for Two Casino Licenses
The gaming regulator for Chile has begun the process of seeking bids for two casino licenses. The licenses could go to the existing Enjoy San Antonio or Enjoy Santiago...
Auditor: Crown Resorts May Not Survive Intact
For months, Australia’s Crown Resorts has endured testimony about compliance breaches, money laundering at its casinos and tax dodging. Crown has pledged a total overhaul, but that may not...
Mexico Won’t Grant New Casino Licenses
The government of Mexico will not grant new casino licenses. The policy ordered by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (l.) is aimed at getting corruption under control at...
New Casino Coming to Russia’s Primorye
An unnamed investor will reportedly spend $142 million to develop a casino resort in Russia’s Primorye special economic zone. The region is currently host to two casinos, Tigre de...
NSW to Name Independent Regulator in Wake of Crown Mess
The government of New South Wales, Australia has agreed to all 19 recommendations to bolster casino regulations made in the Bergin Report. The probe of Crown Resorts was released...
Chile Regulator Signs Deal to Improve Transparency
Chile’s chief regulator has upgraded its deal with the financial analysis unit, which will help in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in casinos.
Australian State to Survey Public on Pokies
The Australian state of New South Wales is preparing to survey its residents about proposed slot machines reforms. The proposal seeks to cap the numbers of pokies and encourage...
Local Gamblers Buoy Russian Casino
Summit Ascent Holdings saw a massive increase in mass table play at its Tigre de Cristal (l.) in Russia—a welcome development with flatlining rolling chip business. The resort is...
New Zealand Casino ‘Ground Zero’ for Covid Outbreak
An Auckland, New Zealand casino may have been the source of a new Covid-19 outbreak in the country. Contract tracing led back to SkyCity (l.), which undertook a comprehensive...
