Kenya May Conduct Sweeping Reform of Gambling
In Kenya the Gambling Control Bill being debated by parliament would create a new Gambling Regulatory Authority. It would replace the old Betting, Control and Licensing Board (BCLB).
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Paraguay Deputies Call to Modify Gambling law
Fourteen members of Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies are asking the government to amend the proposed Gambling Law. They want less power to flow into the National Gambling Commission in...
Rummy, Poker Declared legal in Tamil Nadu, India
The highest court in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has overturned portions of a law that banned rummy and poker. The Madras High Court has ruled that both...
Australian House Passes Credit Card, Digital Currency Ban for iGaming
A bill that would ban the use of credit cards and digital currencies for iGaming has been passed by the Australian House of Representatives and will now proceed to...
Brazil’s Sports Betting Market Waits for Senate to Act
The Brazilian Senate looks close to final voting on a bill that would legalize sports betting in the republic. The Chamber of Deputies has already acted on the Federal...
UAE Mulls Casino License for Each Emirate
The United Arab Emirates are considering granting a casino license to each of the seven emirates. This would encourage more tourism in the UAE while limiting gambling’s proliferation. Sharia...
SBS to Give Streamers Option to Block Gaming Ads
SBS has announced that starting next year, viewers of its SBS On Demand platform will have the ability to opt out of seeing certain kinds of ads, with gaming...
OLG Basks in Competitive Market
The growth in both land-based and digital gaming has set records and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is crediting competition for the increase in revenue.
Wynn’s UAE Gaming Project Called ‘Fantastic’
One of Dubai’s largest contractors, ALEC, has won the contract to build the casino for Wynn’s $3.9 billion casino resort. Newly appointed CEO Barry Lewis says, “It’s going to...
India’s Tax Collectors Chase Operators for Large GST Sums
India’s GST Council has presented casinos, racing companies and online gaming operators with demands to pay more than $12 billion in unpaid goods and services taxes (GST). The demands...
Brazil Lays Out Requirements for Online Gaming Market Entry
Brazil has published Ordinance No. 1330, which spells out what operators wanting to operate online casinos or offer sports betting will need to do to obtain a license. They...
Queensland Govt. Proposes New Casino Regulations
The Queensland state government recently proposed a bill that would greatly expand the regulatory obligations for the state’s four casinos, including mandatory pre-commitment and loss limits. Attorney General Yvette...
Blackstone: High-Dollar Investments Coming to Crown
Blackstone Group, which acquired Crown Resorts last year for US$6.5 billion, is planning to invest quite a bit more in the floundering operator to help turn the ship around,...
Tabcorp Reiterates Stance on Ads; Shareholders Vote Against Executive Pay
Tabcorp’s recent annual meeting saw management double down on its stance that more advertising regulation is good and should be welcomed; it also saw more than a third of...
Indian Operator Granted Stay on Tax Demand
The governments of several Indian states accuse India-based Delta Corp of owing a total of $2.8 billion in back taxes. Recently the high court of Sikkim gave the gaming...
Brazilian Commission Holds Hearing on Sports Betting Bill
The Brazilian Senate appears to be entering the final stretch in its process to approve the bill that would legalize sports betting. The Chamber of Deputies already passed Bill...
Colombia Proposes New Regulations for Ads, RG
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulatory body, has proposed new rules regarding ads and responsible gambling.
New Research Spotlights Huge Gambling Losses in Western Sydney
New analysis from Western Sydney University has shown that a large percentage of Sydney’s overall revenue from gambling machines is coming from a select few regions in Western Sydney,...
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.
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.
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December 4-6, 2023: 49th Annual Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/2023-symposium/.
January 22-24, 2024: San Diego AML Conference, San Diego, CA Gain valuable insights into the latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges specific to casinos, towards creating a safer and more secure environment for the industry. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event/.
February 6-8, 2024: International Casino Exhibition (ICE), ExCeL London, U.K. Produced by Clarion Events. For more information visit icegaming.com/.
February 25-28, 2024: SiGMA Eurasia, InterContinental Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE. Produced by SiGMA Group For more information visit sigma.world/.
March 5-7, 2024: SBC Summit Rio, Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Produced by SBC Events. For more information visit sbcevents.com.
March 12-15, 2024: Africa Gaming Expo, Eko Convention Center, Lagos, Nigeria. Produced by Africa Gaming Expo Ltd. For more information visit agelagos.com/.
March 18-20, 2024: Casino Marketing Boot Camp, New Orleans, LA. Intensive and hands-on, this three-day workshop gives casino marketers a 360-degree view of marketing and what it takes to gain market share and loyalty. A single-track, shared experience, Boot Camp’s hands-on approach combines interactive and immersive activities that will bring all your great ideas into focus and actionable plans. For more information visit https://casinomarketingbootcamp.com/new-orleans-2024.
April 8-11, 2024: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. Produced by the Indian Gaming Association. For more information visit indiangamingtradeshow.com.
April 17-18, 2024: East Coast Gaming Congress, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Produced by Spectrum Gaming Group, Cooper Leveson and PlayDoit. For more information visit eastcoastgamingcongress.com.
May 14-16, 2024: Cage Conference + Connect User Conference, Gila River Resorts & Casinos Learn about new technologies that enhance profitability and network with industry leaders who have proven success in Cage, Revenue and Player Services. For more information visit skiild.com/cage-conference/.
