Chaos for ClubsNSW; Landis Ousted, Proposal Facing Backlash
It’s been a hectic few days for ClubsNSW—the trade body was already facing criticism for a regulatory proposal that many considered to be lackluster, and now it’s been forced...
GLOBAL GAMING
Cape Verde Threatens Legal Action in Macau Legend Casino Case
Macau Legend’s stalled casino development (l.) in Cape Verde, off the African coast, could put the developer in legal jeopardy. The project has missed multiple construction and financial benchmarks.
Perrottet Fires Back at Cashless Exemptions for Remote Clubs
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet (l.) is facing a lot of pressure from all sides with respect to his cashless gaming push, especially as elections draw near. However, he’s stood...
Australian Sportsbooks Rebuked for Taking Wagers on Underage Events
Australian bookmakers Sportsbet, TAB and bet365 were recently discovered to have offered wagers on an international youth cricket tournament that featured a large number of underage players. Child advocates...
Future of St. Regis in Question Following Hamilton Princess Fallout
Top executives of Marriott will be arriving in Bermuda soon to begin talks with government officials to try to salvage a project to open a casino inside of its...
Pickering Casino Resort Opens in Toronto
Great Canadian Entertainment has opened a $500 million casino, the Pickering Casino Resort (l.), in Toronto, Ontario. The new property has 96,000 square feet of gaming space, 2,200 slots,...
Saipan Regulator Shuts Down Office Due to Lack of Funding
The Commonwealth Casino Commission was forced to shut down because their only source of funding, casino operator Imperial Pacific International, has been delinquent on payments for years.
Brazil’s Paraíba First State to Regulate Sports Betting
Paraíba, Brazil, has become the first state in the country to introduce a regulated competitive market for sports betting. Governor João Azevêdo Lins Filho (l.) January 17 signed the...
African Nations Struggle to Regulate Gambling Expansion
A study of gambling expansion in 49 African nations indicates that many jurisdictions are having trouble keeping up with the rapid growth of gambling technology and smartphone apps. That...
NSW Labor Details Cashless Proposal; Banks, Veterans Take Sides
In New South Wales, cashless gaming has become arguably the most pressing issue ahead of March’s state elections. The NSW Labor party, led by Chris Minns (l.), has detailed...
Bermuda Casino Deal Falls Through; BGC Facing Backlash
Century Casinos announced it is abandoning efforts to develop the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club (l.) in Bermuda. Century Casinos CEO and president Peter Hoetzinger said “with the current...
VICI Makes First International Investment in Alberta
Real estate investment trust VICI Properties has made its first investment in Canada, acquiring the real estate assets of four Pure Casino properties in Alberta, including Pure Casino Lethbridge...
Curaçao Works to Overhaul iGaming Licensing
The island of Curaçao in the Caribbean is speeding up the schedule for the reworking of its online gaming licensing regulations. The reform—which was urged by the Dutch government—...
Uruguay to Open Fifth Casino Resort
Uruguay’s President Luis Lacalle Pou (l.) in December signed a decree authorizing a fifth casino. It grants a license to Arena Paysandú to build a $22 million casino and...
Global 2022 Casino Industry Fines Topped $264 Million
USA-Casino.com reports that fines issued by casino regulators in the U.S., Austria, the U.K., Sweden and the Netherlands topped $264 million in 2022, a 444 percent jump over 2021.
Compliance Sweep in NSW Bars, Clubs Reveals Numerous Violations
Cashless gaming is becoming extremely polarizing in New South Wales, and with elections around the corner, all parties involved are choosing sides. The bars and clubs have been perhaps...
James Packer, Crown Settle Civil Suit with Former Security Guard
James Packer (l.) and Crown Resorts have settled a civil suit that was brought against Packer by a former security guard for an undisclosed sum. The guard alleged that...
Aquis Sells Off Casino Canberra to Iris Capital for US$42 Million
After multiple unsuccessful attempts to redevelop Casino Canberra (l.), Aquis Entertainment has sold off the property and its subsidiary to Iris CC Holdings for a total price of $42.5...
Chilean Company Pulls Out of Strip Property Deal
An announced deal between the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Chilean businessman Claudio Fischer (l.) that would have led to a $120 million Strip resort fell through...
India Puts MeitY in Charge of iGaming
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), headed by Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar (l.), has been put in charge of online gaming. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports...
