Questions Remain as Curaçao Opens Portal for Licensing Period
The licensing process for operating iGaming in Curaçao began on September 1 and companies are trying to navigate through the process.
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Brazil’s Sports Betting Bill Remains Controversial
With one chamber having passed Brazil’s proposed Bill 3626/23 and the other waiting to vote on it, it remains controversial. Some fear that sports betting is a gateway drug...
Chilean Supreme Court Ignites Sports Betting Uncertainty
Chile’s sports betting industry has been devastated by the country’s Supreme Court ruling declaring most of them illegal.
Loto-Quebec Abandons Mini-Casino Idea Near Bell Centre
Loto-Quebec had plans for a mini casino near the Bell Centre (l.), home of the Montreal Canadiens, but ditched the project after opposition from the Montreal Public Health.
News Corp. Under Fire for Gambling Coverage as Murdoch Resigns
Responsible gaming experts across Australia are lambasting CODE Bet, a gambling-focused offshoot from media giant News Corp. The company must also deal with the departure of founder Rupert Murdoch...
Analysts Predict Some UAE Gaming Regulations in 2023
JP Morgan analysts see the Middle East, especially the United Arab Emirates, as the next big center of casino development. They predict some form of gaming regulations in the...
Crown Launches New VIP Player Program in Sydney, Melbourne
Crown Resorts has launched its revamped Premium Player Program at its casinos in Sydney and Melbourne, in efforts to remove itself from any junket affiliation.
Offshore Casinos Evade New Zealand’s ad Laws
New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs' (DIA) is trying to crack down on illegal offshore gambling sites. They avoid the country’s gambling ad bans by advertising free-to-play games nearly...
Dominican Gambling Revenues Rebound
The Dominican Republic’s gambling industry has recovered after decline during the years of the Covid pandemic. General Directorate of Internal Taxes (DGII) statistics indicate that gaming revenues increased 6.5...
Brazil’s Lower House Approves Online Sports Betting, Casinos
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies September 13 approved of Bill No 3626/23. This makes it possible to launch Brazil’s regulated online sports betting and casinos market. The bill amends the...
Australia Moves to Ban Credit Cards, Crypto for iGaming
The Australian federal government has proposed new legislation that would ban credit cards and cryptocurrencies for iGaming. Notably, however, the bill would not apply to online lotteries.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
