Investigator of Brazilian Soccer Match-Fixing Makes Tough Choice
Hugo Jorge Bravo (l.) isn’t losing any sleep over launching an investigation into match fixing for the Vila Nova soccer club in Brazil. He is the president of the...
GLOBAL GAMING
ACMA Continues Banishments, Targets “Skins” Gambling
In today’s world, you can gamble in an unthinkable number of ways. Using video game skins as currency for online casino games? That’s a new one, according to the...
Unmanned ETGs Approved for Korea Casinos
Fully-automated electronic table games are now authorized for use in Korean casinos. The change was made in February but not announced until April.
Victoria Unveils New Program to Waive Fees for Surrendered Machines
Starting in July, the Victorian government will allow select venue owners to surrender unused gaming machine credits. In exchange, the government will waive any associated fees.
Kenya Ready to Adopt Gaming Reforms
Kenya, the third largest gaming market in Africa, is poised to adopt two measures that would streamline the gaming industry. The National Lottery and the Gambling Control Bills would...
Ecuador’s Lasso Putting New Tax on Sports Betting
The President of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, is proposing a 15% tax on sports betting that he claims will help the economic recovery in his country.
Brazil’s Sports Betting Measure Awaits Congress’s Action
The National Congress of Brazil will soon take action on the provisional measure (PM) that would create a legal market for sports betting. It has been agreed to by...
Bahamas May Ban Welfare Recipients From Gaming
Bahamians who receive welfare or social security payments may not be allowed to gamble at the island nation’s hotel casinos. Officials of the Bahamas Gaming Board May 3 announced...
Casino Woodbine Locks Out Striking Workers
Toronto’s Casino Woodbine (l.) is mired in a nasty strike with its workers and responded to the latest rejection of their contract offer by locking out the employees.
Brazil’s Lawmakers to Take up Sports Betting Bill
Brazil’s National Congress is preparing to begin work on the provisional measure (MP) that would create the legal infrastructure for a sports betting market in Brazil, which is one...
Ontario Casino Reopens After Ransomware Attack
Two weeks after being brought to its knees by a ransomware hack attack, Gateway Casino in London, Ontario reopened on May 1. Now Gateway is reopening the rest of...
NSW Pubs Skirt Machine Count Limits by Combining Rooms
Regulators in New South Wales recently ordered two Sydney pubs to disconnect their gaming areas—the two venues had offered dual access in efforts to skirt machine count limits. ...
ACMA Fines Entain for Offering Online In-Play Bets
In-play bets cannot be offered in a purely online format in Australia. Entain found that out the hard way when it was fined by the Australian Communications and Media...
Grupo Televisa to Spin off Gambling, Soccer
Grupo Televisa, which is the largest media conglomerate in Mexico, has obtained permission from its shareholders to spin off part of its business to create a “gambling and soccer”...
Canada: Westlock County Voices Support of Capital Casino Relocation
Officials in Westlock County have reached out to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission asking it to approve the relocation of Capital City’s Camrose Resort Casino (l.) to...
Chile Mulls Banning Sportsbook-Athletic Ads, Sponsorships
The Chamber of Deputies of Chile has approved a ban on sports betting advertising. The Senate will next take up the bill. The proposed ban would apply to online...
Ontario’s Gateway Casinos Close to Reopening After Computer Attack
Several Ontario, Canada, Gateway Casinos were affected by a computer security breach and have been closed since April 16, but could be reopening this weekend.
Kenya to Consider Regulating Betting
Kenyan lawmakers are considering a bill to take the place of the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act. One purpose of the new legislation, says MP Duncan Mathenge (l.), is...
Appeal Court Rules PlayAlberta Doesn’t Violate Law
The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled that the province’s establishment of its iGaming site PlayAlberta was not a violation of Canadian law, a ruling that has been well...
Betr, SportChamps Fined by NSW Regulators for Ad Violations
Australian bookmakers Betr and SportChamps have been fined by Liquor & Gaming NSW for violating state law regarding gaming advertisements.
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November 27-28: Eastern European Gaming Summit, Inter Expo Center, Sofia, Bulgaria. Produced by the Association of Gaming Industry in Bulgaria. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
November 27-28: GAT Caribe Cancun, Cancun International Convention Center, Cancun, Mexico. Produced by 3A Producciones. For more information visit 3aproducciones.com/.
December 2-4: Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse, Bangkok, Thailand. Produced by Winna Media. For more information visit winnamedia.com/.
December 4: Global Regulatory Awards, Grand Connaught Rooms, London, UK. Produced by Vixio. For more information visit gamblingcomplianceawards.com/.
December 9-11: Global Symposium on Racing, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona. Produced by University of Arizona. For more information visit rtip.arizona.edu/.
December 12-15: National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) Winter Meeting, Caesars New Orleans. For more information visit www.NCLGS.org.
January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
