Uruguay to Fine Conmebol for Gambling Ads

Uruguay’s Director of Lotteries and Pools, Ricardo Berois (l.), has aimed his regulatory guns against the South American Soccer Confederation (aka Conmebol) which twice illegally broadcasted sportsbook ads. Conmebol...

Published October 3, 2022

Little Progress Being Made in Alberta Sports Betting Market

The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission previously said it planned to issue two sports betting licenses by the end of the year, but little progress appears to have been...

Published October 3, 2022

Ontario Sportsbooks: 20 and Growing

Ontario, Canada’s regulated online gaming market now includes more than 20 sportsbook operators. Most recent is BetVictor, based in Gibraltar. Others are poised to join as they sign agreements...

Published October 3, 2022

British Columbia’s Cascades Casino Delta Opening September 29

Gateway Casinos’ $99 million Cascades Casino Delta (l.) will open September 29 with a 42,000-square-foot casino floor featuring 500 slots, 18 table games and six electronic tables, plus a...

Published September 26, 2022

Betsson Brings Online Gaming, Sports Betting to Mexico

As part of its expansion into Latin America, Swedish operator Betsson has brought its online gaming mix to Mexico. The deal also includes localized sports betting.

Published September 26, 2022

Tasmania to Implement Mandatory Loss Limits for Poker Machines

The Tasmanian government has announced the implementation of a new, mandatory “pre-commitment” program for all of the state’s 3,000+ poker machines. Per the new guidelines, players must set loss...

Published September 26, 2022

Australian Officials Shift Focus to Online Gaming With New Inquiry

A committee of Australian officials, headed by Peta Murphy MP (l.), is launching a new inquiry into the country’s online gambling industry. The investigation will explore current legislation regarding...

Published September 26, 2022

Victoria Passes New Legislation Following Crown Melbourne Inquiry

Following last year’s Royal Commission into the operations of Crown Melbourne, the Victorian government has introduced new legislation in efforts to curb money laundering, problem gambling and other missteps...

Published September 26, 2022

Following Bell Report, Star Scrambles to Salvage NSW License

Ben Heap (l.), interim chairman of Star Entertainment, has released a statement apologizing for his company’s shortcomings, which were recently made public via the Bell Report. The company could...

Published September 26, 2022

Paraguay Seeks Sports Betting Operator

Javier Balbuena (l.), president of Corajzan, the gaming regulator of Paraguay, has put out a tender for applicants to operate sports betting in the country with an exclusive partnership....

Published September 19, 2022

Entain Under Investigation in Australia Amid Expansion to Ontario

Entain has had an interesting few weeks around the globe, highlighted by an investigation from Australia’s financial watchdog as well as an expansion into the newly regulated market of...

Published September 19, 2022

NSW Casinos Put on Notice Following Launch of NICC

The newly created NSW Independent Casino Commission has now commenced operations, and Chief Commissioner Philip Crawford (l.) wants the state’s casinos to know that the new agency won’t tolerate...

Published September 12, 2022

Most Ontario Residents Not Betting on Sports

More than three months after Ontario, Canada opened its sports betting market, a majority of the population hasn’t placed a bet. Furthermore, nearly 50 percent said they have no...

Published September 12, 2022

Crown Melbourne in Hot Water for Blank Checks; CEO Pledges Reform

The Victorian government has launched a third disciplinary action against Crown Melbourne (l.), after the recent Royal Commission revealed that the casino allowed patrons to exchange checks, both written...

Published September 12, 2022

NSW Forms Executive Team for New Independent Casino Commission

Philip Crawford (l.), current chair of the Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority, has been named the chief commissioner of the newly formed NSW Independent Casino Commission. Four additional ILGA...

Published September 5, 2022

Queensland Launches Review of Casinos Following Junket Allegations

Queensland’s Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation is conducting an investigation of the Ville casino as well the Reef Hotel Casino over suspected ties to Lawrence Fu, an unlicensed...

Published September 5, 2022

Auckland Casino Workers Go On Strike

Workers at the Auckland, New Zealand SkyCity casino went on strike August 27. The members of the Unite Union say they should be paid a “living wage.” SkyCity Entertainment...

Published September 5, 2022

Use the Three Gaming Licenses, says Grand Bahama Government

The Grand Bahama Gaming Board wants to encourage businesses on the island to apply for and claim its three unused gaming licenses. No one has sought the licenses for...

Published September 5, 2022

Brazil Approves Lotteries, Sports Betting

The Chamber of Deputies of Brazil adopted a bill August 30 sponsored by Giovani Cherini (l.) that legalizes health and tourism lotteries and authorizes private sports betting. Some funds...

Published September 5, 2022

ACMA Requests 6 More iGaming Sites be Banned

Australia’s media regulators have requested that six more illegal iGaming sites be blocked by the country’s internet service providers. The agency has ramped up its efforts to combat such...

Published August 29, 2022