GLOBAL GAMING
The rollout of the revised AGCO ad standards in Ontario will have new standards, such as reshaping advertising and marketing practices, emphasizing responsible gambling messaging and limiting the use...
Australian EPL Provider Under Investigation for Illegal Ads During Play
Australian EPL streamer Optus Sport is being investigated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority over pitch-side ads for offshore gaming sites that were featured during a match broadcast....
Tigre de Cristal Buyer Exits Deal
A controversial deal to sell the Tigre de Cristal casino in Russia is off. The would-be buyer, Dalnevostochnyj Aktiv LLC, has notified operator Oriental Regent Ltd. of its intent...
Kazakhstan Requires Operators to Report Customer Gambling Activities
New tax codes require casino operators to report customer activities to the Kazakhstan State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Ministry of Finance. The government says confidentiality will be...
Major Aus. Sportsbooks Prepare for Potential Regulatory Action
Several major Australian sportsbooks could face regulatory action for anti-money laundering violations from the nation’s financial crimes agency Austrac.
Brazil May Ban Celebrity Sports Betting Ads
Lawmakers in Brazil’s Senate will vote this year on a bill that would ban celebrities from being used in sports betting marketing. The long-awaited sports betting market is expected...
Nigeria Mulls Banning Sports Betting
Nigerian lawmakers have adopted a resolution prohibiting sports betting. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, more than 65 million adults make sports wagers, spending an average of $15...
NSW Regulators to Limit Late-Night Gaming Additions
Regulators in New South Wales have announced that venues will only be granted licenses for late-night gaming offerings if they can show that they have adequate harm minimization resources...
Ontario, Canada Regulators Revise Gambling Ad Standards
The release of new gambling advertising standards by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario marks a significant step towards ensuring responsible gambling practices in the Canadian province.
SkyCity to Face Civil Penalties in NZ High Court for AML Failures
SkyCity has announced that it will face civil penalties brought forth by New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs over anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing violations at its...
Wynn Could Begin UAE Hotel Construction Soon
With the foundation finished, Wynn Resorts expects to soon begin building the $4 billion casino hotel tower at Al Marjan Island in the United Arab Emirates. It could open...
Brazil Sportsbook, iGaming Expected Live by July
Brazil is anticipated going live with regulated sports betting and online gaming by July. José Francisco Manssur, special advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Finance confirmed this to an...
Global Suspicious Betting Alerts Down 35 Percent
The International Betting Integrity Association says a decline in suspicious betting alerts demonstrates the effectiveness of IBIA’s global monitoring network in collaboration with sports organizations and regulators.
Ontario’s Fallsview Casino Fined for AML Violations
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario recently penalized Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls for failure to adhere to anti-money laundering laws.
Goa Tax Change Could Benefit Gaming
The cabinet of the state of Goa, India has repealed the Goa Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Ordinance of 2023. It is substituting the Goa Goods and Services Tax...
Codere Wins Victory in Mexican Court
Codere, a gaming company that operates in several Latin American countries, has won an initial victory in Mexico’s highest court. The company has challenged a $70 million-plus tax bill...
Chilean Bill Would Regulate Online Gaming
The Chilean Ministry of Finance has submitted a bill to the Senate to regulate online gaming platforms. The bill, which was previously passed by Chile’s Chamber of Deputies, seeks...
Ecuador’s Civil Unrest Causes Withdrawal of Gambling Regulations
Battles between Ecuador’s military and its drug cartels sparked by the prison break of a drug kingpin have put the brakes on proposed gambling regulations. Critics say legalizing gambling...
Brazil to Take Measures to Stop Sports Betting Manipulation
The government of Brazil has taken the first steps to create a system to combat sports betting manipulation. It has given the job to the country’s Federal Data Processing...
Three Companies Reportedly Vying for Windsor, Ontario License
Caesars Windsor (l.), a prominent casino in Windsor, Ontario, is the subject of a fierce competition among three major gambling companies for the license to operate slot machines and...