More Delays Seen in Launching Brazil’s Betting Market

More days are needed to assess license applications to participate in Brazil’s new gambling market, pushing back the market’s opening. Operators will have until Dec. 31 to comply.

Published June 3, 2024

Brazil Subcommittee Will Regulate Sports Betting

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has formed a Permanent Subcommittee on Sports Betting Regulation. It will be the first step towards regulating sports betting since betting legislation was approved last...

Published May 27, 2024

Argentine Lawmakers Mull Banning Gaming Ads

Legislators in Argentina are discussing a proposal to ban online gaming ads. Some call gambling addiction an “epidemic,” with one declaring, “Compulsive gambling is being a global problem ....

Published May 27, 2024

SkyCity to Pay Millions in AML Fines in Australia, NZ

SkyCity Entertainment has agreed to pay millions in anti-money laundering fines in both Australia and New Zealand. The violations, which date back several years, are said to have been...

Published May 27, 2024

Bell Two, Hard Rock Snafu: Another Tough Week for Star

Star Entertainment suffered PR and regulatory blows last week, when it erroneously believed it was soliciting a bid from a partner of Hard Rock International and then faced stiff...

Published May 27, 2024

Proponents of Brazilian Gambling Cite Tourism

Supporters and foes of casinos, bingo halls, horse racing wagering and “jogo do bicho” in Brazil are debating whether it would benefit tourism. A hearing was held before the...

Published May 20, 2024

AIGF: India Needs Light Regulations to Become iGaming Hub

India stands poised to become a “global gaming innovation hub,” claims the industry. For that to happen, however, the government needs to support such growth with “light touch” regulations.

Published May 20, 2024

Ontario Casino Move Could Imperil Horse Racing

Canadian casino operator Gateway is planning to relocate its Innisfil, Ontario gaming facility before the lease expires in 2029. That concerns the operator of Georgian Downs (l.), a racetrack...

Published May 13, 2024

Buenos Aires Cracks Down on Underage Gaming

Buenos Aires, Argentina lawmakers have amended the city’s code to add penalties for allowing underage gambling. They argue that excessive gambling harms families, causes social issues and mental health...

Published May 13, 2024

Gambling Could Expand in Vancouver, BC

The two casinos operated by British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) in Vancouver could expand their operations. The Parq and Hastings racinos are considering adding gaming tables and slots.

Published May 13, 2024

Wynn Plans 2027 Opening for Al Marjan IR

Wynn Resorts plans a 2027 opening for its Al Marjan integrated resort (l.) in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The 300-meter tower would be the...

Published May 13, 2024

Crown to Cut 1,000 Jobs Across Properties, Corporate

Despite its recent regulatory victories, Crown Resorts has announced company-wide layoffs that could affect up to 1,000 positions across its operations.

Published May 6, 2024

Foster Out as Star Chairman; Ward Named as Replacement

Star Entertainment has announced that Chairman David Foster (l.) has been replaced by Anne Ward in the wake of the Bell Two regulatory inquiry. Foster will remain as a...

Published May 6, 2024

Kazakhstan Lawmakers May Shake Up Gambling Ads

The republic of Kazakhstan appears headed toward banning bloggers from advertising gaming platforms and online gaming. Bloggers would still be able to cover sporting events, but not run gambling...

Published April 29, 2024

Puerto Rican Senate Approves New Slot License Regulations

After first taking a pass on it, the Senate of Puerto Rico has approved Regulation for the Issuance, Management, and Control of Licenses for Slot Route Gaming Machines. It...

Published April 29, 2024

Canadian Court: Excluding Casino Managers Doesn’t Violate Labor Code

Preventing casino operation supervisors from joining a union at Casino de Montréal doesn’t violate their freedom of association, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled. Supervisors later formed their...

Published April 29, 2024

Bell Two Continues for Star as Foster, Cooke Give Testimony

Star Chairman David Foster and former CEO Robbie Cooke gave testimony in Bell Two inquiry hearings last week as the company continues to spiral deeper into regulatory and financial...

Published April 29, 2024

Crown Sydney Returns to Suitability; CEO Still Cautious

Crown Sydney (l.) has retained its casino license, according to NSW state regulators. While this is certainly good news for the company, it still faces massive operational challenges ahead,...

Published April 29, 2024

NSW Cashless Trial Garners Mixed Results

The first report from Aristocrat’s cashless gaming trial in New South Wales revealed that the technology did well in gathering data and integrating RG tools, but was hampered by...

Published April 22, 2024

Peruvian Ministry Seeks to Amend Taxing of Online Gaming

Peru’s Ministry of Economy and Finance seeks to amend the taxing statutes of the law governing online gambling. It seeks to impose the same tax percentage on online gaming...

Published April 15, 2024