Opening of Star’s Queen’s Wharf Casino Delayed to Late 2023

Star Entertainment has delayed the opening of its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development (l.) until late 2023 at the earliest. The company cited ongoing struggles with labor shortages, inflation and...

Published August 8, 2022

El Salvador Partners with Canada to Create E-Lottery

El Salvador and Canada have signed an agreement for the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) to create and run a new national electronic lottery. The money raised will go to...

Published August 8, 2022

Strike Continues at 2 Ontario Casinos

Two casinos in Ontario, Canada, are on strike against Great Canadian Gaming Corp. The union representing about 800 workers of the Ajax and Pickering casinos are striking for equal...

Published August 8, 2022

Victorian Govt. Announces Widespread Reform

The Victorian state government and its chief gaming regulator, Melissa Horne (l.), have announced a flurry of new regulations for gaming operators. These include mandatory “pre-commitments” for Australian bettors...

Published August 8, 2022

Nova Scotia’s Online Casino Goes Live

Nova Scotia, Canada’s online casino went live July 21. Finance Minister Allan MacMaster (l.) said the government wanted to avoid a fanfare with the site, operated by Atlantic Lottery...

Published August 1, 2022

South Australia’s SkyCity Inquiry Now Open for Submissions

South Australia’s Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner has commenced its inquiry into the operations of SkyCity Adelaide and is now seeking submissions. Brian Martin AO QC (l.)...

Published August 1, 2022

Operators Object to Ontario Sports Betting Ad Standards

Stringent sports betting ad standards in Ontario’s sports betting and online wagering market are unnecessarily oppressive, say operators. However, Canadian Gaming Association President/ CEO Paul Burns (l.) says they...

Published August 1, 2022

Critics: Peru’s Sports Betting law Could Harm Industry

The Peruvian Sports Betting Association (APADELA) warns that a new taxation law recently passed by the Congress of the Republic could cause huge losses for the county’s sports betting...

Published August 1, 2022

Crown Announces August 8 Launch for Crown Sydney Gaming Ops

The casino at Crown Sydney (l.) is now set to open on August 8, after a long and tumultuous multi-year journey for Crown Resorts. The new casino is designed...

Published August 1, 2022

India’s Tax Hike Could Destroy Online Skill-Game Industry, Investors Fear

India’s Goods and Services Tax Council led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (l.), is considering a 28 percent tax, up from the current 18 percent. This has prompted several...

Published August 1, 2022

Strike Averted at Most Ontario Casinos

Strikes were averted at the last minute at eight Great Canadian Gaming Corp. (GCGC) casinos in Ontario, but not all. Strikes went forward on July 18 at Casino Woodbine...

Published August 1, 2022

Australian Officials Unveil BetStop, A New Self-Exclusion Register

Problem gamblers in Australia will soon be able to register on a self-exclusion platform known as BetStop, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority. The service is expected...

Published July 25, 2022

Wests Newcastle in NSW to Roll Out Cashless Trial for Pokies

A small but highly-anticipated trial of cashless gaming machines is set to begin soon at Wests Newcastle in New South Wales. Advocates believe these systems will help curb money...

Published July 25, 2022

Ontario Casino Workers Ready to Strike

Union workers of eight casinos in Ontario owned by Great Canadian Gaming Corp., including the Woodbine racino (l.) were set to go on strike Friday, July 22. The strike...

Published July 25, 2022

Ontario Casino Fined for AML Violations

Gaming regulators in Ontario, Canada, have fined the owners of Rideau Carleton Casino (l.) $227,250. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario alleges that HR Ottawa LP, owned...

Published July 25, 2022

Peru Legalizes iGaming, Sports Betting

Peru’s Congress July 15 voted 91 to 0 to legalize online gaming and sports betting. The law will be enforced by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur)....

Published July 25, 2022

RSI’s Mexican Online Casino, Sportsbook Goes Live

RushBet.mx, the online casino and sportsbook, has gone live in Mexico. It is a joint project of Rush Street Interactive and media giant Grupo Multimedios. RSI now becomes the...

Published July 18, 2022

Brazil’s New Sports Law Could Reduce Profits of Betting Sites

Now that Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies (l.) has passed a bill updating the rules that govern sports, it is inviting scrutiny over how it might affect the profitability of...

Published July 18, 2022

Star’s Queensland Inquiry Underway; CEO Admits to Not Paying Fines

Queensland’s inquiry into the suitability of Star Entertainment has commenced, with a final report expected by September 30. Geoff Hogg (l.), interim CEO of Star, recently revealed that the...

Published July 18, 2022

Aquis, Iris Capital Strike $42 Million Deal for Casino Canberra

Following a back-and-forth bidding war, Iris Capital has acquired the gaming operations of Casino Canberra (l.) from parent company Aquis Entertainment Ltd. The offer is for $42 million, which...

Published July 18, 2022