Kazakhstan Backpedals on Restricting Gaming

Kazakhstan is backing away from its crackdown on gaming that it began two years ago. Instead of restrictive regulations, it is now looking at amendments that will protect consumers....

Published June 13, 2022

Brazilian Govt. Seeking New Tax Structures for Foreign Operators

Regulators in Brazil are proposing new legislation for foreign gaming operators that would require them to establish residence within the country in order to assure that they will be...

Published June 13, 2022

Queensland Announces New Racing Industry Tax Model

The racing industry in Queensland has been overhauled by a new funding model recently put in place by the state government. As part of the new model, taxes will...

Published June 13, 2022

Bet99 Close to Getting Ontario Sportsbook Approval

Bet99 is close to obtaining approval to participate in the Ontario sports betting market. Sports Venture Holdings Inc. CEO Jared Beber indicated that the process is still unfolding, but...

Published June 6, 2022

Mexico’s Gaming Industry Presses for Unified Tax Structure

The industry association that represents Mexico’s casinos and suppliers, AIEJA, is asking that the federal government unify the tax structure, as many believe the current structure is burdensome to...

Published June 6, 2022

B.C. Money Laundering Commission Submits Report

For more than a year, the “Cullen Commission” conducted hearings and took testimony to investigate years of alleged violations of Ontario, Canada’s anti-money laundering laws by casinos, high-end car...

Published June 6, 2022

Montreal Casino Dealers Strike Continues

Poker rooms remain closed at Casino Montreal (l.) while 521 dealers continue to strike against Loto-Québec. The disagreement focuses on dealers’ request for a new schedule to help reduce...

Published June 6, 2022

Star Sydney Facing Numerous Accusations as Inquiry Nears End

The inquiry into the dealings of Star Entertainment by New South Wales regulators is reaching its final stages, and the operator is facing a litany of accusations, including money...

Published June 6, 2022

AUS: Crown Resorts Fined $57.4 Million Over UnionPay Scandal

Crown Resorts is facing a $57.4 million fine from the Victorian government for a scam involving China UnionPay bank cards. The fine is the largest ever imposed against an...

Published June 6, 2022

Victorian Regulator to Limit EGMs at Crown Melbourne

Gaming regulators in the Australian state of Victoria have announced new restrictions on electronic gaming machines at Crown Melbourne. The limits were designed to cut down on gambling harm.

Published May 30, 2022

Shambala Begins Phase 2 Development for Russian Resort

Phase 2 of the Shambala casino (l.) in Russia’s Primorye casino zone is now underway, with completion set for 2025. Other operators in the area are pulling back on...

Published May 30, 2022

As More Execs Depart, Star Entertainment Names Interim Chair, CEO

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has named Geoff Hogg (l.) interim CEO after the departure of Executive Chairman John O’Neill. Director Ben Heap was tapped as interim chairman and group...

Published May 30, 2022

Brazil: After Elections Might be Time to Move Casino Bill

Brazilian lawmakers who support legalizing gaming see a window of opportunity between the October election and when officials take office next year. They could push casino and online gaming...

Published May 30, 2022

Aussie Regulator Hands Down Fines, Warnings to Sportsbooks

Liquor & Gaming NSW, the gaming regulator in New South Wales, Australia, says it will throw the book at sportsbooks found to violate state rules on advertising. Two sportsbooks...

Published May 30, 2022

Massachusetts Court Orders Probe of Encore Boston Harbor Licensing

A Massachusetts court has called for further investigation into the “highly unusual” actions of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission surrounding the licensing of Wynn’s Encore Boston Harbor.

Published May 30, 2022

IPI Seeks Funding to Reopen Saipan Casino

IPI (Imperial Pacific International LLC) has signed an agreement with the IH Group of South Korea, in which IH commits to provide funds that will allow IPI to complete...

Published May 23, 2022

Colombian Businessman Mulls Desert Oasis Casino

Evert Montero Cardenas (l.), chairman of the Colombian Federation of Entrepreneurs of Games of Luck and Chance wants to build a casino resort in the La Guarjira desert.

Published May 23, 2022

Chairman Toppled as More Star Officials Depart

Chairman John O’Neill (l.) announced last week he will leave Star Entertainment, the Australian casino giant under fire from New South Wales regulators. Like Crown Resorts, Star ignored its...

Published May 23, 2022

Gaming Innovation Group Expands into Angola

iGaming operator Gaming Innovation Group is partnering with Full Games SA to provide account management and sportsbook solutions for Full Games’ operations in Angola, a newly-formed gaming market.

Published May 16, 2022

Brazil Deputies Work to Revive Gaming Legislation

Legislators in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies (l.) are working to get a bill that would legalize gaming back on schedule before the national elections in October. Supporters say the...

Published May 16, 2022