Brazil Lawmakers Continue to Evaluate Gaming

The head of Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies said in a press conference that a bill legalizing all types of gaming will be on the agenda for the current session,...

Published February 21, 2022

Indian Court Strikes Down Skill-Based Gaming Ban

The Karnataka High Court (l.) has ruled that a law against online gambling that also banned skill-based online games was unconstitutional. India is one of the fastest growing i-gaming...

Published February 21, 2022

Brazil Congress: Not So Fast on Gaming Bill

Opposition to a gaming bill in Brazil has arisen in that country’s Chamber of Deputies. Some of those officials have requested that the bill be removed from immediate consideration....

Published February 14, 2022

Did Star Entertainment Try to Skirt Tax Obligation?

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group is accused of urging local gamblers to claim they lived outside New South Wales to reduce the amount of gaming tax Star paid to the...

Published February 14, 2022

In Crown Probe, Australian Regulator Seeks Millions from Melco

The gaming regulator in New South Wales is pursuing legal action against Melco Resorts & Entertainment to recoup millions in legal fees associated with its probe of Crown Resorts,...

Published February 14, 2022

Crown Regulator Admits Lax Performance

Western Australia’s gaming regulator concedes it did not properly oversee operations at Crown Perth (l.). Meanwhile, parent company Crown Resorts is reviewing a new takeover bid from U.S.-based Blackstone...

Published February 7, 2022

Brazil Closer to Legal Gaming

Within weeks, the National Congress of Brazil could pass a bill to lift the longtime ban on gaming. President Jair Bolsonaro (l.) promises to veto such a bill, but...

Published February 7, 2022

Ontario Covid Restrictions Could Ease

The government of Ontario, Canada under Premier Doug Ford (l.) will soon ease pandemic restrictions at provincial casinos. Proof of vaccine and masks will still be required, but capacity...

Published January 31, 2022

SkyCity Adelaide to Require Vaccines

Starting in early February, SkyCity Adelaide will require that all employees and patrons to be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus or show proof of a medical exemption.

Published January 24, 2022

Study: Positive RG Messages Work Best Online

Australian researchers say positive messages work better than fear-based or negative advertising to help bettors manage their online gambling habits.

Published January 24, 2022

AUSTRAC Takes Closer Look at Star Entertainment

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre, now looking into alleged money laundering at Star Entertainment casinos, has broadened its probe beyond Star Sydney to include “other entities” in...

Published January 24, 2022

Though Opposed, Brazil’s President Expects Legalized Gaming

The Brazilian Congress is considering legislation that would legalize casinos in the country. President Jair Bolsonaro (l.) expects it to pass, even though he plans to veto it.

Published January 24, 2022

Merger Will Create Chile’s Largest Casino Giant

Chilean gaming companies Enjoy and Dreams plan to merge by the fourth quarter of this year. Their merger will result in the largest gaming company in Chile, controlling 58...

Published January 24, 2022

Blackstone Gets Inside Lane on Crown Bid

Blackstone last week boosted its offer for Crown Resorts by 5 percent to A$8.87 billion (US$6.46 billion), and the Crown board of directors has indicated they are pleased, especially...

Published January 17, 2022

Sweden Criticized on Deposit Limit Change

Sweden plans to lower the weekly deposit limit per week for online casino accounts from SEK 5,000 ($548.76) to SEK 4,000. This will prompt players to create multiple accounts,...

Published January 10, 2022

Finland Adopts Gaming Reforms

Finland’s newly proposed Lottery Act will, if adopted into law, help shore up the existing Veikkaus state monopoly. It will also put a heavy regulatory hand on discouraging offshore...

Published January 10, 2022

A Reprieve for Saipan Casino Licensee?

The head of Saipan’s casino regulatory body says revoking an exclusive gaming license held by Imperial Pacific International would be unconstitutional. The failed, bankrupt operation closed in March 2020.

Published January 10, 2022

CDC Advises Against Cruise Travel

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised travelers to refrain from going on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status. Cruise ships in U.S. waters reported 5,000...

Published January 10, 2022

Crown Fined $1 Million for Junket Breach

Australia’s Crown Resorts has been fined $1 million by the Victorian gaming regulator for failing to comply with the rules for junket operations. Crown defied an order to sever...

Published January 10, 2022

Brazilian President Mulls Fate of Gambling

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro (l.) doesn’t like gambling, and neither do the country’s evangelicals. But Congress is likely to legalize it, after which Bolsonaro will veto the law, and...

Published January 10, 2022