NZ Government Pushes Back Against Greyhound Racing

Greyhound racing in New Zealand has come under fire over lack of transparency and the welfare of the dogs. Without change, the future of racing is questionable

Published September 20, 2021

Venezuelan President: Casinos Can Reopen

Casinos closed by Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez 10 years ago can reopen. The order was issued by Chavez’ successor Nicolas Maduro (l.), who hopes the 30 casinos will help...

Published September 20, 2021

Brazilian Lawmakers Push Legal Gaming

Reviving and regulating casinos in Brazil is vital to the rebuilding of the country’s economy. That was the message of several Brazilian legislators who met with the head of...

Published September 20, 2021

South Africa’s Oldest Casino Gutted by Fire

The oldest casino in South Africa has been badly damaged by fire and will be closed for at least three months. Some guests were injured but none killed in...

Published September 20, 2021

Rise in Chile’s Gambling Sparks New Guidelines

Chile’s gaming regulator, alarmed by rising levels of gambling activity, has issued a new Decalogue of Good Practices of Responsible Gaming. Its purpose is to encourage responsible gambling behavior.

Published September 20, 2021

Former B.C. Lottery Director Was Whistleblower

The whistleblower who led to the investigation of widespread money laundering at British Columbia, Canada, casinos, testified before the Cullen Commission recently. Ross Alderson (l.) is currently living in...

Published September 20, 2021

Chile Begins Bidding Process for Two Casino Licenses

The gaming regulator for Chile has begun the process of seeking bids for two casino licenses. The licenses could go to the existing Enjoy San Antonio or Enjoy Santiago...

Published September 20, 2021

Auditor: Crown Resorts May Not Survive Intact

For months, Australia’s Crown Resorts has endured testimony about compliance breaches, money laundering at its casinos and tax dodging. Crown has pledged a total overhaul, but that may not...

Published September 20, 2021

Mexico Won’t Grant New Casino Licenses

The government of Mexico will not grant new casino licenses. The policy ordered by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (l.) is aimed at getting corruption under control at...

Published September 6, 2021

New Casino Coming to Russia’s Primorye

An unnamed investor will reportedly spend $142 million to develop a casino resort in Russia’s Primorye special economic zone. The region is currently host to two casinos, Tigre de...

Published September 6, 2021

NSW to Name Independent Regulator in Wake of Crown Mess

The government of New South Wales, Australia has agreed to all 19 recommendations to bolster casino regulations made in the Bergin Report. The probe of Crown Resorts was released...

Published August 30, 2021

Chile Regulator Signs Deal to Improve Transparency

Chile’s chief regulator has upgraded its deal with the financial analysis unit, which will help in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in casinos.

Published August 30, 2021

Australian State to Survey Public on Pokies

The Australian state of New South Wales is preparing to survey its residents about proposed slot machines reforms. The proposal seeks to cap the numbers of pokies and encourage...

Published August 30, 2021

Local Gamblers Buoy Russian Casino

Summit Ascent Holdings saw a massive increase in mass table play at its Tigre de Cristal (l.) in Russia—a welcome development with flatlining rolling chip business. The resort is...

Published August 30, 2021

New Zealand Casino ‘Ground Zero’ for Covid Outbreak

An Auckland, New Zealand casino may have been the source of a new Covid-19 outbreak in the country. Contract tracing led back to SkyCity (l.), which undertook a comprehensive...

Published August 30, 2021

Brazil’s ‘Adelson Casino Bill’ Moves Forward

Legislation that would allow casinos in Brazil after a 90-year ban are moving in the National Congress. Senator Veneziano Vital do Rego (l.) sponsored one bill, introduced a year...

Published August 30, 2021

New Zealand Casinos Close Due to Delta Case

Casinos in New Zealand were ordered to close August 16 after one new Covid-19 case was identified in the country, possibly the highly contagious Delta variant. SkyCity hotels (l.)...

Published August 23, 2021

Star Sydney Wants 1K New Gaming Machines

Australia’s Star Entertainment Group will begin formal negotiations with the government of New South Wales over its plan to add 1,000 new gaming machines at the Star Sydney.

Published August 23, 2021

Brazil Moves Toward Legal Casinos

A bill is making its way through Brazil’s National Congress that would allow integrated resorts, including casinos. According to a report submitted to the Economy Minister, IRs could attract...

Published August 23, 2021

Goa Casinos May Not Reopen

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant (l.) of the Indian state of Goa said last week that the government may not restart local casino operations. Goa has six offshore casinos and...

Published August 16, 2021