India’s MIB Warns Against Online Betting Endorsements

India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued stern warnings to the country’s influencers and endorsers: Don’t promote illegal offshore gambling sites.

Published April 1, 2024

Star’s CEO, CFO Step Down as Company’s Struggles Continue

Star Entertainment has announced the resignation of CEO Robbie Cooke and CFO Christina Katsibouba, the latest in a growing list of departures that have plagued the company since it...

Published April 1, 2024

Curaçao Sets March 31 Deadline for Online Gaming Licenses

The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) has given operators until March 31 to register their interest in getting a license to offer online gaming. The board has also issued...

Published March 25, 2024

Both Dubai and Abu Dhabi on MGM Radar for Casino

MGM Resorts International, which wants to open the first casino in the United Arab Emirates, is looking at two possible locations. CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle (l.) is aiming...

Published March 25, 2024

Chile’s Senate Debates Online Gaming Bill

The Chilean Senate Economic Commission is studying a bill to legalize online gambling and create a competitive market. But some industry critics say the 37 percent total tax is...

Published March 25, 2024

Rytenskild Out as Tabcorp CEO Over Alleged Sexual Comments

Tabcorp CEO Adam Rytenskild (l.) has been ousted following an internal investigation—the longtime executive allegedly made sexual comments toward a female regulator when the company was attempting to secure...

Published March 25, 2024

José Manssur: Trust the Brazilian Gaming Market

José Manssur (l.), the former advisor of the Ministry of Finance who led the Brazilian effort to legalize online betting and gaming, had a message for the first ever...

Published March 18, 2024

Argentine Mayor Lobbies for Atlantic Coast Casino

The Casino Complex in Necochea, Buenos Aires province, Argentina that closed due to structural problems and later partially burned, could get some love from the state government. So promised...

Published March 18, 2024

Crown CEO Optimistic on Profitability Outlook for Crown Sydney

Crown Resorts CEO Ciarán Carruthers (l.) recently gave new comments on the future of Crown Sydney, affirming that the property can regain profitability if the casino component can find...

Published March 18, 2024

Chilean Senate Begins Work on new Gambling Framework

Last year, Chile’s government departments failed to hammer together a new federal gambling structure. This year the Senate and National Congress hope to finalize the new Federal Gambling Bill.

Published March 18, 2024

Crown to Cut Additional 194 Jobs

Crown Resorts has announced plans to slash 194 positions across the company, not long after cutting 95 additional jobs late last year.

Published March 11, 2024

Sri Lanka Squeezes Casino Licensees

Sri Lanka, a nation near India, has introduced new restrictions on new casinos. Higher fees and a minimum investment of $250 million went into effect January 1.

Published March 11, 2024

SkyCity Adelaide Hit with US$8.5 Million Tax Ruling

The recent decision by the South Australian Court of Appeal confirms that SkyCity Adelaide is indeed subject to a casino tax obligation amounting to AU$13 million (US$8.5 million).

Published March 4, 2024

How Will Revised AGCO Ad Standards Affect Gaming operators?

The rollout of the revised AGCO ad standards in Ontario will have new standards, such as reshaping advertising and marketing practices, emphasizing responsible gambling messaging and limiting the use...

Published March 4, 2024

Australian EPL Provider Under Investigation for Illegal Ads During Play

Australian EPL streamer Optus Sport is being investigated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority over pitch-side ads for offshore gaming sites that were featured during a match broadcast....

Published March 4, 2024

Tigre de Cristal Buyer Exits Deal

A controversial deal to sell the Tigre de Cristal casino in Russia is off. The would-be buyer, Dalnevostochnyj Aktiv LLC, has notified operator Oriental Regent Ltd. of its intent...

Published March 4, 2024

Kazakhstan Requires Operators to Report Customer Gambling Activities

New tax codes require casino operators to report customer activities to the Kazakhstan State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Ministry of Finance. The government says confidentiality will be...

Published February 26, 2024

Major Aus. Sportsbooks Prepare for Potential Regulatory Action

Several major Australian sportsbooks could face regulatory action for anti-money laundering violations from the nation’s financial crimes agency Austrac.

Published February 26, 2024

Brazil May Ban Celebrity Sports Betting Ads

Lawmakers in Brazil’s Senate will vote this year on a bill that would ban celebrities from being used in sports betting marketing. The long-awaited sports betting market is expected...

Published February 26, 2024

Nigeria Mulls Banning Sports Betting

Nigerian lawmakers have adopted a resolution prohibiting sports betting. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, more than 65 million adults make sports wagers, spending an average of $15...

Published February 26, 2024