GLOBAL GAMING
Sports betting is one step closer to regulation in Brazil with the government’s goal of establishing a National Gambling and Betting Secretariat by the end of this month.
Sri Lanka Looks to Create Formal Gaming Regulator by Hiking Fees
Sri Lanka’s government has a goal of establishing a formal gaming regulator and announced it will increase casino gaming licenses in an effort to meet that objective.
Victoria: Tabcorp Barred from Taking Cash at Unsupervised Machines
Victorian regulators have issued a directive that will bar gamblers from using cash at unsupervised Tabcorp gaming machines across the state—instead, credit vouchers will be issued to players with...
Rush Gaming Loses Operating License in Malta
Rush Gaming was found by the Malta Gaming Authority to be in non-compliance with regulatory law and had its operating license suspended.
Indian State Governor Amends GST Tax on Gambling
The governor of the Indian state of Kerela has taken his disagreements with the state’s legislature over Goods & Service Tax (GST) as it relates to gambling to a...
AGCO Working on New Gambling Ad Standards; Not All Agree
Gambling ads have come under intense scrutiny in Ontario and the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is preparing to release new standards.
Brazil President Vetoes Part of Gambling law
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (l.) has vetoed part of a gambling bill that would grant a tax exemption for gamblers who win prizes up to BRL...
Ecuador’s Noboa Eyes Reopening Casinos
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa (l.) recently presented an 11-point referendum, part of which is lobbying for the reopening of casinos, betting shops, and in-person gambling halls.
Proposed Gambling Ordinance Submitted to Curaçao Parliament
Curaçao has been popular with online gambling operators, but the Caribbean island has submitted to parliament an overhaul of its regulations.
Report: Australian Gov’t Dragging Feet on Murphy Report
Six months ago, Peta Murphy MP (l.) presented a report to the government outlining the adverse effects of online gambling and its advertising. The report recommended a phased ad...
AUSTRAC to Focus Heavily on Gaming in 2024
Australian financial watchdog AUSTRAC has listed the gaming industry as one of its areas to monitor in 2024, following a number of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing fines and...
Cashless Gaming Trial Expanded in NSW
An upcoming trial of cashless gaming in New South Wales has been significantly expanded, according to the state government.
Curaçao Gaming Bill Goes to Parliament
Lawmakers in Curaçao are now reviewing legislation to determine how gambling in the Caribbean island will be regulated in coming years. The new regulations will include changes in license...
Tabcorp Beats Out Competition for 20-Year Victorian License
One of Australia’s biggest gambling companies, TabCorp, was recently awarded a 20-year license in Victoria, beating out several companies.
Crown Melbourne Implements Time, Loss Limits for All Machines
Moving forward, all patrons who play EGMs at Crown Melbourne will be required to set time and loss limits before playing, as part of sweeping anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism...
Columbia Seeks More Control Over Slots with New Laws
The Federal Gambling Authority of Columbia, Coljuegos, announced it is planning on overhauling the country’s slot machine laws in an effort to eradicate illegal machines.
India Cracks Down on Betting Sites
India has begun cracking down on illegal offshore wagering sites and apps. At the same time Indian states have started handing huge bills to casino companies for back taxes....
Brazil’s Senate Adopts Sportsbook Regulations
It is possible that Brazil may pass a bill on sportsbook regulations by the end of the year. The Senate just passed Bill 3.626/2023, which the government says could...
India’s Delta Corp ‘Defers’ IR in Goa
Delta Corp Ltd., the largest casino operator in India, has announced it has “deferred” an integrated resort in Goa. Instead it has decided to invest in the real estate...
Poll Shows Support for Ending Quebec’s iGaming Monopoly
A coalition of online gambling operators recently revealed a poll that said 67 percent of respondents would like to see an end to a Loto-Québec monopoly.