GLOBAL GAMING Archives - Page 5 of 109

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.

Published January 15, 2024

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...

Published January 15, 2024

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.

Published January 15, 2024

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...

Published January 15, 2024

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.

Published January 15, 2024

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.

Published January 8, 2024

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...

Published January 8, 2024

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...

Published December 25, 2023

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.

Published December 25, 2023

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...

Published December 25, 2023

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.

Published December 25, 2023

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...

Published December 25, 2023

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.

Published December 18, 2023

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....

Published December 18, 2023

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...

Published December 18, 2023

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...

Published December 11, 2023

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.

Published December 11, 2023

Star Sydney Given Six-Month Compliance Deadline Before Closure

Regulators in New South Wales have warned Star Entertainment that if its compliance efforts fail in the next six months, the casino license for its flagship Star Sydney (l.)...

Published December 11, 2023