GLOBAL GAMING
Blackstone Group, which acquired Crown Resorts last year for US$6.5 billion, is planning to invest quite a bit more in the floundering operator to help turn the ship around,...
Tabcorp Reiterates Stance on Ads; Shareholders Vote Against Executive Pay
Tabcorp’s recent annual meeting saw management double down on its stance that more advertising regulation is good and should be welcomed; it also saw more than a third of...
Indian Operator Granted Stay on Tax Demand
The governments of several Indian states accuse India-based Delta Corp of owing a total of $2.8 billion in back taxes. Recently the high court of Sikkim gave the gaming...
Brazilian Commission Holds Hearing on Sports Betting Bill
The Brazilian Senate appears to be entering the final stretch in its process to approve the bill that would legalize sports betting. The Chamber of Deputies already passed Bill...
Colombia Proposes New Regulations for Ads, RG
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulatory body, has proposed new rules regarding ads and responsible gambling.
New Research Spotlights Huge Gambling Losses in Western Sydney
New analysis from Western Sydney University has shown that a large percentage of Sydney’s overall revenue from gambling machines is coming from a select few regions in Western Sydney,...
IGSA Announces Creation of GSA Africa
The International Gaming Standards Association has announced the creation of a new division, GSA Africa. F.K. Fayad will serve as its first managing director.
Anti-Money Laundering Bill Gets Nepal Parliament Endorsement
Nepal’s parliament has endorsed an anti-money laundering bill in the hopes to strengthen efforts against organized crime.
Brazil’s Senate Receives 49 Sports Betting Bill Amendments
The Brazilian Senate has received 49 proposed amendments to Bill 3626, which would legalize sports betting in the country. The Senate has 45 days to process the bill.
Peru’s Mincetur Approves Sports Betting, iGaming Regulations
The ministry responsible for Peru’s tourist industry has approved regulations for sports betting and online gambling. The new law will become effective early next year.
IPI Hit with Two Petitions Regarding Non-Payment
Imperial Pacific International, which has long been scrambling to preserve the license of its Imperial Palace casino (l.) in Saipan, was recently served with two petitions regarding nonpayment of...
Colombian Regulators Seek New Advertising Standards
A bill sponsored by Coljuegos, the Gambling Authority of Colombia, seeks to regulate gambling advertising and raise industry standards.
Victorian Govt. Introduces Bill to Expand Gaming Oversight
The Victorian state government has introduced the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023, which would introduce a number of new harm minimization measures. It would also allow the government to...
Star Looks to Put Treasury Brisbane Back Up for Sale
After an initial deal fell through earlier this summer, Star Entertainment is once again exploring options to sell its Treasury Casino and Hotel Brisbane property (l.).
Pressure on Brazil’s Senate to Approve Sports Betting Bill
Brazil’s Senate is under the gun to pass sports betting legislation that was recently passed by the Chamber of Deputies. It has 45 days to pass Bill 3626/23.
UAE State Gaming Could Surpass Singapore
The UAE could generate about $6.6 billion annually if it allows casino gambling at Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Resorts has said it expects to receive a license for that...
Crown Hopes for Fresh Start with New Branding Campaign
Crown Resorts has rolled out a new branding campaign to help reconstruct the beleaguered operator’s image from just a casino operator to a more well-rounded entertainment provider.
Mexico Prepares to Crack Down on Casinos
Mexico’s president has issued a decree that would ban slot machines. The decree, expected to come into effect soon, would also reduce how long casino licenses are good for.
Leagues Push for Balanced Quebec Sports Betting Market
Three major professional sports leagues are asking lawmakers in Quebec to consider a competitive market for online sports betting sites, saying it would “level the playing field.”
Brazil’s Sports Betting Grows 360 Percent
The sports betting market in Brazil has grown spectacularly since it was legalized in 2020. Supporters worry that high license fees and high tax rates could hobble that growth.