French Lawmakers Mull Amendments to Online Casino Bill
France’s lawmakers are working on amendments to a proposed bill that would regulate digital space. That would include online casinos.
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Maryland Panel Discusses Online Casino Gambling
Maryland legislators and iGaming experts attending a panel on the future of gambling in the state agreed legalized online casino gambling is unavoidable, but it would offer increased tax...
Bally Casino App Set to Debut in U.K. with Gamesys
Bally Casino is set to follow BetMGM to the U.K., setting up an iGaming platform with Gamesys.
Fanatics To Conquer Online Gaming By Year’s End
Fanatics has made slow but deliberate progress in carving out a nichein sports betting. The purchase of PointsBet helps the company, and will do so even more when it...
Japanese Police Solicit Tips on Illegal iGaming
Starting October 1, Japanese law enforcement will expand the country’s anonymous crime-tips clearinghouse to take information on illegal online gambling websites.
Albanian Politicians Resist Reintroduction of Online Gaming
Albania might reintroduce online gaming, which has been banned since 2019. But first it must overcome criticisms of a proposed bill from both the ruling party and the opposition....
PAGCOR Warns Against Deceptive Logo Use
In its ongoing fight to shut down illegal iGaming sites, the Philippines gaming regulator is going after operators that are trying to pass as legal by appropriating the PAGCOR...
Chile Near to Launching Online Gaming Market
Recent action by the government of Chile will make it possible to launch the regulated online gaming market in 2023. This will replace the current gambling monopoly operated by...
In Philippine Scams, POGO Workers Plead Not Guilty
Workers swept up in a raid at a Philippines offshore gaming hub have pleaded not guilty of crimes including taking part in online scams and fraudulently luring investors.
PAGCOR Chairs Under Fire for Misdirected Bond Payment
Alejandro Tengco (l.), chairman and CEO of Philippine gaming regulator PAGCOR, and nine others have been charged with graft for allegedly releasing a million-dollar bond owed to an e-sabong...
Online Cockfighting Ring Busted in Philippines
Philippine police under Chief Benjamin Acorda (l.) have identified more than 1,200 suspects in an illegal online cockfighting enterprise. Regional and national law enforcement worked to shut down the...
Danish Regulators Block 49 Illegal iGaming Sites
The Danish Gambling Authority, led by Director Anders Dorph, has blocked 49 more illegal iGaming sites—in total, the regulator has blocked a total of 276 such sites.
PAGCOR Chases Unpaid POGO Fees
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will pursue legal action against offshore gaming operators owing millions in back fees. Some arrears are a year past-due, and some operators have...
Four U.S. States, Ontario Ready for Caesars Palace iCasino App
Caesars Palace is rolling out its Caesars Palace Online Casino app in four U.S. states, as well as Ontario, Canada.
PAGCOR Seeks Multimillion-Dollar Refund from Ex-Auditor
The Philippines gaming regulator is seeking the return of more than $17 million in monies it paid to the former auditor of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) industry.
Iowa Online Casino Legislation Uncertain In 2024
Legislation allowing online casino gambling in Iowa was introduced in 2021 but hasn’t progressed due to lawmakers’ reluctance to expand gambling beyond sports betting and casinos’ unfounded fears of...
Playtech to Expand Live Gaming in U.S.
Playtech announced plans to launch its live casino game show product in the U.S., including plans to open a dedicated studio for the product in New Jersey.
Lawmaker Previews New Indiana iGaming Tactic
In the wake of repeated failures to pass a bill legalizing online gaming in Indiana, state Senator Jon Ford (l.) has proposed making it part of a larger “gaming...
New Hampshire Casinos May Change Stance on iGaming
The 15 charitable casinos of New Hampshire had been opposed to iGaming coming to the Granite State but may be having a change of heart on the issue.
Despite Advantages, Ontario’s iGaming Lags Behind U.S. States
Despite having a larger population, and more casinos than any of the northeastern U.S. states it is being compared to, Ontario’s online gambling industry is falling behind the jurisdictions...
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September 18-21, 2023: Tribalnet Conference & Tradeshow, Town & Country Resort, San Diego, CA. For more information visit www.tribalnetconference.com.
September 19-21, 2023: SBC Summit Barcelona, Fire De Barcelona, Montjuic. The global betting and igaming show. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/sbc-summit-barcelona.
October 8-9, 2023: ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Venetian Expo, Las Vegas. Produced by the International Center for Responsible Gaming For more information visit https://www.icrg.org/events.
October 9-12, 2023: Global Gaming Expo, G2E is the catalyst for gaming – fostering innovation and driving growth by convening the global industry in one place to get business done. Don’t miss this all-in-one experience (Education: October 9-12 | Expo Hall: October 10-12). Venetian Expo, Las Vegas, NV. To register, visit: https://g2e2023.com/GGB
October 31-November 2, 2023: SBC Summit Latinoamerica, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, FL. The conference and trade show for senior executives in the Latin American betting and gaming industry. For more information visit https://sbcevents.com/en/sbc-summit-latinoamerica.
November 13-17, 2023: SIGMA Europe (Malta Week), Malta, MFCC (North Gate). Returning to its roots, SiGMA Europe attracts an international and diverse lineup of industry leaders to its annual Malta Week event, bringing a convergence of expo, conference, and networking. For more information visit sigma.world/europe.
November 22-23, 2023: BEGE, IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. BEGE is one of the leading gaming and entertainment exhibitions in Europe. The show gathers 85+ exhibitors and over 6000 visitors from over 60 countries. Over the years, the event has gained the attention of leading companies and established itself as a preferred business venue and became meeting point for the gaming society.
For more information visit www.balkangamingexpo.com.
November 22-23, 2023: EEGS IEC, Sofia, Bulgaria. The Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) is an annual gaming conference which brings together more than 50 speakers and 300+ delegates from all over world. With hundreds of leaders and thriving companies from the land-based and online gaming industry in attendance, EEGS covers groundbreaking subjects and discussions based on the latest trends, developments, and insights. For more information visit eegamingsummit.com/.
November 22-23, 2023: iGB L!VE North America, Javits Center, New York, NY. Connecting operators, suppliers and affiliates across all iGaming sectors. For more information visit www.igblivenorthamerica.com//.
