Philippines to Cut Gaming Tax on iGaming

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will reduce the tax paid by domestic online gaming providers in an attempt to quash illegal operations.

Published February 12, 2024

Maryland Considers Online Casino Bill

Maryland Senator Ron Watson will sponsor new legislation to legalize online casinos and poker in the state. The bill would allow each of Maryland’s six casinos to partner with...

Published February 5, 2024

Union Boss Explains Opposition to NY iGaming

An executive of the AFL-CIO’s Hotel and Gaming Trades Council says the union opposes legislation to create online casinos in New York because iGaming does not create good jobs.

Published February 5, 2024

Philippines Regulator to Cut Gov’t Share of iGaming Revenues

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. will trim the revenues the government earns from online gaming. PAGCOR head Alejandro Tengco (l.) says the move will make legal iGaming more...

Published January 29, 2024

Michigan Regulators Target Online Gaming Operators

The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent cease-and-desist letters to three companies operating unlicensed gaming in the state. The three websites no longer allow wagers from Michigan residents.

Published January 29, 2024

Report Shows Huge Financial Benefit for Indiana iGaming

Indiana lawmakers have grappled with the idea of internet gambling, but a new report that shows potential tax revenue of up to $929 million might sway their opinion.

Published January 29, 2024

Rhode Island to Launch iGaming March 1

Rhode Island has confirmed that online casino gaming will launch in the state on March 1, with an operating monopoly to Bally’s Corporation, which operates the only casinos in...

Published January 29, 2024

Indonesian Lawmakers Target Illegal iGaming

The government of Indonesia is cracking down on illegal online gambling. Thus far, it’s restricted access to more than 805,000 types of content, in part by blocking websites and...

Published January 15, 2024

Mexico’s Online Gaming May Grow 70 Percent Over Next 3 Years

Although Mexico is moving towards the total ban of slot machines by not granting any more licenses, it is allowing online gaming to flourish. The sector could grow 70...

Published January 15, 2024

Pragmatic Play Supplies Content to BetMGM, LeoVegas

Pragmatic Play has announced that it is providing its branded Live Casino games to the internet gaming sites BetMGM and LeoVegas in the U.K.

Published December 25, 2023

BetConstruct Honors Top Games at BFTH Arena Awards

BetConstruct recently hosted the B.F.T.H. Arena Best FTN Game Awards, honoring the best games and designers from the past year.

Published December 25, 2023

Kindred to Exit North America

Kindred Group announced that as a result of its ongoing strategic review, the online gaming operator will exit the North American market immediately.

Published December 4, 2023

Caesars Digital, EveryMatrix Ink New Content Distribution Deal

EveryMatrix has agreed to a new partnership with Caesars Digital through which its casino content will be available on the Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino...

Published December 4, 2023

Bill Advances to Legalize Chile’s Online Gaming

Chile’s legislature is moving a framework to regulate online gaming in the South American country. The Economic Commission of the Chamber of Deputies recommended a “1 percent responsible gambling...

Published December 4, 2023

Hungary Loses Bet365 as Company Announces Exit

Bet365, one of the biggest operators in Hungary, announced it was leaving the country’s online market effective November 20.

Published December 4, 2023

CreedRoomz Named Top Live Casino at SiGMA Europe

CreedRoomz recently took home the prize for Live Casino Provider of the Year at the SiGMA Europe Awards 2023.

Published November 20, 2023

Cambodia Seeks Indonesia’s Help to Combat Illegal iGaming

The Cambodian government wants help from Indonesia to stamp out illegal iGaming within its own borders. Indonesia has pointed to Cambodia as a hub of illegal online gaming operations...

Published October 30, 2023

NY Lawmakers Propose Casino Fund in Support of iGaming

New York lawmakers are proposing to create a $25 million fund to support land-based casino workers in exchange for concessions that will lead to the passage of online casino...

Published October 30, 2023

How Does Ontario iGaming Compare to U.S. Cities?

Recent reports from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation show that the province is producing well, but still has a ways to go to catch U.S. cities that are...

Published October 23, 2023

China Praises Efforts to Curb Illegal POGOs

The Chinese Embassy in Manila has applauded Chinese and Philippines law enforcers for jointly working to shut down illegal online gaming operations, known as POGOs.

Published October 23, 2023