G2E: Lobbyists predict Texas’ odds of 2025 gaming expansion now ‘greater than...
Tuesday’s discussion drew a packed house to hear about the latest progress in the Lone Star State. David Rittvo, principal at Tailored Hospitality Advisors, moderated the discussion alongside three...
View ArticleUN: Southeast Asia a den of cybercrime, illegal gambling, online scams
Southeast Asia is a hotbed of cybercrime, illegal online gambling and “scam farms”. So says a new report from the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC). “The sheer scale of proceeds” from...
View ArticleUS sports betting round-up: Banner September for DC, monthly records tumble...
In the month that heralds the return of NFL betting, Washington DC’s newly liberalised market smashed records, while Maine kicked off football season strongly. DC smashes sports betting records in...
View ArticleAGA, ECA and BGC partner to address global gambling challenges
A new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the AGA, ECA and BGC will focus on industry values and priorities. This includes illegal gambling, responsible gaming, innovation and security. The MoU...
View ArticleNorway regulator to probe Norsk Tipping over possible self-exclusion failures
The case is detailed in a letter seen by Norway press agency NTB. The letter confirms Norsk Tipping will be investigated over the issue, which may have impacted one or more players. In the letter,...
View ArticlePlayer spend data suggests Netherlands channelisation is at 87%, below KSA...
Two new reports analysing the size and scope of players and revenue in the gambling sector were released by the KSA on 10 October. The Autumn 2024 Monitoring Report takes a look into player behaviours...
View ArticleNevada approval edges Sega Sammy closer to GAN acquisition
Confirmed yesterday (9 October) by the Nevada regulator, this follows initial approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board in September. GAN detailed the news in a statement. The deal remains subject...
View ArticleUS September round-up: Tennessee, West Virginia and Detroit
Tennessee sets new gross wagers record in September Starting in Tennessee, the Volunteer State saw gross wagers hit an all-time high of $524.8m (£401.8m/€480.3m). This figure is narrowly higher than...
View ArticleAustralia’s Green party files blanket gambling ad ban bill, government...
Since June 2023, the government has been considering its response to the 2023 Murphy Report, which outlined 31 recommendations for reforming the gambling sector in Australia. Media agencies have been...
View ArticleDutch trade bodies call for tougher black market monitoring efforts
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) yesterday (10 October) stated the current Dutch online gambling channelisation is at 95%. However, data on Dutch player spend and revenue suggests the rate is more likely at...
View ArticleFantasma Games shareholders vote in favour of EveryMatrix acquisition
Last month, EveryMatrix tabled a public offer worth a total cash consideration SEK209.8m (£15.5m/€18.5m/$20.2m). This will see it pay SEK59 cash per Fantasma share. Some 95.2% of all Fantasma...
View ArticleUS sports betting round-up: Maryland and Kansas September
Maryland handle hits $532.9m Focusing first on Maryland, taxable revenue during September hit $62.5m (£47.9m/€57.2m). This is 190.7% more than the same month last year and 68.0% more than August this...
View ArticleBrazil SPA issues list of 2,040 blocked domains following illegal betting...
The sites were blocked as of midnight 10 October. The list was announced 10 days prior, but officials wanted to give players time to retrieve money from their accounts. The Brazil SPA carried out...
View ArticleState of the Union: Missouri campaign donations approach $50m, Florida...
More money in Missouri Casino and online gambling companies continue to pour money into campaigns for and against Amendment 2 in Missouri. The proposal, which will be on the November ballot, would...
View ArticleMGM boss bullish on Macau, despite sluggish Chinese economy
Speaking at the Global Gaming Expo trade show in Las Vegas Wednesday, Hornbuckle saidMGM has “great hope” for Macau heading into 2025, despite China’s struggling economy and a stimulus plan that...
View ArticleG2E: Let’s make a deal! Minnesota stakeholders have ‘framework,’ but politics...
Minnesota Indian Gaming Association (MIGA) executive director Andy Platto was among the panelists who joined California Nations Indian Chairman James Siva Tuesday (8 October) on a Global Gaming Expo...
View ArticleALH fined in Victoria for underage gambling breaches
ALH pleaded guilty to 24 charges of underage gambling breaches across several of its venues in Victoria. These include Albion Charles Hotel, Cramers Hotel, Doncaster Hotel, Excelsior Hotel, Rose...
View ArticleOperator share prices tumble as UK government considering gambling tax increase
Today, UK remote gaming duty sits at 21% of operator profits, this is based on a 2019 increase from the previous rate of 15%. General betting duty is 15% of net stake receipts, which is comparable to...
View ArticleLoterj/government legal battle reaches Supreme Court, state regulator fights...
In October the Federal Regional Court ruled in favour of the attorney-general’s office (AGU), overturning a ruling that allowed state-licensed operators to provide betting outside of Rio state...
View ArticleWeekend Report: Bet365 enters Peru, South Korean celebrities caught up in...
Pakistan cricket legend faces backlash over betting ambassador role Starting in Asia, Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has come under fire for taking on a new betting ambassador role with Baji....
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