In a significant move for the global gaming industry, the American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at addressing shared challenges. The agreement, announced t ...
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is contemplating an outright ban on online sports betting if the government’s recent regulatory efforts fail to address the growing issue of gambling addiction in the country. Since the legalization of online sports betting in 2018, t ...
Denmark’s gambling market saw a 4.3% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) in August 2024, reaching DKK571 million ($84.1 million), according to data released by the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden. This overall growth was largely driven by a strong per ...
Australia’s BetStop self-exclusion program has reached a significant milestone, with over 30,000 individuals signing up since its launch last August. The initiative, which allows users to self-exclude from licensed online and phone wagering services, aims to support those looking ...
The debate over Ireland’s Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 is intensifying, with Senators Lynn Ruane and Alice Mary Higgins advocating for a total ban on gambling bonuses as the bill nears final approval. The original version of the bill had included a blanket prohibition on such bo ...
Wynn Resorts has made history by becoming the first company to receive a commercial gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). On October 4, the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) granted Wynn the license for its ongoing project on Al Marjan Island, loc ...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has appointed two new experts, Dr. Virve Marionneau and Dr. Spencer Murch, to its Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG). This move is aimed at enhancing the board’s expertise in gambling harm prevention, especially as the gambling industry con ...
The Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has announced that the country’s channelization rate for the online gambling market has reached 86% for 2023, reflecting an improvement over the 77% recorded the previous year. This figure exceeds the forecasts made by several opera ...
Thailand is moving closer to legalizing casino resorts, as Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat pushes for a comprehensive plan to establish entertainment complexes in the country. The finance minister has called on the customs, revenues, and excise departments to devise a ...
In response to new federal betting regulations, the Brazilian government implemented significant changes in September with the introduction of Normative Ordinance No 1,475. This ordinance allowed only operators who had already applied for a federal betting license and were active ...
As of October 1, 2024, Dutch online gamblers are subject to a new set of stringent deposit rules to promote responsible gambling. The measures are part of the Netherlands’ ongoing efforts to ensure player protection, particularly focusing on deposit limits and encouraging s ...
Playtech, the leading provider of technology and content for the online gambling industry, has reported robust results for the first half of 2024, highlighting its successful expansion across key markets, especially in the U.S. and Canada. Total revenue for the six-month period e ...
In August, both Nevada and Mississippi released their monthly gambling revenue reports, showing varying trends in their respective markets. While Nevada experienced a dip in overall gambling revenue due to a decline in slot machine activity, Mississippi saw growth in its retail s ...
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) and the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) have urged their members to voluntarily implement a ban on the use of credit cards for betting transactions before the official regulatory deadline. This decision antic ...
The Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen) is taking new steps to intensify its battle against illegal gambling outside the country’s licensing system. This move aims to protect Swedish consumers, public health, and tax revenues, which are threatened by unregulated gamblin ...
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