Brazil’s Senate Prepares to Vote on Land-Based Casino Legalization Amid Industry Optimism

Brazil’s Senate Prepares to Vote on Land-Based Casino Legalization Amid Industry Optimism

by September 4, 2024

The long-debated bill to legalize land-based gambling in Brazil, which includes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and betting on horseracing, may soon be decided by the Senate. Industry experts are optimistic that the bill will finally get approval, marking a critical step in the re ...

Boyd Gaming Takes Lead in Pamunkey Tribe’s Delayed Norfolk Casino Project

Boyd Gaming Takes Lead in Pamunkey Tribe’s Delayed Norfolk Casino Project

by September 4, 2024

The long-delayed Pamunkey Indian Tribe casino project in Norfolk, Virginia, is finally gaining momentum with the involvement of Boyd Gaming, one of the nation’s largest casino operators. The development, which has seen numerous setbacks since its proposal in 2017, will now benefi ...

NJ Judge Rules to Allow Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos, Dismissing Workers’ Lawsuit

NJ Judge Rules to Allow Smoking in Atlantic City Casinos, Dismissing Workers’ Lawsuit

by September 4, 2024

A significant ruling by a New Jersey state judge has allowed smoking to continue in Atlantic City’s casinos, providing relief to the city’s struggling gaming industry while delivering a blow to casino workers who have long fought for a smoke-free workplace. Superior Court J ...

California Legislature Approves Bill Granting Tribes Right to Sue Cardrooms

California Legislature Approves Bill Granting Tribes Right to Sue Cardrooms

by September 3, 2024

In a significant legislative development, the California Senate on Saturday passed an amended version of Senate Bill 549, a bill that will grant the state’s tribes a singular opportunity to sue cardrooms and determine whether these establishments are violating state law. Th ...

Iowa iGaming Advocate Kaufmann Won’t File New Bills in 2025

Iowa iGaming Advocate Kaufmann Won’t File New Bills in 2025

by August 30, 2024

Iowa’s online casino landscape may see a shift in priorities, as State Representative Bobby Kaufmann, the driving force behind iGaming legislation over the past two years, announced that he is unlikely to introduce new online casino bills in 2025. Although Kaufmann’s ...

Nevada Gaming Revenue Sees 6.9% Drop in July, Led by Las Vegas Strip’s 15% Decline

Nevada Gaming Revenue Sees 6.9% Drop in July, Led by Las Vegas Strip’s 15% Decline

by August 30, 2024

July 2024 marked a notable downturn in Nevada’s gaming revenue, with the state experiencing its first decline in four months. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s report released on August 28, the total gaming win for the month was $1.31 billion, reflecting a 6.9% ...

75% of Americans Support Legal Sports Betting, AGA Survey Reveals

75% of Americans Support Legal Sports Betting, AGA Survey Reveals

by August 29, 2024

Recent data from the American Gaming Association (AGA) indicates a growing acceptance of casino gaming and sports betting among Americans. This shift in consumer sentiment comes as the industry prepares for Responsible Gaming Education Month in September and the upcoming NFL seas ...

Gaming Realms Confirms Market Presence in Denmark with Danske Licens Spil!

Gaming Realms Confirms Market Presence in Denmark with Danske Licens Spil!

by August 29, 2024

Gaming Realms, a renowned name in the online gaming industry, has reached a significant milestone with the launch of its portfolio through Danske Licens Spil A/S, a leading operator in Denmark and part of the state-owned Danske Spil group. This collaboration marks a major step fo ...

Macau’s GDP Surges 15.7% in First Half of 2024, Driven by Tourism and Gaming

Macau’s GDP Surges 15.7% in First Half of 2024, Driven by Tourism and Gaming

by August 29, 2024

Macau’s economy witnessed a significant resurgence in the first half of 2024, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching MOP204.3 billion (US$25.5 billion), marking a 15.7% year-on-year increase. This growth brings the economic output to 86.2% of its level in the first ...

AIB Introduces Voluntary Card Block Feature to Combat Problem Gambling

AIB Introduces Voluntary Card Block Feature to Combat Problem Gambling

by August 29, 2024

Allied Irish Banks has launched a new feature that allows customers to voluntarily block transactions related to gambling on their debit and credit cards. This initiative is designed to assist those struggling with gambling addiction, helping them avoid financial harm to themselv ...

Vietnam Extends Casino Trial for Local Players Until End of 2024 Amid Mixed Financial Results

Vietnam Extends Casino Trial for Local Players Until End of 2024 Amid Mixed Financial Results

by August 27, 2024

Vietnam has decided to extend the trial period that permits its citizens to gamble at select casinos until December 31, 2024. This decision follows the mixed financial results reported by the Phu Quoc casino during its pilot phase. The trial, initially set to conclude in 2022, ha ...

Wazdan Strengthens Italian Market Presence Through CasinoMania Partnership

Wazdan Strengthens Italian Market Presence Through CasinoMania Partnership

by August 26, 2024

Wazdan, a prominent game-focused developer, has further solidified its presence in the Italian market with its latest partnership with CasinoMania, a key player in Italy’s iGaming sector.This strategic deal will bring over 40 of Wazdan’s top-performing and beloved titles to I ...

Texas Sports Betting Unlikely Before 2027 Amid Rising Opposition

Texas Sports Betting Unlikely Before 2027 Amid Rising Opposition

by August 26, 2024

Efforts to legalize sports betting in Texas are facing substantial hurdles, largely due to increased lobbying and campaign contributions aimed at legalizing casinos in the state. These actions have galvanized anti-gaming forces in Texas, reducing the likelihood that sports bettin ...

Thaksin Shinawatra Confirms Support for Legalized Casinos in Thailand

Thaksin Shinawatra Confirms Support for Legalized Casinos in Thailand

by August 23, 2024

In a significant development for the gaming industry in Thailand, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed his support for the legalization of casinos. This endorsement from Thaksin, the influential father of Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Sh ...

AGA: Regulators Should Probe Sweepstake Casinos and Sportsbooks

AGA: Regulators Should Probe Sweepstake Casinos and Sportsbooks

by August 23, 2024

As the popularity of sweepstakes-based wagering models continues to surge, the American Gaming Association (AGA) has sounded the alarm on the potential risks these platforms pose to consumers and the legal gaming industry. In a recently released policy statement, the AGA emphasiz ...