ANJ Orders Budget Cuts for Major Operators Amid Rising Promotional Spend

ANJ Orders Budget Cuts for Major Operators Amid Rising Promotional Spend

by January 8, 2025

France’s L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has approved promotional strategies for 2025 from the nation’s 16 licensed online operators and two exclusive rights holders, FDJ and PMU, with conditions. After analyzing the proposed strategies, the regulator called for reducti ...

Brazil Launches Fully Regulated Online Betting Market

Brazil Launches Fully Regulated Online Betting Market

by January 3, 2025

On January 1, 2025, Brazil officially launched its fully regulated fixed-odds betting market, marking a new chapter for online gambling in the country. The move follows years of legislative and regulatory hurdles that began with the approval of betting legislation in 2018 under t ...

Vietnam Suspends Local Gambling Trial at Corona Resort & Casino

Vietnam Suspends Local Gambling Trial at Corona Resort & Casino

by December 31, 2024

Vietnam’s experiment with allowing locals to gamble at Corona Resort & Casino in Phu Quoc will come to an end on December 31, 2024, as the government temporarily suspends the pilot program. The program, which began in 2019, was designed to test the feasibility of permitting V ...

Meet the Finalists of LCB Awards 2024: Shortlisted Candidates in 8 Categories!

Meet the Finalists of LCB Awards 2024: Shortlisted Candidates in 8 Categories!

by December 31, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s time to reveal the standout performers in this year’s LCB Awards. After an exciting voting process, we proudly present the 10 finalists in each of the 8 categories for the prestigious LCB Awards 2024.Winners will be announced during a live strea ...

Introducing the GSC Jackpot Meter: A Game-Changer for Online Casino Reviews

Introducing the GSC Jackpot Meter: A Game-Changer for Online Casino Reviews

by December 31, 2024

Online gambling is huge, competitive, and changing every day. Figuring out which casino is best for players could be compared to a needle and a haystack. To address this challenge, GamblingSites.com (GSC) has introduced a revolutionary new tool: the Jackpot Meter. This innovation ...

Las Vegas Faces Hotel Room Shortage After Major Closures

Las Vegas Faces Hotel Room Shortage After Major Closures

by December 30, 2024

The Las Vegas hotel industry is grappling with significant challenges following the 2024 closures of two iconic properties, the Tropicana and the Mirage. These developments have resulted in a net loss of over 4,500 hotel rooms, with full recovery not expected until the debut of t ...

New Year Brings Mixed Outcomes for US Gambling Legislation

New Year Brings Mixed Outcomes for US Gambling Legislation

by December 27, 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, the landscape of gambling legislation in the United States is marked by expired bills in Michigan and Ohio, while South Carolina and Texas make moves toward potentially transformative changes in their respective laws for 2025. These legislative developme ...

UAE Lottery Teams Up with Takalam to Advance Responsible Gaming

UAE Lottery Teams Up with Takalam to Advance Responsible Gaming

by December 27, 2024

The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game LLC under the oversight of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), has partnered with Takalam, an AI-driven mental health platform, in a groundbreaking initiative. This collaboration, officially launched in November 2024, ...

US Commercial Gaming Revenue on Track to Exceed $67bn

US Commercial Gaming Revenue on Track to Exceed $67bn

by December 25, 2024

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced that US commercial gaming revenue is projected to exceed $67 billion in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth for the industry. The forecast comes on the heels of an impressive third quarter, which ...

European Casino Association Calls for Action with 2025 Manifesto

European Casino Association Calls for Action with 2025 Manifesto

by December 24, 2024

The European Casino Association (ECA) has released its 2025 manifesto, urging the European Union (EU) to collaborate on advancing the success of Europe’s casino industry. The manifesto comes at a pivotal moment with the new European Commission taking office under President Ursula ...

Paraguay Moves to Open Gambling Market with New Bill

Paraguay Moves to Open Gambling Market with New Bill

by December 24, 2024

In a pivotal step towards modernizing its gambling sector, the Paraguay Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that marks the end of the country’s state-run gambling monopoly. The reform, passed on December 17, 2024, introduces sweeping changes aimed at liberalizing the ma ...

Italy Introduces Comprehensive Online Gambling Licensing Regime

Italy Introduces Comprehensive Online Gambling Licensing Regime

by December 23, 2024

Italy has officially launched a new licensing framework for online gambling, finalizing the first phase of its gambling sector reorganization in 2024. The new licensing structure, which was documented in the EU’s Official Journal, enables operators to obtain nine-year concessions ...

Malta Gaming Authority Releases Mid-Year Report for 2024

Malta Gaming Authority Releases Mid-Year Report for 2024

by December 20, 2024

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has published its Interim Performance Report, covering regulatory milestones and industry trends for the first half of 2024. The report provides an in-depth review of licensing activity, compliance enforcement, and the economic contribution of the ...

Brazil Senate Delays Vote on Casino Legalization Bill

Brazil Senate Delays Vote on Casino Legalization Bill

by December 6, 2024

In a major update for Brazil’s gambling landscape, the vote on a crucial bill that would legalize land-based casinos, bingo halls, and the controversial street lottery game jogo do bicho has been postponed by the Brazilian Senate. Initially scheduled for December 4, 2024, t ...

Codere Online Navigates Revenue Growth Amid Spain’s Changing Market

Codere Online Navigates Revenue Growth Amid Spain’s Changing Market

by December 5, 2024

Codere Online recorded strong financial results for Q3 2024, with total net gaming revenue reaching €51.7 million, a 20% increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by standout performances in Spain and Mexico, the operator’s two largest markets. ...