Curaçao Approves Landmark Online Gambling Reforms Amid Growing Controversies

Curaçao Approves Landmark Online Gambling Reforms Amid Growing Controversies

by December 20, 2024

Curaçao has passed the long-awaited National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), marking a transformative shift in the island’s online gambling regulations. Approved by 13 votes to 6, the bill is expected to overhaul the jurisdiction’s gaming sector, enhancing oversight an ...

Dutch Gambling Policy Set for Revision by March 2025

Dutch Gambling Policy Set for Revision by March 2025

by December 18, 2024

The Dutch government is preparing a significant revision of its gambling policy, with plans to present the updated framework to the House of Representatives by March 2025. Teun Struycken, the Dutch minister for legal protection, revealed this initiative in response to parliamenta ...

Uzbekistan Prepares for Legal Online Gambling and Lotteries in 2025

Uzbekistan Prepares for Legal Online Gambling and Lotteries in 2025

by December 18, 2024

Uzbekistan is set to introduce a legal framework for online gambling, lotteries, and betting activities starting January 1, 2025. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the regulations on December 6, publishing them on December 12, following a presidential decree from April. This mark ...

Paris Gaming Clubs Face Closure Amid Political Turmoil and Budget Uncertainty

Paris Gaming Clubs Face Closure Amid Political Turmoil and Budget Uncertainty

by December 17, 2024

Gaming clubs in Paris are on the brink of closure as their legal status hangs in limbo due to the dissolution of France’s National Assembly and stalled budget proceedings. If no solution is found, all seven gaming clubs in the capital will be forced to shut their doors on January ...

LeoVegas Joins EGBA to Advance Safer Gambling and Industry Standards

LeoVegas Joins EGBA to Advance Safer Gambling and Industry Standards

by December 16, 2024

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has officially welcomed LeoVegas Group as its newest member. This collaboration aims to advance safer gambling practices, promote responsible advertising, and ensure compliance with EU regulations, including anti-money laundering ...

Caleta Gaming Leads the Way in Brazil’s Regulated Gaming Market

Caleta Gaming Leads the Way in Brazil’s Regulated Gaming Market

by December 13, 2024

Caleta Gaming has solidified its position as a leader in the gaming industry, becoming the first Brazilian game development provider to achieve certification for the country’s newly regulated market. This milestone, granted by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), affirms that ...

Macau’s November Gaming Tax Revenue Surges to $1 Billion

Macau’s November Gaming Tax Revenue Surges to $1 Billion

by December 13, 2024

Macau has solidified its position as a global leader in the gaming industry, reporting MOP$8.0 billion (US$999 million) in gaming tax revenue for November 2024. This figure, released by the Financial Services Bureau (DSF), represents a 6.4% increase from the same period last year ...

Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Casinos to Keep the Market Safe

Florida Cracks Down on Illegal Casinos to Keep the Market Safe

by December 12, 2024

Florida’s Gaming Control Commission (FGCC), in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Brevard and Volusia counties, has taken decisive action against illegal gambling operations. This crackdown led to the closure of five unauthorized casinos and the seizure of over 500 il ...

Capecod Teams Up With Ainsworth to Introduce Iconic Slots to Italy

Capecod Teams Up With Ainsworth to Introduce Iconic Slots to Italy

by December 12, 2024

Capecod, a prominent provider and aggregator within the Greentube Group and part of the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has announced a strategic partnership with Ainsworth Game Technology. This collaboration brings the renowned gaming provider’s content to t ...

UAE Greenlights Three Lottery Operators, Prepares for Dhs100m Jackpot

UAE Greenlights Three Lottery Operators, Prepares for Dhs100m Jackpot

by December 11, 2024

The UAE is entering a new era in the gaming industry with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) streamlining lottery operations in the country. Ahead of the inaugural draw of The UAE Lottery, set for Saturday, December 14, the GCGRA has authorized only three ...

Pennsylvania Leads U.S. in Casino Tax Revenue

Pennsylvania Leads U.S. in Casino Tax Revenue

by December 11, 2024

Pennsylvania has outpaced all other states in collecting casino tax revenue, cementing its place as a leader in the U.S. gambling landscape. In 2023, the state’s tax revenue from casinos reached a record $2.3 billion, surpassing New York at $2 billion and far exceeding Nevada’s $ ...

New Zealand Proposes Expanding TAB NZ Monopoly to Online Betting

New Zealand Proposes Expanding TAB NZ Monopoly to Online Betting

by December 10, 2024

The New Zealand government has unveiled a proposal to extend TAB NZ’s monopoly on sports betting and horse racing wagering to include online platforms. This move comes as part of an amendment to the Racing Industry Act 2020, spearheaded by Racing Minister Winston Peters. The prop ...

North Carolina Sports Betting Hits Second-Highest Monthly Handle in November

North Carolina Sports Betting Hits Second-Highest Monthly Handle in November

by December 10, 2024

North Carolina’s sports betting industry witnessed its second-best month since its March launch, with a handle of $657.7 million in November. The North Carolina State Lottery Commission reported that the November handle narrowly trailed the all-time high of $659.3 million a ...

Studies Link Growth of Sports Betting to Financial Strains on Consumers

Studies Link Growth of Sports Betting to Financial Strains on Consumers

by December 9, 2024

As sports betting continues to gain momentum across the United States, new studies reveal troubling links between the expanding industry and financial difficulties for consumers. While states like New Hampshire celebrate the revenue generated by legalized sports gambling, researc ...

Resorts World Las Vegas Announces New Leadership and Board Amid Industry Challenges

Resorts World Las Vegas Announces New Leadership and Board Amid Industry Challenges

by December 9, 2024

Resorts World Las Vegas LLC has announced significant leadership changes with the establishment of a new Board of Directors and the appointment of Alex Dixon as Chief Executive Officer. Industry veteran Jim Murren will serve as the board’s Chairman. These changes are part o ...