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 ...

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. ...

Polymarket Faces Regulatory Block in France Over Illegal Gambling Concerns

Polymarket Faces Regulatory Block in France Over Illegal Gambling Concerns

by December 5, 2024

France’s gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has imposed a geo-block on Polymarket.com, a crypto-based prediction market platform, over allegations of illegal gambling. The platform, operated by Web3 developer Adventure One QSS and licensed in Panama, has bee ...

Lawsuit Targets Google and Apple Over Sweepstakes Casino Apps

Lawsuit Targets Google and Apple Over Sweepstakes Casino Apps

by December 4, 2024

Tech giants Google and Apple are under legal scrutiny in New Jersey, facing allegations of violating the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The lawsuit, filed on November 27, implicates their roles in hosting and processing payments for sweepstakes casino ...

Vietnam Tightens Online Gaming Rules with Decree 147

Vietnam Tightens Online Gaming Rules with Decree 147

by December 4, 2024

Vietnam has enacted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP to introduce stricter regulations for online gaming, targeting casino-style and card-based games to mitigate potential social harm. The measure reflects a broader effort by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) to promote r ...

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies Advances Strict Online Gambling Advertising Ban

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies Advances Strict Online Gambling Advertising Ban

by December 3, 2024

The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill aimed at curbing online gambling advertising and addressing gambling addiction, particularly among youth. The measure, which passed during a special session on November 27 with 139 votes in favor, 36 against, and 59 abstention ...

Curaçao GCB Responds to Corruption Allegations in Licensing Reform

Curaçao GCB Responds to Corruption Allegations in Licensing Reform

by December 2, 2024

The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has issued a strong rebuttal against allegations of corruption, fraud, and money laundering in its gambling licensing reform. The claims, brought forward by local politician Luigi Faneyte of the opposition Real Alternative Party, accuse t ...