Will VR Ever Become a Staple of Online Casino Offerings?

Will VR Ever Become a Staple of Online Casino Offerings?

by August 21, 2024

Virtual reality (VR) has been touted as the next big thing in many industries, from gaming to education to real estate. But one area where VR’s potential seems particularly promising is in online casinos. Imagine being able to walk through the opulent halls of a Las Vegas casino ...

Nebraska Senators Oppose Mobile Gambling as Property Tax Debate Continues

Nebraska Senators Oppose Mobile Gambling as Property Tax Debate Continues

by August 20, 2024

In the wake of casino legalization and the growing influence of gambling in the sports and entertainment industry, a group of Nebraska lawmakers is urging caution. As the debate over property tax reduction enters its 14th day, the potential expansion of gambling in Nebraska has b ...

Portugal’s Online Gambling Revenue Hits Record €261.8M in Q2 2024

Portugal’s Online Gambling Revenue Hits Record €261.8M in Q2 2024

by August 20, 2024

Online gambling in Portugal continues to thrive, with revenue hitting a record €261.8m (£223.1m/$289.2m) in the second quarter of 2024. This marks the eighth consecutive quarter in which the industry has set a new revenue record, surpassing the previous high of €260.8m achieved i ...

Montenegro’s Proposed 15% Tax on Gambling Winnings Faces Backlash

Montenegro’s Proposed 15% Tax on Gambling Winnings Faces Backlash

by August 20, 2024

Montenegro’s government has introduced a proposal to impose a 15% tax on gambling winnings, as part of a broader fiscal strategy aimed at offsetting significant budgetary shortfalls. The proposed tax, which is expected to generate an additional €5 million annually for the s ...

Macau Sees 58% Surge in Gaming Tax Revenue, Driven by Economic Recovery

Macau Sees 58% Surge in Gaming Tax Revenue, Driven by Economic Recovery

by August 19, 2024

The Macau government reported a significant increase in gaming tax revenue for the first seven months of 2024, highlighting the region’s strong economic rebound. The income from gaming taxes surged by nearly 58% year-on-year, reaching MOP51.6 billion ($6.4 billion) as the S ...

New Jersey’s Total Gaming Revenue Rises 8.2% in July 2024 Despite In-Person Decline

New Jersey’s Total Gaming Revenue Rises 8.2% in July 2024 Despite In-Person Decline

by August 19, 2024

New Jersey’s gaming industry saw a notable 8.2% increase in total gaming revenue for July 2024, reaching $547.8 million, according to the latest figures released by the state’s Division of Gaming Enforcement. This marks the highest level of total gaming revenue for Ju ...

U.S. Commercial Gaming Revenue Reaches Record $17.63 Billion in Q2 2024

U.S. Commercial Gaming Revenue Reaches Record $17.63 Billion in Q2 2024

by August 16, 2024

In a testament to the resilience and growing appeal of the U.S. commercial gaming industry, nationwide revenue surged to an unprecedented $17.63 billion in the second quarter of 2024. This impressive figure, reported by the American Gaming Association (AGA) in its latest Commerci ...

Italy’s New Online Gambling Framework Nears Completion Under European Commission Review

Italy’s New Online Gambling Framework Nears Completion Under European Commission Review

by August 15, 2024

Italy’s newly proposed framework for online gambling concessions is now under the scrutiny of the European Commission (EC) as it enters the final stages of its legislative process. This marks a significant step in Italy’s ongoing efforts to regulate and modernize its online ...

Uncertainty Clouds New York’s Downstate Casino License Bill as Deadline Approaches

Uncertainty Clouds New York’s Downstate Casino License Bill as Deadline Approaches

by August 15, 2024

A bill designed to fast-track the bidding process for three new downstate casino licenses in New York appears to have stalled, with an August 31, 2024, deadline now in jeopardy. Despite passing through both the House and Senate in June, the bill, known as S9673A, remains unsigned ...

Ukraine’s KRAIL Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling and Expands Self-Exclusion Scheme

Ukraine’s KRAIL Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling and Expands Self-Exclusion Scheme

by August 14, 2024

The Ukrainian Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) continues its rigorous efforts to combat illegal gambling by blocking another five unlicensed websites. The sites—1xslot.com, Bet2casino.fun, Betmatch2win.com, Betwinner6.com, and Kasinos-vip.net—were f ...

Belgium’s Gambling Revenue Grows by 16.7% in 2023 Despite Stricter Regulations

Belgium’s Gambling Revenue Grows by 16.7% in 2023 Despite Stricter Regulations

by August 13, 2024

Belgium’s gambling market has shown remarkable resilience, with the Commission des Jeux de Hasard (CJH), the country’s gambling regulator, reporting a 16.7% increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2023. The total GGR for the year reached €1.7bn (£1.5bn/$1.9bn), a significant r ...

Australian Leaders Call for Three-Year Total Ban on Gambling Advertising

Australian Leaders Call for Three-Year Total Ban on Gambling Advertising

by August 13, 2024

A coalition of over 60 prominent Australians, including former prime ministers, premiers, and other influential figures, has issued an urgent call for the federal government to impose a total ban on gambling advertising within three years. The open letter, published by the Allian ...

NZ Estimates Regulated Online Casino Market to Generate NZ$500m Annually 

NZ Estimates Regulated Online Casino Market to Generate NZ$500m Annually 

by August 13, 2024

New Zealand is gearing up to regulate its online casino market by 2026, with the government planning to issue a limited number of licenses through an auction process. This move is expected to generate significant revenue, although estimates vary on the exact figures. Government ...

New York Sports Betting Revenue Climbs to $140.3M in July Despite Decline in Handle

New York Sports Betting Revenue Climbs to $140.3M in July Despite Decline in Handle

by August 13, 2024

New York’s mobile sports betting market saw a rise in revenue for July 2024, even as the total betting handle fell to its lowest level for the current fiscal year. According to figures released by the New York State Gaming Commission, the total sports betting spend for July ...

Denmark’s Gambling Revenue Grows by 37% in June 2024, Boosted by Sports Betting

Denmark’s Gambling Revenue Grows by 37% in June 2024, Boosted by Sports Betting

by August 9, 2024

Denmark’s gambling market experienced a significant boost in June 2024, with total revenue increasing by 37.0% year-on-year to DKK703m (£81.1m/€94.2m/$103.0m), according to the latest figures from the Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden. This growth was largely dri ...