Industry
December 13, 2024
Billions Are Lost to Illegal Online Gambling in Louisiana, Lawmaker
There are less than 10 US states that currently offer legal online gambling. While the activity is available to customers in major markets such as Michigan, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, among others for a total of seven states, illegal online gambling and offshore operators offer their services to customers in states where the activity isn’t […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Nevada Regulators Consider Gaming Salon Changes to Attract Visitors
High-end gaming salons across Nevada may undergo changes, pushed by the industry in an effort to generate extra revenue and increase visitation. That would be the case considering that the state’s gambling regulators approve changes to the existing regulations for gambling salons. NGCB Discusses Changes to VIP Gaming Salons The topic was brought up during […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Study Seeks Veterans to Treat Gambling Addiction with Psilocybin
The Heroic Hearts Project has launched a new program to give military veterans with gambling addiction a chance to try an experimental treatment using psilocybin, the main ingredient in magic mushrooms. Netherlands Retreat to Test Psilocybin’s Potential in Treating Gambling Addiction This research, done in collaboration with the University of Gibraltar, will happen at a […]
Industry
December 13, 2024
Curaçao’s Gambling Law Overhaul Picks up Speed
The reform of the gambling sector in Curaçao started several years ago, in 2022. At the time, Dutch lawmakers made it mandatory for the jurisdiction to receive COVID-19 relief packages based on a range of different reforms, including one that affected the gambling industry. The improved version of Curaçao’s National Ordinance for Games of Chance […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Self-Exclusion Program Goes Live in South Australia, ACMA Bans Six Websites
South Australia’s government is launching its Take a Break self-exclusion program following a successful trial. Like other similar programs, Take a Break will encourage riskier users to limit their gambling and get their habits in check. South Australia to Expand Self-Exclusion Campaign The program’s trial saw 31 betting locations across the state put up posters […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Soars as Recovery Accelerates
Macau’s gaming sector remains in full swing as November’s government gaming tax revenue hit MOP$8.0 billion ($999 million), up 6.4% year-on-year and up 20.3% compared to October, according to the latest figures from the Macau Financial Services Bureau (DSF). These figures underline the region’s ongoing resurgence following pandemic-induced setbacks. Key Metrics Recorded Significant Increases Gross […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Trump Rumored to Be Considering Tilman Fertitta as Ambassador to Italy
As Donald Trump’s new term as POTUS approaches, the 78-year-old businessman is already considering his ambassadors. On Tuesday, the President-elect nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle as the United States ambassador to Greece. In the meantime, experts believe that billionaire Tilman Fertitta will be designated as US ambassador to Italy. Fertitta Is a Possible Candidate for Ambassador to […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
SPA Authorizes 71 Federal Online Gambling Licenses in Brazil
Earlier this week, we announced a new partnership between Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency, Anatel, and the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) with a focus on fighting off unlawful gambling. Now, the Ministry of Finance’s body responsible for authorizing, permitting, regulating, standardizing, and monitoring Commercial Promotion and Fixed Odds Betting has announced it has granted […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Florida Gambling Regulator Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Venues
Across the United States, gambling regulators and law enforcement constantly combat the illegal sector. Casinos without a license, illegal bookmakers or other establishments are often shut down by law enforcement while people involved in such unlawful activities face a range of punishments. In one such case from Florida, the state’s gambling regulator, the Florida Gaming […]
Industry
December 12, 2024
Jewish Vegas Hotel Project Secures Approval to Move Forward
The King David Hotel (now known as the KDH Hotel) has inched closer to becoming a reality. While this planned Las Vegas property does not plan to offer gaming, it will provide Jewish visitors with a comfortable place to stay in Sin City. The Hotel Moves on to the Next Phase of Approvals While the […]
