Industry
June 23, 2025
Survey in Thailand Shows Decreased Opposition to Casinos
According to a recent survey by the Thailand National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), fewer Thais are opposing the idea of casino resorts in the country, despite the majority still being against. Public Resistance to Casinos Remains Strong Despite but Lower than Before The survey, carried out between June 16 and 18, 2025, gathered responses […]
Casino
June 23, 2025
Rhode Island to Restrict Casino Smoking
Rhode Island has moved forward with its ban on indoor smoking at its casinos on the final day of the legislative session. Although this is a major victory for proponents of the measure, anti-smoking activists shouldn’t hurry to rejoice as the bill would still need Governor Dan McKee’s signature. The Measure Only Needs Gov. McKee’s […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Norway Discovers Issue with Reporting System, Hundreds of Tips Possibly Lost
Norway’s gambling monopoly has been around the idea that no other entity, bar the state-owned operator, could offer gambling products. To enforce this, the regulator – Lottstift – has launched a dedicated online tip-off hotline to ensure that any illegal operators are acted against, and with the help of consumers who report those entities to […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Quebec Faces Growing Pressure to Reform Online Gaming Amid National Shift
Canada is rethinking how it approaches online gambling, but Quebec still clings to a government-run monopoly. It is one of the few provinces that has not changed. This stance has an impact on potential tax revenue, leading to big losses. Industry experts are taking a closer look, which puts more heat on Quebec. All of […]
Industry
June 23, 2025
Illegal Gambling in Ontario Has to Go AG Says
Ontario is certainly one of the best-regulated provinces in Canada, as the jurisdiction was an early adopter of the multi-license model, allowing it to lay the groundwork for others, including Alberta and British Columbia. Ontario Still Has an Illegal Gambling Market Problem However, not everything is perfect in Ontario, as the unregulated market is still […]
Casino
June 20, 2025
Man Tries Luck at Gates of Olympus 1000, Wins Before He Takes Off for Ibiza
For one UK traveler by the X handle of @OwenHalstead13, things are looking up. The man, who shared a social media post of him winning £24,000 ($32,255) while putting down a £2 ($2.69) spin on Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus 1000. And, to make things even better, Owen was on his way to his holiday […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
L&W Releases The Wizard of Oz – Follow the Yellow Brick Road Exclusively on BetMGM
Light & Wonder, a leading gambling content supplier, has expanded its partnership with gaming and betting giant BetMGM with the release of another exclusive game. The new title is called The Wizard of Oz – Follow the Yellow Brick Road and will only be available at BetMGM Casino. Join Dorothy and the Gang on Another […]
Casino
June 20, 2025
Alberta Set for Early License-Based Gambling Model in 2026
Alberta is set to become one of three provinces to host a more liberal gambling market designed to allow multiple operators in. Currently, only Ontario operates under this business model, but Alberta is poised to follow suit in creating a more universally accepted gambling framework. Alberta Heading for Quick Multi-License Focused Re-Regulation With this in mind, Alberta’s […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Hawaiian City Further Clamps Down on Illegal Gambling
As Hawaii still struggles to pass an efficient gambling regulation, the proliferation of black-market operations has put most authorities on notice. In order to restrict the reach of these pernicious activities, more legislation has been passed in the city of Honolulu, with Bill 11, 12, and 13, all outlining a possible course of action against […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Brazil’s Senate Edges Closer to Making Casinos and Bingos Legal
Brazil’s Senate is getting ready to vote on a bill that has been talked about for years. This bill would make casinos, bingo halls, and the old-school jogo do bicho (animal game) legal. The Senate might even vote before it takes a break in July. Brazil’s Senate Fast-Tracks Casino Bill after Decade-Long Debates Senate President […]
