Business
February 21, 2024
Aruze Lands 14 Tribal Approvals and Four More State Licenses
Leading supplier of innovative gaming solutions committed to delivering unparalleled entertainment experiences, Aruze Gaming Global (AG2), has “proudly” announced it managed to secure a series of regulatory approvals from 14 tribal entities spread all across the United States. The company, which displays a versatile portfolio of state-of-the-art services and products, also obtained licenses from the […]
Industry
February 21, 2024
Brazil Proposes to Ban Celebrities from Participating in Betting Ads
Ahead of the expected launch of legal sports betting in Brazil this year, the country continues to develop regulations for the sector. One major part of the legal framework involves advertising and it follows a pattern adopted by many countries across the globe. A proposal for the regulation of sports betting advertising gained traction late […]
Industry
February 20, 2024
Curaçao Minister of Finance: First Direct License Is in Line with the LBH
Curaçao’s Minister of Finance, Javier Silvania, defended the decision to provide Rhino Entertainment Group with the region’s first direct license amid LOK-related concerns. Some critiqued the licensing of the company as it precedes the formalization of the territory’s new gambling laws. For reference, Curaçao is currently discussing the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), […]
Industry
February 20, 2024
Florida to Use Money from Gambling to Fund Environmental Projects
A number of wildlife and environmental projects are going to benefit from hundreds of millions of dollars in Florida, thanks to recently approved bills. The bills in the state’s Senate and House, feature similar text and recently secured approval by the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee and the House Infrastructure Strategies Committee. This approval paves the […]
Legal
February 20, 2024
Evolution Has Violated No Rules, New Jersey’s Regulator Says
Evolution, а B2B online casino services supplier, announced that its recent hurdles in New Jersey have been resolved. As announced by the company, its investigation by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has been closed. For reference, the investigation stemmed from a report from November 2021. The report was filed by an anonymous […]
Industry
February 20, 2024
Macau Proposes Illegal Gambling Law with Ancillary Penalties
The Macau government’s new legislation proposal aimed at clamping down on crimes related to illegal gambling has been sent to the SAR Legislative Assembly. The latter is now busy studying its content, including a variety of ancillary penalties like player expulsion and the prohibition from entering Macau or an increase in the maximum penalty for […]
Legal
February 19, 2024
PAGCOR Shuts Down Illegal Gambling Operation, Arrests 12 People
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that a dozen people have been arrested for involvement in illegal online gaming operations. According to the Philippine regulator, the operation was carried out on February 16 in Parañaque City. A total of 12 people were arrested in the operation which was carried out by the National […]
Legal
February 19, 2024
Federal Rules Greenlight Florida-Style Tribal Gaming Compacts
In a significant move, the Department of the Interior has announced the finalization of federal rules affirming the legality of Florida-style “hub-and-spoke” tribal gaming compacts. These compacts, governed by the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Act, play a pivotal role in the economic development of Tribal nations and have been a focal point for negotiations between […]
Industry
February 19, 2024
The Star Entertainment Faces Bell Two Investigation
The Star Entertainment Group, Australia’s iconic ASX-listed group that owns and operates The Star Sydney, The Star Gold Coast, and Treasury Brisbane has announced it faces a second inquiry into its suitability to hold on to a casino license. At the moment, the group has six critical months to prove that it is capable of […]
Industry
February 16, 2024
ACMA Bans a Dozen More Illegal Websites
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken action against more unlicensed gambling websites in the country. The watchdog’s latest ban wave saw it block another dozen websites. According to the authority, the sites in question included Playzilla, Wazamba, Zet Casino, Slots Palace, Nomini, Casinia, SG Casino, Fez Bet, Buran Casino, Spin Better, Golden […]
