By the end of January, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance expects to create the National Gaming and Betting Secretariat, which will control the country’s sports betting and online gambling sector. The agency will be in charge of processing authorizations, supervising tax collection, and preventing money laundering. The information was revealed in a report by the Metrópoles
Month: January 2024
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that tribal courts have jurisdiction over personal injury and property damage cases brought against Native American casinos, ending a long battle that saw pueblos and other tribes advocate for protecting sovereignty when such legal claims arise. The decision stemmed from a 2016 lawsuit in which an employee
New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s executive budget for 2025 has dealt a substantial blow to the prospects of legalizing online casino sites in the state, especially for Senator Joseph Addabbo’s Senate Bill S8185. Similar to last year, Hochul did not include potential tax revenue from online casino expansion in her budget, significantly impacting the bill’s
January 17, 2024 Take a step back in time and indulge your nostalgia with free-to-play classic arcade games available at Pulsz Casino! Totally free-to-play at one of North America’s top social casino sites, iconic games like Keno and Hilo are ready and waiting right now. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or just looking to unwind
New Jersey’s casino and sports betting operators, along with their online partners, achieved a record-breaking revenue of nearly $5.8 billion in 2023, an impressive 11% increase from the previous year, according to figures released by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. However, the news is mixed for Atlantic City’s nine casinos, as two-thirds of
Just a few weeks away, ICE London is kicking off the start of the global trade events calendar. Companies around the globe are preparing to attend the event in London for the last time, before its relocation to Barcelona. Ahead of the event, Yogonet spoke with Hamest Safaryan, Digitain’s Regional Sales Team Manager, who shared
Online gambling heavyweight Kindred has announced that it will host the Sustainable Gambling Conference on March 20th, at the Kia Oval in London. The conference aims to gather experts, both from within and outside the industry, to share ideas and views with the goal of ensuring “a sustainable and safe industry.” The theme of the
Zitro has announced the exclusive launch of its latest Wide Area Progressive (WAP) slot product line, marking what the company calls a new step in the company’s efforts to provide “unparalleled gaming experiences” to operators and players worldwide. Zitro’s WAP games are now available exclusively on the Altius Glare platform, which the supplier says is known
December wasn’t just another month for PowerPlay. The Ontario iGaming and sportsbook operator celebrated its fifth-anniversary last month, inviting players to a range of birthday festivities that included promotions and offers for different sporting events and casino games. Registered to provide gaming via iGO and AGCO, the company was launched in 2018 and has been
iGaming technology supplier Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has unveiled the launch of two online casino brands, PlayR and Palasino, marking the latest projects to go live on its platform tech. PlayR.bet, targeting the burgeoning Brazilian market, marks its entry into the online casino segment following the recent sector regulation in Brazil, enacted by the president at the end
January 17, 2024 $284,374 is the sum nestled in the PokerStars account of “SerVlaMin” after the Mexico-based star came out on top in the $5,200 buy-in, $1.5 million guaranteed New Year Series No-Limit Hold’em Main Event. Every poker tournament player dreams of kicking off a new year in style, and “SerVlaMin” has laid solid foundations
We are once again facing the threat of a work stoppage. A Las Vegas Super Bowl strike involving culinary and hospitality workers. This time over 8,000 workers at 20 resorts have set a date to walk off their jobs, which could leave a shortage of bartenders, waiters, porters, and house cleaning staff for the big
January 16, 2024 The World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) is in full swing for 2024 and has already wrapped up a successful stop of Circuit action with WSOPC Choctaw, which took place at Choctaw Casino Resort from Jan. 3-14. The WSOPC Choctaw stop consisted of 18 Ring events with buy-ins ranging from $250 to
Sri Lanka is increasing the costs of issuing and renewing the casino licenses for all operators currently present in the country, according to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance. So far, the government received ten casino applications. Increased license issuing and renewal fees: Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, the Minister of Finance, confirmed the claims about increased fees and
After the Virginia State Senate’s Finance and Appropriations Committee cracked the gambling bill in February 2023, the officials of the city of Petersburg have officially referred to the Virginia General Assembly hoping to pass the amended bill that would allow a referendum on casino development. As The Progress Index reports, the city will have a
Genesis Global Limited, a flagship, mobile-first international gaming company, is the newest operator to have its license officially canceled by the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). License cancellation: The company represents the 3rd operator, which received an order from the MGA, to suspend all operations in Malta. The main reason for the order was unpublished violations
According to Slotegrator’s report on iGaming trends in 2024, 75% of respondents among Slotegrator partners believe that adding new types of games helps to attract new players. Many operators turn to gaming content aggregators for a well-rounded game offering — what exactly are the powers of an aggregator? Aggregators play an essential role in the
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has canceled the authorization awarded to Genesis Global Limited. The cancellation of the license, outlined in order MGA/CRP/314/2015, has become effective as of January 11, 2024. “This [cancelation] is being done in terms of regulation 10 (1) (a) with direct application of reg. 9 (1) (c), (d), (f), (i), (l) and (m) and
Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game Sydney 2024 has announced the lineup of guest MCs who will lead the charge each day from March 10 to 15 March, “offering unique insights, engaging perspectives, and weaving together various themes to highlight critical points and stimulate an exchange of ideas and discussions.” Day 1 – Regulatory
The organization Gaming & Technology Expo (GAT Events) is preparing for a year in which it intends to “stand out” and become “the axis of the Latin American gaming boom”. This decision to expand the scope of action and influence of GAT Events in Latin America is evidenced by a series of modifications in the