The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit of Colombia has published Decree N°0175, in which it made official the imposition of the Value Added Tax (VAT) for online games of chance, with the purpose of obtaining economic resources to face the humanitarian crisis faced by the Catatumbo region. The decree, which went into effect on February
Month: February 2025
The Henderson Planning Commission has approved a 14.1-acre expansion for the Inspirada Station site, Station Casinos’ latest project in the Las Vegas Valley, increasing surface parking capacity. The plan was approved unanimously Thursday in a 5-0 vote, with two commissioners abstaining due to conflicts of interest, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. The project requires zoning
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has published its 2024 sports betting integrity report. The report highlights that the total number of suspicious betting alerts reported in 2024 was 219, an increase of 17% on the revised 2023 figure of 187 alerts. However, the 2024 figure remains 11% below the annual average of 245 alerts
Feb 18, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Monday was already a huge day for poker with the release of the highly anticipated 2025 World Series of Poker schedule. But just hours after the WSOP dropped its full itinerary, Phil Hellmuth stunned the poker world with a major announcement. The all-time bracelet leader and
Feb 18, 2025 6 min read Table Of Contents 888poker is one of the oldest online poker sites, meaning thousands of players already have an account. Mexico’s “El_hombre” didn’t have an 888poker account, but decided to change that fact three days ago. Perhaps the lure of the PokerNews Online Championship (PNOC) was strong enough to
Feb 18, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents The 2025 Champions Club Winter Poker Open $1,500 Main Event has finally come to its dramatic conclusion as Ryan Freeman hoists the trophy after defeating Dora Coyle heads-up. Along with the trophy and the title, Freeman takes home $181,000 while Coyle is awarded the runner-up prize
What is Apple Pay? Picture this: It’s the digital wallet you never knew you needed. Apple Pay is Apple’s answer to the hassle of carrying around a wad of cash or a stack of cards. It’s a virtual vault where you can store your credit and debit cards securely on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple
What is Skrill? Think of Skrill as the seasoned poker player in the e-wallet world. It’s been around the block, knows the game inside out, and has a reputation for being fast, reliable, and, most importantly, secure. Skrill is an e-wallet designed for the digital age. It allows you to store money online and make
Feb 17, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents Michael “Texas Mike” Moncek didn’t win PokerGO Cup Event #5: $10,100 No-Limit Hold’em. But he took third place in the 100-entrant tournament, continuing his dominance the past week against a series full of top pros. The Texas Longhorns fanatic doesn’t like to be referred to as
Boyd Gaming Corp. has completed a $45 million purchase of the land beneath Eastside Cannery, its long-closed hotel-casino on Boulder Highway in the eastern Las Vegas Valley. While the acquisition marks a significant financial move for the company, Boyd has not announced any plans to reopen the property, which has remained shuttered since the statewide casino shutdowns in
A newly established commission will evaluate the effectiveness of Atlantic City’s casino payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) program, which allows casinos to pay an industry-wide assessment based on gross gaming revenue rather than traditional property taxes. The commission’s review will also examine the city’s financial stability, the impact of state oversight, and the long-term viability of the PILOT
Mohegan reported a significant rise in first-quarter revenue for fiscal 2025, driven by strong performance across its domestic and international resorts, as well as its digital gaming division. However, the company also posted a net loss of $85.9 million and flagged financial challenges related to its Korean operations. Mohegan’s net revenue for the quarter ended
New Zealand lawmakers are debating a proposed bill that would make TAB New Zealand the country’s sole operator for online racing and sports betting, a move supporters say will improve regulation and retain gambling revenue domestically but critics warn could stifle competition and drive bettors to offshore platforms. The proposed amendments to the Racing
Thailand is moving forward with its plans to legalize casinos in “entertainment complexes,” but stricter measures are now being considered in response to concerns over problem gambling. A revised draft of the bill, published Saturday, limits casinos to no more than 10% of the total venue size and introduces disclosure requirements for locals wishing to
Feb 17, 2025 14 min read Table Of Contents The schedule is out for the first ever World Series of Poker (WSOP) under GGPoker’s ownership, and it will feature a 56-year record for most live gold bracelet events. Poker players from all over the world will flock to Las Vegas from May 27 to compete
From January 20 to 22, Barcelona hosted ICE 2025, the first time the major gambling show was held in the Mediterranean city. Over the three days of the event, the main players in the industry gathered for a historic edition, which drew thousands of professionals to explore the latest technologies and innovations. Within the context
The 2025 Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate have shattered attendance records, drawing a combined total of 59,101 unique visitors, organizer Clarion Gaming announced. This figure surpasses the previous high of 52,345 set in 2024, which marked the show’s last edition in its former home of London. ICE recorded 50,019 unique attendees, reflecting an 11%
Denmark’s gambling industry saw a 6.9% increase in Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) in 2024, reaching DKK 7.27 billion ($1.02 billion), driven primarily by double-digit growth in the online casino sector, according to data released by the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden). The online casino segment remained the dominant force, accounting for 48.6% of total revenue.
The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) has ordered an immediate suspension of all state-licensed betting operations outside the state’s borders, following a ruling by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF). The decision, issued by Justice André Mendonça, requires Loterj to enforce territorial restrictions on accredited operators, referred to as “Bets”, ensuring that wagering activity
Feb 17, 2025 3 min read Table Of Contents The Asian Poker Tour (APT) Manila Classic is over and once again the tour has broken several records. It seems the APT sets new records for attendances and prize pools at every stop, and Manila continued that impressive trend. By the time the last champion lifted