During the Third Sports Integrity Summit, an event that brought together industry figures to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising with the regulation of sports betting in Brazil, Pay4Fun, CEO Leonardo Baptista commented that education is fundamental for the operation in the country, given that the sector has been criticized in the media. “An important
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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has adopted new advertising and marketing rules aimed at regulating sports wagering, casino, and video gaming promotions statewide. This move is part of the board’s efforts to reassess existing rules and measure the effectiveness of gaming expansion implementation, according to IGB Administrator Marcus D. Fruchter. “The new rules adopted today
Canada has reached a new lottery milestone as the nationwide Lotto Max jackpot increased from CAD75 million to a record CAD80 million ($55-59 million) after there was no winner in Friday’s draw. Earlier this month, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) increased the top jackpot limit from CAD 70 million ($51.48 M) to a
Star Entertainment could lose its Sydney license or receive a fine of up to A$100 million ($67.2 million) after an inquiry found breaches of anti-money laundering protocols. The embattled Australian casino operator has been given 14 days to explain why it shouldn’t face disciplinary action. The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) announced the potential
SC Gaming and Bally’s Corporation have terminated their agreement to develop a Category 4 casino at the Nittany Mall in College Township, Pennsylvania. However, in a joint press release, the parties confirmed SC Gaming will continue the project alone. Bally’s Corp announced its intention to back out of the deal on Friday. The development was
Macau’s hotel industry returned to profit in 2023, rebounding to MOP$8.18 billion ($1.02 billion) from a loss in 2022. The figure reflects a 300% year-on-year increase in gross value added (GVA) to MOP$20.35 billion ($2.53 billion). According to Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), profit was driven by a 140% year-on-year increase in revenue to
Rap superstar Jay-Z joined Fanatics founder Michael Rubin and Betting & Gaming CEO Matt King on Sunday to inaugurate Fanatics Sportsbook’s first location in New Jersey. The opening took place at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, where the rapper cut the ceremonial ribbon alongside Rubin and Ocean Casino General Manager Bill Callahan. The
Developers are proposing to transform the vacant Lord & Taylor department store at The Mall at Rockingham Park into a high-end casino. The project is spearheaded by local real estate magnates Joe Faro and Sal Lupoli in collaboration with The Cordish Companies. The Live! Casino Salem project would occupy approximately 159,000 square feet, with plans to
With an aim to address the growing issue of illegal gambling in Alabama, State Representative Matthew Hammett, a Republican from south Alabama, has introduced a bill that would increase the penalties for those involved in illicit operations. The proposed legislation would change the legal classification of offenses from misdemeanors to felonies, giving authorities stronger tools
Caesars Entertainment celebrated on Friday the first in-person sports wagering location in the state of Maine at Oddfellahs, a newly opened sports entertainment venue in Portland powered by Caesars Sportsbook. The sports bar, located in the heart of downtown Portland at 55 Market St., is the result of Caesars Sportsbook’s partnership with First Tracks Investments
You may want to take a few moments to check your bill for some extra Las Vegas charges next time you visit. I mean, most of us know they tack on fees for taxi rides to and from the airport. A few days ago we posted an article about new charges MGM is adding just
The SPiCE Philippines expo kicks off tomorrow (Tuesday), set to connect industry leaders across the Southeast Asia gaming market in its third annual edition. The exhibition will highlight the latest advancements and trends shaping the gaming industry across Southeast Asia. The show comes as the market experiences substantial growth, driven by increased accessibility to online gaming platforms
A federal judge has allowed Kalshi, a New York startup, to proceed with offering the first legal bets on the outcome of the upcoming congressional elections. This follows a ruling on Thursday by U.S. District Court Judge Jia Cobb in Washington, permitting the company to offer predictive contracts across the country, despite opposition from federal
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Flutter Entertainment is allegedly inching closer to a deal to acquire Snaitech, the consumer division of Playtech, according to a SkyNews report. The deal would be valued at approximately £2 billion ($2.6 billion). According to the report, Flutter, which recently shifted its primary stock market listing to New York, could strike a formal agreement with Playtech as soon
MGM Resorts International has entered into a power purchase agreement with Escape Solar LLC, aimed at increasing its use of solar energy. The agreement will help MGM move closer to its goal of sourcing 100% renewable electricity in North America by 2030. Currently, solar power supplies 90% of the daytime energy needs at 11 MGM
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino has disclosed a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 55,000 customers. The resort, located in Laughlin, Southern Nevada, began notifying affected individuals and state attorneys general on September 5, following the discovery of a breach that seemingly took place on July 24, 2024. The unauthorized
Macau Chief Executive (CE) candidate Sam Hou Fai called for the “healthy, orderly and sustainable” growth of the local gaming industry in a meeting with representatives of the city’s six gambling concessionaires on Thursday. Sam said casino concessionaires had to maintain orderly development in order to help the “appropriate diversification” of the local economy. The
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has announced a partnership with Kenyan operator Betika, which it calls “a significant milestone in expanding Play’n GO’s exceptional gaming content throughout Africa.” As part of this partnership, Play’n GO will integrate its portfolio of premium casino games such as Book of Dead, Rise of Olympus, and Gemix into Betika’s platform.