Macau’s casino industry is preparing for a surge in visitors as the Chinese New Year holiday kicks off on January 29, with strong hotel bookings and government measures boosting tourism from mainland China. The week-long festivities, which run until February 4, mark a critical period for the gambling hub, with operators hoping for a strong
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The upcoming SBC Summit Rio, taking place at the Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro on February 25-27, is set to offer two days of focused education to help delegates master the complexities of the Brazilian market and prepare for future opportunities. With 41 panels scheduled over two core days, this article by SBC offers a selection of
New Hampshire lawmakers have introduced legislation that would legalize and regulate online casino gambling in the state, with the proposed system to launch by January 1, 2026, if approved. Senate Bill 168, sponsored by Senators Timothy Lang, Daniel Innis, Howard Pearl, and Keith Murphy, is currently under review by the Senate Ways and Means Committee after being
The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has announced that Acting Director Eric Konings will not extend his tenure. Konings, who took on the interim leadership role in July 2024, has played “a pivotal part in shaping the association over the past seven years,” according to a press release. Konings initially joined NOGA as Chair in
Off-Strip casino Rio Las Vegas has introduced a new tip-out policy for table game dealers, shifting to a 50/50 split system that some employees criticize as unfair and potentially prone to favoritism. Under the new system, dealers will retain 50% of tips earned at their table, while the remaining half will be pooled and
Mississippi lawmakers are considering a legislative proposal that would impose a statewide ban on online sweepstakes casinos and other digital gambling platforms. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Sen. Joey Fillingane, seeks to amend the Mississippi Code of 1972 to classify online gambling, including sweepstakes casinos, as illegal and subject to strict criminal penalties.
Channelization rates for online slots in Germany are estimated to be as low as 20% to 40%, raising concerns about the strength of the regulated market, according to online casino trade body Deutscher Online Casinoverband (DOCV). Speaking at the DOCV’s industry networking event at ICE (January 21), DOCV President Dirk Quermann cited academic estimates
The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community and operator Rush Street Interactive have partnered to launch in-person sports betting at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Washington. Customers will be able to place a wide array of bets at the new retail BetRivers Sportsbook on a variety of US and worldwide sporting events, including parlays, prop bets, and in-game
Online betting and gaming operator Betway announced has signed Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight Champion Dricus du Plessis as a global brand ambassador. Du Plessis, the reigning Middleweight Champion, is currently undefeated in the mixed martial arts organization, boasting a 10-fight win streak with a 22-2-0 career record. The African MMA player joins Betway as he
North Dakota lawmakers are weighing a proposal that would eliminate the state’s Gaming Commission and transfer full regulatory authority over gambling to the Attorney General’s Office. Senate Bill 2224, which seeks to streamline the regulatory process, received a do-pass recommendation from the Senate Judiciary Committee in a narrow 4-3 vote on Tuesday. The bill is scheduled for debate
The Missouri House is considering a bill to regulate and tax video lottery terminals (VLTs), a move that supporters say would provide legal clarity for businesses but opponents argue would expand gambling in the state. House Bill 970, introduced by Rep. Bill Hardwick (R-Dixon), would place VLTs under the Missouri Lottery Commission. Currently, the
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The 2025 Barcelona editions of ICE and iGB Affiliate will be recorded as “the biggest gathering of gambling industry professionals in history,” organizer Clarion Gaming has confirmed in a new statement. Ahead of the final analysis being completed, Stuart Hunter, Clarion Gaming Managing Director, stated: “Whilst we are in the process of undertaking all of the forensic checks
Jackpot.com has announced the launch of its services in Arizona. With this latest offering, Arizonians can now purchase and play their favorite lottery games from mobile phones, desktops and tablets. This includes their favorite nationwide games such as Mega Millions and Powerball, as well as the popular local game, The Pick draw. The innovative platform
Atlaslive, a tech B2B supplier for the iGaming sector, provides in its latest analysis a look into the growth that the online gambling market is expected to have in South America. According to the article below, provided by the company, the region’s user numbers are projected to reach 10.4 million by 2028. As a key
The Turkish government acted against more than 230,000 illegal gambling websites in 2024 as part of its efforts to break the country’s black market, Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has revealed. While state-owned sports betting company IDDAA is the only organization that can legally offer Turkish citizens access to online gambling, many websites have
GameTech conferences organizer HIPTHER Agency has unveiled a new media partnership with digital marketing and iGaming acquisition company Revpanda Group and its events division, Ace Alliance. “This strategic collaboration marks a new chapter in elevating the Gaming and Tech sectors, as Revpanda Group and Ace Alliance join HIPTHER as official Media Partners. Together, they aim to
iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS has won the Best Advertising and Marketing Campaign and Best Customer Service categories at the European iGaming Awards 2025. The awards, held in Barcelona, recognize companies in the online gaming sector and took place on January 21, alongside ICE Barcelona, at the Porta Fira Hotel. SOFTSWISS noted that it was honored
The Triple Coin Treasures series from AGS is a standout offering that blends multiple exciting features into one entertaining package. The new base games for Triple Coin Treasures Gold are Long Bao Bao and Shamrock Fortunes, both showcase lively animated characters that host game actions and interact with one another, adding extra fun to the
After years of stalled progress, Indiana lawmakers are once again turning their attention to online gambling legislation. State Representative Ethan Manning has introduced House Bill (HB) 1432, aiming to regulate online poker and casino-style games while expanding the state’s lottery operations to include online draw and eInstant games. The bill was assigned to the