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Iowa lawmakers have taken swift action on a proposed casino moratorium that would temporarily halt the licensing of new casinos in the state. House Study Bill 80, which was advanced Monday by both a subcommittee and the House Ways and Means Committee, proposes a retroactive moratorium beginning January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030.   The

During a roundtable discussion at ICE Barcelona, Regis Dudena, the Secretary of Prizes and Betting at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, outlined plans to enhance regulation in the country’s newly legalized iGaming market. One key initiative involves creating a mechanism to register B2B providers, an essential step to ensuring compliance and oversight.   Dudena stated that

The New South Wales government has announced a ban on gambling advertisements across the state’s public transport network, expanding its broader efforts to curb gambling harm.   The ban, introduced by Premier Chris Minns’ Labor government, will apply to all casino, lottery, and online betting ads on state-owned transport assets, including trains, buses, metro services,

Seaport Research Partners has advised Melco Resorts & Entertainment to divest its stakes in City of Dreams Manila in the Philippines and City of Dreams Mediterranean in Cyprus to finance a potential investment in Thailand and fully acquire Studio City in Macau.   Vitaly Umansky, an analyst at Seaport Research, emphasized that the asset sales

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has cut the ribbon on its new Experience Center, a pavilion designed to showcase its $5 billion redevelopment vision. Located within RWNYC’s grand lobby, the center features 3D models and video walls, outlining the plans for 350,000 square feet of meeting, conference, and entertainment space and approximately 30 new

Florida’s long-shot hopes for commercial casinos and mobile sportsbooks remained intact after state lawmakers adjourned a special legislative session on Monday without discussing a bill that could have effectively blocked future gambling expansion efforts.   However, the proposal, which would have eliminated citizen-initiated ballot measures, could resurface in the regular legislative session in March. If

The fight over gambling expansion in Alabama is heating up ahead of the 2025 legislative session, with advocates pushing for a state lottery and legal sports betting, while opponents warn of economic and social risks.   The Petroleum & Convenience Marketers of Alabama has launched a social media campaign urging lawmakers to let voters decide

Suriya Jungrungreangkit, Thailand’s minister of transport, has identified Bangkok Port as a potential site for a casino project. The facility in the country’s capital is seen as a viable option since it covers a sizeable plot of land with scenic river views and can be transformed into a yacht marina, Jungrungreangkit told the Bangkok Post. The

The BiG Africa Summit is set to highlight growth in the Southern African iGaming sector in its upcoming edition, to be held next month in Gaborone, Botswana. Organizer Eventus International has called the show “the premier platform to illuminate the region’s success stories and future opportunities.” Taking place February 17 – 20 at The Grand Palm

Last week saw the inaugural edition of the ICE gaming expo in Barcelona, following the end of its years-long tenure at the ExCel London venue. The event’s first time in the Spanish city proved a major success, drawing thousands of attendees over three days packed with networking, innovation and discussions on the future of the

Lottery and gaming solutions provider Skilrock Technologies has reflected on its participation at the recently concluded ICE gaming expo. Held last week, January 20 – 22, the event took place in Barcelona for the first time, following a years-long tenure in London. Skilrock’s Executive Director & CEO, Sujit Lahiry, moderated the session “The Role of Innovation and

Sports betting and iCasino operator Betsson and Argentine football team Racing Club de Avellaneda have strengthened their existing partnership. Just months away from celebrating the second anniversary of their collaboration, Betsson will become the club’s main sponsor starting from the next tournament. The agreement comes at a significant moment, as Racing Club was recently crowned

The New York State Gaming Commission on Monday appointed two new members to the panel responsible for awarding three downstate casino licenses, finalizing the five-member board as competition among major gambling operators intensifies.   Marion Phillips III, a former diversity and community relations executive, and Greg Reimers, a retired real estate executive, were unanimously approved

A federal court has given preliminary approval to a $45 million settlement in a consolidated class-action lawsuit against MGM Resorts International for two major data breaches that exposed the personal information of millions of customers. The breaches, which occurred in 2019 and 2023, impacted approximately 37 million individuals and highlighted vulnerabilities in the company’s data

The PGA Tour, PENN Entertainment, and ESPN are launching a live betting stream on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+. The ESPN Bet branded stream will provide key data, insights, and live betting analysis during coverage of six marquee FedExCup events across the 2025 PGA Tour season. ESPN Bet on PGA Tour LIVE, set to premiere at the

Fred and Peter Done, owners of Betfred, and the Coates Family, owners of Bet365, have ranked second and third place in the Sunday Times Tax List, which features the major taxpayers in the UK. The latest ranking reaffirms the financial impact of the sector in the country.  It is the seventh time the paper has drawn

Westgate Las Vegas has become the only resort to have both a monorail stop and a Vegas Loop station following the underground transportation system’s latest expansion. The new loop station, which connects Westgate and the Las Vegas Convention Center, opened to the public on Saturday. The underground transportation system relies on a fleet of five-seater Teslas

iGaming solutions provider SOFTSWISS unveiled its portfolio at last week’s ICE Barcelona 2025, held in Spain for the first time. The company has shared key takeaways from the event, which took place from January 20 to 22, at the Fira Gran Via venue. The relocation of ICE from London to Barcelona marked a significant milestone, building

Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game has announced Donata Szabo, Regional Head of Licensing, Government & Regulatory Affairs – EMEA/APAC at Sportradar, as the third conference chair for its 2025 edition. Szabo oversees regulatory and licensing efforts across the diverse EMEA/APAC regions at Sportradar, leveraging her global experience to offer insights into regulatory systems

iGaming content supplier Pragmatic Play has launched Wild Wildebeest Wins, which it describes as an “action-packed slot that takes players on a thrilling safari adventure across the African savannah.” Elephants, rhinos, and wildebeest roam the reels in the 6×4 slot, where 3-6 scatters award 8-20 free spins. During free spins, wilds carry 2x, 3x, or