Tribal leaders expressed optimism over North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum’s nomination as Secretary of the Interior by incoming President Donald Trump, citing his strong track record of working with Native American tribes and respect for tribal sovereignty. This comes as leaders brace for what could be the biggest online expansion of tribal gaming. The Department
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Well, it’s a belated birthday with for our friends at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. They officially opened their doors for the first time on December 13, 2023. The 67-story luxury resort has established itself as the Strip’s premier destination for world-class entertainment, nightlife, and dining… of course, it took about a decade to get there. You
Plínio Lemos Jorge, president of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), has warned that illegal competition could force licensees out of the regulated betting Brazil market. According to Lemos Jorge, the illegal market must be effectively tackled to prevent an exodus of legal operators. The ANJL president’s remarks come as Brazil prepares to
The US Senate Committee on the Judiciary held Tuesday its first congressional hearing on sports betting, “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling,” kicking off federal scrutiny on the industry. The committee is examining the growth of sports betting since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Murphy v. NCAA struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports
Cyprus lawmakers have approved a new bill to increase the levy on sportsbook winnings. This new legislation is set to raise the betting tax from 3% to 4.5% of net earnings on licensed betting operators. The additional funds are aimed at supporting football clubs and youth academies, managed by the Cyprus Sports Organisation (CSO) and distributed
Argentine top-flight football team Club Atlético Independiente has announced Sportsbet as its new front-of-shirt sponsor, despite possible restrictions surrounding advertising being introduced soon. Under the agreement, the sports betting operator will feature on Independiente’s kit during the 2025 season, in which the club will compete in the Copa Sudamericana. The brand will also engage in commercial initiatives
If you’re planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas, or you will be in town around that time, e have the information on the biggest parties, breathtaking fireworks, and best DJ’s, and nightclubs! [embedded content] It’s our last show of the year! But before I can go enjoy my Christmas break at home,
Paris’s gaming clubs, known as “Clubs de Jeux,” face an imminent shutdown on December 31 due to legislative delays following the collapse of the Barnier government earlier this year. The clubs, which operate under a special experimental phase, are set to lose their legal framework as efforts to extend their authorization remain stalled. The
During a press briefing, on December 13, China’s ministry officials announced that during the past year, its Ministry of Public Security has shut down 100 black-market banks so far this year and arrested 846 people in a crackdown on illegal money exchanges. China’s police have conducted five operations in a campaign the Ministry of Public
Bally’s Interactive, the digital and sports betting division of Bally’s Corporation, has announced the launch of the Bally Bet Sportsbook & Casino app in Ontario, Canada. According to the company, this latest release marks “another significant milestone” for the brand, following the recent app update in New Jersey and a series of app launches in
Gambling law and regulation conference Regulating the Game announced Barni Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Sportsbet, as a featured speaker at its 2025 edition. The event will take place at the Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour from March 10–13, 2025. Barni Evans leads Australia’s largest online wagering operator, Sportsbet, a digital e-commerce business serving 2.2 million customers. With
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement revealed that Internet gambling in the state brought in just over $214 million in November, narrowly eclipsing the previous record of $213 million set a month earlier. In contrast to the new all-time high in this vertical, revenue from physical casinos continued to lag behind pre-pandemic levels at
Gaming revenues from Virginia casinos totaled $63.6 million in November, according to the Virginia Lottery’s latest report on gaming activity. There are three operating casinos in Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia. A total of $13.3 million in taxes was paid to the Gaming Proceeds Fund as a result of gaming
Australia’s financial crime regulator AUSTRAC has launched civil penalty proceedings against Entain Group Pty Ltd, the operator of online betting platforms Ladbrokes and Neds, alleging serious breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) laws. This marks the first legal action by AUSTRAC against an online betting company. The Federal Court case, filed
To gain deeper insights into the pivotal role of music in casino games, Uplatform consulted with industry professionals for the following analysis. Imagine offering an online slot experience without sound. The thrill of winning, the suspense of spinning reels, and even the impact of near misses would lose much of the player’s appeal. This underscores
Clarion Gaming announced a new addition to the “A-List of luminaries” participating in the ICE World Gaming Forum. The event’s organizer confirms that Joe Kaminkow, game designer who played key roles in Aristocrat and IGT, will be one of the headline speakers at the Casino & Leaders Conference (CLC) taking place on January 20. Kaminkow, who
ICE Barcelona 2025 is a month away and companies around the world are preparing for the tradeshow. Ahead of the event, DRGT executives Marco Herrera, Chief Executive Officer; Andreas Duller, MD Austria; Duncan Pollock, Managing Director (MD), Africa; and Laurence Herbots, Managing Director, DRGT Online, shared the global supplier’s plans to present its latest products and
The Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0, held December 12 -14, brought together iGaming leaders at the grand InterContinental in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, for two days of innovation and celebration. “This highly anticipated event not only recognised groundbreaking achievements but also introduced game-changing updates to the Ortak platform,” according to organizers. The spotlight shone
SOFTSWISS has announced that its affiliate marketing management platform, Affilka by SOFTSWISS, will participate in the upcoming iGB Affiliate show presenting new features. iGB Affiliate 2025 will take place in Spain on 21-22 January at Fira Gran Via Barcelona. The event will host over 200 companies and more than 8,000 attendees from around the world.
iGaming content provider Play’n GO has unveiled its new video slot Hot Dog Heist. A 5×3 slot with 40 paylines, the game invites players “to join an adorable crew of canines” in search of wins against the “charming backdrop of suburban BBQs.” Hot Dog Heist takes players to a sunny, picture-perfect neighborhood where a pack