Vietnam has introduced stringent regulations under Decree 147 to regulate the online gaming industry, with the government announcing a focus on protecting minors and reducing the potential negative social impacts of certain types of games. The new decree, announced at a recent conference by the Department of Broadcasting, Television, and Electronic Information, outlines updates aimed
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Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said that the brokerage firm is considering expanding into the sports betting market. “We’re keenly looking into that space. Nothing to announce just yet, but it’s so important to our customers and in culture that we’re excited about it,” Tenev said at Robinhood’s inaugural investor day event on Wednesday. Tenev indicated
Kindred Group has launched its proprietary sportsbook product in the regulated market of Estonia. The move marks a significant milestone in the Kindred Sportsbook Platform (KSP) project, extending the company’s in-house product’s reach. The expansion brings the launch of a native iOS app and the migration of Estonia’s operations onto the Kindred Platform (KWP), “setting
Nevada’s gaming industry recorded $1.28 billion in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for October 2024, a 2% decline compared to the same month in 2023, according to data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). While slot machines set a state record with over $932.3 million in earnings, weak table game results and a sharp drop
iGaming software provider Slotegrator has partnered with gaming content supplier Dream Play. Dream Play’s titles, built on an in-house game engine and patented mechanics, seek to deliver high performance and smooth gameplay across all devices. Developed in HTML5, Dream Play games adapt to any screen format, browser, operating system, or device, aiming to offer an
Belgium’s Infiniti Casino group has received the order allowing the operation of the Grasse casino in Alpes-Maritimes, France. Issued by the Directorate of Public Liberties and Legal Affairs (DLPAJ), the milestone positions Infiniti for the property’s full reopening in January of next year. The Belgian group will operate the Riviera establishment until the end of
MGM Resorts International, the Las Vegas Strip’s largest casino operator, has announced an increase in resort and parking fees across its properties. The revised fees, effective from 10 a.m. on December 4 in all of its properties on and along the resort corridor, mark the first adjustment since January. Resort fees at MGM’s premier properties,
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has released a new report analyzing the skills gap in the online gaming industry, based on surveys conducted between 2020 and 2024. The findings, reflecting data from 2019 to 2023, provide insights into workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities across MGA-licensed activities in Malta. Key findings from the report: Positive labor market
JVH Gaming, the operator behind Jack’s Casino and other fruit machine arcades, has announced plans to shut down 25 locations and reduce its headquarters staff as the company contends with escalating costs and increasing gambling taxes. The closures, primarily targeting arcades under the Flash Casino brand, will also mark the complete discontinuation of the Flamingo Casino
Nevada gaming regulators on Wednesday approved a new casino operator for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as a prolonged labor dispute with striking workers intensifies, with unions taking advantage of the situation to urge Nevada gaming regulators to scrutinize the ownership’s ability to meet employee demands. The Nevada Gaming Control Board gave preliminary approval to C&C 4455,
The Koi Nation, a small, landless Native American tribe in Northern California, is facing growing opposition to its plan to build a $600 million casino in Sonoma County’s wine region. Last week, attorneys for the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria filed a lawsuit, alleging that the Koi Nation’s proposed Sonoma County casino in California will “irreparably
Montana sports betting handle rose by more than 7% year-over-year in November, according to the Montana Lottery’s latest monthly report. However, while handle increased by 7.25% from November 2023, amounting to $7.4 million, the figure was down by 2.1% from September 2024. The lottery also provided insights into how Montana bettors spent their money over
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Florianópolis will host the second edition of the Mercosur iGaming Summit (MIS), tomorrow, December 5, with the Catarinense Technology Association (ACATE) at Sapiens Parque, as the venue. Control F5 is one of the sponsors of the event, which brings together experts and industry leaders. MIS will feature lectures, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, allowing participants to
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City and the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation celebrated National Giving Day by donating $10,000 to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. This donation marks the start of Hard Rock Atlantic City’s “12 Days of Giving” campaign during which funds and services totaling more than $50,000 will be donated to 12
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) reported that in 2023-24 it took 88 disciplinary actions against gambling licensees and employees, and began implementing a new risk-based, intelligence-led regulatory approach. The regulator also advanced on its zero-tolerance policy for betting on or by minors. Tabled in Victoria’s Parliament on Thursday, November 28, the VGCCC annual report
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued a cease-and-desist order to Harp Media B.V., the Curaçao-based operator of Bovada, accusing the company of running illegal online gambling platforms accessible to Arizona residents. The ADG alleges Bovada’s activities constitute a “felony criminal enterprise” under state law. Harp Media has been instructed to immediately stop
Rob Goldstein, Chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands, sold 60,187 shares of the company, generating proceeds of nearly $3.2 million, as per a Tuesday filing. The shares were sold at a price of $53.02 each and were held indirectly through the Robert and Sheryl Goldstein Trust, reported by GGR Asia. Las Vegas Sands, the
At the inaugural Thai Entertainment Complex Summit, Chulapong Yukate, Thai list MP for the People’s Party, announced a second alternative bill for Thailand’s casino liberalization, focusing on “Entertainment Complexes”. Yukate stated that on December 12 he will submit this bill to the Thai National Assembly for consideration, with readings and responses scheduled, reports Macau Business. A
We’re up close and personal with the Mystery of the Lamp slot machine from IGT, which is now live in multiple casinos across America! IGT has been making waves recently with its multi-level progressive games, and one of its latest successes is the Mystery of the Lamp slot machine. This game features two variations of