Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has taken steps to address the certification bottlenecks that emerged as the country’s regulated betting market launched on January 1, 2025. The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) introduced Normative Instruction No. 3/2025 on January 14 to streamline technical certification requirements and alleviate delays faced by operators during the application process.
The Belle of Baton Rouge, a riverboat casino that has been a fixture on the Mississippi River since 1994, set sail for the last time Tuesday morning, marking the next step in the $141 million redevelopment of the downtown casino. The aging vessel, aided by two tugboats, departed its dock and was escorted to a Terrebonne
The highly anticipated Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino will officially open its doors on Thursday, February 6, with a series of exciting events marking the occasion. The grand opening ceremony, which will be a ticketed event for invited guests, is set to begin at 10 a.m., followed by a public celebration at noon. At 8 p.m., the
Jan 16, 2025 2 min read A top US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) attorney was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury for reportedly failing to report millions in poker winnings and diverting legal fees to pay for his personal poker debts. Tom Goldstein, who according to CNBC has appeared before the Supreme Court “more times
Our friends at Spadegaming have released Fishing War, a unique online multi-player shooting game set underwater! This arcade style game has three bonuses and awards players with wins from 10 times their bet, all the way to 100 times! Check out Fishing War and shoot you some fish! [embedded content] If you want to try
State-owned gambling operator Norsk Tipping has announced stricter loss limits for players aged 20 to 24. The new measures, effective February 1, 2025, aim to further protect young adults from gambling-related risks. New Loss Limits for Young Players Under the updated policy, players aged 20 to 21 can lose no more than NOK 3,000 per
Digital natives are often defined as a generation that was born with access to the internet, and that audience–compromising young Millennials and Gen Z–represents a critical and growing segment for online gambling operators. With digital natives aging into the industry’s Goldilocks zone, stakeholders must increasingly understand how to acquire, engage, and retain this emerging customer.
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportunities in the region. The new gaming facility, named Crystal Shores Casino, will debut on January 22, 2024, following a members-only soft opening on January 18-19. This will be
Betting on sports may be legal there, but Mississippi online sports betting is a totally different animal. After quickly moving through their House of Representatives, the Mississippi Sports Wagering Act died in the Senate. Undeterred, legislators are preparing to open the 2025 legislative session soon, with the issue of mobile sports bets at the top
Jan 15, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents A professional poker player with a violent criminal history is now being accused of scamming poker players from Las Vegas to Florida. Lenard Adams, aka “Lucky” in the poker world and the “Sweetheart Swindler” to police, was charged in 2017 with rape, fraud, intimidation, kidnapping, and
The Thai cabinet has taken a significant step toward legalizing casinos by approving the Entertainment Complex Bill, a draft law designed to invigorate the country’s tourism sector and combat illegal gambling. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the move on Monday, emphasizing the bill’s potential to drive investment and economic growth while creating thousands of jobs.
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2024 in Las Vegas, held earlier this month at The Venetian, served as a major stage for gaming industry innovations, with Inspired Entertainment presenting a variety of new offerings at the show. The B2B gaming content and technology provider presented its latest advancements, including the Hybrid Dealer platform, at the event. In a conversation
The decision came after Graton Rancheria, which operates the Bay Area’s largest casino, filed for an injunction seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing its approval process. The Graton tribe argued that the federal government had not adequately consulted with them during the land review process, especially regarding cultural surveys required under the National Historic
Las Vegas resort fees are on the rise… again! It was just last year at this time when we reported a very similar story. Is the “Raising of the Fees” becoming an annual event? We hope not! Find out which Strip properties have hiked their prices, discover tips to avoid these extra charges, and learn
Jan 14, 2025 8 min read Table Of Contents The real court system, not the Court of Public Opinion, was correct in finding football star Orenthal James “OJ” Simpson, who died last year, not-guilty of murder in 1995, so says a guest on the Mania Podcast, hosted by Daniel Negreanu and Amanda Negreanu. Alex Tomé,
Kentucky state Representative Thomas Huff has introduced House Bill 33 (HB33), a proposal to bring land-based and riverboat casinos to the state. The bill outlines a framework for regulating casinos and fantasy sports under the oversight of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC). Key Components of HB33 HB33 aims to expand Kentucky’s gambling
Concacaf, the governing body for soccer in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, has opened a bid process for organizations to become the first official betting partner of its senior men’s and women’s national team and club competitions. The partnership, which will cover the 2025-2028 cycle, offers a Tier 1 sponsorship with exclusive
Thailand’s government has taken a significant step towards legalizing gambling with the approval of a controversial bill that would permit casinos to operate within entertainment complexes. The proposal, which aims to enhance tourism and address illicit gambling, marks a shift in the country’s longstanding approach to gaming laws. The draft law, approved by the Thai
Circa Sports’ professional football contests, Circa Survivor and Circa Million VI, came to an exciting close over the weekend. After a thrilling season, the sports betting venture will pay out a record-breaking $20,266,000 amongst contests winners. The largest prize pot in history, totaling $14,266,000, will be awarded to the eight winners of Circa Survivor. All
Jan 13, 2025 4 min read Table Of Contents High Stakes Poker Season 14’s opener featured a barrage of coolers and a gross river card that cost Jared Bleznick a $450,000 pot. The sports card hobbyist and poker star was among seven players in the $200/$400 no-limit hold’em cash game, which aired Monday night on
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