The long-debated bill to legalize land-based gambling in Brazil, which includes casinos, bingo, jogo de bicho, and betting on horseracing, may soon be decided by the Senate. Industry experts are optimistic that the bill will finally get approval, marking a critical step in the regulation of gambling activities in the country. The online sports betting
Month: September 2024
The 2024 NFL betting season is ready to kick off! And players living in legal jurisdictions have many special offers and promotions to choose from, depending on what they value most! Plus, the Tropicana Las Vegas has officially set an implosion date! [embedded content] Hello friends, I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend,
The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading defense and security think tank, has issued a pressing call for governments and regulators worldwide to forge stronger ties with cryptocurrency exchanges and service providers. This collaboration aims to enhance policing and mitigate significant threats facing the global casino industry, particularly from criminal elements exploiting digital currencies.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has announced a license renewal hearing for Presque Isle Downs & Casino, scheduled for September 25 at the Summit Township Municipal Building in Erie. The hearing will mark the first renewal for the casino since a change of ownership in 2018 reset the renewal cycle. Presque Isle Downs, now
Sep 04, 2024 3 min read The World Series of Poker Circuit Playground Main Event has wrapped up after five thrilling days in the bustling Playground. The massive field of 1,503 players was ultimately conquered by James Pillon, who triumphed after nearly nine hours of intense action on the final day. “I finally won one
In a significant legislative development, the California Senate on Saturday passed an amended version of Senate Bill 549, a bill that will grant the state’s tribes a singular opportunity to sue cardrooms and determine whether these establishments are violating state law. The bill, which has now cleared both legislative chambers, will proceed to Governor Gavin
View image in fullscreen US gambling sector’s ‘relentless’ social media posts breached own rules, study claims Exclusive: University of Bristol academics say gambling industry code ‘not being followed’ after analysis of social media posts by leading firms As gambling companies target social media users, the four leading online brands appear to be routinely breaching the
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In a significant rebound for the gaming industry, Macau’s casinos have reported an impressive increase in gross gaming revenues (GGR) for August. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) provided figures showing that revenues reached MOP$19.8 billion (US$2.47 billion), marking a year-on-year increase of 14.8% and a 6.2% rise compared to July’s figures. Nearing pre-pandemic levels: This recent surge
The Regulating the Game conference has announced that Dr. Bo Bernhard, Vice President of Economic Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, will headline its 2025 edition in Sydney. Now in its fifth year, the conference is set to take place on March 10 – 13. Dr. Bernhard is a fifth-generation Nevadan whose global work has taken him
Sep 02, 2024 4 min read Times are a-changing, and as the leaves start to turn, and we get ready for the new football season, so does the Welcome Offer from FanDuel Casino! The previous FanDuel new player offer, providing up to $1,000 back on any losses, proved to be popular, and this new deposit
Macau’s economy witnessed a significant resurgence in the first half of 2024, with its gross domestic product (GDP) reaching MOP204.3 billion (US$25.5 billion), marking a 15.7% year-on-year increase. This growth brings the economic output to 86.2% of its level in the first half of 2019, surpassing the MOP200 billion threshold for the first time since
The NFL season represents the prime opportunity of the year for US sportsbooks to attract new customers, and many are capitalizing on this by rolling out enticing promotions, drawing from successful past campaigns. This is an excellent time for bettors to score some impressive deals! Typically, the NFL season generates over one-third of the annual
In a spectacular unveiling, PrizePicks, the premier daily fantasy sports operator in North America, launched its latest commercial campaign titled Run Your Game, timed perfectly for the football season. The campaign features a lineup of high-profile personalities including Joe Budden, Drew “Druski” Desbordes, Suga’ Sean O’Malley, Kyle Foregard, and Trent Attyah, who is popularly known as BookItWithTrent.
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to launch a six-month pilot program aimed at testing financial risk assessments for online gambling, beginning on August 30, 2024. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the Commission to enhance consumer protection in the gambling industry through a series of regulatory changes. The pilot will
Sep 02, 2024 4 min read The Grosvenor Casino Westgate in Leeds was awash with poker players from far and wide from August 27 through to September 1 because the 888poker UK Poker League (UKPL) was in town. Seven events took place, including the £560 buy-in Main Event, which drew in 289 entrants and saw
Gaming Realms, a renowned name in the online gaming industry, has reached a significant milestone with the launch of its portfolio through Danske Licens Spil A/S, a leading operator in Denmark and part of the state-owned Danske Spil group. This collaboration marks a major step forward for Gaming Realms as it continues to establish and
It’s almost “go time” for the 2024 professional football season! And MGM Resorts sportsbooks, along with the BetMGM NFL betting app, have gone through some changes for this year which players will appreciate. These updates are designed to simplify the sports betting process and expand the options available to bettors. And at the heart of
Star Entertainment’s future in Sydney remains uncertain as it grapples with severe critiques from consecutive investigations revealing a culture resistant to necessary ethical reforms. The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) recently highlighted the company’s ongoing failures to address issues of unethical behavior and criminal influences. Initially flagged by the 2022 inquiry led by
Workers at The Venetian and Palazzo in Las Vegas have overwhelmingly ratified their first union contract. Culinary Local 226 said in a Tuesday news release that 99 percent of workers voted in favor of the agreement. The two hotel-casinos join almost all other Strip resorts in becoming unionized. Culinary officials said more than 4,000 workers