Month: November 2024

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has implemented sweeping measures to regulate gambling advertisements through Order No. 2,344/2024. This initiative, spearheaded by the National Consumer Secretariat (SENACON), aims to eliminate promotional practices tied to gambling bonuses while safeguarding vulnerable populations, including children and adolescents. Key Provisions of the Ban The newly issued order prohibits
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The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported an impressive milestone for the U.S. commercial gaming sector, with revenues hitting $17.71 billion in the third quarter of 2024. This achievement marks the highest-grossing third quarter ever recorded, continuing a remarkable streak of 15 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth. Additionally, September 2024 celebrated the 43rd consecutive month of increased commercial gaming
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Carrot Top is celebrating 19 years at Luxor Las Vegas when he takes the stage on tonight. As the longest-running headlining comedian in Las Vegas, Scott “Carrot Top” Thompson has been keeping busy this year, including a staring appearance in the newly released document about the infamous watermelon smashing comedian, Gallagher, making its world premiere
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For the first time in India, players can participate in a state-authorized, entirely online lottery system. Goa’s Directorate of Small Savings and Lotteries, in partnership with Rhiti Group, has launched an app-based lottery called Great Goa Games. Ticket sales began recently, and the inaugural draw is scheduled for November 24. The initiative aims to modernize
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When it comes to US online poker, there are only eight states that regulate the activity. Will more look to regulate in 2025? And why does internet poker still lag behind online casino games and sports betting.? And could multi-state agreements help the industry expand even more? [embedded content] Poker players! We’ve all been there!
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The UK’s gambling marketing regulations are among the most permissive in Europe, according to a report by the University of Bristol and Ipsos, commissioned by GambleAware. The study revealed that Great Britain, despite leading the way in research on gambling-related harms, falls significantly behind countries like Italy, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands in imposing
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The genesis of Singapore’s most significant money laundering investigation occurred following multiple raids on August 15, 2023, targeting individuals involved in scams and extensive online gambling operations. These raids not only disrupted well-orchestrated schemes but also led to the seizure of high-value assets including luxury cars, high-end real estate, and expensive personal items like jewelry and watches. The
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In a move towards modernizing India’s lottery sector, the state of Goa has introduced an entirely online lottery platform, sanctioned by the Directorate of Small Savings and Lotteries. This initiative, known as Great Goa Games, aims to bring transparency and convenience to an industry that has long grappled with allegations of mismanagement and fraud.  Ticket
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Nov 20, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents For poker enthusiasts, particularly fans of Pot Limit Omaha (PLO), the creation of Vision marks a significant shift in how players approach studying the game. The training tool was designed by Austrian poker player and software creator Matthias Pum, a former competitive gamer turned professional poker,
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Thailand is edging closer to a major shift in its gambling landscape as the government advances a bill to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. Prommin Lertsuridej, Secretary-General to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has indicated that the legislation could pass through parliament by mid-2025. The Cabinet is expected to approve the bill before the end
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In a significant regulatory update, Google has revised its “Gambling and other games” advertising policy in Germany. This amendment, orchestrated in collaboration with Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority (GGL), stipulates that only licensed organizers and intermediaries are permitted to advertise on Google Ads. The updated policy explicitly excludes comparison websites that consolidate offers from multiple gambling providers, aiming to tighten the
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