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
Month: November 2024
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
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) will hear legal arguments in January regarding a petition challenging the validity of a 2021 public referendum that authorized gambling in Linn County. The petition, filed by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort and its nonprofit affiliate, argues that the language of the referendum did not comply with state
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
Nov 22, 2024 4 min read Table Of Contents It’s the second day of action at the PokerStars Women’s Winter Festival at the Hippodrome Casino in central London, and while the first champion has already crowned, with Charlie Waters taking down the High Roller title, there are plenty of other women in action for Day
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
View image in fullscreen Widow of gambling addict lambasts watchdog’s failure to investigate suicides Exclusive: Annie Ashton, whose husband killed himself, says more people will die because of Gambling Commission inaction The widow of a man who took his own life after becoming addicted to gambling says more people will die because the regulator is
Real-money casinos have had a major rise in popularity in recent years. A mix of new technology and relaxed regulations has meant that many Connecticut residents are now experiencing the thrill of casinos. With more and more players exploring the exciting online casino world, as well as heading out to casino establishments, the state’s gaming
Catskill Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation will be shutting down at the end of the month, after almost 50 years of operation. Catskill OTB offered betting on horse racing from locations in the Hudson Valley and on its website, Interbets. The organization will cease taking bets on November 30, following 48 years of operations. OTBs were
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!
Nov 21, 2024 3 min read Table Of Contents Major changes are coming to Hustler Casino Live, starting with the launch of a 24/7 poker network on the Kick streaming service. High Stakes Poker Productions (HSPP), HCL’s production company, will debut the High Stakes Poker Network (HSPN) on Thursday. The launch will include round-the-clock Hustler
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
View image in fullscreen Fanduel network shows an industry bought and paid for by gambling Amid the normalization of gambling, betting companies are resembling broadcasters and vice versa – and coverage is rapidly becoming a tangled web of vested interests In sports broadcasting’s equivalent of a team changing its colors from red to blue in
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
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
F1 returns to Sin City this weekend with hope that the Las Vegas Grand Prix will go down better with the local community than it did last year. The night race down The Strip looked spectacular and drove a $1.5 billion boost to the local economy, but months of construction work and the closure of
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,
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
View image in fullscreen TechScape: Betting markets come for everything – and the FBI comes for a betting market This week in tech news, online predictors are riding high after a slew of accurate US election wagers. Plus, Trump and Musk try to weaponize the communications regulator Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign
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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