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Provincial lawmaker Verónica Valverde presented a bill before the Legislature of Mendoza to implement a biometric authentication system in online gambling and thus avoid the access of minors in the province. In an interview with the local newspaper San Rafael, the deputy explained that the project “is a response to the complex situation” that exists

US sports betting giant DraftKings has appointed hoops culture crafter Set Free Richardson as the brand’s first-ever Creative Director of NBA Culture. In this role, Set Free will be instrumental in continuing to drive fresh opportunities and ideas that engage basketball fans and further elevate DraftKings as an innovator within this space, the company said in a statement. “Set

We’re looking at some major changes for Las Vegas slot machines, some good and some not so good. These changes will impact your jackpots, your taxes, and how the casinos pay you. Plus, are there any coin slot machines left in Sin City? Yes, and we’ll tell you where they’re hiding! [embedded content] Several weeks

Rebecca Paul, the President of the World Lottery Association (WLA) and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery said that “integrity in sports competitions is of crucial importance for the development of sports betting” in the world and, particularly, in Latin America. Her remarks were part of a dialogue with the Iberoamerican Corporation of State Lotteries and

You may have heard that the IRS is thinking of raising the reporting threshold for slot jackpots. But even if they don’t, the Handpay Reduction Act being could raise the reporting limit anyway. Representatives Dina Titus of Nevada and Guy Reschenthaler of Pennsylvania have brought forth a bill which would mandate a change if the

The latest report from the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed a substantial decline in children’s exposure to gambling advertisements on television over the past years. The study, focusing on viewers under the age of 16, shows a 40% decrease in the number of gambling ads seen by this age group since 2010. Specifically,

The Ukrainian Gambling Commission, in collaboration with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), has mandated the blocking of 433 illegal gambling websites. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat unregulated online gambling operations in the country. On May 23, the National Center for Operational and Technical Management of Telecommunications Networks of the State

Casino gaming provider Euro Games Technology (EGT) is gearing up for its second participation at SIGMA Asia, set to take place on June 4 – 5 at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, Philippines. “Don’t miss the chance to learn more about our products. We will be waiting for you at booth D301,” said Mariana

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Twitch is enforcing stricter content regulations concerning gambling-related streams. Announced on May 21st, the popular live-streaming platform’s latest measures are part of a broader effort to safeguard users and comply with regulatory standards. The newly introduced content-filtering features include blocking gambling-related streams for site visitors who are not logged in. Alongside gambling, sexual themes are the only

Hard Rock recently confirmed the closure of Mirage Las Vegas, and that they would layoff the 3,000 plus Mirage employees when the resort closes in July. That’s not great news to the families who depend on those jobs, especially after the company had stated the hotel would not shut down during the transition. Now a

The Philippines’ newest integrated resort, Solaire Resort North, was inaugurated on Saturday in Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City. Owned and operated by Bloomberry Resorts Corporation (BRC), Solaire Resort North represents a $1 billion investment. BRC chair and CEO Enrique Razon Jr. noted that the resort is designed to elevate the “entertainment experience” in Quezon City. “We envision Solaire

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has introduced a complete ban on gambling games and bookmakers’ advertising. The measure will be valid until the adoption of a new law combatting gambling addiction, which is currently being considered by the Ukrainian parliament.  According to the announcement, the Cabinet of Ministers adopted amendments to the “Some issues

We have a look at some of the renovations at Rio Las Vegas inside and out! Plus, major makeovers at Venetian and El Cortez , changes at Paris Las Vegas and big plans for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas! [embedded content] Las Vegas is a city of change, and this week we have some big changes

In his latest analysis, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, explores the significance of the Isle of Man license and the opportunities it opens for entrepreneurs in the online gaming space. In the digital age, where online gaming has become a thriving industry, the Isle of Man is well-regarded with its gaming license. Renowned for

There is always fresh renovation work happening in Sin City. One exciting change is currently happening at Paris Las Vegas, where the resort is seeing the addition of balconies for some of their rooms. This is actually part of the Horseshoe renovation work, as they old Jubilee tower that was part of Bally’s has been

Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new partnership with Bally’s Corporation to extend exclusive cruise benefits to Bally’s Rewards members. This collaboration aims to attract more casino players to Carnival’s fleet of 27 ships by offering complimentary and discounted cruises to Bally’s Rewards’ Legend, SuperStar, and Star tier members. The new partnership between Carnival and

A Las Vegas landmark since 1942, the El Cortez Casino is set to undergo a major expansion. The $20 million makeover will include a new restaurant, a Starbucks coffee, two new bars, and a high limit lounge. Work will begin this summer and is scheduled to be completed early next year. Each of the new

NorthStar Gaming reported a 64% year-over-year increase in revenue for the three months ending March 31, 2024, driven by a record quarterly betting volume. For the first quarter of 2024, NorthStar Bets, the company’s Ontario-based casino and sportsbook platform, recorded CA$218 million ($159.5 million) in wagers and gross gaming revenue of CA$7 million ($5.1 million), reflecting

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