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The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, presented before the Constitutional Court a referendum project in which he proposes, among other points, to allow again the opening and operation of casinos, betting shops, and in-person gambling halls. The proposal is part of a package of 11 questions that must be processed by the Ecuadorian Constitutional Court

It seems nothing fun ever happens in Utah. There’s skiing and hiking, but not much else, so the idea of a Utah lottery almost seems like the plot for a “Footloose” sequel. But hold on a moment… there is actually a small movement to establish the lotto there… from an actual Legislator none the less!

The number of licensed gaming junkets in Macau has seen a significant reduction, dwindling to just 18, as reported by the city’s gaming regulatory body. The annual licenses for junket operators, which expire by December 31, require renewal requests to be submitted to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). Despite 36 junket operator licenses

Believe it or not, the simple act of standing on one of Las Vegas pedestrian bridges is now illegal. A lot of stupid things happen in Sin City, but if this law appears to be one of the dumbest… and you can thank Formula 1 for this. Yes, you can gamble just about anywhere, find

The Las Vegas airport has soared past its previous annual passenger record, with Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) clocking 52.8 million travelers through November 2023. This milestone cements 2023 as the airport’s busiest year to date, outstripping the previous record set in 2022 by 0.2 million passengers, with December 2023 numbers yet to be reported.

Amazing events, new performers, concerts, sporting events and more are headed to Las Vegas in 2024! Plus, new plans for the Mirage Volcano and a new residency at the Las Vegas Sphere! As we head into 2024, what will happen with Dream Las Vegas? Will the Mirage Volcano be torn down? When will the new

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) welcomed the adoption of the sports betting law by the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies. The law introduces a regulatory and licensing system for operators in Brazil for both sports betting and online casinos. It also includes a range of integrity measures to combat sports betting-related match-fixing. The law includes

The amazing Las Vegas Sphere opened in the summer of last year, and the very first act was the world renown rock band U2. They blew the roof (can we call it a roof?) off the Sphere every month since, but their time at the venue is coming to an end in early March. And

2023 was a great and productive year for Slotegrator, one full of reflection and solid research. In this article, the iGaming solutions provider takes a look at what goals were fulfilled and what new goals Slotegrator should set.  For Slotegrator, 2023 was a year of thorough research, deep insights, rethinking, and qualitative growth. During the

We’re heading into 2024 with the promise of a Super Bowl in Las Vegas. So how does that change the beloved Mirage Volcano into a corporate promotion? Well, in America capitalism is king. So that means marketers are always pushing the limits of what they can get away with. Trust us… we’re marketers! The iconic

Construction on the Dream Las Vegas may begin again early in 2024, after encountering financial setbacks that led to a halt in construction. The long-stalled 530 room boutique hotel project situated on the south side of the Strip, near the Welcome to Las Vegas sign. Indications are that a potential restart of construction could happen

Aside from the bill presented by the senator of the Uruguayan National Party Sergio Botana to regulate the activity of slot machines, Uruguay does not have any law regulating online gambling, despite the overall consensus of its necessity. Since August 2022, the Finance Committee of Deputies has been studying a bill approved by the Senate

Just about everyone is familiar with Artificial Intelligence at this point. Whether it’s good or bad for the world is debatable. But AI slot machines are on the rise now, and they will change the way you play (and lose) at slots. Most of us have played around with Chat GPT or another AI platform.

The inaugural edition of SBC Summit Rio will take place March 5-7, 2024 at the 5-star Windsor Barra hotel in Rio de Janeiro and tickets are already sold out. Event organizers confirmed the event’s agenda this week and stressed that the aim is that, “in addition to the countless networking opportunities on the show floor,

In October, Arizona’s sportsbooks reported a handle of $648.2 million, marking the state’s second-highest total in 26 months of legal wagering. This significant growth is attributed to the presence of the World Series during the month, contributing to a higher monthly total than in over a year. The Arizona Department of Gaming provided the statistics,

We have a first look at the sixth edition of a player favorite: The Ultimate Fire Link Double Explosion slot machine! Our friends at Light & Wonder are rolling out the newest edition of the popular player favorite Ultimate Fire Link game on the Horizon gumbo cabinet! We have a look at game play including

New Year’s Eve at the Plaza Casino on Fremont Street will showcase a full evening of classic Las Vegas style celebrations for those looking to party. Guests can enjoy a complete dinner at Oscar’s Steakhouse, live entertainment, complimentary champagne toasts, and downtown’s only live fireworks show at midnight! The Plaza Casino has a new Carousel

The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has announced the departure of its longstanding President, Peter DeRaedt, effective December 31, 2023. With his departure, DeRaedt’s 25-year career with the organization comes to an end. Throughout that time, he was instrumental in bringing disparate interests in the gaming business together. The IGSA Board expressed its deepest gratitude

You may have forgotten about Rio Las Vegas as part of your holiday plans. But the revamped casino has a lineup of New Year’s Eve festivities to ring in 2024 that would make a good time for anyone! And on December 31st from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., attendees can immerse themselves in the ultimate

Gaming firm Macau Legend Development has confirmed the sale of its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos, sealing the deal at $39 million. The firm disclosed the transaction in a stock filing sent to Hong Kong’s exchange, projecting a pre-tax gain of approximately HKD47 million ($6 million). The decision to divest the Laos-based casino resort was