As 2024 draws to a close, the landscape of gambling legislation in the United States is marked by expired bills in Michigan and Ohio, while South Carolina and Texas make moves toward potentially transformative changes in their respective laws for 2025. These legislative developments underline the dynamic and often unpredictable nature of gambling reform across the
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Las Vegas Sands Corp. and its subsidiary, Sands China, have once again been recognized on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking a significant achievement in their ongoing commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence. For the fifth consecutive year, Las Vegas Sands has earned placements on both the DJSI World and DJSI North America, while Sands
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Lawyer Cristina Romero, partner of LOYRA law firm and specialized in regulatory frameworks in gaming matters, highlighted 2024 as a year of “online gaming growth”. However, she warned about “the eternal regulatory challenges” that especially affect the Latin American region. In an interview with Yogonet, the Spanish lawyer affirmed that “regulatory modernization will be crucial to
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The Borgata and BetMGM Poker have announce the return of the Borgata Winter Poker Open to the Central Conference Center from January 2-17, 2025, promising an action-packed series featuring 32 main events, 26 secondary events, and a staggering $5 Million guaranteed prize pool. And BetMGM Poker is the exclusive online registration and qualification partner. This
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In a pivotal step towards modernizing its gambling sector, the Paraguay Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that marks the end of the country’s state-run gambling monopoly. The reform, passed on December 17, 2024, introduces sweeping changes aimed at liberalizing the market, allowing private operators to enter the industry for the first time. Dismantling
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View image in fullscreen Resist ‘predatory’ Boxing Day gambling offers, say NHS bosses amid worsening crisis Barrage of gambling adverts likely to exacerbate addiction, as NHS in England doubles number of clinics to meet demand The “barrage” of betting advertisements around Boxing Day sporting fixtures will exacerbate Britain’s growing gambling problem, NHS bosses are warning.
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The potential closure of casinos in Corfu and Alexandroupoli appears imminent after Greek authorities seized the assets of their owner, Konstantinos Piladakis. The Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued the order, alleging that Piladakis concealed the beneficial ownership of entities Invictus and Glafka Capital, according to eKathimerini.com. This alleged misrepresentation reportedly misled credit institutions and nonperforming loan
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Circle Squared Partners had an eventful 2024, supporting gambling stakeholders amid rising M&A activity, the rollout of Brazil’s new regulatory framework, and the emergence of alternative betting models.  From M&A due diligence and migration reviews to market comparisons and organizational capability assessments, Circle Squared worked with companies across Latin America, Europe, the United States, and Canada.
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Caramella is a new Italian restaurant at Planet Hollywood with an expansive terrace overlooking The Strip. In addition to fine dining, guests can experience a velvet vestibule, a swanky cocktail lounge, a Murano glass chandelier, and backlit onyx walls adorn the restaurant and represent the spirit of 1970s Italy. This decadent dining experience has been
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The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced that US commercial gaming revenue is projected to exceed $67 billion in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of record-breaking growth for the industry. The forecast comes on the heels of an impressive third quarter, which saw gaming revenue reach a historic $17.71 billion—the highest Q3 total ever
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Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) is working closely with major banks to implement voluntary blocks on gambling-related transactions made with credit and debit cards. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen consumer protections as the country moves toward establishing a fully regulated gambling market. Collaboration with banks to enhance gambling safeguards: According to Irish Examiner,
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Betfred, a leading British sportsbook, is scaling back its operations in the United States, further reducing its footprint as the challenges for smaller betting operators intensify. Recent closures include the termination of its land-based sportsbook at Silver Reef Casino Resort in Washington. The operation ceased on December 16, with the final bets placed the day before, according
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As it happens every year, Yogonet called on the industry’s main players to share their assessments and opinions on the last 12 months and to analyze the projections of the gaming industry for the coming year. Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice-President for Latin America, Caribbean, and Spain of GLI, contributed her vision on the outstanding progress of
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Over the past several days we’ve shared several Las Vegas Christmas events you can enjoy. Now, we’re listing some of the more usual holiday activities to keep you occupied, starting with the annual Holiday Cactus Garden at Ethel M Chocolates. It features millions of sparkling lights across three acres of desert landscaping, as is running
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