Boyd Gaming Strengthens Leadership Team with Key Executive Promotions
Boyd Gaming Corporation announces major executive promotions, including Steve Thompson as CAO and Ted Bogich as COO, enhancing its leadership
North Carolina Lottery Commission Sets Mobile Sports Betting Rules
North Carolina's Lottery Commission approves new sports betting rules, gearing up to process operator applications for a market launch by June 14.
Buenos Aires Seeks New IPLyC President Amidst Political Turmoil
Following Omar Galdurralde's resignation, Buenos Aires province is on a quest for a new IPLyC president amidst political and gambling industry challenges
Dutch iGaming Market Matures, Focuses on Mergers for Competitive Edge
KSA chair René Jansen observes maturation of the Dutch gambling market, with operators focusing on mergers & acquisitions to strengthen positions
EGBA Urges France to Reconsider Online Casino Ban by End of 2023
EGBA calls on France to lift its online casino ban, citing a study showing a surge in the black market for online gambling in 2023
Brazilian Senate Passes Sports Betting Bill with Amendments, Returns to Deputies
Brazil's Senate approves Bill 3626/2023 for national sports betting, amends to exclude online casino, sends it back to Chamber of Deputies
Vermont Sets January 11, 2024, Launch Date for Legal Online Sports Betting
Vermont announces launch of legal online sports betting on January 11, 2024, with DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Sportsbook as operators
Curaçao Unveils New Online Gambling License Fees and Revamped Licensing System
Curaçao's Finance Minister confirms fees for new online gambling licenses, introducing distinct B2B and B2C categories and an unlimited domain coverage
AGCOM Fines Google and Twitch for Violating Italy's Gambling Ad Ban
Italy's AGCOM fines Google €2.25m and Twitch €900,000 for breaching the nation's strict ban on gambling ads, holding platforms accountable for content
GREF Launches Anti-Money Laundering Working Group to Foster Global Regulatory Collaboration
Gambling Regulators European Forum creates an AML group chaired by ANJ and MGA representatives to enhance integrity and information sharing
Coljuegos to Revolutionize Colombian Slot Machine Regulations in Upcoming Reforms
Coljuegos announces major reforms for electronic slot machines in Colombia, eradicate unauthorized machines and promote a legal gaming market
Spelpaus Self-Exclusion Registrations Exceed 100,000 in Sweden Amid Regulatory Enhancements
Sweden's Spelinspektionen reports over 100,000 users for Spelpaus, a national self-exclusion system, as commitment to responsible gambling
UK Gambling Commission Emphasizes Enhanced Use of Operator Data for Effective Regulation
UK Gambling Commission refines its regulatory approach by leveraging operator data, informed policy decisions and impactful regulation
GGL Stands by Data Collection Methods Amid Debate Over Germany's Unlicensed Gambling Market Size
Germany's GGL defends its methodology for estimating the unlicensed gambling market, amidst trade bodies' claims of a larger black market
Saipan's Casino Regulator Issues Ultimatum to IPI for $79.6M in Unpaid Fees
Imperial Pacific International faces a 30-day notice from Commonwealth Casino Commission to settle $79.6 million in fees, fines, and penalties
Australia Implements Nationwide Ban on Credit Card Use for Online Gambling
Australian Senate passes a law banning the use of credit cards and digital currencies for online gambling, with fines for non-compliance
Macau Court Denies Habeas Corpus for Suncity-Linked Detainees, Extends Detention
Macau's Court of Final Appeal rejects habeas corpus requests from four Suncity-linked defendants, extending their pre-trial detention
Qatar Cracks Down on Online Gambling with Arrest of 50 Asian Nationals in Doha
In a major operation, Qatar's CID arrests 50 individuals for alleged online gambling activities, seizing money and alcohol during a Doha residence raid
São Paulo to Host Hybrid Public Hearing on State Lottery Concession Project
Government of São Paulo announces a hybrid public hearing on December 21 to discuss the State Lottery Public Concession Project,
Chile's Casino Industry Sees Decline in Tax Contributions and Visits in October 2023
Chilean casinos report a decrease in tax contributions and visits in October 2023, contributing USD 18.2 million in taxes
UK Minister Stuart Andrew Assures Smooth Transition to New Gambling Levy
Stuart Andrew confirms at GambleAware conference that the UK's new gambling levy will enhance support without disrupting current services
DraftKings Hit with Lawsuit for Allegedly Deceptive Sign-Up Bonus in Massachusetts
Action lawsuit targets DraftKings in Massachusetts, claiming deceptive advertising & unfair practices in their $1,000 sign-up bonus offer
Playtech and Evolution Enhance Danish Gaming Landscape by Joining Spillebranchen
Playtech & Evolution join Spillebranchen, boosting collaboration in Denmark's gaming industry for responsible & sustainable market
Netherlands Advances in Gambling Harm Prevention with Six Key Research Projects
Dutch KSA funds 6 research projects focusing on gambling addiction prevention & intervention, advancing responsible gaming in Netherlands