To repeal the 0.25% handle tax
Lawmakers reintroduce bill to eliminate federal excise tax on sports betting
Dedicated esports betting skins
New Jersey lawmakers consider bill to expand esports betting options, allowing competitors to wager on themselves
$850M upfront, $200M earn-out
Light & Wonder to acquire Grover Gaming’s charitable assets in $1.05 billion deal
Gaming expansion with 110 tables, 920 slot
International Entertainment to invest $25.5 million in New Coast Hotel Manila revamp
VP of Latam operations at Arrise powering Pragmatic Play
Victor Arias: “Personalization and interactivity will continue to be main features this year”
Available in the LBO and B3 markets
Inspired expands 20p Roulette series with 20p Boost Roulette launch in the UK
24-25 February, Stand 30D
EGT Digital to showcase its products, top-performing slots at SiGMA Eurasia in Dubai
576% increase in registrations in Q4 2024
SOFTSWISS celebrates 12th anniversary of its flagship Casino Platform
No disruptions to operations
After $275M default, Bain Capital takes control of South Korea’s INSPIRE resort
Territorial restrictions on accredited operators
Loterj suspends state-licensed betting operations outside Rio de Janeiro following Supreme Court ruling
Will run through June 2036
IGT announces nine-year contract extension with Tennessee Education Lottery
By Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore
Challenges when applying for a Curacao gaming license and how to overcome them
From May 27 to July 16
World Series of Poker announces full schedule for 2025 summer series
Steals 119 GB of data
Ransomware attack disrupts Sault Tribe's casinos in Michigan
Results to be announced on Feb 23
1xBet shortlisted in three categories at SiGMA Eurasia Awards 2025
A 20.4% increase from last year’s high
Pennsylvania sets state Super Bowl betting record with $101.5 million in wagers
Could generate more than $128M in taxes
Calls for legalizing basketball betting in Hong Kong resurface amid budget discussions
Increased earnings as industry expands
Virginia’s casino revenue surges 36% in January, led by Caesars Virginia’s growth
Window closing on February 28
Casino Guru Awards 2025 announces final 10-day countdown to submit nominations
‘Spot the Harm. Stop the Harm.’
South Australia launches new advertising campaign to combat problem gambling
Originally mandated in 2016 legislation
Atlantic City commission to assess effectiveness of casino PILOT program
25 - 27 February, Riocentro
SBC Summit Rio's second edition to return next week, marking Brazil's first post-regulation event
To launch platform later this year
Robinhood seeks regulatory clarity after sports betting suspension
To strengthen regulation
New Zealand lawmakers consider TAB monopoly for online betting
Reduces manual work, minimizes errors
SOFTSWISS Sportsbook rolling out CMS upgrades aimed at enhanced operator efficiency
Approved in a 5-0 vote
Las Vegas: Henderson approves 14.1-acre expansion for Inspirada Station site
Amid growing local opposition
Thailand tightens casino legalization proposals, restricting gaming to 10% of venue size
PIN-UP Partners analysis
Gambling
Slated for February 20
Skilrock anounces last call for registration of upcoming iLottery marketing webinar
COMPANIES
COLUMNS
LAND BASED CASINOS
Up 7.5% from 2023
U.S. commercial gaming revenue hits record $71.9 billion in 2024
Features 600 slot machines
Iowa: Ponca Tribe expands Prairie Flower Casino, tripling gaming positions
Currently proposed plan "not good enough"
Hudson Yards casino faces setback as Manhattan Borough President opposes rezoning
Doubles entry fee for casino patrons
Sri Lanka increases casino fees and taxes in 2025 budget in a bid to boost state revenue
EVENTS CALENDAR
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Scatters Club Streamers Awards 2025
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Asean Gaming Summit 2025
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SAGSE Latam 2025
MAR 19th 25 / MAR 20th 25
Live Event Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, Argentina
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IGA 2025 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
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IGE 2025 Italian Gaming Expo & Conference
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Italian Gaming Awards IGA 2025
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GAT Expo Cartagena 2025
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PGS Perú Gaming Show 2025
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G2E LAs Vegas - Global Gaming Expo
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GAT Expo Santo Domingo
NOV 6th 25 / NOV 7th 25
Live Event Renaissance Jaragua Hotel y Casino, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
SPORTS BETTING
Over 456,000 bets were placed
Oregon bettors wager record-breaking $8.26 million on Super Bowl LIX
CAOLAB announcement
Online sports betting authorized in Buenos Aires lottery agencies
A total of 37 sites authorized
Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issues 21 new definitive authorizations for operators
GGR hits $247 million, up 16.7% y-o-y
New York sports betting hits record $2.48 billion in January, led by FanDuel
MAGAZINES
ONLINE GAMING
LEGISLATION
Amid problem gambling concerns
Netherlands proposes stricter gambling regulations, expansion of regulator’s powers
As casino enters second year
Fontainebleau Las Vegas expands leadership team with two key executive appointments
Could be implemented by May 2026
Wales to become first UK nation to ban greyhound racing
INTERVIEWS
Interview with Steven Valentine, CCO
Comtrade: "The Brazilian market is crying out for experienced platform operators"
Leandro Rivas, BetWarrior's General Manager
"Argentina is a success story for BetWarrior, and we want to replicate that in Brazil and Peru"
Interview at ICE Barcelona 2025
SUZOHAPP: "The focus for 2025 is to re-energize the company and be that partner that everyone who's worked with us knows"
Miroslav Valenta and Stanislav Stanev
SYNOT Group: "Moving ICE to Barcelona was the perfect chance for us to take our presentation to the next level"
EVENTS
Third US lottery to reach milestone
Washington’s Lottery earns top responsible gambling certification
11.6% increase from January 2024
Detroit’s commercial casinos record combined revenue of over $100 million in January
INTERVIEWS
