66 betting sites authorized
Brazil launches regulated betting and iGaming market, 14 companies receive permanent licences
Session starts January 14
Minnesota lawmakers to renew push for legal sports betting this month
GGR reached $28.35 billion
Macau casino revenues rise in 2024 but remain below pre-pandemic levels
Anticipated default under Korean Term Loan
Mohegan Inspire faces uncertain future with looming debt defaults, contractor litigation
Brazil enters iGaming era
SOFTSWISS secures compulsory certification as Brazil's iGaming market launches
Over 45 slots installed
Zitro announces debut launch of its Wide Area Progressive in Argentina at Hipódromo De Palermo
By Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore
Advantages of choosing a Curacao gaming license for your online casino
From Group Chief Strategy Officer
Digitain appoints Edmond Ghulyan as CEO of Relum
Labor tensions persist
Weeks-long strike continues at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas as negotiations stall
Joins 12 charitable casinos in state
Revo Casino and Social House opens in New Hampshire as state's gaming industry expands
For violations of AML laws
Nevada strips former MGM, Resorts World executive of gaming license
Offers over 700 iCasino games
PENN Entertainment launches stand-alone Hollywood Casino app in Pennsylvania
35.9% revenue increase year on year
Michigan sets iGaming, sports betting records in November
Limited to women or people of color
Bally's launches investment program to boost diversity and inclusion at its permanent Chicago casino
26.5% a year-on-year rise
New York online sports betting hits $526M weekly handle as football drives wagers
Nicholas Macias, GBGA Secretary General
"The GBGA's focus in 2025 will be ensuring our members can address matters impacting their operations in Gibraltar and beyond"
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO & Founder
"None of SBC's events are standing still; they’re all breaking records year after year"
Company reflects on 2024
Biggest game portfolio and 3 new products: SOFTSWISS 2024 overview
Exclusive Global Betting Partner
FIBA signs three-year agreement with new partner 1xBet
Matt Prevost, Chief Revenue Officer
"In 2025, BetMGM will continue to build out our integrated gambling experience across online betting, online casino, and poker"
President and CEO
Ray Pineault: "2024 has been a transformative year for Mohegan"
Connecting affiliates and operators
SBC Summit Rio's second edition to introduce Affiliate Leaders Summit
Brazil's Sports Betting Secretary
Giovanni Rocco Neto: "Without regulation, it is impossible to gather evidence to investigate and tackle match-fixing"
Allen Schultz, Director of Slot Performance
"In 2025, Yaamava’ Resort & Casino is poised to continue elevating the guest experience with several exciting innovations"
Co-Founder of FanDuel and CEO of BetHog
Nigel Eccles: "We will see an emergence of new types of games that break with the typical five reel casino game format"
Noah Acres of Acres Manufacturing
"Our top achievement this year was completing and deploying our Foundation HQ casino management system"
Tom Waterhouse, Founder
Waterhouse VC: "The crypto-casino sector holds the most promise for outsized returns"
Vladimir Dokov, CEO of EGT
"We are bidding farewell to 2024 as another fruitful year for EGT"
COMPANIES
COLUMNS
LAND BASED CASINOS
For First Light Resort and Casino
Massachusetts: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe advances casino plans amid past delays
Incident took place October 2024
Player files $3 million lawsuit against Horseshoe Baltimore, Caesars over alleged unlawful detention
Until further notice
Vietnam ends locals casino trial at Phu Quoc’s Corona Resort
Ceremony featured NBA legend Dennis Rodman
Virginia: Caesars opens permanent Danville casino, one of its largest properties outside Vegas
EVENTS CALENDAR
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EGR Power Latam 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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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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DGE Dracula Gaming Events
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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
Gross revenue hits $80.6 million
Virginia shatters sports betting revenue, handle records in November
WNBA wagers increase 67% globally
Bet365 reports rising trends in US sports betting for 2025, details expansion plans
11.5% year-on-year increase
Kansas sports betting hits record $291 million in November, fueled by NFL wagers
Amid market regulation
70% of authorized gambling companies in Brazil opened in 2024, according to survey
MAGAZINES
ONLINE GAMING
LEGISLATION
Aimed a 0.1% hike in sports betting tax
Proposed tax hikes for Michigan’s online gambling industry expire with no action
After operators' motion to dismiss
MLB players' union fires back at DraftKings, bet365 in suit over improper use of likeness
11 satellite casinos currently in operation
Macau government yet to start talks on future of satellite casinos amid new gaming law
Faces uphill battle in 2025 session
Alabama Senate leadership change unlikely to increase odds of gambling bill's passage
INTERVIEWS
Assoc. of Online Sports Betting and related activities, President
Gonzalo Rosell: "I hope more LATAM countries join in regulating the online gaming industry in an appropriate manner"
Clyde Harris, Mick d'Ancona; Partners
Circle Squared Partners: "There will inevitably be a search for the next major territory to open up and offer expansion opportunities"
Founder of the SiGMA Group
Eman Pulis: "Many forward-looking eyes are set on promising emerging markets right now, including Brazil"
Travis Geiger, Chief Experience Officer
WagerWire: "Traditional media models are dead; new media is interactive, community-based, and creator-centric"
EVENTS
ESPORTS
Will operate 24/7
Mississippi’s $25 million Crystal Sky casino opens in Louisiville
Further plans to be announced in 2025
Summerlin's JW Marriott Las Vegas unveils $75M renovation for 25-year anniversary
INTERVIEWS
