In a decisive 30-4 vote, the Rhode Island Senate has successfully passed the bill that seeks to legalize online casinos within the state. The next stage for SB948 is to proceed to the House of Representatives for further consideration. The Rhode Island Senate has taken a significant step towards legalizing online casinos in the state […]
Shortly after securing ministerial approval in New Zealand, Entain, in partnership with TAB New Zealand, has violated the New Zealand Gambling Act by unlawfully promoting its products. Following the approval from Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty, Entain assumed control of TAB NZ, securing a 25-year operating license and pledging a substantial $900 million investment in the […]
Dreams convened meetings within the O’Higgins regions to address the issue of clandestine casinos being monitored by the municipalities in the area. In Chile, various municipalities are implementing strategies to eliminate illegal gambling from their territories. This week, a recent operation uncovered and shut down two clandestine casinos in the Municipality of Rancagua, the capital […]
New Zealand’s government has recently unveiled reforms regarding the requirements for venues housing electronic gambling machines. These changes will be implemented in three distinct phases over a span of six months, allowing ample time for the sector to conduct staff training and incorporate the necessary adjustments. Beginning June 15, New Zealand will introduce three new […]
IGT‘s agreement with Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) for 720 lottery terminals marks the fourth such deal awarded to IGT in the span of seven years. IGT has introduced its CrystalDual® video lottery terminals (VLTs) in a new deal with Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC). These advanced terminals boast two high-definition displays, an improved player […]
New regulations have been approved in Peru, leading to a threefold increase in the cost of acquiring gaming licenses. The price for new licenses will now amount to Sol2.97m ($808,000/ £652,000/ €753,000). On the evening of May 25th, the Commission of Economy, Central Bank, Ministry of Finance, Financial Intelligence Unit, and the Congress of Peru […]
During a raid on a premises in Amsterdam, suspected of facilitating illegal gambling activities, the police in the Netherlands have arrested 11 individuals. In collaboration with the regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the police conducted a raid on a location situated on Nieuwpoortkade in Amsterdam-West on May 20. The operation was prompted by reports of illegal commercial […]
The executive council of Deutscher Sportwettenverband (DSWV), the German sports betting trade body, has re-elected Dr. Damir Böhm, CEO of Tipwin, as a member of the Presidium. Dr. Damir Böhm has been unanimously re-elected by the DSWV membership for a second five-year term. He has been a member of the Presidium since 2018. Before his […]
In response to multiple instances of regulatory violations, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has imposed fines amounting to $100,350. The operator of Hollywood Casino, Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association, has agreed to pay a fine of $78,000 due to its failure to meet the minimum security staffing requirements. TCS John Huxley America and TCS John […]
Newly released data from the Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) reveals the expanding Dutch igaming market. The latest edition of the Online Gaming Barometer highlights a significant increase in gambling participation, with 14 percent of the Netherlands’ population having engaged in gambling activities over the past 12 months. This figure marks a notable rise from […]