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Victorian Gambling Authority Fines BlueBet AU$50,000 for Advertising Compliance Failures

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commissions (VGCCC) has imposed an AU$50,000 fine on Australian wagering operator BlueBet Pty Ltd for alleged non-compliance with gambling regulations of the ...

Valmar Group to Acquire the Entire Stake of Clairvest in Four Marina del Sol Casinos in Chile

The Chilean group Valmar announced on 9 April 2024 the acquisition of all the shares of the Canadian group Clairvest in the Chilean casino chain Marina del Sol. As reported, Valmar has agreed to acquire the ent...

Romania Bans Gambling Facilities in Less Populated Areas to Combat Illegal Operators

Following the Prime Minister's approval, the Romanian Chamber of Deputies passed a law to ban land-based gambling operations in small cities and villages with populations of less than 15,000 residents. As repor...

Caesars Sportsbook Launches New Mobile Sports Betting App in Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Mississippi

The industry giant Caesars Entertainment, Inc. is expanding its operations to Harrah's Gulf Coast, Biloxi, Mississippi, where the company’s sportsbook went live on April 20, 2024. All the players who want to pl...

Thai Prime Minister Approves Governmental Study for First IR Development in Thailand

A gaming development study, commissioned by a special Committee of the Thailand's House of Representatives to assess land-based casino development opportunities in the country, recently cleared the House and is...

Virginia Governor’s Amendments Return Skill Game Bill to General Assembly for Further Consideration

Following the recent legalization of slot machine-like games of skill in Virginia, the 2024 General Assembly session is currently home to the debate over Senate Bill 2012, passed to legalize electronic skill ga...

Latvian Court Declares Rīga’s Gambling Ban Non-Compliant with the Constitution

Following the application of two gambling companies, the Latvian Constitutional Court ruled on April 4 that the restriction of gambling activities imposed by the Riga municipality across the territory of the ad...

Genting Might Increase New York’s Tax Revenue by 1$ Billion if Awarded New License

Since the opening of Genting Malaysia Bhd’s Resorts World casino in New York City, the place has become very popular among the residents and tourists, and the popularity will be further increased by expanding t...

Smart Gaming Tables Have Many Benefits for Macau’s Gaming Industry, Citigroup Survey Reveals

Evaluating the lengthy prospects of the gaming industry in Macau, Citigroup, a brokerage company based in New York, emphasizes the notable effect of the extensive acceptance of smart gaming tables on its expans...

Union’s President Calling on Officials to Address Atlantic City Casino Visitor Decline

After recent revenue reports showed a visitor decline at Atlantic City's brick-and-mortar casino resorts, the city’s largest casino workers union and the Casino Association of New Jersey have called on the city...

Melco International Records a Loss of HK$1.74 Billion in 2023, Narrowed from $5.11 Billion

Macau’s concessionaire Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s parent company, Melco International Development Ltd, reportedly lost HK$1,74 billion (US$222 million) in 2023. The loss is attributable to the owners. ...

Thailand Awaits Governmental Approval to Open First Legal Casino Resort in 2029

A gambling development study cleared the Thailand's House of Representatives to await approval from the cabinet of Prime Minister. If approved, the study may trigger up to eight legal integrated casino developm...

Paradise Entertainment Generated $7.8 Million Profit in 2023 to Actively Seek International Expansions

A Macau’s leading gaming and entertainment operator, Paradise Entertainment Ltd, reveals that the company generated  a profit of US$7.8 million in 2023. The value added to the company's 2023 balance sheet after...