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Brazil Advances Unified Betting Regulation with New Work Group On July 10, Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets within the Ministry of Finance convened its first meetings with representatives from the Federal District and 16 states. These meetings, held in Brasília, marked the launch of a new collaborative Work Group focused on creating a consolidated […]

Major Casinos Cease Accepting Rival Poker Chips Players at Las Vegas Strip casinos will soon encounter a significant change regarding how they redeem their poker chips. Several leading casino operators are discontinuing the long-standing practice of accepting poker chips issued by competitors, requiring players to cash in only at the casino where the chips were […]

WWE and Fanatics Collaborate on Exclusive Online Casino Games WWE has partnered with Fanatics Betting and Gaming to launch a selection of exclusive online casino games. These new titles will be introduced on Fanatics’ online casino platform over the next several weeks and months, offering fans a fresh gaming experience. Expanding Fanatics’ Game Portfolio with […]

Japan Intensifies Efforts Against Illegal Online Gambling Japan continues to vigorously enforce laws against illegal online gambling, targeting anyone involved, from public figures to regular citizens. Authorities remain determined to hold accountable those who participate in gambling activities on casino or sports betting websites. Two More Celebrities Named in the Gambling Investigation Recently, two comedians, […]

Introduction to Proposed Limits The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has introduced a draft circular aimed at regulating financial transactions related to online gambling. This new policy targets digital payments and suggests capping the daily transfer amounts to online gambling platforms in an effort to address social and financial […]

Dutch Gambling Authority Targets Illegal Gambling Promotion The Dutch Gambling Authority, known as Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken firm action against three companies—SBM Holding Group, Sun Block Media Labs 2.0 Ltd, and JEF Holdings Ltd—for continuing to advertise unlicensed gambling platforms on websites targeting Dutch users. These companies face potential fines reaching up to c225,000 (approximately […]

Introduction of New Gambling Legislation in New Zealand New Zealand is taking a significant step towards regulating its rapidly expanding online gambling sector. The government has introduced fresh legislation aimed at bringing oversight and accountability to the industry, which has been largely unregulated for years. This new law also includes measures to address gambling addiction, […]

Rivalry’s Q1 Performance Demonstrates Strong Progress Rivalry, a leading sports betting and media company, has revealed its Q1 results, underscoring notable strides following a comprehensive restructuring. The company’s leadership celebrated the milestone as the full realization of its revamped business model, marking a new era for Rivalry. Significant Cost Reductions and Improved Financial Metrics Through […]

New York City Council Denies Bally’s Request for Zoning Change On July 14, the New York City Council voted against Bally’s proposal to rezone a portion of the city-owned Bally’s Golf Links for a major casino development. The project, valued at $4 billion, was set to include a 500-room hotel and a 2,000-seat entertainment venue. […]

Multiple Groups Rally Against AB 831 in California The Social & Promotional Games Association (SPGA), an organization dedicated to promoting regulated sweepstakes gaming, has announced that numerous groups have joined its campaign to oppose California’s Assembly Bill 831. This bill, if enacted, would effectively prohibit sweepstakes gaming throughout the state, threatening the local sweepstakes industry. […]