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Mexico Casino Trade Group Calls for Government Control On Gambling Taxes
Casinos are an important part of the Mexican economy. However, operators aren't happy with the myriad tax systems in place, and want to see change. Before the pandemic, the casino industry contributed some MXN7.5 billion (US$377.03 million) in federal, state, and municipal...
Argentine Province of Cordoba Could Issue Online Gaming Licenses, despite Resistance
Argentina's online gambling segment continues to take shape. Several regions of the country have begun introducing the activity, and the province of Cordoba is ready to join them. Lotería de Córdoba (Lottery of Cordoba), the province's gaming regulator, reported last Friday that...
Australia’s New Gaming Regulator in Victoria to Have More Power
The Victorian Parliament has introduced legislation to give its new casino regulator increased powers. The move is a direct result of Crown Resorts' irresponsibility and lack of compliance with existing regulations. An announcement today by the Victorian government stated that the legislation...
Dotty’s Casino Murder Suspect Refuses to Show for Las Vegas Court Appearance
The man facing several charges in the death of a manager at Dotty’s casino allegedly failed to show up to Las Vegas court on Monday. A judge reportedly ordered him to be brought to the courtroom today (May 24) “by any means...
Fanatics Files for Gaming Trademark, Latest Move Toward Sports Betting
Fanatics has yet to launch a sports betting application. But the online sports apparel retailer moved closer to that goal recently by applying to trademark the term “BETFANATICS.” According to a search of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) database, the...
William Hill’s Swedish Subsidiaries Hit with Fines Over License Violations
Mr Green is back on the wrong side of Sweden's gaming regulator. The William Hill-owned sports betting brand is one of two, along with Evoke Gaming, that will have to pay fines once again for failing to comply with regulations. Both Evoke...
Philippines E-sabong Platforms Shut Down After Mass Sweep
Some malicious entities are ignoring a call to end e-sabong in the Philippines. Crackdowns are likely going to intensify, with a list of platforms, including eight on Facebook, to soon be forced out of business. In one of his last actions before...
Chicago City Council Vote on Bally’s Casino Project Expected This Week
A special committee of the Chicago City Council is set to take a vote this week – perhaps as early as Monday – on whether to approve the agreement city leaders have in place with Bally’s Corp. for a $1.7 billion casino...
Gambling Sponsorship Ban in UK Sports All but Guaranteed in Updated Laws
While the English Premier League (EPL) may feel that gambling sponsorships are an intrinsic part of the organization, it may have no choice but to drop them. The UK's white paper detailing the country's updated gambling laws reportedly contains a ban on...
Star Entertainment Chair John O’Neill Resigns, Still Must Face Inquiry
John O'Neill is no longer running the show at Star Entertainment. The casino operator's chairman of the board became acting CEO in April, but is stepping down as of June 1. O'Neill was on the list to appear last week for questioning...
