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Norwegian, Dutch Gaming Markets Face Greater Gaming Restrictions
Some observers claim that proposed changes to the gaming industries in Norway and the Netherlands would do little to create more robust markets. Greater restrictions threaten to increase the search for unlicensed gaming operators. Responsible gaming is a noble concept that all...
Former Star Entertainment Boss to Face New South Wales Grilling This Week
New South Wales continues its investigation into Star Entertainment's alleged mismanagement of regulations this week. Matt Bekier, the casino operator's former CEO, is now going to be in the hot seat. New South Wales (NSW) has already heard several Star Entertainment executives...
Brazil Carnival to Add a Casino for the First Time
Brazil lawmakers are still trying to figure out if legalized casinos deserve a place in the country. While they debate the issue, one particular state added a casino to its annual carnival, a tradition for which Brazil is famous. Brazil is known...
Macau Presents New Tourism Tax Scheme, Raises Questions
Macau is closing in on one of the largest gambling law reforms in its history. Casino operators are entering an unknown era, and changes to tourism tax laws could cause additional concerns. Macau lawmakers will soon reveal the final outline of its...
Kenya to Bring Back Gambling Tax That Almost Killed the Industry Three Years Ago
Kenya is considering changes to the taxes the gambling industry must pay. The country could bring back the same controversial tax rate that virtually shut down the industry three years ago. In 2019, SportPesa pulled its online sportsbook out of Kenya. The...
Powerball Sees Sales Spike as Jackpot Now Surpasses $400 Million Mark
No one won the Powerball on Saturday, so that means Monday night’s drawing is now worth an estimated $421 million. Saturday’s winning numbers for the then-$400 million jackpot were 10-39-47-49-56 and a Powerball of 8. While the grand prize jackpot grew, 1.2...
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid Airport Now Has Two Dozen Chargers for Electric Vehicles
Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport is making it easier for those with electric cars. Starting this month, 24 electric vehicle chargers are now available at the airport. They are equally divided between parking garages at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. The...
Powerball Hits $400M as Multi-State Lottery Game Celebrates 30th Anniversary
For the first time since the first week of the year, the Powerball jackpot for Saturday night’s drawing is worth $400 million. No one has won the multi-state lottery jackpot since Valentine's Day. That's when an anonymous ticketholder in Connecticut claimed the...
Singapore Casinos See Relief as Country Set to Remove All COVID-19 Restrictions
Singapore is dropping all COVID-19-related restrictions as of April 26. This is good news for casinos, which will now be able to welcome gamblers without any hassle. Since February 2020, Singapore has been following strict COVID-19 controls under the Minister of Health's...
Donald Trump Scheduled to Attend Political Fundraiser at Kentucky Derby
Former President Donald Trump is expected to attend a high-dollar fundraiser his super PAC is hosting at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day. Maggie Haberman of The New York Times reported the news on Thursday afternoon on Twitter, posting part of an...
