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Belgian Gambling Regulator Adds Malta-Based Winzon Group, Others to Its Blacklist
Several new iGaming sites are no longer welcome in Belgium. This week, the country's gaming regulator added a host of sites, including one owned by Malta-based Winzon Group, to its blacklist. Among the latest additions to the blacklist of the Belgian Gaming...
Philippines President Doesn’t Want to Cut Off Highly Lucrative E-Sabong
E-sabong is currently receiving a lot of pushback in the Philippines as the result of criminal conduct tied to cockfighting. However, the country's president doesn't want to intervene because of the amount of money the activity generates. Sabong, the art of cockfighting...
Illegal Casino in Godoy Cruz, Argentina Shut Down by Police
An illegal casino in Argentina abruptly stopped operating this past Wednesday. Police descended on the property and shut it down after conducting a month-long investigation of the location. Police officers brought to an end a clandestine casino that operated in a private...
Spain’s Land-Based Gaming Operations Face New Regulations
New rules and regulations are likely to arrive in Spain's gambling industry soon. The changes, if approved, will impact not only casinos, but any location hosting gaming machines. The first VP and spokesman of the government of the Spanish autonomous region of...
Ireland’s New Gaming Regulator Has “No Experience Required” Stipulation
As Ireland continues to put together the pieces of its gambling regulatory puzzle, it is searching for someone to step in as the agency's boss. Almost anyone qualifies to lead the organization, as industry experience is "not essential." Ireland has solidified its...
SJM Holdings Shows Interest in Building Integrated Resort in Brazil
Some Brazil lawmakers are attempting to bring back to life the country's once-flourishing gambling industry. If they are able to get past President Jair Bolsonaro and succeed, SJM Holdings may want in on the action. SJM Holdings has reportedly held meetings with...
MGM Confident It Won’t Need to Use Escape Clause for Osaka IR
MGM Resorts International is confident that it, along with Osaka and its casino partners, have a solid plan for an integrated resort. Things are allegedly in place so perfectly that it won't need to use an escape clause in its contract. MGM...
Imperial Pacific Loses Bid to Have Saipan License Suspension Reversed
Imperial Pacific International attempted to convince the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Island to return its casino license after losing it for unpaid bills. The attempt failed, and the company is running out of options. Imperial Pacific International (IPI) has seemingly painted itself...
Italy’s iGaming Market Remains Strong, Despite Slight Dip in January
Online gambling in Italy continues to be highly popular with consumers. The country has repeatedly seen high levels of revenue from the segment and, despite a little drop, January was no exception. Italy has had a lot of success with its iGaming...
Star Entertainment Exec Admits Casino Operator Lied to Financial Regulators
An investigation into Star Entertainment Group's activity in New South Wales is now live. Public hearings just started, and there are already admissions of wrongdoing by the Australian casino operator. New South Wales (NSW) only today began grilling Star Entertainment in a...
