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Macau Gaming Revenue Jumps 492% to $1.3B for the Month of May

Macau Gaming Revenue Jumps 492% to $1.3B for the Month of May

The latest monthly data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau has revealed that the island territory's gaming revenue for the month of May jumped by 492% year-on-year.

Nebraska Governor Signs Gambling Bill Legalizing Casino Games and Retail Sports Betting

Governor Pete Ricketts has signed a new gaming expansion bill that will allow the state's horse tracks to open retail sports betting outlets and offer 'Las Vegas style' gaming. The new bill excludes mobile sports betting and only allows for wagering in a bricks and mortar licensed sportsbook.

Northern Ireland to Review ‘Obsolete Gambling Legislation’ in Coming Weeks

First time in over three decades that NI gambling laws will come under review.

Connecticut Senators Pass Sports Betting Legislation — Industry Set for Fall Launch

The Connecticut Senate has passed legislation that will see the state's tribal gaming compacts amended to include both online and retail sports betting. The bill passed a House vote last week and will now go to Governor Ned Lamont's desk to be signed into law.

Arizona Sports Betting on Track for September Launch Following Federal Approval of Gaming Compacts

Arizona Sports Betting on Track for September Launch Following Federal Approval of Gaming Compacts

The US Department of Interior (DoI) has moved quickly to approve a new tribal-state gaming compact that will allow Arizona's tribal casinos to launch sports betting products. This means that sports betting could be live in Arizona just in time for the NFL season.

Lithuania Bans Gambling Advertising and Promotional Bonuses

Lithuania Bans Gambling Advertising and Promotional Bonuses

The Lithuanian parliament (Seimas) has voted in favor of an amendment to current gambling legislation that will prohibit the promotion of gambling through advertising or promotional offers from July 1st. The ban covers both the online and land-based gambling industry.

Betsson Set to Launch in Greece Following Online Gaming and Betting License Approval

Betsson Set to Launch in Greece Following Online Gaming and Betting License Approval

The Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) of Greece has granted Swedish online gaming and betting firm Betsson licenses for both online casino and sports betting products and services.

Playtech to Enter Dutch Online Market Following Deal with State-owned Holland Casino

Playtech to Enter Dutch Online Market Following Deal with State-owned Holland Casino

Online gaming provider Playtech has agreed a deal with Holland Casino as the state-owned operator looks to launch its online casino in October of this year.

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Alabama One Step Closer to Legal Gambling and Sports Betting as House Committee Approves Bills

Alabama lawmakers could vote on lottery, casino, and sports betting legislation as early as this Thursday after the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee approved three bills on Tuesday.

San Manuel Tribe Agrees to Buy Las Vegas Palms Hotel & Casino for $650 Million

The San Manual Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have announced an agreement to purchase the Palms Hotel and Casino from Red Rock Resorts in a deal worth $650 million.

UK Gambling Commission Suspends License of ‘Unsuitable Operator’ Nektan

The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the license of Gibraltar-based online gaming operator Nektan, whose UK-facing brands include Jackpot Mobile Casino and Cloud Casino, due to a breach of licensing conditions relating to section 118(2) of the Gambling Act 2005.

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TwinSpires Launches Sports Betting in Colorado, Indiana, and Pennsylvania Ahead of Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has announced the launch of its TwinSpires sports betting app in Indiana and Colorado, and the launch of TwinSpires Casino and Sports app in Pennsylvania. The launches comes just in time for the 2021 Kentucky Derby which takes place on Saturday May 1st.

Nevada Casinos Report Over $1B in Gaming Revenue for Best Month Since Feb 2013

Casinos collected $1.066 billion in revenue for the month of March

LeoVegas Fined for Allowing Customer Deposits Potentially Linked to Organized Crime

The Swedish Gambling Authority Spelinspektionen has fined online gaming company LeoVegas SEK 2 million (€197,051) for breaching customer due diligence regulations. The breach occurred in 2019 during Sweden's first year of market regulation.

Japan’s Casino Draft Lists Nine Permitted Games and Stresses Need for Clean Image

The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission has released a draft of proposed regulations that will govern the nation's casino industry. The draft includes a list of nine games that are currently banned but which are set to be legalized as part of the government's redevelopment plans for the industry.

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