Author: OnlineGamblingDaily

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies is considering a bill proposed by congressman of the evangelical party Pastor Gil, which seeks to prohibit financial institutions from processing Internet transactions involving unauthorized gambling and lotteries. According to the proposal, the Central Bank of Brazil would have to establish rules to determine the cancellation of such transactions and prohibit the transfer of funds between buyers and suppliers. Specifically, Bill 1,823/22 prohibits financial entities that issue credit or debit cards, as well as any other payment entity, from authorizing Internet transactions for the purpose of participating in unauthorized games of chance and lotteries, as well…

South African entertainment company Sun International announced Monday it will pay its first dividend in six years after the group’s gaming income rose 30% in the first six months of the year.  As reported by Bloomberg, the decision to declare an interim dividend of 88 cents ($0.05) per share came after the owner of casinos and hotels, including the Sun City resort northwest of Pretoria, reported a first-half profit after two years of losses, and reduced its overall debt by ZAR 500 million ($29 million) to ZAR 6.6 billion ($390 million). The hotel and casino operator was forced to temporarily…

The global sports betting and lottery market has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, according to a new analysis by Safebettingsites. The UK gaming expert site claims the sector’s market size grew from $172.9 billion in 2020 to $194.6 billion in 2021, a jump of 13%, with projections indicating further growth to $231 billion by 2022 Safebettingsites’ investments lead Edith Reads has attributed this growth to several factors, among them the sector’s resilience post-COVID-19 crisis. “The epidemic led to the grounding of sports activities globally, resulting in lost revenues. In addition, containment measures such as capping numbers in public gatherings…

iGaming industry content provider Pragmatic Play has extended its footprint in the Brazilian market through a new partnership with Deu Jogo. The new deal will see the online gaming operator gain access to three of Pragmatic Play’s verticals. Pragmatic Play’s slot portfolio is set to be offered within the agreement, including the award-winning Gates of Olympus, along with recent launches such as Hot To Burn Extreme and Black Bull, and player favorites like The Dog House. The Brazilian brand will also earn access to Pragmatic Play’s Live Casino products, which encompass both traditional land-based casino games such as Roulette and…

Bahamas Gaming Council CEO Daniel Johnson announced that his institution will grant a casino hotel license by the end of 2022. Furthermore, he said they would be looking to grant another similar license to a Bahamian group next year, as well as more gaming licenses to Bahamian-owned boutique hotels throughout the islands. During an event marking the 100th anniversary of the Bahamas Gaming Council, Johnson also urged Bahamians to take advantage of the three casino hotel licenses that currently exist on the island. “You all have three hotel and casino gaming licenses in Grand Bahama. We have not received one…

SkyCity Auckland casino workers went on strike Saturday night, demanding better pay. About 50 to 60 workers congregated outside the Auckland city casino on Victoria Street, as they fought to see their salaries congruently meet inflation.  90% of staff have been offered a pay rise of between 4 and 6%, which is well below inflation, according to Unite Union advocate Mike Treen. Under the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa, to become living wage accredited employers must pay all workers and contractors a living wage, with no changes to employment conditions or working hours.  The living wage hourly rate for 2022/23 is…

Iowa regulators issued a $60,000 penalty Thursday to a sportsbook for illegally allowing the use of credit cards on its site. According to Racing and Gaming Commission administrator Brian Ohorilko, the penalty involves American Wagering, which does business as Caesars Sportsbook.  According to Ohorilko, there was a specific incident in July 2021 where it was discovered that there were a number of transactions that took place using a credit card, which led to a full audit. “Throughout certain periods in 2020, 2021, prepaid debit cards were purchased using a credit card and a number of those transactions were permitted and it…

The New Hampshire Lottery website was back online early Saturday morning after experiencing a cyber attack last week. Lottery officials announced the attack around 9:30 a.m. on Friday – however, it remains unclear when it first began. According to the latest reports, they are continuing to work to restore the NH Lottery website and will provide updates to players on the progress. “Our players’ security and integrity of our web platform is our primary concern. We have notified our players of this situation and we will continue to keep the public updated as we receive more information,” Lottery officials told…

The Philippines gaming regulator’s casino operations could see potential privatization, according to new local media reports. The Department of Finance (DoF) has called for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation’s –PAGCOR– new administration to make its future plans clear, hinting it could push for a sale of its gaming venues. “PAGCOR’s new leadership will have to make known their plans moving forward. They should resolve the seemingly conflicting roles as an operator and regulator,” said on Monday Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno, according to local media. His comments follow the appointment of PAGCOR’s new Board of Directors earlier this month,…

The fight to have the most iconic Las Vegas casino is one that never sleeps. In fact, one is even themed after the city that never sleeps: New York, New York! And now, owners MGM have big plans for their property themed after the Big Apple! The company has announced plans for a $63 million remodel of over 1,800 rooms and 150 suites. The company tasked with this project is HVS Design, and they stated in a press release that the remodel “will feature vibrant new designs and upgraded in-room amenities”. In the simplest of terms, MGM wants to make…

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The Northern Territory Racing Commission (NTRC) of Australia is reportedly in talks with gambling companies and license holders about allowing crypto, meaning crypto wagering could become a component of the regulated gambling industry. Stakeholders are being given time until September 29 to provide the regulator with their feedback on the issue. According to reports, the proposal “will allow wagers to be placed in crypto with no fiat exchange required,” says Forbes India. In Australia, gambling is mostly regulated at the state level. The NTRC is in charge of all gambling and wagering companies licensed in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT), including…

Kansas’ sports betting market launch is now back on track after the state’s Attorney General greenlighted regulations on gaming. Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt gave full approval to the Kansas Lottery’s proposed rules on Tuesday, after having initially rejected some of the provisions earlier this month. Schmidt had previously said the agency needed to address a series of “specific shortcomings” identified by an official review before the Lottery’s rules could be approved. These included clarifications over roles and operator responsibilities, including clarifying the definition of “virtual event” to ensure that it isn’t overbroad, encompassing other activities such as esports. Other…

Michigan state investigators confiscated 11 video slot machines and 56 computers on August 18 which were allegedly used for illegal gambling, along with $10,141 in suspected gambling proceeds and gift cards, during raids conducted at two Flint locations: The Cellular Vault and Cellular Bank.  The machines, cash, associated equipment and business records were removed as part of joint investigations of the two freestanding businesses by the Michigan Department of Attorney General and the Michigan Gaming Control Board.  The Cellular Vault contained 39 computers used to play slot-style games, while Cellular Bank housed 11 standalone slot machines similar to those seen…

Online casino products and services provider Amusnet Interactive has announced its new Vegas Roulette 500x live casino game, a title set to “add excitement to every spin” of the roulette wheel. Streamed live from Amusnet’s studio to players worldwide, the new product adds a new twist to the traditional version of the game. After players have finished placing their bets, up to five numbers and a win multiplier between 50x and 500x are selected randomly, Amusnet Interactive explains. If the white ball lands on one of those five numbers, any player with winning bets has the multiplier applied to their…

Dutch state-owned operator Holland Casino shared Wednesday its financial results for the first half of the year. For the period ended June 30, the company reported total revenue of €353.4 million ($352.3 million). The revenue for H1 is more than the total recorded during the entirety of 2021 or 2020 when the business posted €304.2 million and €333.1 million, respectively. Online gaming made up 23% of H1’s total revenue with €82.8 million ($82.5 million). iGaming represents a fairly new vertical for Holland Casino, as it was legalized in the country in October last year.  The business also reported EBITDA of…