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Casino operator calls smoking ban 'one of the greatest threats to our business'

A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online operations were among the challenges identified Wednesday during a major casino conference in Atlantic City. Panelists at the East Coast Gaming Congress at the Hard…
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NYC Casinos New Threat to Atlantic City, Giannantonio Says

Casinos in the Northeast U.S. are currently facing a large number of problems as they prepare for the emergence of fresh rivals in NY City. Among those problems are the loss of business from illegal online operations, the ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and a potential smoking ban in…
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New bill bleeds Las Vegas tourism dry

Las Vegas and tourism go hand in hand. Millions of visitors travel here each year to experience all that our city has to offer - from the casinos on the Strip, to concerts at the Sphere, to major events such as the Super Bowl. More than 40 million people visited Las Vegas in 2022, spending nearly $45 billion - a record. That level of spending is…
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Online gambling is in the crosshairs of Northeastern activist group

Lawyers and researchers at Northeastern's Public Health Advocacy Institute are opening a new front in their battle against online and mobile gaming, helping craft federal restrictions that could seriously curtail betting on sports events on smartphones. The group is working with New York Representative Paul D. Tonko to write a bill cracking down on…
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David Rebuck, New Jersey Gambling Chief, Retires

David Rebuck, who has served as New Jersey's director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) for the last 13 years, announced his retirement Thursday afternoon, effective immediately. Rebuck oversaw the state's foray into online gambling in 2013 as well as its jump into the online sports betting industry less than a month after PASPA was…
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Gambling regulation in Brazil: local insights, steps forward and market impacts

The real-money gaming market in Brazil has always had the challenge to reconcile the complexity of socio-cultural factors with the reality of market demand. And as things stand, the nation still has imperfect gambling legislation - fragmented and incomplete, if nothing else. While land-based (and cruise-ship) casinos remain prohibited, the federal…
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Gambling regulation in Brazil: local insights, steps forward and market impacts
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Concord approves large-scale casino gambling site, as proposed by bar owner

After years of planning, and months of review by city officials, Concord this week gave approval to former state Sen. Andy Sanborn's plan to build a large-scale casino on the eastern edge of the city. Sanborn, who already owns and operates a bar and adjacent casino in downtown Concord, said the new facility, tentatively named the Imagine Casino,…
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Concord approves large-scale casino gambling site, as proposed by bar owner
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IRS AC Backs Up Raising Tax Threshold On Slot Jackpots

Leaders of Congress, including Dina Titus (D-NV) who have been requesting from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to increase the tax reporting limit on jackpots from slot machines for almost a decade, have received some welcome support from an uncommon source, the agency's Advisory Council. Rising the threshold: In a ruling from November 2023, the…
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Amazon Responds To Social Casino Lawsuit

After a lawsuit was announced in November against Amazon for offering users access to social casino apps, the company responded last week arguing that federal law shields Internet platforms from claims brought involving third-party applications. Amazon attorneys asked a federal judge to freeze plaintiff efforts in Seattle while similar suits…
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Popular culture spans several categories, including entertainment, sport, news, politics, fashion, and technology. These are generally recognised by people in society at any given point in time as having the most dominant influence on the population. For example, it could be a television show, song, sport, or US president. As the things and people…
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Why a Las Vegas casino holds the key to Western water

Hallway exchanges and happy hour chats at an annual conference at a Las Vegas hotel this week will determine the direction of the American West's most high-stakes water fight. | John Locher/AP LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The country's highest-stakes water fight in a century is playing out this week at a Las Vegas casino. The seven Western states that share…
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Mexico: Gaming industry prepares legal recourse to face slot machine ban

Almost two weeks since the decree that modifies the Regulations of the Federal Law of Gaming and Sweepstakes went into effect, establishing that no new permits will be granted nor will those in force be renewed for the operation of slot machines in casinos and gaming halls, representatives of the Mexican gambling industry are preparing legal…
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Mexico: Gaming industry prepares legal recourse to face slot machine ban
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Casinos: Goa's trump card or bad bet?

Goa's largest casino operator the Deltin Group and its two subsidiaries, HighStreet Cruises Pvt Ltd and Delta Pleasure Cruise Pvt Ltd, which runs three offshore and one 5-star casino in Goa, possibly the state's single largest tax contributor, are battling multiple notices from the tax authorities that, if penalties are included, amounts to ₹23000…
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Colorado Seminar Helps ROTC Students Tackle Problem Gambling

As dawn broke over the Rocky Mountains on Nov. 15, more than 150 ROTC members stood at attention in the shadow of the University of Colorado's Folsom Field, preparing for their day. By the the time the sun breached the mountains, the cadets were seated in a classroom pondering questions about gambling. A five-question survey that explored what a…
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Don't bet on online gambling

Headlines aren't supposed to be in the imperative mood, telling readers what to do. But in this case, I think it's appropriate. Online gambling in many US states has become a multibillion-dollar industry. While many people can control their gambling, others can't. And the ones who can't are suffering, along with their families and friends. Full…
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A 19th century massacre, mostly forgotten, clouds plans for a shimmering tribal casino

REDDING, Calif. - To the native Wintu people it was Bohem Puyuik, the "Big Rise," and no wonder. Mt. Shasta towered above everything else, her loins delivering the natural springs and snowmelt that birthed a great river. The Sacramento River provided such an abundance of food that the Wintu and many neighboring tribes - the Pit River, Yana, Nomlaki…
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A 19th century massacre, mostly forgotten, clouds plans for a shimmering tribal casino
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A 19th century massacre clouds plans for a tribal casino north of Sacramento

To the native Wintu people it was Bohem Puyuik, the "Big Rise," and no wonder. Mt. Shasta towered above everything else, her loins delivering the natural springs and snowmelt that birthed a great river. The Sacramento River provided such an abundance of food that the Wintu and many neighboring tribes - the Pit River, Yana, Nomlaki and others - had…
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A 19th century massacre clouds plans for a tribal casino north of Sacramento
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Zitro unveils latest video slot, video bingo innovations at Andalusian Gaming Expo

Casino gaming supplier Zitro unveiled its latest video slot and video bingo innovations at the latest edition of the Andalusian Gaming Expo Congress. At the meeting, the company introduced a range of Video Slot content for the GLARE cabinet family, designed for gaming and bingo halls, all connected to Zitro's new MEGA y MÁS system. Zitro's game…
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Reclusive online gambling mogul Martin Moshal is playing an increasingly influential role in a push to oust the South African government

President Cyril Ramaphosa's social democratic African National Congress party is set to come under pressure next year amid South Africa's dire economic troubles. A senior party official has warned the country could become a failed state. Mr Moshal is the largest individual political donor in South Africa in the last two years. He has given 46.5…
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Reclusive online gambling mogul Martin Moshal is playing an increasingly influential role in a push to oust the South African government
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Once shunned by casino operators, responsible gaming campaign turns 25

At a time when problem gambling matters were rarely mentioned in gaming company boardrooms, Harrah's Entertainment decided the issue needed to be raised on casino floors. But it wasn't just rival corporate executives that looked askance at the idea of employees learning how to spot signs that a customer might have a gambling problem. "Our own…
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Once shunned by casino operators, responsible gaming campaign turns 25
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Short of cash, Brazil’s government may end its gambling prohibition

I glitzy Copacabana Palace hotel in Rio de Janeiro spun its last roulette wheel. That April Eurico Dutra, Brazil's president, banned games of chance, shutting casinos, betting shops and bingo halls. Soon such places may reopen. On July 24th the current president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued a provisional decree to regulate sports-betting…
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Short of cash, Brazil’s government may end its gambling prohibition
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Mexico's Secretariat of the Interior presents bill to ban slot machines

Mexico's Secretariat of the Interior (Segob) published on Thursday, September 7, a draft decree in the National Commission for Regulatory Improvement (Conamer) that aims at prohibiting bets or draws in electronic machines such as slot machines, bingo or card simulators, among others. "The project eliminates Title Four, Chapter VII Of the Drawings…
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Mexico's Secretariat of the Interior presents bill to ban slot machines
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Brazil lower house approves gambling bill

The passage of the bill marks one of the final hurdles in the long journey to regulate online gambling in Brazil, the 10th largest economy in the world. Bill 3626/23 - which will replace the provisional measure (PM) president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued in July - was amended several times from the original bill that the rapporteur, deputy…
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Brazil lower house approves gambling bill
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Online casino included in imminent Brazil gambling regs

Bill No 3626/23 amends PM No 1182 issued by Brazil president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in July. If passed, the law would keep in place the high tax regime brought in by the PM. This will maintain the original 18% tax on gross gambling revenue. However, commentators previously pointed out that once additional mandatory contributions are accounted…
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Online casino included in imminent Brazil gambling regs
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Budget votes loom as clock ticks on NC casino, gambling proposals

The North Carolina General Assembly seems to be on pace to finalize a long-delayed state budget next week, but there's no certainty yet whether that spending plan will include a massive expansion of legal gambling. House Republicans met behind closed doors for more than three hours Tuesday in part to go over proposals to legalize four new…
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Budget votes loom as clock ticks on NC casino, gambling proposals
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Good government watchdog calls out flood of pot, casino cash flowing to NC lawmakers

Veteran campaign finance watchdog Bob Hall, the former longtime executive director of the group Democracy North Carolina who helped expose former Democratic House Speaker Jim Black's corruption in the early 2000's, is out with another damning bit of research. In a press release distributed this morning, Hall called attention to the fact that North…
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Good government watchdog calls out flood of pot, casino cash flowing to NC lawmakers
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North Carolina considers new casinos as money flows across Virginia border

North Carolina lawmakers are considering a plan to allow up to four new casinos in rural areas of the state. They see a recently opened casino in Danville, Virginia - a few miles north of the state line - as an example of how gambling could help economically challenged communities. Caesars opened a temporary casino in Danville in May in a giant…
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AG Platkin, Division of Gaming Enforcement Announce Two New Tools to Help Problem Gamblers

ATLANTIC CITY - With the NBA and NHL finals in full swing- and fans betting on everything from which team will win, by how much, and how many points individual players will rack up - Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) Director David Rebuck today announced two new tools to assist problem gamblers: a…
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USA’s Thriving Online Casino Market

The United States has long been synonymous with the glitz, glamor, and allure of casinos. From the iconic Las Vegas Strip to the bustling boardwalks of Atlantic City, the country has a rich history when it comes to the world of gambling and entertainment. However, with the rise of technology and the ever-expanding reach of the internet, a new era…
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Panelists: New York casinos could see Atlantic City closures

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Panelists at a major casino industry conference said the construction of three new casinos in New York could cost Atlantic City 20% to 30% of its casino revenue, a development that could possibly return the resort to the days of casino closures. While not predicting that it will definitely happen, Jim Allen, chairman of…
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As U.S. sports bets boom, online casino gambling is slow to expand

ATLANTIC CITY - While two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, only six states offer online casino gambling, confounding industry hopes that the rapid growth of sports betting would also bring internet casino wagering along with it. Speaking Wednesday at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City, industry executives and…
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As U.S. sports bets boom, online casino gambling is slow to expand
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NJ announces gambling ad standards, responsible gaming coordinator

As casino and gambling revenue continues to climb in New Jersey, state officials announced steps to limit the kinds of advertising that would be allowed in the state industry. The move calls for the creation of "a new position dedicated to responsible gambling" and for the state to set new for operators, said New Jersey Attorney General Matt…
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Casino Conference: Internet Gambling is Slow to Expand

While two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, only six states offer online casino gambling, confounding industry hopes that the rapid growth of sports betting would also bring internet casino wagering along with it. Speaking Wednesday at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City, industry executives and legislators from…
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As U.S. sports betting booms, online casino gambling slow to expand

While two-thirds of the country now offers legal sports betting, only six states offer online casino gambling, confounding industry hopes that the rapid growth of sports betting would also bring internet casino wagering along with it. Speaking Wednesday at the East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City, industry executives and legislators from…
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No April Fool: Retired Iowa mechanic wins $40M lotto jackpot

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4. Murphy blasted the first pitch from Derek Law to center field for his third hit of the game, driving in designated runner Austin Riley. Atlanta snapped a three-game skid. Jonathan India…
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Iowa man wins $48,000 lottery prize

CLIVE, Iowa - A North Iowa man has won a $48000 lottery prize according to a press release. Michael Burris, 59, of Clear Lake said his co-workers were incredulous when he told them he'd won a lottery prize of more than $48000. "No one believed me because it was April Fools' Day," Burris told officials on Monday as he claimed his prize at the…
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Did This Iowa Man Pick The Worst Or Best Day To Win The Lottery?

Is there a bad day to win a bunch of money from the Iowa Lottery? Absolutely not. Every day of the year is a good day to win some extra cash. However, I am wondering... if you had the choice to win the lottery on a different day than this Clear Lake man, would you? Michael Burris was a big winner with the Iowa Lottery as he won a sum of $48053,…
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Don't forget Uncle Sam knows you won that jackpot

If you're a recreational casino gambler, it can mean some unusual record keeping, especially if luck is on your side and you win a jackpot playing the slot machines. In the event you didn't maintain the appropriate records for your 2022 return, don't drop too far behind when it comes to keeping track of your casino outings this year. Collect a slot…
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Graton Resort sees slots doubled after compact with CA gov

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, owners of the Graton Resort and Casino, has signed the latest compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom's office that will authorize it to double the total number of slot machines. This permission will launch a planned expansion that was first reported last year. New agreement: This latest, 200-page compact…
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Graton Resort sees slots doubled after compact with CA gov
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Native Casinos May Have Just Hit the Jackpot

A corner of cyberspace could soon be federally recognized tribal land. New federal rules could make it easier for Native American tribes to acquire land and broker deals with states for online sports betting, The Wall Street Journal reported. The federal framework that governs gambling on Native reservations was established in 1988 when Congress…
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Dina Titus optimistic slot machine jackpot tax threshold bill will succeed

Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., plans to take another swing at an archaic tax formula involving slot machine winnings by raising the reporting threshold. Whenever a slot player wins a jackpot of more than $1200, the operator - a casino, tavern, restaurant or convenience store, or even airport personnel - are required to prepare a W-2G form that reports…
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Legalization of gambling in Brazil, in particular casino gambling

Partner and CEO of JCO Consultancy The potential of Brazil's gambling market is huge, namely in the richest States of Brazil - in particular in the State of São Paulo (SP). The Extended Metropolitan Area of São Paulo is an agglomeration of five contiguous metropolitan areas that have grown into one another and three micro-regions, dominated by São…
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Nevada lawmaker optimistic slot machine tax threshold bill will succeed

Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., plans to take another swing at an archaic tax formula involving slot machine winnings by raising the reporting threshold. Whenever a slot player wins a jackpot of more than $1200, the operator - a casino, tavern, restaurant or convenience store, or even airport personnel - are required to prepare a W-2G form that reports…
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Nevada lawmaker optimistic slot machine tax threshold bill will succeed
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GTA Online’s Casino is Video Game 'Gambling' Done Correctly

The much-awaited Grand Theft Auto Online casino was unleashed last week, and instantly became the maypole of video game controversy. Yes, developer Rockstar Games included the ability for users to play casino games, including slot machines, virtual horse races, three-card poker, and. Not against other players, however. Every game is played against…
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GTA Online’s Casino is Video Game 'Gambling' Done Correctly
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President Biden Takes Aim at Unfair Resort Fees in Move that Could Impact Las Vegas Casinos

President Joe Biden has called on Congress to limit certain extra charges that airlines and hotels impose on consumers, a move that could have a significant impact on the US casino land-based casino hospitality industry. Speaking before a meeting of the White House Competition Committee, Biden suggested that Congress limit fees for airline seat…
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President Biden Takes Aim at Unfair Resort Fees in Move that Could Impact Las Vegas Casinos
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Demarest launches manual about the gambling regulation in Brazil

The regulation of gaming and betting in Brazil, under discussion in the National Congress and expected to happen in 2023, opens up the prospect of expansion for a market that is expected to move at least R$ 12 billion this year. The value represents an increase of 70% over 2020 revenues in games and electronic games alone, according to surveys and…
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Demarest launches manual about the gambling regulation in Brazil
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Osage Casinos CEO Byron Bighorse Resigns As Congressman Slams 'Repugnant' Use Of Money

TULSA, Okla. - The CEO of Osage Casinos, Byron Bighorse, resigned his position in December, and the resignation appears to be related to the revelation of alleged misuse of finances by Bighorse. In an open letter to the Osage Nation Congress, Osage Congressman Eli Potts excoriated what he called "repugnant" uses of Osage Casinos funds by Bighorse.…
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Who can own and operate a casino in California?

According to the CGCC, Native Americans were allowed to establish gaming operations on tribal land after the passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act in 1988. SACRAMENTO, Calif - Following the early opening of Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, many community members have made their voices heard about their excitement and opposition to the casino.…
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Steve Cohen Meets With Locals to Discuss Casino Plans

New York Mets team owner Steve Cohen met with more than 500 Queen residents last Saturday to solicit inputs on how to best develop the area around CitiField, including the possibility of bringing a casino to the Willets Point property. Cohen and the local community members talked about how to turn the long-dormant property into an all-weather and…
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Steve Cohen Meets With Locals to Discuss Casino Plans
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Cultural Accommodation of Gambling in Australia

With annual advertising expenditures of over $287 million, Australia promotes wagering as culturally acceptable behavior, and the government collects almost $7 billion from the industry. A sizable amount of money is made through gambling that goes to sports organizations, but specific numbers are difficult to come by. Many cultures in Australia…
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500 jobs expected at new casino

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) - Expect five to six hundred new jobs in the area of Grant and I-10. That's the workforce the Pascua Yaqui Tribe is expecting for a new casino complex it's now able to build there. The Pascua Yaqui tribe has Casino del Sol and Casino of the Sun to the Southwest of Tucson Now an act of Congress has declared land the tribe owns…
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Casinos In the Metaverse Are A Gamble In More Ways Than One

The metaverse is an immersive online universe on the blockchain where users interact with a multitude of digital worlds and with each other. As in the real world, the metaverse offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment options. The metaverse has become a haven for gaming. Users can explore casino "districts," offering slots, poker,…
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'Online betting & gambling subject to 28% GST, legalisation not on cards': Centre tells RS

The Union Ministry of Finance stated on December 20 that there is no intention to legalise online gambling and that it is subject to 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST). "Actionable claims in the form of betting and gambling including those arising from online gaming attract 28% GST and the GST Act does not make the levy dependent on whether it is a…
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'Online betting & gambling subject to 28% GST, legalisation not on cards': Centre tells RS
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Las Vegas: Bally's, IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for the Tropicana Employees

The International Union of Operating Engineers and casino giant Bally's Corporation have agreed to sign a labor neutrality agreement. The agreement permits both parties to take a neutral stance when offering campaigns for Tropicana Las Vegas employees to elect their union representatives. The agreement demonstrates Bally's ongoing support for its…
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Gambling-related USDT funds grow as 1k new online gambling websites use Tether

Gambling-related USDT funds grow as 1k new online gambling websites use Tether11 seconds ago· 1 min read In general, these online gambling platforms accept USDT deposits and withdrawals and settle funds via cryptocurrency payments. 1 min read Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate Deposits and withdrawals of USDT among gambling websites through…
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Narayanasamy urges Puducherry government to promulgate ordinance banning online gambling

Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Monday urged the All India N.R. Congress-led National Democratic Alliance government in the Union Territory to promulgate an ordinance to ban online gambling. Addressing a press conference, he said online gambling was widely prevalent in Puducherry. There are reports of people getting financially trapped in…
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Bally’s and IUOE Seal Labor Neutrality Deal for Tropicana Las Vegas Employees

International casino and entertainment company offering online sports betting and iGaming solutions Bally's Corporation has sealed a labor neutrality deal with the 10th largest union in the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE). The latter counts around…
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Las Vegas, Casinos, Gamblers Get Huge IRS News (Jackpot)

Slot-machine players pump their money into the so-called one-arm bandits because they want to win a jackpot. It's a rare occurrence -- MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free Report and Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report did not build Las Vegas/global casino empires by being generous -- but when it happens, the thrill makes all the…
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Indy Gaming: Research gives AGA ammunition in fight with illegal gambling operations

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz American Gaming Association CEO Bill…
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A decade later, N.J. eyes extending online gaming for another 10 years

It's been nearly a decade since New Jersey became one of the first U.S. states to legalize internet gambling, allowing people in the state to play and bet money on virtual versions of poker, slots, and other games found at Atlantic City casinos without having to leave their homes. Today, the Garden State's online gaming market is the largest in the…
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Casino industry urges federal prosecutors to crack down on illegal operators

American casinos, gaming companies and lawmakers are calling on federal prosecutors to crack down on illegal offshore gambling sites that they say are evading consumer protection regulations. The push comes as sports gambling has quickly expanded in the U.S. in recent years, with more than 30 states and Washington, D.C., allowing it. "What maybe at…
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Casino industry urges federal prosecutors to crack down on illegal operators
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Online Gambling Row: Govt Decides To Wait For Assent

Chennai: As the ordinance on online gambling lapsed on Sunday, Tamil Nadu government has decided to wait for governor R N Ravi to give his assent to the bill to replace it that has been passed by the state assembly. Many political parties, however, slammed the governor for delaying assent as the state continues to report suicides over loss of money…
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In 10.5 years of BJP rule, offshore casinos got 21 extensions to operate in Mandovi

SURAJ NANDREKAR/GoemkarponnPANAJI: In 2012, the BJP came to power due to sheer public desire for what people called the corrupt Digambar Kamat from 2007-2012.The main issues that BJP fought for under Manohar Parrikar in 2012 were Illegal Mining and Off Casinos.Ten years down the line (in the eleventh year), there is no accountability for the Rs…
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In 10.5 years of BJP rule, offshore casinos got 21 extensions to operate in Mandovi
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Searching for green shoots with Macau casino stocks (OTCMKTS:WYNMF)

The painfully slow recovery in Macau may have taken another step forward after Macau daily revenue for the week ending November 13 was reported to be 37% higher than the first six days of November. The relative jump in Macau gross gaming revenue was likely tied to mass testing for COVID ended in Macau on November 5, according to Jefferies analyst…
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NJ Casino Smoking Ban Talk Nixed, but Atlantic City Casino Workers Get Loud

Irate that a session to discuss a proposed smoking ban during a major casino industry conference was snuffed out, casino workers and patrons opposed to smoking in the gambling halls held a noisy protest outside the meeting Thursday. About 100 people rallied in the rain underneath a walkway outside the Hard Rock casino, demanding that the state…
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Smoking ban talk nixed, but workers get loud outside Atlantic City casino

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Irate that a session to discuss a proposed smoking ban during a major casino industry conference was snuffed out, casino workers and patrons opposed to smoking in the gambling halls held a noisy protest outside the meeting Thursday. About 100 people rallied in the rain underneath a walkway outside the Hard Rock casino,…
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Smoking ban talk nixed, but workers get loud outside Atlantic City casino
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Can New Jersey Be a Good Example of Successful Online Gambling Legalization?

Launching online gambling and some of the best online casinos NJ may have saved Atlantic City from becoming obsolete, but how did it come about, and what did it bring for other US states? NJ: The "Poster Boy" of Online Gambling in the US: New Jersey has been the first state to legalize and regulate online gambling and bring about some of the best…
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Valparaíso: The True Paradise for Casinos in Chile

The city of Valparaíso, Chile's main port, is 120 kilometers west of Santiago, and is known for its densely populated hills and old elevators. The National Congress, the Prat Pier, the Artillery Elevator, Plaza Sotomayor, Paseo 21 de Mayo, the "La Sebastiana" Museum, Pablo Neruda's house, and the Arturo Prat Naval Museum are among the most…
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Valparaíso: The True Paradise for Casinos in Chile
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The problem with establishing gambling regulation in Latin America

In an analysis for Yogonet, Carlos A. Fonseca Sarmiento, a lawyer specializing in the gaming sector in Peru and Latin America, reviews the issues involved in the creation of gaming law in Latin America, comparing different case studies and summarizing their fundamental axes. Here is the specialist's complete analysis: I have had the opportunity to…
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The problem with establishing gambling regulation in Latin America
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Leaning on Latino support, Cortez Masto casts ballot in east Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS - On the fourth day of early voting in Nevada's crucial midterm election, the nation's first Latina senator cast her ballot alongside dozens of supporters at a public library in the heart of the local Hispanic community. After dropping off her ballot Tuesday afternoon, Democratic incumbent Catherine Cortez Masto shared a meal with her…
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Leaning on Latino support, Cortez Masto casts ballot in east Las Vegas
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Gambling executives predict expansion of online casino gaming at ECGC

Executives of online gambling companies and their technology partners speaking at the East Coast Gaming Congress provided a glimpse of the performance of sports betting and its rapid growth, and how it has brought about a ready-made infrastructure and regulatory apparatus for online casino gaming. Sports betting has become a common factor in many…
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Execs: US casinos learned some useful lessons from pandemic

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - The COVID pandemic forced most U.S. casinos to close for months, causing payrolls, revenue and earnings to tumble. But the forced shutdowns and highly regulated recoveries also taught the industry useful lessons that will endure even after the pandemic is a distant memory, panelists at a major casino conference said…
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VentureBeat

The line between online gaming and gambling is fading

Interested in learning what's next for the gaming industry? Join gaming executives to discuss emerging parts of the industry this October at GamesBeat Summit Next. Register today. Historically, gaming and gambling were considered completely separate activities. Gaming was a mostly free, skill-based activity while gambling was a chance-determined…
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St. Louis Today

US internet casino gambling is poised for expansion, industry execs say

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - As sports betting has swept across the country with states, casinos and consumers eagerly embracing a new gambling market, internet casino games have grown much more slowly. But the online casino market has tremendous potential for growth and expansion, participants in a major casino conference said Friday. Speaking at the…
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Corvallis Gazette Times

Execs: US internet casino gambling is poised for expansion

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - As sports betting has swept across the country with states, casinos and consumers eagerly embracing a new gambling market, internet casino games have grown much more slowly. But the online casino market has tremendous potential for growth and expansion, participants in a major casino conference said Friday. Speaking at…
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At G2E, AGA President Miller Focused on Illegal Offshore Gambling

LAS VEGAS - Each year at G2E, the annual conference and trade show that brings together the gaming industry, a handful of themes emerge. Last year, the chatter was about the exploding online sports gambling industry and the attendant concerns regarding the blitz of television advertising and the promotional free spending of online sportsbook…
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At G2E, AGA President Miller Focused on Illegal Offshore Gambling
Gambling News

Illinois, 3 More States Possibly Ready for Online Gambling

This year's East Coast Gaming Congress saw experts and operators in the gaming field gathering to discuss the current state and future of the industry for the 25 time in this well-respected format. Among the most important topics across the different panels throughout the event was, of course, online gambling. Online gambling or iGaming is not…
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Brazil Elections Likely to Cause Delay in Gambling Launch

The once-imminent future of Brazil's gambling and sports betting markets is now on the back burner as the country deals with its October elections. chose to set them aside until October had passed Legislative committees in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate reached an agreement earlier this year, seemingly ending debates that began in 2018. Two…
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Brazil Elections Likely to Cause Delay in Gambling Launch
The Westerly Sun

Execs say U.S. internet casino gambling poised for expansion

Connecticut is among just 6 states that have legalized online options By Wayne Parry Associated Press As sports betting has swept across the country with states, casinos and consumers eagerly embracing a new gambling market, internet casino games have grown much more slowly. But the online casino market has tremendous potential for growth and…
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Execs say U.S. internet casino gambling poised for expansion
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Metaverse Casinos: A Regulatory Wild West

The metaverse is an immersive online universe on the blockchain where users interact with a multitude of digital worlds and with each other. As in the real world, the metaverse offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment options. The metaverse has become a haven for gaming. Users can explore casino "districts," offering slots, poker,…
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Casino News Daily

Pathways exist for online casino gambling in almost every U.S. state but obstacles remain

With the demise of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA, the Bradley Act) following a U.S. Supreme Court on May 14, 2018 sports betting liberalization at the state level rolled across America like thunder with consumers, casinos, and state legislatures welcoming the decision that made the practice legal nationwide again…
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