Month: August 2022

Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies continues to work on legislation to shape the country’s gaming industry. The latest measure includes a bill that would strive to prevent the use of credit and debit cards on unlicensed gambling websites. Legislators pack the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies during a session. The chamber is advancing new laws it hopes

In Mexico, the casino industry has remained in constant growth. A new integrated resort, the Royalton Splash Riviera, is coming to Cancun later this year, and there are now more casinos on the list. An entrance to La Chinesca in Baja California, Mexico. The old China Town is adding a new casino. (Image: Agencia EFE)

New research in the UK has taken a look at how parents with gambling problems may foster similar traits in their children. It found a tendency in the segment to create interest in scratch-offs beginning at a young age. A player uncovers the results of a scratch-off instant-win lottery card in the UK. New research

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) wants to make sure tomorrow’s leaders in Singapore have the right tools for the job. Through its Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino resort in the country, it’s ready to give out cash for education scholarships. An aerial view of Marina Bay Sands’ infinity pool. The Las Vegas Sands-owned casino resort in

The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) is making its round, ready to return to one of its favorite haunts. The next stop on the circuit is the Venetian in Las Vegas, coming up September 3-5. The Venetian in Las Vegas, NV at night. The casino resort is once again preparing to host a number of poker

First it was Crown Resorts, then it was Star Entertainment. Now, other casinos in Queensland face accusations they violated regulations, but regulators aren’t ready to launch a widespread investigation into the industry. Ville Resort-Casino CEO Michael Jones outside the resort’s swim-up bar. The property and another in Queensland, Australia, face accusations they illegally worked with

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced late Friday that it would review a request by online exchange Kalshi to offer futures contracts on which political party would control each chamber of Congress. A screenshot of Kalshi’s website. On Friday, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced it would review a request by the online exchange

Some bad beats are worse than others. But in the case of a West Virginia poker player, his bad beat Thursday afternoon ended up netting him nearly half a million dollars. Rivers Casino Pittsburgh announced Thursday that its bad beat jackpot was triggered after a Texas Hold ’em player lost a game despite holding four

A prominent casino school in Japan that was formed in response to the nation legalizing commercial gambling in 2018 is shutting its doors. Students at the Japan Casino Academy learn table game basics. The Japan Casino Academy is closing after the country’s gaming industry lost its luster over the past several years. (Image: Asia Gaming

A music festival will commemorate the Las Vegas massacre on the 5th anniversary of the tragedy. The Remember Music Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 at the Clark County Amphitheater. Tickets are available now for $85 through the festival’s Eventbrite.com page. The Clark County Amphitheater, located in downtown Las Vegas at 500 S.