11/14/19 HSBC to block iGaming transactions HSBC announced it will allow customers to block iGaming expenses in order to help them prevent potential problem gambling issues.
11/14/19 Hard Rock casino in Catalonia remains delayed Hard Rock’s casino project in Catalonia remains stalled as they are still unable to acquire the land due to a legal dispute.
11/14/19 “Distinction between recreation and addiction must be highlighted” According to recent figures, gaming revenue in Cyprus has been growing and pushing the state over the last few years, especially thanks to OPAP games.
11/14/19 Japan advances with Casino Management Committee The Government has nominated five members for Japan’s Casino Management Committee, which will oversee integrated resorts in the archipelago.
11/14/19 SBEA+ announces call for speakers A sneak peek of what can be expected from SBEA+ 2020 | Call for speakers now open.
11/13/19 Macau VIP gambling decreases According to experts, Macau VIP gambling volume fell 30-32% in the first 10 days of November, in comparison with the same period in 2018.
11/13/19 Ohio debates sports betting It is highly unlikely that Ohio won’t legalise sports betting by 2020, but it’s still unclear which model of regulation the state will adopt.
11/13/19 Tribe pushes for gambling in Alabama The Poarch Band of Creek Indians tribe proposed to buy gambling rights in Alabama to gain exclusivity through a gaming compact.
11/13/19 Madrid targets gaming halls The Government of Madrid targeted gaming and would temporarily suspend issuing new licences for gambling rooms as it works in a change of regulations.
11/13/19 ICE London 2020 features eSports ICE London is set to feature a US$250k eSports tournament to an online audience of over 5 million viewers in February 2020
11/12/19 New sportsbook in Greater Cincinnati launches On Monday, Rising Star Casino Resort opened the doors of its new sportsbook, expanding the offering in Greater Cincinnati with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
11/12/19 Sri Lanka bans sports betting The segment was already illegal but Sri Lanka has banned sports betting on overseas competitions as well in order to prevent match-fixing.
11/12/19 Las Vegas Sands models Japanese IR with its own Marina Bay As the casino industry nears the archipelago, Las Vegas Sands is pushing for a Japanese IR and wants to emulate its Singapore venue there.
11/12/19 Hampton pushes for casino gaming Virginia lawmakers approved five regions to allow the segment, but now Hampton wants to get cleared for a casino gaming expansion as well.
11/11/19 Oklahoma gaming compacts spark dispute The tribes operating casinos are refusing to go into arbitration with the Oklahoma government over the renewal of their gaming compacts.
