Summary Pinnacle, the renowned gaming company, appears to be leaving Curaçao as all office spaces have been vacated and employees have reportedly received termination notices. Attempts by the Antilliaans Dagblad to contact Pinnacle have been unsuccessful for over a week, suggesting serious operational changes. It is speculated that the decision to relocate is due to […]
SBC Summit 2025 is set to make a splash with a revamped agenda aimed at a global audience, concentrating on market diversity and tech innovation. The event will take place from 16-18 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena, expecting around 30,000 attendees and featuring numerous educational sessions. Source: SBC Summit 2025 […]
Brazilian betting company Reals, part of the Ux Group, has officially launched its new headquarters in Alphaville, São Paulo, that spans 6,000 square meters and can accommodate up to 1,500 employees. This is set to be one of the largest hubs within Brazil’s regulated betting sector. The facility features multimedia studios, a cafeteria, meeting rooms, […]
Maryland has decided to raise its tax on mobile sports betting, implementing a new 20% tax on online sportsbooks. This move not only falls in line with increases seen in other states but also aims to provide essential funding for education and state initiatives. Source: Gambling News Key Points The new tax rate on mobile […]
Betting and Gaming Council’s Wes Himes argues that recent calls for gambling regulation reform in the UK are overshadowing the existing white paper. The piece highlights how these pressures fail to acknowledge the monumental significance and the immediate impacts of the proposals which were only recently enacted. Source: Article URL Key Points The government has […]
The owner of Betnacional, NSX Group, has dodged a suspension as a judge ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to support claims of violating underage betting regulations. This decision allows NSX Group to continue its operations in Brazil while a lawsuit continues, which demands a hefty collective moral damages of BRL500 million ($88.3 million). Source: […]
Summary The proposal for Caesars Palace Times Square has garnered significant support from local union representatives during a recent public hearing hosted by the New York State Gaming Commission. As the project undergoes environmental reviews, stakeholders shared their insights on the potential positive impacts of the proposal, which seeks to transform an existing office tower […]
The Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) has conducted a thorough review of the Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has embraced their findings, ready to act on useful recommendations to enhance the survey’s quality and transparency. Source: Gambling News Key Points The OSR commended the GSGB for its transparency […]
Summary In 2024, Japanese citizens reportedly placed an astonishing JPY6.45 trillion (approximately US$45 billion) in bets on international sports via illegal offshore sites, marking a significant increase compared to their number of bets on domestic online casinos, which was roughly five times lower. These figures were compiled by the Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion from […]
Returning to Lisbon, SBC Summit will present a reimagined agenda designed to better serve a global audience, with a powerful new focus on market diversity, technological innovation, and actionable, real-world learning. Building on the success of its Lisbon debut, SBC Summit will return to the Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena on 16–18 September […]
