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Former Brazil finance official warns against proposal to ban online betting
José Francisco Manssur, former special secretary of the Brazil ministry of finance, has cautioned that a ban on online betting would be a... more
Rush Street Interactive reverses loss as revenue skyrockets
Revenue for Rush Street Interactive spiked 37 percent during the third quarter, reaching $232.1 million. The company also posted a profit... more
Brazil public prosecutors back efforts to limit Loterj licenses
A brief was filed in Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court on Friday (25 October), supporting the attorney general’s action to limit state... more
Playtech enhances esports offerings with Beter partnership
Esports and sports content provider Beter has partnered with gambling software developer Playtech to enhance Playtech’s online and retail... more
Inspired Entertainment expands partnership with bet365 in Mexico
Inspired Entertainment has revealed that it will be extending its partnership agreement with bet365 into Mexico, with slot title Sticky... more
Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds
The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to balloon worldwide, posing a significant threat to public health,... more
Analyst: Phoenix Link fuels Aristocrat’s hopes
Jefferies Equity Research analyst Kai Erman in an October 24 investor note described the climate for Aristocrat Leisure as... more
EDITORIAL: Time for a public health response to gambling
Today , we publish the Lancet Public Health Commission on gambling—an inquiry and response to a neglected, understudied, and expanding... more
Caymans minister suggests letting cruise ships keep their casinos open while in port
Minister of Tourism and Ports Kenneth Bryan is considering allowing cruise ships to keep their casinos open while moored in the Cayman... more
How Argentina’s influencers help illegal gambling
A cyber crime group in Argentina used social media influencers to legitimize its illegal gambling websites seeking to launder money, an... more
Brazil starts blocking irregular online gambling as concern rises over addiction
SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazil on Friday started blocking over 2,000 gambling websites designated as irregular, part of a push by the government... more
Brazil starts blocking ‘irregular’ online-gambling, as concern rises over addiction
Brazil on Friday started blocking over 2,000 gambling websites designated as irregular, part of a push by the government to regulate the... more
Oddsworks signs North American distribution deal with Raw iGaming
Oddsworks’ Executive VP Steven DeMar announced in a LinkedIn post that the company has signed a North American distribution deal with... more
Ahead of regulated market launch, Brazil’s Senate to launch online gambling inquiry
The Brazilian Senate is set to launch an inquiry into the effects of online gambling on family budgets. The inquiry, which will be... more
Stake joins list of firms approved to continue operations in Brazil
Stake has been included on the latest list of gambling businesses permitted to operate in Brazil ahead of the country’s 1 January... more
Chile casino operators face allegations of bid coordination
The National Economic Prosecutor’s Office (FNE) of Chile has filed a request with the Free Competition Defense Tribunal against three... more
Bet365 debuts in Peru
Bet365 has announced its official launch in Peru, introducing its range of igaming and betting options to players in the nation, as the... more
Paraguay postpones review of all gambling amendments
The Senate of Paraguay has postponed all reviews related to amending or modifying existing gambling laws. The postponement of gambling... more
Brazil’s president says he will ban sports bets if ‘addiction’ not regulated
Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whose government is trying to stop a sports bets craze consuming household incomes, said on... more
Jamaica to re-open application period for integrated casino-resort license
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service intends to issue another public invitation for applications for an Approved Integrated... more