Indigenous leaders complain that there have been no discussions with the communities most vulnerable to gambling-related harm.New Zealand.- Iwi leaders expressed their opposition to the bill that seeks to open the New Zealand online gambling market to up to 15 operators. According to Radio
The Q’s official opening event will be held on June 7.Australia.- The Q, a new racetrack in Queensland, has opened its doors today (April 4) with a 12-race program.Situated south of Ipswich, the world-class precinct features three tracks – a straight track, a one-turn track and a two-turn track
The casino licence suspension has been put back to allow consideration of remediation action.Australia.- The Queensland government has deferred the suspension of The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence until September 30 to allow consideration of its remediation action. The appointment of the caino’s s
The previous track was shut down in early 2022.Australia.- The Victorian government has committed AU$4m (US$2.5m) to help build a new racetrack at Cranbourne. According to Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV), construction will begin in the second half of this year and will take 12 to 18 months to comple
The bill has now been sent to the Legislative Council for further debate.Australia.- The Legislative Assembly has approved the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, which will now go to the Legislative Council for further debate. The proposed legislation received 53 votes in favour and 25 agains
Saipan Stevedore claims IPI owes US$189,390 in storage fees.Northern Mariana Islands.- Saipan Stevedore has asked the federal bankruptcy court to lift the automatic stay currently in place and to require Imperial Pacific International (IPI) to deal with containers stored at its facility. Attorney Vi
The TAB is barred from offering online casino gambling under current New Zealand laws.New Zealand.- It’s been reported that TAB NZ urged the New Zealand government to change the law to allow it to apply for one of New Zealand’s upcoming online casino licences. RNZ reports that it offered to pay NZ$1
Media have suggested that stricter regulations may be pushing gamblers to illegal casinos.Australia.- It’s been suggested that stricter regulations may be pushing gamblers to illegal casinos in Sydney as media report that police raided five venues in 2024. Australia’s The Daily Telegraph suggests an
Revenue from clubs reached AU$116.55m (US$73.27m) in February.Australia.- Gaming revenue from pubs and clubs in Queensland in February was up 4.7 per cent in year-on-year terms but down 8.2 per cent sequentially. According to figures from Wohlsen Consulting reported by Asia Gaming Brief, club r
The event will take place from March 19 to 20 in Buenos Aires.Press release.- The year 2025 is full of igaming events and one of them is SAGSE LatAm 2025, which will be held from March 19 to 20 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. There, CreedRoomz will showcase its entire portfolio of games, with a wide se
There are two legislative initiatives in the Chamber of Deputies of the province that will be addressed on Wednesday, March 19.Argentina.- The Chamber of Deputies of the province of Entre Ríos will resume this week the debate on two projects that aim to regulate online betting games. One, from the l
The provincial lottery authorities have reached more than 50 locations in Chaco.Argentina.- The Special Games Department of the Chaco Lottery has been conducting an extensive tour throughout the province of Chaco to bring non-profit civil institutions the opportunity to join the "Charitable and Soli
The grant will be used to upgrade facilities and training resources for future law enforcement officers.The Philippines.- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has pledged PHP300m (US$5.2m) to the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) to improve facilities and provide new trai
The company has been shortlisted for the One-Stop Platform Solution and the Industry Choice Award.Press release.- DSTGAMING continues to make waves in the igaming industry, securing two prestigious nominations at the Asia Gaming Awards 2025. The company has been shortlisted for both the One-Stop Pla
The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission has announced the start of the license renewal process.Puerto Rico.- After more than two years of legal limbo in the implementation of the law aimed at regulating slots on the island, the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission announced that last Tuesday, March 4, the licens
The sports betting technology provider adds dynamic designs, real-time messaging, and flexible experimentation tools.Press release.- Altenar has integrated Opti-X, the Digital Experience Platform (DXP) from Optimove, to help operators drive engagement, personalization, and player lifetime value from