GAMING IN MACAU PRODUCES 50 PCT OF ITS GDP
The gaming industry in Macau continues to be a key factor of its economic development and produced 50.5% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Macau.- The Statistics and Census Bureau (DSEC) revealed casinos and junkets produced 50.5% of Macau gross…
UKRAINE CITIZENS NOT IN FAVOUR OF GAMBLING
Ukraine.- A new survey from Rating Group shows that 58% of Ukrainians are not in favour of legalising gambling in the country. This survey comes after the president urged legislators to approve legislation to make gambling legal. The survey also…
PARAGUAY FOOTBALL CHAOS AS TEAM OWNER LINKED TO BETTING PAYMENTS
Paraguay’s football governing body is demanding a halt to betting on its matches following the revelation that one of its team owners is deeply connected with local sports betting operator Aposta.la. This week, the executive council of the Asociación Paraguaya de…
GAMBLING REVENUE RISES IN FRANCE
The third quarter of the year has brought a 27.7% increase in gambling to €346 million revenues, the regulator from France revealed. France.- Gambling in France has experienced an impressive third quarter, as total revenue rose 27.7% year-on-year to €346…
BECKY’S AFFILIATED: WHY YOU CAN’T MISS CALVIN AYRE AT SIGMA’S BLOCKCHAIN & BSV TRACK
I will never forget the first time I heard Calvin Ayre speak on a panel- it was at GiGSE 2005 and he was the only panelist to show up in a formal suit. Someone in the audience called him a cowboy (or…
SAO PAULO TO HOST STAGE OF WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS POKER TOURNAMENT
The official WSOP Circuit Brazil schedule should bring news and millionaire awards. The next Brazilian edition of the world poker series will feature exclusive WSOP Circuit rings up for grabs and promises to innovate and provide players with different experiences….
“BRAZIL COULD BE ONE OF THE LARGEST SPORTS BETTING MARKETS IN THE WORLD”
Gambler Post – Are there any imminent developments we can expect in the Latin America market? Andrew Morgan – Yes, momentum is really building behind online gambling legislation in Latin America. In Brazil, for example, land-based and online sports betting looks…
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. Sri Lanka.- Cricket is a huge sport in Sri Lanka, but was involved in a match-fixing scandal recently….
SKY AND BT PREPARE FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MEDIA RIGHTS BATTLE
Sky Sports is expected to rival BT Sports for the television rights to the UEFA Champions League (UCL) and Europa League, with bids set to be submitted today for the 2021 to 2024 broadcasting rights. Sky has previously stated that due to the importance of Premier…
FOOTBALL AUTHORITIES AND OPERATORS JOIN FORCES TO PROMOTE SPORTS INTEGRITY IN PERU
Key players within the sports wagering sector in Peru signed this week an Agreement for Sports Integrity and Sports Betting, to begin a series of joint efforts focused on implementing educational, prevention, and damage control initiatives related to match-fixing in…