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February 7, 2023
Cambodia Asks Gambling Businesses to Pay Due Taxes
Both the GDT and MEF have warned non-complying businesses about inroads with the law and the potential legal course the government may follow should tax obligations are not fulfilled. Finance Minister Aun Pornmoniroth assured that there will be no fines or penalties on commercial gambling businesses that file tax returns and pay taxes voluntarily, and […]
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February 7, 2023
Junket Operators Impacted by New 5% Commission Tax
Besides the standard 35% tax on gross gaming revenue, casino operators in Macau, under the new rules, are due to pay an additional 5% floor “rent” fee. In addition to the casino operators, the new rules affected the once-profitable junket operators as well. Per the new regulation, the junkets are due to pay a 5% […]
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February 6, 2023
PlayAGS to Deliver High-Performing Slots for DraftKings
Supplier of online casino content PlayAGS announced another game content partnership with a high-profile US gaming operator, DraftKings, to continue to expand its presence in the North American iGaming market. Turbocharge DraftKings Casino’s Operations The new content deal with Boston-based DraftKings will see PlayAGS deliver a portfolio of over 20 proprietary slot titles to help […]
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February 6, 2023
Another Chance for Texas to Legalize Casinos in November
This contrasts with last year’s push to create casinos separately, which was quickly shot down despite a large lobbying and TV ad campaign, plus – of course – millions of dollars. By reducing friction with racetracks, though, things could be different this time. New Proposal Involves Racetracks State Rep. Charlie Geren filed House Joint Resolution […]
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February 3, 2023
Rootz Received Online Casino Operating License in Ontario
Online casino operator Rootz announced this week it has been granted an operating license in Ontario, allowing it to offer its suite of casino games to players in the Canadian province from January 2023. Expanding Global Footprint Following the approval, the Rootz family of casinos is ready to hit the regulated market of Ontario and […]
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February 3, 2023
NSW Gambling Overhaul to Include Facial Recognition
Amid plans for reform in gambling activities, the competing parties in NSW, Labor and Liberal, both showed support for the use of facial recognition technology (FRT). Although the elections are upcoming, it remains unclear which developer of FRT will be proposed by each of the parties, a recently released report by iTnews reveals. FRT may […]
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February 3, 2023
Virginia Lawmakers Determined to Ban Skill Game Machines
The latest effort to do away with the machines, which have been branded as illegal by many, and a necessary evil by business owners, was spearheaded by House majority leader Terry Kilgore who spoke to the Associated Press in an exclusive interview and detailed what the current status quo with those gambling devices in the […]
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February 2, 2023
Bragg Gaming Entered Belgium with Napoleon Sports and Casino
Gaming content and technology provider Bragg Gaming announced a new content rollout with the largest casino operator in Belgium, Napoleon Sports and Casino. Content Rollout with the Market Leader As a result of the partnership with Napoleon Sports and Casino and obtaining its license last year, players in the Benelux country can now enjoy Bragg’s […]
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February 2, 2023
ESA Gaming Brings Josefin Uppeke as New Head of Game Production
Moving forward, Josefin Uppeke will take over the new position as she helps the studio expand on its current development pace and focus. Uppeke is no chance of hiring either, sporting a significant industry experience herself. ESA Gaming Boosts Production with New Talent The addition of Uppeke is an important step forward as the company […]
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February 2, 2023
Gaming Corps Brings Innovation to Blackjack with Bonus Wheel 1000
The new game is marked by the addition of a new mechanic, the Bonus Wheel Multiplier, which is among the first times that the feature has been introduced to the online gaming world. Gaming Corps sought and found inspiration for its new product in the land-based sector. Innovating Blackjack Experience Online As a result, the […]