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Argentina: Casino Magic to invest $15m in new hotel in Neuquén

The investment follows a May decree that conditions casino concession extensions in the Argentinian province on tourism infrastructure commitments and increases taxes and gaming fees for operators.

1 min read • Aug 19 • By Milagros del Priore

Cipriani considers temporary casino in Punta del Este amid San Rafael delays

The proposal would involve an investment of up to $12m and the temporary relocation of Cipriani’s authorized casino operation to a smaller venue in the Punta del Este area.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Portugal issues 1,834 illegal gambling closure notices

Portugal’s gambling regulator has detailed 11 years of enforcement against unauthorised online services while warning consumers about financial, privacy and fraud risks.

1 min read • Aug 19 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Chile regulator concludes first Puerto Varas tender without successful bidder

Chile's Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego disqualified both companies that bid for the Puerto Varas casino license over compliance failures, forcing a new bidding process.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Lithuanian regulator warns Olympic Casino over registration breach

Olympic Casino Group Baltija avoided a financial sanction after correcting customer re-entry procedures found to breach Lithuania’s anti-money laundering requirements.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Jack Found

Land Based Trade Associations + 2 more

Russian trade association begins filming documentary on gambling zones

In the film, officials and regional development representatives will discuss cooperation with the gambling industry and its economic impact.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 5 more

The Netherlands: KVA flags illegal site exploiting suicide prevention name

The site promoted at least 16 illegal gambling operators with offers including deposit bonuses of up to 300% and €11,500 and claims of ‘no betting limits’

1 min read • Aug 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 6 more

Peter Knutsson begins term as Spelinspektionen Director General

Former Advertising Ombudsman Peter Knutsson has assumed leadership of Sweden’s gambling regulator as it addresses channelisation, illegal operators and changing compliance requirements.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Jack Found

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

The Star Sydney and Crown Sydney fined AU$2.25m over minor access

New South Wales’ casino regulator has penalised Crown Sydney and The Star Sydney after a 16-year-old repeatedly entered and gambled at both properties using fraudulent identification.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Jack Found

Financial Land Based + 1 more

Macau targets 60% non-gaming GDP contribution by 2030

The Government says expanding non-gaming industries remains a central objective of its latest five-year development plan.

2 min read • Aug 19 • By Keih Ma