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Rio targets ‘jogo do bicho’ network as five arrested

Authorities seize hundreds of machines and detain suspects linked to illegal lottery operations in Rio de Janeiro.

1 min read • May 1 • By Layla Victoria

Virginia sports betting revenue increases 33.3% to $60.1m for March

Mobile sports betting revenue accounted for the vast majority of total revenue across the state, having increased 25.8% from the prior year period to just over $59.8m.

1 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller

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Investor group looks to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps FC to Las Vegas

Led by Grant Gustavson, the group submitted a bid to the MLS League Office in hopes of acquiring the Vancouver franchise but has not yet confirmed a home arena for the potential relocation.

2 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller

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JHSF CEO details Enjoy Punta del Este Casino purchase

Brazilian developer JHSF is advancing a mixed-use transformation of Enjoy Punta del Este, repositioning the casino within a broader luxury ecosystem.

2 min read • May 1 • By Milagros del Priore

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A series of un-Enjoy-able events: How Chile's land-based casino landscape is transforming

Chile’s land-based casino sector is undergoing a major reset after the failed Dreams–Enjoy merger, Enjoy’s financial collapse and an antitrust probe.

4 min read • May 1 • By Milagros del Priore

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Ivory Coast establishes Gambling Sector Monitoring Unit

The unit will have broad powers to investigate, enforce and report gambling-related offences across the country.

1 min read • May 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

A woman using immersive technology to learn more about the Mona Lisa.

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Hong Kong Jockey Club funds immersive Mona Lisa art exhibition

The exhibition features loaned artwork from several Renaissance masters.

2 min read • May 1 • By Megan Elswyth

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Sweden enforces extended credit gambling ban, regulator publishes guidance

Under the new regulations, operators and gambling agents are prohibited from processing any credit-funded transactions but are not required to verify every individual payment.

2 min read • May 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

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American Wagering and Boyd Gaming sign deal with Daily Racing Form

The publication covers analysis, online horse wagering tips, updates on horses and more.

1 min read • May 1 • By Megan Elswyth

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Rio Las Vegas appoints Todd Simons as SVP of Casino Operations

Veteran gaming executive Todd H. Simons takes on a senior leadership role at Rio Hotel & Casino as the property continues its operational transformation.

1 min read • May 1 • By Jack Found