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Brazilian tourists contributed nearly R$2.5 billion to the economy of Las Vegas in 2024, emerging as one of the highest-spending international visitor groups, according to data from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority accessed by BNLData. Visitors from Brazil spent an average of US$3,351 per trip, totaling approximately R$2.45 billion (US$493.16 million) and placing Brazil […]
Macau’s public finances in early 2026 continued to be heavily shaped by its casino sector, with gaming-related taxes forming the dominant share of government income, according to newly released official data. Figures from the Financial Services Bureau show that total current revenue reached MOP28.73 billion ($3.57 billion) in the three months ended March 31, with […]
bet365 has stopped accepting credit cards as a deposit method in the United States, aligning with a broader industry shift as regulators push for stronger consumer protections in sports betting. The operator confirmed that, effective April 13, 2026, customers can no longer fund accounts using credit cards, while alternative methods such as debit cards and […]
BetMGM lowered its 2026 revenue forecast after a softer-than-expected first quarter in its online sports betting segment, with management citing unfavorable betting outcomes and rising competitive pressures across the U.S. market. Chief Financial Officer Gary Deutsch summed up the quarter as “bad results for the house,” pointing to bettor-friendly outcomes that increased payouts and compressed […]
Game aggregator Infingame successfully wrapped up its participation at SiGMA Brazil with high booth engagement and multiple partner showcases. The company returned to São Paulo with its “UNLEASH YOUR BEAST MODE” campaign, featuring a jaguar-inspired theme focused on speed, strength, and dominance across Latin America. The booth translated this theme through branding and interactive activities. […]
The International Gaming Standards Association has opened a new regional office, GSA Africa, in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of efforts to expand its presence in the continent’s growing regulated gaming market. The office is intended to strengthen collaboration with regulators, operators, and suppliers across Africa, while promoting the adoption of industry standards and best practices. […]
Latin American gaming operator Enjoy has finalized the sale of the Enjoy Punta del Este complex to Brazilian group JHSF Península for $160 million. The deal includes the transfer of 100% of the shares of Baluma S.A., the company that owns and operates the resort located in the popular Uruguayan seaside city. In a material […]
A new global study examining artificial intelligence in the gambling sector indicates that adoption is advancing faster than oversight, with companies implementing AI tools without corresponding governance structures to manage associated risks. The report, titled The State of AI in Gaming 2026, was jointly released by the UNLV International Gaming Institute’s AI Research Hub and KPMG […]
The regulated sports betting market in the United States is still expanding, but in 2026 it began to show a structural shift that goes well beyond handle and revenue. The leading operators are reducing — and in some cases removing altogether — the use of credit cards to fund betting accounts. This is not driven […]
iGaming supplier Playson has officially entered the Kenyan market through a partnership with East Africa operator Betika. The supplier’s entry into Kenya forms part of its cross-continental growth plans, with Betika serving as its launch partner in the region. Betika has added a selection of Playson titles to its platform, including Thunder Coins: Hold and Win, […]