Day: July 30, 2024
New Zealand Announces iGaming Legalization to Thwart Offshore Websites
The New Zealand government is moving toward legalizing online casino gambling as part of an effort to rid offshore gaming websites’ ability to target players in the Pacific Ocean island country. Online casinos are on the way to New Zealand. That’s according to the Hon. Brooke van Velden, the country’s Internal Affairs minister, who said…
Read MoreLVS Wants Texas to Allow for Five or More Casinos Statewide, Experts React
Texas should open at least five destination casino resorts, according to a Las Vegas Sands (LVS) executive, whose company is among those eager to capture a license. The Dallas skyline, pictured above. LVS wants to see two casinos in the DFW metroplex. (Image: Visit Dallas) Two of these casinos should be in the Dallas-Fort Worth…
Read MoreMassachusetts Online Lottery Legalized for Late 2025 Launch
On Monday, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (D) legalized online lottery sales when she signed the state’s $58 billion budget package. The Massachusetts Lottery, logo above, will make the jump online. Draw and instant-win ticket sales will be available on its website and app towards the end of next year. (Image: Massachusetts Lottery) The move, which…
Read MoreRush Street Interactive Broadens LatAm Reach with Peru Entry
Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is expanding its Latin American footprint, announcing Monday that it launched its RushBet iGaming and sports betting offering in Peru. The Rush Street Interactive corporate logo. The company announced its entry into Peru. (Image: Rush Street Interactive) Peru authorized new online gaming regulations last November. The country is the third…
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