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SOUTH AMERICA NEWS 01: PARAGUAY New proposals would give betting union a much stronger voice and the state more control over the gaming industry –G3Newswire pg 08
02: MEXICO New details regarding Mexico’s update of its gaming laws reveal plans to change the minimum entry age requirement –G3Newswire pg 10
03: PANAMA The casino industry in Panama has been unfairly maligned with claims that casinos are unable to open bank accounts –G3Newswire pg 12
NORTH AMERICA NEWS 07: THE BAHAMAS In a summer of industry corporate buyouts, JCM Global is to acquire FutureLogic to its portfolio for US$72.2m –G3Newswire pg 36
08: MARYLAND Horseshoe Casino Baltimore celebrated its grand opening in style by welcoming Baltimore’s most influential citizens. –G3Newswire pg 38
09: NEW JERSEY As Trump Entertainment files for bankruptcy protection, further casinos in Atlantic City are now due for closure –G3Newswire pg 40
EMEA NEWS 04: SWEDEN Svenska Spel has asked the Swedish government for permission to begin operations of an online casino in 2015. –G3Newswire p g 16
05: UK Aristocrat inks deal to divest Aristocrat Lotteries for €10.5m in cash as Playtech expands its lotteries reach in Europe –G3Newswire pg 18
06: GERMANY 20 Sports betting licensees chosen in Germany – yet licences cannot be issued as losing applicants pursue lawsuits –G3Newswire pg 22
ASIA & OCEANIA NEWS 10: SOUTH KOREA Las Vegas Sands has proposed a Marina Bay Sands style integrated resort in South Korea allowing locals to gamble –G3Newswire pg 44
11: JAPAN Japanese government signals its intent by setting up a task force to advise on the future direction of the domestic industry –G3Newswire pg 46
12: MYANMAR Until recently one of the most isolated economies on the planet, Myanmar is now forging ahead with big casino plans –G3Newswire pg 47
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THE BIG DEAL - IGT/GTECH A COMPLEMENTARY OFFERING Lottery titan GTECH and casino giant IGT plan to become the world’s largest end-to- end gaming supplier – Interview pg 50
MOVING WITH THE TIMES
BetFred.com’s Michelle Livingstone discusses the complexities of engaging with customers across mobile and tablets – Interactive pg 64
PORTUGAL ONLINE G3 interviews Adolfo Mesquita Nunes, Portugal’s Secretary of State for Tourism about the country’s new online legislation – Interactive pg 66
SINGLE WALLET GAMING ONE CHOICE FOR THE SINGLE-MINDED Single Wallet Gaming offers operators the ability to connect their customers to every facet of their gaming business – G3-247 Report pg 52
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