News November 2024
Brazil begins blocking unlicensed sites Legislation
Betting sites not listed as authorised by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance have begun to be blocked nationwide. Te list of companies engaged in betting that do not meet the requirements of Ordinance SPA-MF No. 1,475/2024 has been submitted to the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), which has already notified telecommunications companies to take down the irregular domains. Tis means that only the sites on the Ministry of
Finance’s approved list will be allowed to operate legally in Brazil until December. As of the evening of Tursday, October 10, 96 companies with a total of 210 betting sites are eligible to remain online until the end of this year. Te Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry
of Finance (SPA) conducted extensive monitoring of websites and social media, initially identifying
Poland’s gigantic grey market Operator News
Poland’s grey market of online casinos generated nearly PLN26bn in turnover and over PLN1bn in revenue in 2023, according to an EY report prepared for the Association for the Liquidation of the Grey Zone of Gaming and Pari-mutuel Betting in Poland ‘Play Legally.’ Te report stated: “According to EY estimates, the value of revenues in the shadow economy in
Supplier News Digitain in the Dominican
Digitain has partnered with Latin American retail operator Colombo Sport to provide its retail cashier and sportsbook solution in the Dominican Republic. Digitain will power the brand’s network of retail sports betting shops with its retail cashier solution and in- house sportsbook content, featuring localised events and betting market types. Tis includes Digitain’s in-house virtual sports, with 20,000 daily events, occurring every two minutes.
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2,040 suspicious domains, which were sent to Anatel for access blocking throughout Brazil. According to Finance Minister Fernando
Haddad, the law as it was approved by the National Congress effectively came into force on October 11. “Tose who are not compliant, nor in the process of regularisation, will be taken offline,” the minister explained. Companies that are not on the approved
Poland has grown by nearly PLN36m in five years alone and amounts to PLN1bn and PLN37.5m. Te data collected in the document show that the existence of the shadow economy has significant economic and social consequences. “Tey may manifest themselves in a worse
situation of the public finance sector, distortion of competition on the market, degradation of institutions and weakening of economic growth.”
Supplier News SIS strengthens in Africa
SIS has launched its fixed odds Numbers draws with Instasolutions’ operator partners in Africa. Operators utilising the Instasolutions platform across retail and online will now benefit from SIS-owned 49’s live Numbers draws, including the 49’s Original Live Draw. Rolling out initially in Kenya, the deal is set to incorporate the upcoming launch of the supplier’s live racing content followed by Competitive Gaming.
Supplier News L&W pens system deals
Light & Wonder has signed new systems deals with three properties. Casino Miami in Miami, Florida, has extended its contract to incorporate features such as Elite Bonusing Suite (EBS) and the EBS progressive system. Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington, Delaware, will upgrade its Casino Management System with a full suite of solutions, whilst Viejas Casino & Resort in San Diego, California, has chosen to power operations with L&W ENGAGE.
City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino in 2025 Operator News
John Keells Group has recently opened the 687-room Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka with the shopping mall and entertainment areas, including the casino, to open in mid-2025, marking the final phase of this landmark project. Developed at an investment of over US$1.2bn by the John Keells Group, this is the largest and most ambitious private investment in the country which will redefine the tourism landscape, catering to a diverse clientele creating South Asia’s most dynamic destination for business, leisure, and entertainment. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka will offer
multiple entertainment venues, including ballrooms, high-tech event, and conference facilities, with the capacity to host over 5,000 guests in multiple locations across its various unique spaces.
list but still want to operate in the market must submit the necessary documentation to obtain definitive authorisation. Te Ministry has 150 days to respond, and companies have an additional 30 days to pay the licensing fee, totalling 180 days. “Unlike those that have been operating until
now, they will only be able to go online once authorised,” Haddad stated.
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