Popular buffet reopens
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa unveils $65M upgrade including new gaming area, renovated rooms
Introduced both in Senate and House
Iowa lawmakers introduce casino moratorium bills that could thwart $275M Cedar Rapids project
House Bill 6051
Connecticut lawmaker proposes in-flight sports betting bill
HB 1308 and SB 1569
Hawaii lawmakers renew efforts to legalize online gambling
To combat transnational crime
ASEAN pledges to tackle illegal online gambling with China's support
Took place from Jan 20-22
Zitro reflects on successful showcase at ICE's first Barcelona edition
Amid the company’s 30th anniversary
Win Systems honored with ICE Landmark Award 2025 for its contribution to the gaming industry
Including redisigned exterior
Grosvenor Casino at Westwood Cross secures district approval for major overhaul
Expands Brazil footprint
BMM Testlabs earns accreditation to test systems and games in Maranhao
Featuring over 50 high-definition TVs
Golden Nugget Atlantic City relaunches sportsbook ahead of Super Bowl
Ribbon-cutting held at Casino del Mar
Aristocrat expands NFL slots franchise outside continental US with Puerto Rico launch
Held on January 21
Betsson wins three awards at the European iGaming Awards
5x3 slot with free spins feature
Play'n GO launches new gem-inspired online slot Legacy of Gems Blitzways
Solutions provider
iGpixel unveils advanced risk management system for sports betting operators
Joined in 2021, appointed for 2nd term
Michigan Gaming Control Board reappoints Deidre A. Lambert-Bounds as its member for four years
Increase of 1000% compared to previous year
UK Gambling Commission cracks down on 264 unlicensed operators
Held in conjunction with the show
IGT wins Lottery Product of the Year, Best Diversity Employer during ICE Barcelona week
Creating, operating games require dual certification
Denmark introduces stricter certification rules for game suppliers starting July 1, 2025
Held on Jan 19th at Intercontinental Hotel
BetConstruct wins Technology Provider and Supplier Award at IGA 2025 in Barcelona
New five-year contract
Culinary Workers Union ends 69-day strike at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Aired on January 21st
ESPN launches ‘The Talk’ campaign to promote responsible sports betting practises
Up 32% from November
Vermont sports betting sets record with $24.4 M handle in December
Generated $1.5 billion GGR by January 19
Macau casinos see strong start ahead of Chinese New Year celebrations
Revenue recorded as over $90 million
Denmark’s gambling revenue sees 7.8% growth in November, driven by online casinos
Transition period ends on Dec 31, 2025
Macau’s satellite casino operators voice concerns over lack of guidance on management fees
Issued a warning to operators
UK Gambling Commission tightens efforts to combat illegal online gambling operations, appearing on unauthorized websites
Tax set at 0.3% until June 30, 1% from July 1
Peru implements gradual tax increase for online gaming and sports betting
Approval based on restored lands exception
Koi Nation's federal approval for Shiloh Casino project near Windsor draws criticism from other tribes
Soft launch in early 2026
Waterfront Manila Hotel & Casino to fully reopen by Q1 2027
Gaming generated $1.1B in 2024
Virginia proposes consolidation of gaming oversight under new commission
COLUMNS
LAND BASED CASINOS
+6% growth forecasts "too bearish"
Macquarie sees Macau gaming outperforming 2025 growth forecasts amid Beijing support
Plans to reopen in the future
Mechoopda Casino to cease operations in January 2025 due to economic challenges
Scheduled for completion by December
MGM Grand undergoes $300 million overhaul of main tower, adding over 110 new suites
EVENTS CALENDAR
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EGR Power Latam Summit 2025
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Scatters Club Streamers Awards 2025
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Asean Gaming Summit 2025
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SAGSE Latam 2025
MAR 19th 25 / MAR 20th 25
Live Event Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, Argentina
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IGA 2025 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
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IGE 2025 Italian Gaming Expo & Conference
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Italian Gaming Awards IGA 2025
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GAT Expo Cartagena 2025
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DGE Dracula Gaming Events
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GAT Expo Santo Domingo
NOV 6th 25 / NOV 7th 25
Live Event Renaissance Jaragua Hotel y Casino, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
SPORTS BETTING
Bettors placed $629.5 million in wagers
December sees lowest hold rate for North Carolina sportsbooks since market launch
Second-highest monthly total
Tennessee sports betting grows in December with $572.7 million in wagers
Aligning it with neighboring states
Maryland Governor Wes Moore proposes doubling sports betting tax rate to 30%
To bolster city’s sport sector
Hong Kong Football Association chief weighs legalizing betting on local matches
MAGAZINES
LEGISLATION
Departure planned after legislative session
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick announces resignation
Including launch of Hard Rock Bet Heat Club
Florida: Hard Rock Bet named Miami HEAT's official sportsbook in new partnership
Senate Bill 982
Virginia casino bill advances despite local concerns
As President Trump's term begins
Rivalry adds $TRUMP meme coin as crypto payment method
INTERVIEWS
Svetlana Kirichenko on ICE 2025
Slotegrator: "Online casino integrated in a popular mobile messenger app is a must-have in 2025"
Interview with Olga Resiga
SOFTSWISS: "LatAm remains a key focus for us, particularly with Brazil’s regulation now in place"
Bernhard Teuchmann, MD Product and Technology Division
NOVOMATIC Spain: "ICE Barcelona will confirm our image as the most reliable technology partner for Spanish operators"
Ben Scobie-Trumper, Senior Sales Manager
Soft2Bet: "ICE offers the perfect platform to present our latest innovations to our partners and drive new collaborations"
EVENTS
As company expands in entertainment
Play’n GO partners with music label Spinnin’ Records for launch of two bespoke games
Now available in 20 jurisdictions
ESPN BET goes live in Washington, D.C. through its deal with Monumental Sports
INTERVIEWS
