Chilean Economic Commission Approves Online Sports Betting Bill
Bill 035/2022 introduced in March 2022 to regulate online betting has been approved by the Economic Commission of the Chilean Chamber of Deputies. The measure held up in legislature for multiple discussions and consideration was adopted by the Chamber on a 9-1 vote to make a significant change of the Chilean gambling industry as the current online wagering services include three operators only.
Bill Introduced in March 2022:
The bill was preceded by a series of legislative measures that commenced in March 2022 when the governmental Internal Revenue Service included betting in the category of activities that do not have a regulatory framework. In April 2022, the Chamber of Deputies ruled that agreements between sports clubs and sports betting operators shall be considered ill…
American rapper Jay-Z joins New York online sportsbetting license race
American rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z (pictured) is reportedly partnering with licensed sports merchandise giant Fanatics Incorporated in hopes of boosting the firm’s chances at winning one of the two master online commercial sportsbetting licenses being made available by officials in the state of New York.
According to a report from the Bloomberg news service, the move from the 51-year-old New York native comes after Fanatics Incorporated applied via its new Fanatics Betting and Gaming enterprise for the right to begin offering online sportsbetting services to punters across ‘The Empire State’ from early next year.
Profitable potential:
New York is home to over 20 million people and it is set to grant online sportsbetting licenses to a pair …
Jay-Z and Michael Rubin Open Fanatics Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort
Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin celebrated the grand opening of the Fanatics Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort, situated on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. This marks the first Fanatics Sportsbook in New Jersey and introduces a fresh destination for sports betting enthusiasts in Atlantic City.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by JAY-Z and Michael Rubin, who hosted a football watch party to commemorate the occasion. Professional golfer Justin Thomas placed the ceremonial first bet of the day—$100 on Alabama to win the National Championship at +950 odds. The event was attended by notable figures such as basketball legend Jalen Rose, hip-hop artist Quavo, and former NFL player Ryan Clark, who also hos…
Zelda Movie- Percy Jackson Star Discusses If He Would Be Interested In Playing Link
The upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie is in development, but there is no word yet on the cast. People have suggested that Percy Jackson star Walker Scobell, 14, could play Link–and he has mixed thoughts about that.
Speaking to Variety, Scobell said, “I don’t know if I’d be interested in playing Link.” However, if the studio came to Scobell and asked, he said he would “definitely consider it, 100%.”
Scobell said he played Breath of the Wild but hasn’t tried Tears of the Kingdom yet. His father is a big fan of the series. “My dad loves Legend of Zelda. He played the games when he was younger,” Scobell said.
There have been many names thrown out there for who could play Link or Zelda in the movie, and much of that appears to be fan casting for now. Euphoria star Hunter …
Okada Manila premieres new ‘top-tier’ Perlas Club slot parlor
In the Philippines and the giant Okada Manila development has reportedly debuted a new VIP gambling lounge offering a selection of some 200 slots as well as six gaming tables for roulette, blackjack and baccarat.
According to a report from GGRAsia, the fresh 27,986 sq ft parlor branded as Perlas Club is situated in the 993-room property’s 15-story Pearl Wing and features a bespoke entrance alongside a dining space and an events stage complete with a high-resolution LED wall screen.
Extensive entertainment:
Opened a little over five years ago, Okada Manila is run by the Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Incorporated subsidiary of giant Japanese games manufacturer Universal Entertainment Corporation and had already featured a 284,283 sq f…
Pagcor Chairman Unveils Plans to Reduce E-Games Tariffs, Boosting Philippines’ Gaming Investment Appeal
In a move aimed at fostering industry growth and attracting more investment, Alejandro Tengco, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), revealed plans to reduce once again the rates for operators of electronic-delivered games in the country, effective January 1, 2025.
Addressing industry challenges:
Tengco acknowledged the challenges faced by operators in the e-Games sector, particularly the increasing requests for voluntary closures. To address this trend and ensure the sustainability of the industry, Pagcor sought to implement fair tariffs that would incentivize existing licensees to continue operations and entice new investors.
The forthcoming reduction to a 30 percent rate is expected to make the Philippi…