Caribbean
Dominican Republic signs landmark agreement to strengthen anti-money laundering measures
The Ministry of Finance and Economics (MHE) and the Financial & International Business Association (FIBA) have signed a major collaboration agreement that strengthens the country’s anti-money laundering measures in the gambling sector.
The agreement was signed by MHE Minister Magín Díaz and FIBA Executive Director David Schwartz, who ...
Puerto Rico – El Tropical Casino opens in Playa la Fortuna
A new casino has opened in Puerto Rico. The property is the first Fairfield by Marriott hotel in the Caribbean. Located in front of the Luquillo Beach Resort in Playa la Fortuna, the Fairfield by Marriott Luquillo Beach & El Tropical Casino ...
Brazil – Calls grow for limits on betting on events during matches
Brazilian deputy Júlio Arcoverde President of the Parliamentary Commission (CPI) into match fixing has spoken out in favour of a possible ban on betting on certain events in play such as penalties and corners. As reported by Brazilian media ...Puerto Rico- Ponce Plaza gets multi million dollar facelift
The Ponce Plaza Hotel and Casino in Puerto Rico is preparing to celebrate its 15th ...
The Dominican Republic – Top officials arrested in gambling corruption case
A well-known former presidential candidate and three former officials have been accused of embezzling nearly $350 ...
Brazil – Committee approves request for public hearing on sports betting
During a hearing at the House Finance and Taxation Committee, deputy Newton Cardoso Jr. asked the Senate to ...
Puerto Rico – Slot Revenue to pay for police pensions
The House of Representatives approved, Project 1593, which will grant retired police officers a payment of at ...
The Dominican Republic – Ex lottery head acquitted
Due to insufficient evidence, a court issued an acquittal in favour of the former administrator of the National ...
The Dominican Republic – Prosecutors ask for twelve year jail term for ex lottery head
Luis Dicent, former head of the National Lottery, has presented his final statements before the Second Collegiate ...
