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With Día de Los Muertos taking place on the 2nd of November every year, we delve into the history of this auspicious celebration of the dead and look at the traditions surrounding it.

New York mobile sportsbook operators may be subject to a 64% tax rate and they will only know in December who is on the list of approved providers. Applicants had until 25 October to adjust their initial offers and accept the proposed tax matrix.

In a bid to unlock more value for its shareholders, Scientific Games Corporation has announced the sale of its lottery division, SG Lottery, for $6.05 billion to Brookfield Partners LLP. This sale is expected to complete by the second quarter of 2022.

A Burnaby citizen takes home her CA$70 million Lotto Max prize and the record for the largest lotto to be won by an individual in Canadian History. She bought her ticket on a whim and is waiting for reality to sink in.

A quarterly survey of the rate of participation and problem gambling in the UK shows that the region’s prevalence of problem gambling has gone down to just 0.3%. The BGC has reiterated its resolve to continue maintaining its safe gambling duties.

The ultramodern Las Vegas Loop transportation network has won approval from the Clark County Commission to extend for 29 miles and a total of 51 stations. Part of the stops in the expanded transit system includes the Allegiant Stadium and UNLV.

Ireland announces that their online gambling regulatory body will ban free bets and clamp down on gambling advertising. The soon-to-be Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland will focus intensely on player protection protocols.

Punters looking for something different will love Rooftop Fight by the brilliant creators at Lady Luck Games. This arcade-style game is a video slot with only two symbols and unique, entertaining features.

With the growing popularity of loot boxes and skins betting, GamCare moved to hold a workshop with different industry heads to discuss solutions for protecting under-18s. Join us as we break down the highlights of the workshop.

An internal federal audit report reveals findings that the Ontario Lottery spent alarming amounts on travel, exec salaries, and furniture. OLG insists they appropriated the funds legitimately.

Louisiana’s retail sports betting market is expected to go live on November 1st as the state’s Gaming Control Board continues to make final preparations. Mobile sports betting is, however, going to trail the retail debut in a few months.

Facebook announces a massive recruitment drive on the European continent, as they set their sights on making the metaverse a success. The social media company will employ 10,000 high-skill workers over the next 5 years for this cause.