Gambling operators in Spain collected €32bn in 2008, making Spain one of the biggest markets in Europe. However, further growth in the online market has been delayed as the government has been reluctant in regulating this activity at a national level.

Catalonia makes the largest contribution to Spain's GDP and has regulated the gambling market since 1984. All of the region's casino licences have been granted and a recent cap on the number of slot machine parlours has also been introduced to combat problem gambling. Online games form part of the gaming catalogue, yet this remains a type of gambling which awaits substantive regulation.

The unveiling of the Valley View Casino in 2001 appeared to signal a new era of tribal economic opportunity and prosperity for the San Pasqual. But internal strife over who is and who isn't a tribal member is proving incredibly problematic for the tribe. It's required intervention by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, potentially hindering expansion efforts in the process. At the heart of the issue is the authenticity of 80 of the tribe’s 300 enrolled members.

Madrid is one of the most dynamic jurisdictions in Spain, offering new opportunities for both sports betting and slot machine operators. Madrid has recently unveiled a new slot machine regulation.

While Michigan's wider economy experiences rising job losses, the Nottawaseppi are bucking this trend and have announced the creation of 1,500 jobs at their FireKeeper Casino. The casino sits on Interstate 94, is a short drive from Chicago, and thus hopes to attract traffic from the 'Windy City'.

Boasting the third largest Spanish-speaking gaming market in the world, Argentina is regarded as a key market for international gambling operators seeking to break into South America.

The Mescalero face serious economic challenges following the Las Vegas-influenced transformation of their Inn of the Mountain Gods resort, with the tribe frequently reporting net operating losses since the 2005 makeover. This is an unfamiliar position for the Mescalero, who have enjoyed lucrative results from their various commercial enterprises in the past. The tribe remain optimistic that their operations will rebound, however, and are currently exploring refinancing options.

The Saginaw’s Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort is one of Michigan’s most popular destinations.  The casino is well situated in Michigan and attracts hordes of visitors from Chicago, Detroit and even Canada.  Due to its high volumes of traffic and popularity in Michigan, the casino more than holds its own against the three major Detroit casinos, including the MGM Grand Detroit.

Although Santa Casa's most popular product remains Euromillions, the operator has recently revealed it has collected bets for €1.29bn in 2008, 5.3 percent less than 2007 (€1.363bn). This noticeable drop in revenues is blamed on the current economic crisis.

While casinos continue to be prohibited in Mexico, a change of policy by the Mexican authorities has allowed the introduction of gaming machines similar to US class III slot machines.