A USD 10 million deficit was suffered by Montevideo Casinos within the conduct in government of Mayor Ricardo Ehrlich, according to statements by the opposition. The local council rejected these numbers and announces a restructure in games of chance. According to legislator Álvaro Viviano, casino losses are comprised by two aspects: cumulative deficit from 2005 up to date and expenses from Ehrlich administration in order to facilitate the retirement of 120 casino workers.

An advertisement for PokerStars.net screened on New Zealand’s TV3 television channel has created controversy in the country and launched an investigation by the Internal Affairs Department. According to the New Zealand Herald, the nine-year-old daughter of John Stansfield, Chief Executive for the Problem Gambling Foundation, watched the advert during an episode of The Simpsons.