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Isle of Man Tightens eGaming Oversight with New Risk Appetite Statement Ahead of MONEYVAL Review
The Isle of Man has signaled a decisive shift in its regulatory posture with the publication of an updated national risk appetite...
Flexi Group
Jun 34 min read
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Vietnam’s Van Don Casino Plan Revived After Years of Delay, Ministry Re-Submits Proposal to PM
After more than a decade of stagnation, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has officially re-submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister for...
Flexi Group
Jun 33 min read
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Sri Lanka Moves to Establish Independent Gambling Regulatory Authority Under New Draft Bill
The Sri Lankan Government has taken a major step toward reforming its gambling sector with the drafting of a new bill aimed at creating...
Flexi Group
Jun 22 min read
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AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Compliance Audits at Two Northern Australian Casinos Amid Concerns Over Risk Controls
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has placed two casino resorts in northern Australia under formal scrutiny, mandating...
Flexi Group
Jun 22 min read
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Illegal Currency Exchange Fuels 61% Surge in Macau Gaming Crimes in Q1 2025
Macau has reported a sharp 61.5 percent rise in gaming-related crimes for the first quarter of 2025, with 567 criminal investigations...
Flexi Group
May 303 min read
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Bitcoin’s Evolution and Its Growing Impact on the iGaming Industry
Fortunate are those early adopters who discovered Bitcoin’s potential before it became a global phenomenon. When Satoshi Nakamoto first...
Flexi Group
May 294 min read
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Scientific Games Gains Approval to Enter UAE Lottery Market with Vendor License
Scientific Games has officially received regulatory clearance to operate in the emerging lottery market of the United Arab Emirates. The...
Flexi Group
May 281 min read
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Macau’s Gaming Sector Eyes Rebound in 2026 Amid Shifting Trends and Consumer Sentiment
Macau’s gaming industry is preparing for another year of muted performance in 2025, yet signs are emerging that point toward a possible...
Flexi Group
May 274 min read
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Brazilian Judge Denies Injunction Against BetNacional in Underage Gambling Lawsuit
A Brazilian judge has rejected a request to suspend the operations of BetNacional and its parent company NSX, following a R$476 million...
Flexi Group
May 273 min read
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Japan’s Illegal Gambling Market Tops ¥6.45 Trillion Ahead of First Casino Opening
Gambling in Japan is currently restricted to a tightly controlled framework, limited to state-managed options such as the lottery, the...
Flexi Group
May 263 min read
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MGM Resorts Eyes $5 Billion Casino Investment in Bangkok, Stresses Need for Competitive Policy Framework
US-based gaming giant MGM Resorts International has expressed serious interest in establishing a casino resort in Bangkok, indicating a...
Flexi Group
May 234 min read
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Peru Issues 700 Sports Betting Licences as Nation Moves to Lead Latin America’s Regulated Gambling Sector
Since December of last year, close to 700 sports betting operators have received official licences in Peru, according to the country’s...
Flexi Group
May 232 min read
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Indonesia Freezes 28,000 Bank Accounts in Major Crackdown on Online Gambling and Money Laundering
Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), the national anti-money laundering (AML) agency, has revealed it...
Flexi Group
May 222 min read
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Thailand Pushes Forward with Entertainment Complexes Amid Concerns Over Gambling Image
Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Julapan Amornvivat, has come forward to strongly defend the government’s controversial proposal to...
Flexi Group
May 212 min read
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Global Sports Betting Landscape Shifts Amid Growth and Regulatory Efforts
The international sports betting industry is witnessing substantial transformation, fueled by evolving regulatory frameworks and surging...
Flexi Group
May 212 min read
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Gambling Crisis Adds Urgency to Bulgaria’s Eurozone Ambitions
In the midst of Bulgaria’s ongoing debate over joining the Eurozone, gambling has unexpectedly taken centre stage as a driving force...
Flexi Group
May 203 min read
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Overlooked Tax Contribution of Britain’s Adult Gaming Centres
While the national conversation on gambling policy rightly focuses on safeguarding public health and promoting social responsibility, a...
Flexi Group
May 202 min read
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Spreadex Hit with £2 Million Penalty Over Serious AML and Safer Gambling Failures
Spreadex Limited has been issued a £2,022,000 penalty by the UK Gambling Commission following an investigation that revealed serious...
Flexi Group
May 194 min read
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Tinian’s Digital Gamble: NMI Senate Overrides Veto on iGaming and Stablecoin Bill
In a powerful legislative response, the Senate of the Northern Mariana Islands has voted 7-1 to override Governor Arnold I. Palacios’...
Flexi Group
May 162 min read
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Michigan Regulator Orders Offshore Gambling Sites to Cease Illegal Operations Targeting State Residents
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders against four offshore gambling operators that have allegedly...
Flexi Group
May 152 min read
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