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U.S. Casinos Face Inflection Point as AML Compliance Guide Sets New Standard
The newest edition of the American Gaming Association’s Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Guide represents a decisive...
Oct 2, 20256 min read


Fears Mount That UK Gambling Tax Hike Could Backfire
Concerns are growing among industry experts that the UK government’s planned increase in gambling taxes may end up hurting, rather than...
Sep 30, 20252 min read


Africa’s Gambling Market Expands as Regulators Push for Stronger Frameworks
Africa’s gambling sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace, driven by the spread of mobile technology, the rise of mobile money...
Sep 30, 20254 min read


Philippines Deports 91 Chinese Nationals Linked to Illegal Offshore Gambling
The Philippines has deported 91 Chinese citizens to the People’s Republic of China after they were arrested and charged with assisting in...
Sep 29, 20252 min read


South Korea’s Tourism and Casino Industries Anticipate Influx from Chinese Visa-Free Group Entry
South Korea’s tourism and casino sectors are gearing up for a surge of Chinese travelers as Seoul rolls out a temporary visa-free entry...
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Thailand’s Senate to Debate Anti-Casino Report Opposing Former Administration’s Entertainment Complex Bill
Thailand’s Senate is set to discuss a committee report opposing the previous administration’s casino-entertainment complex bill on...
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates Warns of Illegal Gambling Targeting Young People
The Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) has published a research article revealing that illegal gambling operators and their...
Sep 24, 20252 min read


iGaming Licensing Landscape Shifts as Operators Turn to Grey Jurisdictions
The once well-understood hierarchy of iGaming licensing jurisdictions is undergoing a rapid transformation, as recent expos in Europe and...
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Teen Suspect in Las Vegas Casino Cyberattacks Surrenders to Police
A teenage boy believed to have played a role in the 2023 cyberattacks that crippled the two largest casino operators in Las Vegas has...
Sep 22, 20252 min read


£360,000 Settlement Against Maple International Ventures Exposes Persistent AML Weaknesses in UK Gambling
The £360,000 financial settlement imposed on Maple International Ventures Limited has once again highlighted how vulnerabilities in...
Sep 22, 20254 min read


KSA Issues New Duty of Care Guidance for Arcades and Casinos Amid Dutch Gambling Reforms
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has taken fresh steps to reinforce oversight of land-based gambling venues, unveiling new duty...
Sep 19, 20252 min read


UN Report Warns of Organized Crime Infiltration in Timor-Leste’s Free Trade Zone
Timor-Leste has emerged as the latest target for organized crime groups using foreign direct investment (FDI) as a cover to establish...
Sep 19, 20253 min read


Dutch Lottery Warns Higher Gambling Taxes Could Fuel Illegal Market
Concerns are mounting in the Netherlands over the government’s plan to raise gambling taxes once again, with Dutch Lottery CEO Arjan Blok...
Sep 18, 20252 min read


Italy to Launch National Cybersecurity Shield Against Illegal Gambling
Italy is preparing to overhaul its defences against illicit gambling activity, with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) outlining...
Sep 17, 20253 min read


AMLC Probes Casino Transactions Tied to Ex-DPWH Engineers’ Alleged Flood Control Scam
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has launched an investigation into casinos after revelations that former Department...
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Philippine Casino Sector Under Scrutiny After PHP950 Million Laundering Allegations
Allegations against former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways have placed the Philippine casino industry at the...
Sep 15, 20253 min read


Hong Kong Approves Basketball Betting With 50% Tax on Wagers
Hong Kong’s Legislative Council has formally legalized basketball betting, approving a measure that will impose a 50 percent tax on net...
Sep 12, 20252 min read


Uganda Confiscates Dozens of Illegal Slot Machines in Nationwide Crackdown
Uganda’s booming gaming sector, one of the fastest-growing in East Africa, has come under tougher scrutiny as authorities intensify their...
Sep 11, 20252 min read


AUSTRAC Probe Exposes Gold Laundering Fueled by Gambling Addiction
The intersection of gambling addiction, gold trading, and AUSTRAC’s anti-money laundering (AML) regime has been laid bare in a case...
Sep 10, 20254 min read


Casinos Still a Key Conduit for Chinese Money Laundering Networks, Warns FinCEN
Casinos are once again at the centre of international financial crime concerns, as U.S. authorities warn that Chinese money laundering...
Sep 8, 20252 min read
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