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Dutch Online Gambling Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Money Laundering Failures
In July 2025, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands’ gambling regulator, issued formal warnings to three licensed online gambling...
Jul 30, 20254 min read


Thailand Recognizes Poker as a Sport, Paving the Way for New Tourism and Revenue Opportunities
In a significant development for both the local sports and tourism sectors, the Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has formally...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


GambleAware to Wind Down by 2026 as New Statutory Framework Takes Shape
GambleAware has officially confirmed it will undertake a managed closure by 31 March 2026, marking a significant transition as...
Jul 29, 20252 min read


Brazilian Court Issues Public Summons to MCR 73 Investimento Over Alleged Unpaid Winnings
The Court of Justice of the Federal District and Territories in Brazil has issued a formal public summons to MCR 73 Investimento LTDA, a...
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Senator Gatchalian Opposes Total Online Gambling Ban, Urges Immediate Regulatory Overhaul
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has firmly ruled out a complete ban on online gambling, warning that such a move would simply push...
Jul 28, 20255 min read


Nepal Mandates Casinos to Report High Rollers Under New Anti-Money Laundering Directive
Casino operators in Nepal are now required to monitor and report any customer who spends over NPR1 million (approximately $7,400) within...
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Sands China Sees Boost from Re-Investment Strategy as Londoner Drives Q2 Gains
Sands China’s strategic increase in re-investment is beginning to yield measurable results, with the Londoner property playing a key role...
Jul 25, 20252 min read


Isle of Man Regulator Bans Boldwood Software Owner Over Integrity and Criminal Association Concerns
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has issued an indefinite prohibition against Phua Cheng Wan, the ultimate...
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Hong Kong Officials Clarify Basketball Betting Plan Aims to Combat Illegal Gambling, Not Raise Revenue
Hong Kong officials have reiterated that the government’s proposal to legalize betting on basketball games is not motivated by the desire...
Jul 24, 20252 min read


Meta Removes Pages of Filipino Influencers Over Illegal Gambling Promotions Following Government Request
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has taken down the pages of at least 20 Filipino influencers after they were found promoting...
Jul 23, 20252 min read


Hann Holdings Wins SEC Approval for PHP11.43 Billion IPO Amid Heightened Scrutiny on Online Gambling
The Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved Hann Holdings Inc.’s PHP11.43 billion ($203 million)...
Jul 22, 20253 min read


Philippine Government Considers Full Online Gambling Ban Amid Rising Political and Social Pressure
The Philippine government is continuing to evaluate the wider consequences of potentially enacting a full ban on all forms of online...
Jul 21, 20253 min read


UK Government Releases Latest National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The UK Government has released its fourth National Risk Assessment (NRA) of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, offering an...
Jul 21, 20253 min read


New Zealanders React Strongly as Parliament Advances iGaming Regulation Bill
A divisive new proposal to regulate online gambling in New Zealand has cleared its first legislative hurdle, sparking both vocal support...
Jul 18, 20253 min read


Macau’s VIP Gaming Revenue Surges in Q2 Amid Broader Focus on Mass and Non-Gaming Segments
VIP play in Macau posted a sharp annual increase in the second quarter of 2025, despite the region’s ongoing strategic shift toward...
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Macau Gaming Tax Revenue Reaches $5.59 Billion in H1 2025 Amid Modest Growth and Sector Recovery
Macau’s government has reported MOP45.26 billion (approximately $5.59 billion) in gaming tax revenue for the first half of 2025, showing...
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Craig Williams Faces Long Wait for Trial in 2024 Election Betting Scandal
The £100 ($134) wager placed by Craig Williams on the timing of the last General Election has become the focal point of a widening...
Jul 16, 20252 min read


BSP Targets Online Gambling Payments with Stricter Rules to Bolster Consumer Protection and Combat Financial Abuse
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is moving to impose stricter oversight on digital financial services connected to online gambling,...
Jul 16, 20253 min read


Kansspelautoriteit Targets CasinoScout.nl Owners with Conditional Fines Over Illegal Gambling Ads
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken formal enforcement action against three companies—SBM Holding Group,...
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Croatia Unveils Ambitious Overhaul of Gambling Laws, Pledges National Strategy to Combat Addiction
In a landmark move, a coalition of Croatian community stakeholders has thrown its full support behind the government’s ambitious plan to...
Jul 14, 20254 min read
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