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Thai Casino Legalization Bill Sparks Political Turmoil, Raises Stakes for Coalition Stability
Thailand’s proposed casino legalization bill is stirring political chaos, with mounting concerns that it could fracture the ruling...
May 23 min read


Fitch Says Termination of US-Backed Macau Gaming Licenses ‘Highly Unlikely’ Despite Geopolitical Tensions
The "termination or non-renewal" of gaming licenses held by US-backed operators in Macau would represent a "worst-case scenario," but...
May 23 min read


Crypto Gambling Revenue Soars to $81.4 Billion Amid Regulatory Gaps and Global Evasion Tactics
Crypto gambling platforms are witnessing explosive growth, with global betting revenues surging to US$81.4 billion in 2024—a fivefold...
Apr 302 min read


Hawaii Sports Betting Bill Falters as Lawmakers Fail to Reach Agreement
Efforts to bring legalized sports betting to Hawaii hit a wall on Friday after lawmakers were unable to reconcile diverging House and...
Apr 292 min read


AI Deepfakes Pose Escalating Threat to Gambling Sector’s AML Defences
The growing use of artificial intelligence in creating identification deepfakes and synthetic identities is becoming an increasingly...
Apr 295 min read


Sri Lanka Moves to Establish Landmark Gambling Regulator Amid Calls for Reform
Sri Lanka is poised to enact a major shift in its approach to gambling oversight after the Cabinet of Ministers approved a draft bill to...
Apr 282 min read


Crypto Gambling Market Skyrockets to $81.4 Billion Despite Global Crackdowns
The global crypto gambling industry has witnessed an extraordinary surge in revenue, with betting profits reaching a staggering US$81.4...
Apr 252 min read


The Papal Race Goes Digital: Faith Meets Forecasts in a Global Betting Frenzy
As cardinals gather beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the sacred confines of the Sistine Chapel to select the next successor to Saint...
Apr 253 min read


Police Chief Warns Brazilian Lawmakers: Influencers Scamming Gamblers Through Illegal Betting Schemes
Alagoas state police chief Lucimério Barros Campos issued a stark warning to Brazil’s Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on betting...
Apr 243 min read


Macau Tightens Oversight on Gaming Industry, Shifts Focus Toward Economic Diversification
Macau’s gaming sector is poised for stricter regulatory scrutiny and a major policy shift towards diversification beyond gambling,...
Apr 243 min read


Thailand’s Casino-Entertainment Complex Bill Stalls Amid Fierce Opposition and Political Uncertainty
Thailand’s contentious proposal to legalize casino-entertainment complexes appears to be facing an increasingly uphill battle in...
Apr 233 min read


Macau’s Mass-Market Gambling Drives Q1 2025 Gaming Revenue, But Budget Concerns Loom
In the first quarter of 2025, Macau’s mass-market casino sector, which includes slot machine activity, generated gross gaming revenue...
Apr 172 min read


Swedish Courts Reduce Sanction Fee Against Hacksaw Studios After Appeal
The Administrative Courts in Sweden have reached a final agreement regarding the sanction fee imposed on Hacksaw Studios by...
Apr 172 min read


Star Entertainment Posts Deeper-Than-Expected Loss as AML Costs and Regulatory Pressure Mount
Australia's troubled casino operator Star Entertainment has reported a significantly larger-than-expected first-half loss, as costs tied...
Apr 162 min read


Timor-Leste Enters Global iGaming Market with First Offshore License Granted to GRU
Timor-Leste has made its official debut in the international iGaming sector with the issuance of its inaugural offshore gaming license,...
Apr 162 min read


Exploring the Best Cryptocurrencies for Online Gambling in the Era of Crypto Casinos
Cryptocurrencies have surged in popularity as a preferred payment method in the online gaming world, especially among tech-savvy gamers...
Apr 153 min read


Nigeria’s Online Gambling Boom: Inside the Numbers and the Culture Driving It
In recent years, Nigeria’s online betting industry has seen a spectacular rise. No longer a fringe pastime for a few, online casinos like...
Apr 143 min read


Spelinspektionen Calls for Greater Powers to Combat Offshore Gambling in Sweden
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has once again turned its focus to the country’s unregulated online gambling landscape,...
Apr 112 min read


UK Gambling Commission Flags Rise in AI-Driven Attempts to Evade Due Diligence Checks
The UK Gambling Commission has raised alarms over the growing use of artificial intelligence to bypass customer due diligence procedures,...
Apr 102 min read


Gaming Tycoons Cement Billionaire Status on Forbes 2025 List
The gambling, casino, and iGaming sectors have once again proven their resilience and immense financial clout, with several major players...
Apr 92 min read
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