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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...
May 21, 20252 min read


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...
May 20, 20253 min read


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...
May 20, 20252 min read


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...
May 19, 20254 min read


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’...
May 16, 20252 min read


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...
May 15, 20252 min read


Philippine AML Probes Casino Junkets and Crypto Trail in $3.7M Ransom-Murder of Business Tycoon Anson Que
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has launched an expansive investigation into possible ties between two casino junket...
May 15, 20253 min read


UK Government's Gambling Tax Policy Risks Unintended Consequences for Racing and Regulation
The UK Government has increasingly shifted its approach to influencing consumer behaviour, moving away from strategies based on...
May 14, 20252 min read


Vietnam’s Gaming Industry Struggles With Regulatory Gaps and Lack of Central Oversight
Vietnam’s gaming market remains in a state of underdevelopment due to a fragile regulatory framework riddled with inconsistencies and...
May 13, 20254 min read


Russian Authorities Dismantle Underground Casino Network Masquerading as Bookmakers
Security forces in the Russian cities of Krasnoyarsk, Kansk, and Achinsk have dismantled a widespread underground gambling operation that...
May 13, 20252 min read


Potential Break-Up of DCMS Puts UK Gambling Reform in Jeopardy
The future of the UK’s gambling reform agenda hangs in the balance as reports emerge of a significant government shake-up that could...
May 12, 20252 min read


Japanese Authorities Seek to Authorize Two More IRs by 2027
Japan is preparing to reopen the application process for integrated resort (IR) developments that include casinos, with the goal of...
May 9, 20252 min read


Liberia’s FIA Slaps Record Fines on Oceano Casino and Citi Trust Over AML Failures
In a landmark move underscoring its renewed vigilance in protecting Liberia’s financial system, the Financial Intelligence Agency of...
May 9, 20253 min read


Peru Regulator Reports 40% Cut in Illegal Online Gambling as Market Matures Under New Law
The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) announced on Friday that its ongoing efforts to regulate online gambling...
May 8, 20253 min read


Indonesia Freezes $36.2 Million in Illegal Gambling Funds Amid Intensified Crackdown
Indonesian authorities have ramped up their offensive against unlawful online betting, freezing approximately $36.2 million in...
May 7, 20252 min read


Allwyn Faces Gambling Commission Scrutiny Over Missed Contractual Milestones and Fundraising Shortfall
Allwyn, the UK’s current National Lottery operator, is under review by the UK Gambling Commission following its failure to meet several...
May 7, 20252 min read


UK Treasury's Unified Remote Gambling Tax Plan Sparks Industry Alarm
The UK Treasury’s proposed overhaul of remote gambling taxation has triggered significant unease across the betting and gaming sector, as...
May 6, 20252 min read


Prague Secures Right to Enforce Local Gambling Rules in Landmark Constitutional Court Ruling
The Constitutional Court of the Czech Republic has affirmed the authority of Prague’s Magistrát (City Council) to implement gambling laws...
May 5, 20253 min read


Kenyan Government Orders Shutdown of Over 50 Betting Firms in Illegal Gambling Crackdown
The Kenyan government has moved decisively to clamp down on unlawful gambling activity, ordering the immediate shutdown of more than 50...
May 5, 20252 min read


Bet365 Eyes Multi-Billion Pound Sale or IPO as Industry Shifts Intensify
Gambling giant Bet365 may be on the verge of triggering one of the largest mergers and acquisitions in the history of the betting...
May 2, 20253 min read
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