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Tribal Gaming Hits Record $43.9 Billion in FY2024 Amid Growing Competition from Commercial and Unregulated Markets
Tribal gaming in the United States has reached its highest level of revenue ever recorded, with the National Indian Gaming Commission...
Aug 7, 20253 min read


Online Gambling Surges in Spain Amid Loosened Restrictions, Government Eyes Fresh Clampdown
Spain saw a sharp surge in online gambling activity throughout 2024, with new figures revealing a 21.6 per cent increase and the number...
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Christchurch Casino Faces Record $5.06 Million AML Penalty Following Extensive Compliance Failures
In what stands as the largest anti-money laundering penalty in New Zealand’s history, Christchurch Casino has agreed to pay $5.06 million...
Aug 6, 20254 min read


Gilbert Arenas Arrested for Allegedly Hosting Illegal High-Stakes Poker Games at LA Mansion
Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was taken into custody on Wednesday after being accused of orchestrating an illegal gambling operation at...
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Marcos Jr. Urged to Weigh Online Gambling Ban Carefully Amid Calls for Regulation and Concerns Over Addiction
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is taking a deliberate approach toward mounting calls for a total ban on online gambling, with...
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Morocco Eyes iGaming Boom as Digital Shift Rewrites North Africa’s Entertainment Economy
Morocco is rapidly positioning itself as a digital gaming leader in North Africa, with a robust iGaming and e-sports push that reflects...
Aug 4, 20253 min read


PAGCOR Revenue Climbs to PHP59 Billion in 1H25, UHC Contributions and Net Income Surge
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced a 14 percent year-on-year revenue increase in the first half of 2025,...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Philippines Gaming Revenues Soar to $3.76B in 1H25, With E-Games Leading at Over 53% Share
The Philippine gaming industry recorded a major boost in the first half of 2025, reaching PHP214.75 billion ($3.76 billion) in gross...
Aug 1, 20252 min read


Pollard Banknote Secures Vendor License for UAE’s Regulated Gaming Market
Canadian lottery and gaming supplier Pollard Banknote Limited has received official authorization to operate in the United Arab Emirates,...
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Philippine Government Eyes Sharp Tax Hike for Online Gambling Operators
The Philippine government is actively weighing a substantial increase in taxes for online gambling operators, with Finance Secretary...
Jul 31, 20253 min read


AUSTRAC Launches Landmark Action Against Mounties for Systemic AML Failures
Mounties, a major New South Wales club group and one of Australia’s largest poker machine operators, is under intense regulatory scrutiny...
Jul 31, 20254 min read


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
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