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Japan Could Resume Casino Bidding Next Year Amid Growing Competition from Thailand
Japan may reopen its casino bidding process next year to fulfill the country’s 2018 gaming law, which authorized up to three integrated...
Mar 192 min read


Danish Gambling Authority Highlights FATF’s Latest High-Risk Jurisdiction Updates
The Danish Gambling Authority has issued a notice regarding the most recent updates to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) lists of...
Mar 182 min read


Mobile Money’s Expanding Role in Africa’s Betting Industry in 2025
The combination of speed and security makes online betting an attractive option, and mobile money offers both. The ability to process...
Mar 183 min read


Hawaii Senate Committee Advances Digital Sports Betting Bill Despite Strong Opposition
A digital sports betting bill in Hawaii has moved forward despite facing resistance from multiple government agencies and native Hawaiian...
Mar 173 min read


Brazil Debates Gambling Advertising Ban and Taxation Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Discussions over new gambling tax legislation continue in Brazil, as uncertainties persist regarding how tax should be collected on...
Mar 173 min read


Armenia Increases Online Gambling Fees and Plans New Regulator
Armenia has confirmed an increase in fees for online gambling operators, with a new regulatory body set to oversee the sector. The...
Mar 142 min read


Austria's New Coalition Agreement Raises Hopes for Online Gambling Liberalisation
Austria’s political landscape has been on a roller coaster since last year’s October elections, with the country’s political parties...
Mar 144 min read


Brazil’s Betting Market Faces Uncertainty as Parliamentary Inquiry Examines Tax Liabilities
The parliamentary inquiry into Brazil’s nascent betting regulatory framework has begun its hearings, with lawmakers seeking clarity on...
Mar 134 min read


Olympic Casino Group Baltija Fined €8.4M for Lax Oversight of Rogue BaltCap Manager
Baltic casino operator Olympic Casino Group Baltija has been fined €8.4 million (US$9.2 million) for allowing Lithuanian national Šarūnas...
Mar 122 min read


Star Entertainment Faces Financial Turmoil Amid Bailout Offers and Regulatory Scrutiny
Australia’s embattled casino operator, Star Entertainment, has received a A$250 million ($158 million) offer from U.S. casino group...
Mar 123 min read


Thailand Casino Bill Moves Forward with Revised Entry Requirements
If Thailand’s proposed casino bill is enacted, the upcoming gaming resorts will be open to all individuals, regardless of their financial...
Mar 113 min read


Digital India Foundation Report Unveils the Scale of Illegal Online Gambling in India
A new report by the Digital India Foundation (DIF) has shed light on the vast and persistent presence of illegal online gambling and...
Mar 113 min read


Political Tensions in Thailand Expected to Disrupt Government Projects and Market Performance
Rising political tensions in Thailand are expected to create obstacles for major government projects, including the proposed...
Mar 101 min read


Austria’s New Government to Maintain Online Casino Monopoly and Establish Gambling Authority
Austria’s new coalition government has announced plans to establish an independent gambling authority while maintaining a monopoly model...
Mar 72 min read


Malaysia’s Top Court Rules Gambling Debts Unenforceable, Setting Legal Precedent
A recent ruling by Malaysia’s highest court in a gambling debt dispute involving Cambodian gaming operator NagaCorp has set a significant...
Mar 73 min read


Macau Government Records MOP$88.1 Billion in Gaming Tax Revenue for 2024
The Macau government reported gaming tax revenue of MOP$88.1 billion (US$11.0 billion) for 2024, reflecting a substantial 35.0% increase...
Mar 61 min read


Estonia Plans Gambling Act Amendments Without Stricter Regulations
The Ministry of Finance has confirmed that draft amendments to Estonia’s Gambling Act of 2008 will be presented by mid-year, with no...
Mar 52 min read


Philippines Senate President Calls for Review of PIGO Sector Amid Growing Concerns
Philippines Senate President Francis Escudero has called for a comprehensive review of the Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs)...
Mar 52 min read


Gambling Operator Aspire Global Fined £1.4 Million for Regulatory Failures
Gambling operator Aspire Global has been hit with a £1.4 million fine following an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission that...
Mar 52 min read


Thailand Revises Casino Bill, Drops THB50 Million Deposit Requirement for Local Gamblers
Thailand’s latest casino bill has removed the requirement for local gamblers to maintain a fixed deposit of THB50 million ($1.5 million)...
Mar 42 min read
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