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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


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 2, 20253 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 2, 20253 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 30, 20252 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 29, 20252 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 29, 20255 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 28, 20252 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 25, 20252 min read
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