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Italy’s Sweeping Gambling Reform Sparks Rapid Consolidation in Europe’s Largest Market
Italy’s gambling industry is undergoing a seismic transformation as sweeping regulatory reforms trigger a wave of consolidation,...
Jun 13, 20254 min read


Isle of Man Launches Strategic Overhaul of eGaming Sector Amid Industry Pressures and Reputational Concerns
The Isle of Man is undertaking a strategic overhaul of its eGaming industry following a difficult year marked by international...
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Japan’s Lower House Approves Crackdown on Online Gambling and Affiliates in Sweeping Legal Amendment
Japan’s House of Representatives has voted in favor of a legislative amendment aimed at tightening the country’s crackdown on illegal...
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Momentum Signals UAE iGaming Ambitions with Key Online Casino and Sports Betting Hires
Momentum, the operator of The Game—recognized as the UAE’s National Lottery—has posted a series of senior job vacancies that strongly...
Jun 10, 20252 min read


Macau’s Last 11 Satellite Casinos to Cease Operations by End of 2025, Government Confirms
Macau will see the closure of its final 11 satellite casinos by December 31st, 2025, as confirmed during a government press conference,...
Jun 10, 20253 min read


Bay Area Casino Employee and Husband Arrested in Long-Running Chip Theft Scheme
A casino worker and her husband have been arrested by Bay Area police following revelations of an elaborate embezzlement operation...
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Nevis Enters the iGaming Arena with Ambitious New Licensing Regime
The Caribbean island of Nevis has officially stepped onto the global iGaming stage, backed by new legislation that introduces a...
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Thailand Pushes Forward with Casino Legislation Amid Plans for Entertainment Complex Boom
Thailand’s government is accelerating its efforts to pass landmark legislation that would pave the way for the development of integrated...
Jun 5, 20253 min read


Macau Government Lowers 2025 Gaming Revenue Forecast Amid Market Caution
The Macau government has formally revised its 2025 fiscal budget, trimming its annual gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast from MOP240...
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Swedish Gambling Authority Strikes Hard with SEK 19 Million in Fines Over AML Failures
In a significant escalation of its regulatory campaign, Sweden’s gambling watchdog has imposed nearly SEK 19 million in fines against...
Jun 4, 20255 min read


Isle of Man Tightens eGaming Oversight with New Risk Appetite Statement Ahead of MONEYVAL Review
The Isle of Man has signaled a decisive shift in its regulatory posture with the publication of an updated national risk appetite...
Jun 3, 20254 min read


Vietnam’s Van Don Casino Plan Revived After Years of Delay, Ministry Re-Submits Proposal to PM
After more than a decade of stagnation, Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has officially re-submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister for...
Jun 3, 20253 min read


Sri Lanka Moves to Establish Independent Gambling Regulatory Authority Under New Draft Bill
The Sri Lankan Government has taken a major step toward reforming its gambling sector with the drafting of a new bill aimed at creating...
Jun 2, 20252 min read


AUSTRAC Orders AML/CTF Compliance Audits at Two Northern Australian Casinos Amid Concerns Over Risk Controls
Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has placed two casino resorts in northern Australia under formal scrutiny, mandating...
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Illegal Currency Exchange Fuels 61% Surge in Macau Gaming Crimes in Q1 2025
Macau has reported a sharp 61.5 percent rise in gaming-related crimes for the first quarter of 2025, with 567 criminal investigations...
May 30, 20253 min read


Bitcoin’s Evolution and Its Growing Impact on the iGaming Industry
Fortunate are those early adopters who discovered Bitcoin’s potential before it became a global phenomenon. When Satoshi Nakamoto first...
May 29, 20254 min read


Scientific Games Gains Approval to Enter UAE Lottery Market with Vendor License
Scientific Games has officially received regulatory clearance to operate in the emerging lottery market of the United Arab Emirates. The...
May 28, 20251 min read


Macau’s Gaming Sector Eyes Rebound in 2026 Amid Shifting Trends and Consumer Sentiment
Macau’s gaming industry is preparing for another year of muted performance in 2025, yet signs are emerging that point toward a possible...
May 27, 20254 min read


Brazilian Judge Denies Injunction Against BetNacional in Underage Gambling Lawsuit
A Brazilian judge has rejected a request to suspend the operations of BetNacional and its parent company NSX, following a R$476 million...
May 27, 20253 min read


Japan’s Illegal Gambling Market Tops ¥6.45 Trillion Ahead of First Casino Opening
Gambling in Japan is currently restricted to a tightly controlled framework, limited to state-managed options such as the lottery, the...
May 26, 20253 min read
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