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MGM Resorts Eyes $5 Billion Casino Investment in Bangkok, Stresses Need for Competitive Policy Framework
US-based gaming giant MGM Resorts International has expressed serious interest in establishing a casino resort in Bangkok, indicating a...
May 23, 20254 min read


Peru Issues 700 Sports Betting Licences as Nation Moves to Lead Latin America’s Regulated Gambling Sector
Since December of last year, close to 700 sports betting operators have received official licences in Peru, according to the country’s...
May 23, 20252 min read


Indonesia Freezes 28,000 Bank Accounts in Major Crackdown on Online Gambling and Money Laundering
Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), the national anti-money laundering (AML) agency, has revealed it...
May 22, 20252 min read


Thailand Pushes Forward with Entertainment Complexes Amid Concerns Over Gambling Image
Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister, Julapan Amornvivat, has come forward to strongly defend the government’s controversial proposal to...
May 21, 20252 min read


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
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