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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 13, 20254 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20253 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 11, 20253 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 11, 20253 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 10, 20251 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 7, 20252 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 7, 20253 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 6, 20251 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 5, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 5, 20252 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 4, 20252 min read


UAE Moves to Establish Itself as a Global Gaming Hub with Major Licensing and Investments
The United Arab Emirates is rapidly transforming its entertainment and tourism landscape as it fast-tracks the licensing of international...
Mar 4, 20254 min read


Macau Could Face Indirect Impact from Potential US-China Trade War
Macau, the world’s largest casino market, may experience collateral effects if tensions between the United States and China escalate into...
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Curaçao Gaming Authority Seeks Operator Feedback on ADR Policy
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) has launched a public consultation on its new alternative dispute resolution (ADR) policy, inviting...
Feb 27, 20252 min read


Growth of Online Gambling in Europe Amid Challenges and Concerns
As the European gambling market continues its upward trajectory, both sports betting and lotteries are anticipated to experience the most...
Feb 26, 20252 min read


Moody’s Warns of Ongoing Financial Crime Risks in the Philippines Despite FATF Grey List Removal
Investment bank Moody’s has acknowledged that while the Philippines’ recent removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list...
Feb 26, 20252 min read


Entain Sees Further Executive Departures as Lachlan Fitt and Cameron Rodger Resign
Entain has experienced another round of executive departures, with Lachlan Fitt and Cameron Rodger stepping down from their respective...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


UAE Gaming Industry Sees Landmark Growth and Regulatory Developments
The UAE gaming sector has undergone a significant transformation over the past year, marked by six licences granted by the General...
Feb 24, 20253 min read
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