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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


The Papal Race Goes Digital: Faith Meets Forecasts in a Global Betting Frenzy
As cardinals gather beneath Michelangelo’s frescoes in the sacred confines of the Sistine Chapel to select the next successor to Saint...
Apr 25, 20253 min read


Police Chief Warns Brazilian Lawmakers: Influencers Scamming Gamblers Through Illegal Betting Schemes
Alagoas state police chief Lucimério Barros Campos issued a stark warning to Brazil’s Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on betting...
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Macau Tightens Oversight on Gaming Industry, Shifts Focus Toward Economic Diversification
Macau’s gaming sector is poised for stricter regulatory scrutiny and a major policy shift towards diversification beyond gambling,...
Apr 24, 20253 min read


Thailand’s Casino-Entertainment Complex Bill Stalls Amid Fierce Opposition and Political Uncertainty
Thailand’s contentious proposal to legalize casino-entertainment complexes appears to be facing an increasingly uphill battle in...
Apr 23, 20253 min read


Macau’s Mass-Market Gambling Drives Q1 2025 Gaming Revenue, But Budget Concerns Loom
In the first quarter of 2025, Macau’s mass-market casino sector, which includes slot machine activity, generated gross gaming revenue...
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Swedish Courts Reduce Sanction Fee Against Hacksaw Studios After Appeal
The Administrative Courts in Sweden have reached a final agreement regarding the sanction fee imposed on Hacksaw Studios by...
Apr 17, 20252 min read


Star Entertainment Posts Deeper-Than-Expected Loss as AML Costs and Regulatory Pressure Mount
Australia's troubled casino operator Star Entertainment has reported a significantly larger-than-expected first-half loss, as costs tied...
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Timor-Leste Enters Global iGaming Market with First Offshore License Granted to GRU
Timor-Leste has made its official debut in the international iGaming sector with the issuance of its inaugural offshore gaming license,...
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Exploring the Best Cryptocurrencies for Online Gambling in the Era of Crypto Casinos
Cryptocurrencies have surged in popularity as a preferred payment method in the online gaming world, especially among tech-savvy gamers...
Apr 15, 20253 min read
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