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Curacao Gaming Industry Adapts to New LOK Regulations Amid Growing Interest
With the official enactment of the Landsverordening op de Kansspelen (LOK) law, Curacao is witnessing a surge of renewed interest from...
Feb 4, 20253 min read


Global Gambling Regulators Issued $184.4 Million in Fines Throughout 2024
In 2024, gambling regulators worldwide imposed financial penalties amounting to $184.4 million (€177.9 million/£148.2 million). This...
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Seaport Research Urges Melco Resorts to Sell Manila and Cyprus Assets for Thailand and Macau Investments
Seaport Research Partners has recommended that Melco Resorts & Entertainment divest its stakes in City of Dreams Manila in the...
Jan 31, 20252 min read


Gambling Commission Launches Consultation on Gaming Machine Safety and Fairness
The Gambling Commission has commenced a new consultation phase aimed at improving the safety and fairness of gaming machines across...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Ukrainian Authorities Raid Illegal Online Casino in Dnipro
Ukrainian law enforcement carried out a surprise raid on an underground online casino operating in the city of Dnipro, which reportedly...
Jan 29, 20252 min read


Macau’s Gaming Industry Undergoes Transformation with Stricter Regulations and Shift to Mass-Market Tourism
The evolving regulatory landscape in Macau’s gaming sector reflects a shared vision between the governments of China and Macau to...
Jan 28, 20253 min read


FINTRAC Warns of Online Gambling’s Role in Laundering Fentanyl Trafficking Profits
Canada’s financial intelligence agency, FINTRAC (the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada), has identified online...
Jan 27, 20252 min read


Serbia Implements New Gambling Venue Standards Amid Legislative Overhaul
Municipalities and administrative districts across Serbia have been ordered to enforce updated laws and standards governing gambling...
Jan 27, 20253 min read


FRC Launches Investigation into KPMG's Audit of Entain's 2022 Financial Statements
Britain’s accounting regulator, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has initiated an investigation into KPMG’s audit of Entain’s 2022...
Jan 24, 20252 min read


ASEAN Ministers Commit to Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling with China’s Support
At a conference on January 19 in Langkawi, Malaysia, ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged to...
Jan 24, 20253 min read


Understanding the Difference Between No-Deposit and Welcome Bonuses in Online Casinos
The distinction between a no-deposit bonus and a welcome bonus is a nuanced one, as the two often overlap but remain distinct....
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Brazil's INSS Explores Ban on Social Benefits Used for Sports Betting
Brazil’s National Institute of Social Security (INSS) is reportedly considering measures to prohibit the use of social benefits for...
Jan 23, 20252 min read


UK Gambling Commission to Intensify Enforcement on Suppliers in 2025
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced plans to significantly strengthen its enforcement efforts targeting gambling suppliers in...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Kenya’s Digital Advertising Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid New Excise Duty on “Sin” Promotions
Kenya’s digital advertising industry is navigating turbulent waters following the implementation of a 15 per cent excise duty on online...
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Macau Casinos Report Nearly 4,000 Suspicious Transaction Filings in 2024
Macau’s casinos submitted 3,837 Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) last year, reflecting a 12% increase compared to the previous year,...
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Netherlands Gaming Authority Hits Winning Poker Network with €1.28M Fine for Illegal Gambling
The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has imposed a €1,275,000 fine on Winning Poker Network (WPN), the owner of...
Jan 20, 20252 min read


Global Perspectives on Responsible Gambling Practices
As the global gambling industry evolves, the concept of responsible gambling has gained increasing prominence. This focus on responsible...
Jan 17, 20252 min read


Brazil’s Legal Online Betting Market Launches with KTO and Stake Leading the Charge
The legal online betting market in Brazil officially launched on January 1, marking a significant milestone after years of delays. With a...
Jan 17, 20254 min read


Sevilla Soccer Player Kike Salas Arrested Amid Spot-Fixing Allegations
Sevilla FC player Kike Salas has been arrested by Spanish authorities on suspicion of involvement in spot-fixing activities. The...
Jan 16, 20252 min read


New Digital Personal Data Protection Rules to Reshape India’s Skill-Based Gaming Industry
The Indian skill-based gaming industry is set to face significant changes with the introduction of the new Digital Personal Data...
Jan 15, 20253 min read
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