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Evolution Faces Regulatory Setback in the Philippines as Partner’s License Revoked
Evolution has encountered a fresh regulatory challenge in Asia after its local partner in the Philippines had its B2C license revoked by...
Oct 62 min read


UK Gambling Regulator Fines Petfre £240,000 Over Misleading Slots
The UK Gambling Commission (GC) has imposed a £240,000 ($323,000) fine on Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited for breaches of industry standards...
Oct 32 min read


EGBA Hails Approval of New European Standard to Identify Gambling-Related Harm
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has welcomed the approval of a new European standard designed to strengthen player...
Oct 32 min read


Sweden to Ban Credit-Funded Gambling from April 2026
Sweden is preparing to enforce a ban on gambling financed through credit starting in April 2026, as the Ministry of Finance has submitted...
Oct 22 min read


U.S. Casinos Face Inflection Point as AML Compliance Guide Sets New Standard
The newest edition of the American Gaming Association’s Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Guide represents a decisive...
Oct 26 min read


Fears Mount That UK Gambling Tax Hike Could Backfire
Concerns are growing among industry experts that the UK government’s planned increase in gambling taxes may end up hurting, rather than...
Sep 302 min read


Africa’s Gambling Market Expands as Regulators Push for Stronger Frameworks
Africa’s gambling sector is expanding at an unprecedented pace, driven by the spread of mobile technology, the rise of mobile money...
Sep 304 min read


Philippines Deports 91 Chinese Nationals Linked to Illegal Offshore Gambling
The Philippines has deported 91 Chinese citizens to the People’s Republic of China after they were arrested and charged with assisting in...
Sep 292 min read


South Korea’s Tourism and Casino Industries Anticipate Influx from Chinese Visa-Free Group Entry
South Korea’s tourism and casino sectors are gearing up for a surge of Chinese travelers as Seoul rolls out a temporary visa-free entry...
Sep 263 min read


Thailand’s Senate to Debate Anti-Casino Report Opposing Former Administration’s Entertainment Complex Bill
Thailand’s Senate is set to discuss a committee report opposing the previous administration’s casino-entertainment complex bill on...
Sep 252 min read


Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates Warns of Illegal Gambling Targeting Young People
The Keurmerk Verantwoorde Affiliates (KVA) has published a research article revealing that illegal gambling operators and their...
Sep 242 min read


iGaming Licensing Landscape Shifts as Operators Turn to Grey Jurisdictions
The once well-understood hierarchy of iGaming licensing jurisdictions is undergoing a rapid transformation, as recent expos in Europe and...
Sep 233 min read


Teen Suspect in Las Vegas Casino Cyberattacks Surrenders to Police
A teenage boy believed to have played a role in the 2023 cyberattacks that crippled the two largest casino operators in Las Vegas has...
Sep 222 min read


£360,000 Settlement Against Maple International Ventures Exposes Persistent AML Weaknesses in UK Gambling
The £360,000 financial settlement imposed on Maple International Ventures Limited has once again highlighted how vulnerabilities in...
Sep 224 min read


KSA Issues New Duty of Care Guidance for Arcades and Casinos Amid Dutch Gambling Reforms
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has taken fresh steps to reinforce oversight of land-based gambling venues, unveiling new duty...
Sep 192 min read


UN Report Warns of Organized Crime Infiltration in Timor-Leste’s Free Trade Zone
Timor-Leste has emerged as the latest target for organized crime groups using foreign direct investment (FDI) as a cover to establish...
Sep 193 min read


Dutch Lottery Warns Higher Gambling Taxes Could Fuel Illegal Market
Concerns are mounting in the Netherlands over the government’s plan to raise gambling taxes once again, with Dutch Lottery CEO Arjan Blok...
Sep 182 min read


Italy to Launch National Cybersecurity Shield Against Illegal Gambling
Italy is preparing to overhaul its defences against illicit gambling activity, with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) outlining...
Sep 173 min read


AMLC Probes Casino Transactions Tied to Ex-DPWH Engineers’ Alleged Flood Control Scam
The Philippine Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has launched an investigation into casinos after revelations that former Department...
Sep 162 min read


Philippine Casino Sector Under Scrutiny After PHP950 Million Laundering Allegations
Allegations against former officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways have placed the Philippine casino industry at the...
Sep 153 min read
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