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Ease Gaming is not permitted to operate in Sweden, according to the Swedish Gaming Inspectorate
Because Ease Gaming lacks the required license, Sweden's Gaming Inspectorate has forbidden the company from conducting business there....
Sep 21, 20222 min read


Acceptance of all seven offers for Macau's casino concessions
The Gaming Concession Public Tender Committee is now choosing which operators will be given concessions after accepting all seven...
Sep 20, 20222 min read


Norway regulator to begin daily fines against Kindred in three weeks
Norwegian regulator Lotteritilsynet has warned Kindred Group it will receive a compulsory fine of up to NOK437m (£37.5m/€42.8m/$42.7m)...
Sep 19, 20223 min read


MGA chooses a gentle approach as license cancellations decline in 2021
In contrast to other years, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) issued more administrative penalties and warnings in 2021 than it did...
Sep 16, 20222 min read


Seven gaming companies have submitted applications for new 10-year concessions in Macau
The six gambling concessions in Macau have received offers from seven different businesses. The city's six existing operators—Wynn Macau,...
Sep 15, 20223 min read


Pan-European AML standards are published by EGBA
To bolster the anti-money laundering (AML) efforts of Europe's online gambling operators and help the industry in the battle against...
Sep 15, 20222 min read


A $28 billion Chinese gambling business has nine people imprisoned
China maintains its vehement anti-gambling stance, prosecuting anyone who violates the law. This time, nine people have been sentenced to...
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Australia's financial crimes regulator will probe Entain's AML violations
Entain, a British sports betting company, has been investigated by Australia's financial crimes regulator. The Australian Transaction...
Sep 14, 20222 min read


Entain is being investigated for money laundering by Austrac
Austrac has opened a "enforcement inquiry" into Entain, citing anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism funding (CTF) concerns,...
Sep 13, 20221 min read


Metaverse, Web 3, Cloud Gaming, Extended Reality and Virtual Influencers are top Asian gaming trends
Niko Partners, a market research and consultancy organisation specialising in video games, esports, and streaming in Asia and the Middle...
Sep 12, 20223 min read


The loss of e-Sabong in the Philippines costs the country more than $87 million
Since May, e-sabong, or internet betting on cockfights, has been outlawed. According to the Philippine Business Bank, the country has so...
Sep 9, 20222 min read


Nevada Gaming Control Board preparing for new hearing against Steve Wynn
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is preparing for a disciplinary hearing before the Nevada Gaming Commission against Steve Wynn, former...
Sep 8, 20223 min read


The NSW Independent Casino Commission kickstarts activities
The head of the NSW Independent Casino Commission, which came into force on Monday, has warned NSW casinos that they will not be able to...
Sep 7, 20222 min read


A Philippine legislator wants to establish October Esports Month
Despite its increasing popularity, some regard eSports as a black sheep, little more than a juvenile fad. There is substantial evidence...
Sep 6, 20223 min read


MGTO forced to postpone “Macau Week” travel promotion in Qingdao on China COVID concerns
The Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) has been forced to postpone its latest “Macau Week” travel promotion campaign in mainland...
Sep 5, 20221 min read


Norsk Tipping ceases sports betting TV ads
Norsk Tipping has ceased advertising its sports betting services on Norwegian television until further notice after the nation’s main...
Sep 4, 20222 min read


MGM to acquire LeoVegas next week as shareholders accept offer
MGM Resorts International said its deal to acquire LeoVegas could be completed as soon as next week after 96% of the gaming group’s...
Sep 3, 20222 min read


EPIC & INTENTA to heighten awareness of esports & gaming harm
EPIC Risk Management has united with INTENTA in a bid to drive awareness, and strategise the global prevention, of gambling and...
Sep 2, 20222 min read


Belgium imposes a licence limit on betting companies
The Belgium Gambling Commission (BGC) has decreased the number of concessions for betting operator/business licences to 30. Belgium's...
Aug 31, 20221 min read


Thailand’s Casino Plans Cause Mixed Reactions Among Industry Insiders
Thailand is closer than ever to allowing legal casinos. While it expects massive revenue from the market, the reaction from some in the...
Aug 27, 20223 min read
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