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Kenya Proposes Comprehensive Gambling Control Bill 2023
The Gambling Control Bill 2023, currently awaiting parliamentary approval in Kenya, is poised to usher in a new era for the country's...
Nov 14, 20233 min read


PointsBet Canada has been fined CA$150,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
PointsBet Canada has been fined CA$150,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for multiple breaches of responsible...
Nov 13, 20231 min read


International Tennis Integrity Agency Bans Three Players for Match-Fixing Violations
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has announced the banning of three players, Timur Khabibulin, Sanjar Fayziev, and Igor...
Nov 10, 20232 min read


Brazil Advances Comprehensive Sports Betting Legislation: Key Provisions and Amendments Explained
The Sports Commission (CEsp) has given its approval to a bill regulating sports betting, colloquially known as bets. The legislation...
Nov 9, 20233 min read


Australian Broadcaster Seven Fined for Repeated Breach of Online Gambling Advertising Rules
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a warning and imposed a fine on broadcaster Seven for violating...
Nov 8, 20231 min read


Finland's Veikkaus to Mandate ID Verification for All Scratch Card Games
Finland's state-owned gambling operator, Veikkaus, has announced a new policy set to take effect from January 1st, 2024, which will...
Nov 8, 20232 min read


Dubai Delays Casino Approval, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah Emerge as Contenders
Dubai has reportedly postponed its plans to approve casino resorts, temporarily impacting MGM Resorts International's ambitions in the...
Nov 7, 20232 min read


Gambling Regulations in the Middle East and Africa: A Comprehensive Overview
In the world of gambling, online gaming, and sports betting, regulations play a crucial role in ensuring fairness, transparency, and the...
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Curaçao's Gambling Revolution: GCB Portal Opens for Licensing and Regulation
In a significant development for Curaçao's gambling industry, the Gaming Control Board (GCB) portal officially opened its doors on 1st...
Nov 3, 20232 min read


Taiwan Arrests Suspect in $320 Million Cryptocurrency Money Laundering Scheme
Taiwanese authorities have apprehended an individual, known as "Qui," suspected of orchestrating a substantial money laundering scheme in...
Nov 3, 20232 min read


China's Macau Money Laundering Crackdown Fuels Illicit Funds Flow into Southeast Asia
In recent years, China's intensified crackdown on cross-border money transfers related to the Macau gambling industry has had unintended...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Philippines Launches Regulatory Review to Address Money Laundering Concerns
The Presidential Office in the Philippines has issued a Memorandum Circular, instructing key government agencies, including the country's...
Oct 31, 20232 min read


Global Crackdown on Money Laundering: Recent Cases Highlight Chinese Gangs' Role
Money laundering is a widespread issue that continues to plague countries around the world. Recent law enforcement actions in Singapore,...
Oct 31, 20232 min read


MGM Springfield Settles for Nearly $7 Million in Employment Law Violations
MGM Springfield, the casino resort in Massachusetts, has agreed to pay approximately $7 million in restitution and penalties for...
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Finland Initiates Gambling System Reform in Preparation for Licensing Model
Finland is on the cusp of a substantial transformation of its gambling system, with the Ministry of the Interior initiating a project to...
Oct 27, 20232 min read


Philippines Takes Steps to Exit FATF Grey List Amid Gaming Industry Scrutiny
Philippines President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is taking steps to remove his country from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)...
Oct 26, 20232 min read


Netherlands Gaming Authority Reveals 2023 Gambling Market Scan with Key Insights
The Netherlands gaming authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has released its 2023 Gambling Market Scan, providing detailed information...
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Former Indonesian Governor Lukas Enembe Sentenced to Eight Years for Embezzlement and Bribery
Lukas Enembe, the former governor of Indonesia's Papua province, has been handed an eight-year prison sentence after being found guilty...
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Credit Suisse Faces Scrutiny in Singapore's Money Laundering Scandal
Credit Suisse is currently entangled in a money laundering scandal unfolding in Singapore, as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)...
Oct 23, 20232 min read


MGM's Cyberattack Fallout and Resilience
MGM Resorts International, a leading operator of Las Vegas Strip and regional casino hotels, found itself at the center of a...
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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