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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


Queens Wharf Casino Brisbane, Major Shareholder Linked to Triad Leader ‘Broken Tooth’
Star Entertainment’s Queen’s Wharf casino resort project in Brisbane, Queensland, is part-owned by a Hong Kong company with historical...
Aug 24, 20222 min read


The senate of Uruguay approves a bill to legalise internet gambling
With yesterday's Senate approval, Uruguay's internet gambling plan is one step closer to becoming law (16 August). Yesterday, the law was...
Aug 21, 20221 min read


Peru's president signs a bill that legalises betting and online gambling
After a month-long referendum, the president of Peru, Pedro Castillo, has legally legalised sports betting and internet gambling. The...
Aug 17, 20221 min read


Crystal Wealth Group launches new crypto casino BetCoco in Canada and Brazil
BetCoco is the name of the new crypto online casino platform that Crystal Wealth Group has launched, intending for it to operate...
Aug 16, 20221 min read


Gambling Commission: problem gambling rates remain at 0.2%
Levels of problem gambling in the UK remained relatively stable at 0.2% of the population, according to a quarterly survey of 4,018...
Jul 28, 20222 min read
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