Fifteen individuals sentenced 10 months for involvement in illegal online gambling in Indonesia
15 men in North Sumatra sentenced to 10 months in jail and fined Rp50m (US$3,362) each for their involvement in illegal online gambling.
PAGCOR recognizes and honors its employees who have successfully passed the Philippine Bar Examination
PAGCOR has extended recognition and awards to three employees, including the topnotcher, for their successful completion of the exam in 2022.
Two individuals suspected of being bookies apprehended for illegal betting on IPL matches
Two individuals from Mumbai arrested by Pune rural police, Maharashtra, for their alleged involvement in illegal betting on IPL matches.
Concealed Goa Casino Advertisements During G20 Summit
Goa Boasts Ten Onshore and Six Offshore Casinos in Full Swing, Government's Move to Conceal Casino Branding during G20 Meetings Raises Eyebrows.
Morgan Stanley forecasts that Genting Singapore's Q1 EBITDA will reach approximately US$201 million
Morgan Stanley's projection indicates a 4% improvement of Singapore's Q1 EBITDA & estimate surpasses the market consensus of SGD 252 million.
Macau Introduces New Legislation on Casino Credit and Junket Agreements
The Macau government has introduced a bill that, if approved, would replace an existing gaming credit law.
Levo Chan receives a 14-year prison term
Levo Chan Weng Lin, the ex-leader of Tak Chun Group, a junket operator, arrested in January 2022 and sentenced 14 years in prison.
Seven companies face fines from the French gambling regulatory authority
The ANJ, France's national gambling regulatory authority, has fined seven online sports betting operators for exceeding the mandatory player return rate (TRJ) ceiling.
The British Gambling Commission has released a report on an experimental survey conducted on gambling harm
UKGB has provided an update on the progress of the second stage of its experimental survey on the prevalence of gambling harms.
Three igaming operators face monetary penalties from AGCO
AGCO imposed monetary penalties of CA$70,000 on Bunchberry Limited, Mobile Incorporated Limited, and LeoVegas Gaming.
SOFTSWISS joined forces with Lucky Dreams to fuel their jackpot campaigns
SOFTSWISS joined forces with Lucky Dreams to fuel their jackpot campaigns.
Governor of Virginia Enacts Legislation Establishing Committee for Problem Gambling Treatment
Governor Glenn Youngkin signs Senate Bill 836 to establish the Virginia Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee.
The Oklahoma Senate does not advance sports betting bill
Despite being passed by the House, House Bill 1027, which pertains to sports betting, fails to advance in the Oklahoma Senate
ACMA issues a warning to a local sports streaming service for displaying gambling advertisements
ACMA has issued a warning to the Kayo sports streaming service for broadcasting gambling promotions within 5 minutes of the start of a match.
New South Wales is reportedly considering the possibility of amending its proposed gambling tax increase
New South Wales government is reportedly mulling over the option of renegotiating the planned gambling tax hike, which would impose a tax rate of 60.67% on casino gaming profits
For 6th consecutive month, the commercial gaming revenue exceeds $5 billion in the US
AGA reported that sports betting revenue has increase of 60.8 percent, contributing to industry revenue of $5.08 billion in February.
BetVictor criticized by ASA for their advertisement featuring Alba and Busquets
Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has issued a directive to BetVictor, instructing them to take down their advertisement.
Sands China reports Q1 net revenue of US$1.28 billion
The Group's Q1 EBITDA reached US$398 million, while net revenue saw a remarkable year-on-year increase of 132%.
BetCity’s Betent fined by KSA over ad breaches
After a TV report exposed Betent, Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) launched an investigation and issued a fine of €400,000
MGA cancels the license of 4tune-Software
MGA issued a notification to cancel gaming software supplier license of 4tune-Software due to failure in making regulatory payments.
Estonia to prohibit gambling advertisements
Estonia is likely to follow in the footsteps of nearby Lithuania and introduce a strict ban on all forms of gambling advertising.
Pragmatic Play strengthens its footprint in Africa through a new partnership with PrideBet Ghana
Pragmatic Play continues its prolific production of 8 new slot titles per month & aims to solidify its presence in regulated markets throughout Africa.
ACMA imposes bans on access to 4 illicit offshore gambling websites
The ACMA has identified 723 websites that are in violation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and operating illegally.
Issues in Gambling Paradise
As the international operators have concentrated their presence in a handful of territories with industry-friendly regulatory regimes, life in these point-of-supply jurisdictions has undergone significant changes.