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Oct 4, 20232 min read

Super Group Pulls Out of Indian Market Due to New Online Betting Tax

In response to a recent surge in online gambling taxes, Super Group, the operator behind Betway, has made the decision to exit the Indian...

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OPAP Contests €24.5m Greek Fine for EU Competition Rule Breach

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Oct 3, 20232 min read

OPAP Contests €24.5m Greek Fine for EU Competition Rule Breach

The fine stems from complaints filed by the Hellenic Cooperative of Professional Lotteries, accusing OPAP of unfairly implementing...

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China and ASEAN Sign Agreement to Combat Transnational Organized Crime in Gambling Sector

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Oct 3, 20232 min read

China and ASEAN Sign Agreement to Combat Transnational Organized Crime in Gambling Sector

China has entered into a new agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to jointly address transnational organized...

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Macau's Gross Gaming Revenue Hits $1.85 Billion in September, Marking a Monthly Dip

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Oct 2, 20232 min read

Macau's Gross Gaming Revenue Hits $1.85 Billion in September, Marking a Monthly Dip

Macau, the world-renowned gambling destination, recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP14.9 billion, equivalent to approximately...

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Macau Considers Criminalizing Illicit Money Exchange Around Casinos

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Sep 29, 20232 min read

Macau Considers Criminalizing Illicit Money Exchange Around Casinos

Macau's gaming industry is closely monitoring the potential criminalization of illicit money exchange activities around casinos,...

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Curaçao's Minister of Finance Touts Benefits of New Gambling Legislation

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Sep 28, 20232 min read

Curaçao's Minister of Finance Touts Benefits of New Gambling Legislation

In a recent announcement, Javier Silvania, the Minister of Finance for Curaçao, emphasized the significance of the National Ordinance for...

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Macau Gaming Regulator Implements Cap on Junket Licensees for 2024

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Sep 28, 20232 min read

Macau Gaming Regulator Implements Cap on Junket Licensees for 2024

Macau's gaming regulator, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), has introduced a cap on the number of junket licensees...

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Exploring Methods of Transferring Money Out of China

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Sep 27, 20233 min read

Exploring Methods of Transferring Money Out of China

China's stringent capital outflow measures have prompted punters seeking to move significant sums of money abroad to explore various...

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Unlocking the Potential of the UAE's Gaming Sector: Opportunities and Challenges

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Sep 27, 20237 min read

Unlocking the Potential of the UAE's Gaming Sector: Opportunities and Challenges

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), known for its opulent lifestyle, economic prowess, and thriving tourism industry, is poised to become a...

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Analyst Sees Opportunity in Macau Casino Stocks Amid China's Economic Concerns

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Sep 26, 20232 min read

Analyst Sees Opportunity in Macau Casino Stocks Amid China's Economic Concerns

Macau casino stocks have been facing a downward trend since early August, primarily due to concerns about China's slowing economy and...

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FCA to Investigate Bank Account Closures Related to Gambling

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Sep 25, 20232 min read

FCA to Investigate Bank Account Closures Related to Gambling

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has indicated that its ongoing review of bank account access and closures will encompass...

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ACMA Blocks Five Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites in Australia

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Sep 22, 20231 min read

ACMA Blocks Five Unlicensed Online Gambling Sites in Australia

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has expanded its list of blocked unlicensed online gambling websites by adding...

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Online Slots a Major Concern for UK Gamblers Seeking Support

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Sep 22, 20232 min read

Online Slots a Major Concern for UK Gamblers Seeking Support

Data from GamCare, an organization that provides support for problem gambling, reveals that three out of five online gamblers seeking...

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UK Regulator Fines Lindar Media Over Compliance Breaches

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Sep 21, 20234 min read

UK Regulator Fines Lindar Media Over Compliance Breaches

The UK Gambling Commission (GC) has recently reached a significant regulatory settlement with Lindar Media, the operator behind the...

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Macau Casinos Enhance Cybersecurity Measures in Response to U.S. Attacks

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Sep 20, 20232 min read

Macau Casinos Enhance Cybersecurity Measures in Response to U.S. Attacks

In the wake of cyberattacks on major U.S. casino operators, including MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, Macau's casinos are...

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Study Reveals Failures in Self-Regulation of Gambling Advertising in the UK

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Sep 20, 20232 min read

Study Reveals Failures in Self-Regulation of Gambling Advertising in the UK

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol has highlighted significant issues with the self-regulation of...

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Gaming Regulations Could Arrive by 2023, Paving the Way for Wynn Resorts

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Sep 20, 20233 min read

United Arab Emirates (UAE) Gaming Regulations Could Arrive by 2023, Paving the Way for Wynn Resorts

In a noteworthy development, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the formation of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory...

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EGBA Urges Norway to Adopt Licensing for Online Gambling

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Sep 19, 20232 min read

EGBA Urges Norway to Adopt Licensing for Online Gambling

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has urged Norwegian lawmakers to transition from the current state monopoly system to...

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Curaçao's New Gaming Regulations Raise Questions for License Holders

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Sep 18, 20232 min read

Curaçao's New Gaming Regulations Raise Questions for License Holders

As Curaçao progresses toward implementing the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), there is growing uncertainty about how the...

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Dutch Gambling Regulator Takes Action Against Online Casinos for AML Violations

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Sep 15, 20232 min read

Dutch Gambling Regulator Takes Action Against Online Casinos for AML Violations

The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has issued its first set of instructions under the Money Laundering and Terrorist...

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