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Sep 16, 20222 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...

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Seven gaming companies have submitted applications for new 10-year concessions in Macau

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Sep 15, 20223 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,...

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Pan-European AML standards are published by EGBA

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Sep 15, 20221 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...

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A $28 billion Chinese gambling business has nine people imprisoned

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Sep 14, 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...

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Australia's financial crimes regulator will probe Entain's AML violations

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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...

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Entain is being investigated for money laundering by Austrac

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Sep 13, 20221 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,...

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Metaverse, Web 3, Cloud Gaming, Extended Reality and Virtual Influencers are top Asian gaming trends

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Sep 12, 20223 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...

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The loss of e-Sabong in the Philippines costs the country more than $87 million

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Sep 9, 20222 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...

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Nevada Gaming Control Board preparing for new hearing against Steve Wynn

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Sep 8, 20223 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...

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The NSW Independent Casino Commission kickstarts activities

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Sep 7, 20222 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...

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A Philippine legislator wants to establish October Esports Month

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Sep 6, 20223 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...

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MGTO forced to postpone “Macau Week” travel promotion in Qingdao on China COVID concerns

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Sep 5, 20221 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...

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Norsk Tipping ceases sports betting TV ads

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Sep 4, 20222 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...

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MGM to acquire LeoVegas next week as shareholders accept offer

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Sep 3, 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...

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EPIC & INTENTA to heighten awareness of esports & gaming harm

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Sep 2, 20221 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...

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Belgium imposes a licence limit on betting companies

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Aug 31, 20221 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...

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Thailand’s Casino Plans Cause Mixed Reactions Among Industry Insiders

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Aug 27, 20223 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...

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Queens Wharf Casino Brisbane, Major Shareholder Linked to Triad Leader ‘Broken Tooth’

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Aug 24, 20222 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...

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The senate of Uruguay approves a bill to legalise internet gambling

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Aug 21, 20221 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...

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Peru's president signs a bill that legalises betting and online gambling

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Aug 17, 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...

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