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New Casino in Salem Set to Revitalize the Area with Economic and Community Impact

July 8, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, New Hampshire

Salem, New Hampshire, welcomes the grand opening of Casino Salem, a new entertainment and charitable gaming facility, slated to transform the city’s local economy. The venue will hold its official ribbon-cuttin...

Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Unsavory reports, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Eight former senior figures from SkyCity Entertainment Group are facing legal action brought by a shareholder who is seeking to recoup losses tied to a major regulatory penalty. The AU$67 million fine, imposed ...

UKGC Fines Fafabet Operator Over Unfair Terms and AML Breaches

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Money Laundering, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

Taichi Tech Limited, the company operating under the Fafabet brand, has been fined £170,000 by the UK Gambling Commission following a series of regulatory breaches, including the use of misleading terms in its ...

Star Brisbane Staff Walk Out Over Pay and Penalty Rate Dispute

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

Casino Destinations, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers

Employees at The Star Brisbane took industrial action on Friday evening, July 4th, marking the first-ever protected strike against a casino operator in Australia. The demonstration, which occurred from 4pm to 6...

Singapore Fines Banks and Firms $21.5M Over Major Money Laundering Failures

Vanja Mitic

July 7, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Singapore

Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has finalized its enforcement actions related to one of the most extensive money laundering scandals in the city-state’s history, handing out a combined SG$27.45 million (US...

Bally’s $300M Star Investment at Risk Over AUSTRAC Penalty

Vanja Mitic

July 6, 2025

Australia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Bally’s Corporation may be forced to pull out of its AU$300 million (US$195 million) rescue plan for Star Entertainment Group if a substantial fine from Australia’s anti-money laundering agency, AUSTRAC, render...

Hacksaw Gaming Expands in Italy with Sportbet; Launches Le King Slot

Vanja Mitic

June 29, 2025

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Newest casino games, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Italy

Hacksaw Gaming is continuing its push for expansion in Italy, announcing an exciting new partnership with Sportbet Italy. This collaboration brings Hacksaw’s hit games to a broader audience, including popular t...

Westside City Casino Opening Delayed to 2026 Amid Construction Review

Vanja Mitic

June 27, 2025

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The highly anticipated opening of the $1 billion Westside City integrated resort in Parañaque City, Manila, Philippines, has been postponed once again. Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. announced in a regulatory fi...

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Open in August 2025: A New Era for Tourism and Luxury

Vanja Mitic

June 27, 2025

Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, World Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Asian Casino News, Philippines

The much-anticipated City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to officially open on August 2, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's tourism sector. This $1.2 billion integrated resort, developed through a partne...

Apollo’s $6.3 Billion Acquisition of IGT and Everi Moves Closer to Finalization

Vanja Mitic

June 27, 2025

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

The $6.3 billion acquisitionof International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi Holdings by Apollo Global Management is one step closer to finalization. Following a unanimous vote by the Nevada Gaming Commission, ...

MGM Yonkers Submits Proposal for Commercial Casino License in New York

Vanja Mitic

June 27, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, New York

MGM Yonkers, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, has officially applied for a commercial casino license from the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board. The submission details ...

California Takes Aim at Sweepstakes Casinos with New Legislation

Vanja Mitic

June 26, 2025

Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, California

In 2025, California lawmakers have introduced a powerful new bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos, setting the stage for a pivotal battle over online gambling regulation. The bill, led by Assemblyme...

Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada as Secretary General of Casino Regulatory Commission

Vanja Mitic

June 26, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Japan

Japan has confirmed the appointment of Toshiyuki Shimada as the new Secretary General of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), effective July 1. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the country's reg...

PointsBet’s Takeover Battle Intensifies Amid Vote Dispute

Vanja Mitic

June 26, 2025

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...

Arizona Sports Betting Revenue Sees Decline Amid Increased Wagering

Vanja Mitic

June 26, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Arizona, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Financial Press Releases

Arizona's sports betting market experienced a surge in betting activity in March 2025, with bettors wagering an impressive $887.4 million, marking a 16.8% year-over-year increase compared to March 2024. Despite...

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New Casino in Salem Set to Revitalize the Area with Economic and Community Impact

Investor Sues Former SkyCity Leaders Over Anti-Money Laundering Failures

UKGC Fines Fafabet Operator Over Unfair Terms and AML Breaches

Star Brisbane Staff Walk Out Over Pay and Penalty Rate Dispute

Singapore Fines Banks and Firms $21.5M Over Major Money Laundering Failures

Bally’s $300M Star Investment at Risk Over AUSTRAC Penalty

Hacksaw Gaming Expands in Italy with Sportbet; Launches Le King Slot

Westside City Casino Opening Delayed to 2026 Amid Construction Review

City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Open in August 2025: A New Era for Tourism and Luxury

Apollo’s $6.3 Billion Acquisition of IGT and Everi Moves Closer to Finalization

MGM Yonkers Submits Proposal for Commercial Casino License in New York

California Takes Aim at Sweepstakes Casinos with New Legislation

Japan Appoints Toshiyuki Shimada as Secretary General of Casino Regulatory Commission

PointsBet’s Takeover Battle Intensifies Amid Vote Dispute

Arizona Sports Betting Revenue Sees Decline Amid Increased Wagering

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