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Macau Sees Rise in Gaming-Related Crimes Amid New Illegal Money Exchange Laws

May 28, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Unlicensed Operation, Macau, Crime

Macau experienced a significant uptick in gaming-related criminal investigations during the first quarter of 2025, with authorities reporting 567 cases—a 61.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 202...

Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Project Advances with Senate Approval

Vanja Mitic

May 28, 2025

Casino Destinations, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Licensing, New York

The state Senate delivered a decisive 54-5 vote on Tuesday, May 27, approving the critical land-use changes needed for billionaire Steve Cohen’sambitious casino development in Queens. This legislative win signi...

Sega Sammy Finalizes $96M Acquisition of GAN Limited

Vanja Mitic

May 28, 2025

Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Japanese gaming giant Sega Sammy has officially completed the acquisition of GAN Limited, a leading North American B2B technology provider specializing in real money internet gaming solutions, as well as a sign...

Vietnam and Laos Dismantle $50M Cross-Border Online Gambling Ring

Vanja Mitic

May 27, 2025

Laos, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Conspiracy, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Vietnam

A high-profile joint crackdown between Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Laotian authorities has taken down a vast transnational online gambling network that facilitated illegal betting worth nearly VND...

Nevada Gaming Commission Investigates Fontainebleau Amid Credit Issuance Concerns

Vanja Mitic

May 27, 2025

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The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is conducting an investigation into Fontainebleau Las Vegas concerning the issuance of credit to gamblers, which may have breached the federal Bank Secrecy Act’s anti-mone...

2025 World Series of Poker Kicks Off with Record 100 Bracelet Events in Las Vegas

Vanja Mitic

May 27, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Poker Tournaments, Gaming Industry News, Poker, The Players Lounge

The 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially begins on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, bringing a record-breaking lineup of 100 live bracelet events to the Horseshoe and Paris casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. ...

Crown Perth Names Brian Pereira CEO and Former Treasurer Ben Wyatt Chair

Vanja Mitic

May 27, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers

Crown Perth has confirmed two major leadership appointments as it moves forward with significant operational and governance reforms. Pending regulatory clearance, Brian Pereira has been promoted to the role of ...

Louisiana House Passes Revised Bill to Raise Online Betting Tax

Vanja Mitic

May 26, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Taxes, Louisiana

Louisiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restructuring the state’s online sports betting tax framework with the House’s passage of an amended version of House Bill 639. The legislation, introduc...

Wyke Gaming Suspended by UKGC for Breaching Safer Gambling Rules

Vanja Mitic

May 26, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, United Kingdom

The UK Gambling Commission has taken regulatory action against Wyke Gaming & Amusement Centre, suspending its licence due to serious compliance failures related to player protection and responsible gambling...

Montana Outlaws Sweepstakes Casinos, Sparking Industry Backlash

Vanja Mitic

May 26, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Montana

Montana has made history by becoming the first U.S. state to formally outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of Senate Bill 555 (SB555) into law. The legislation, passed ...

Victoria Defers Pokies Card Rollout, Raising Budget Surplus Concerns

Vanja Mitic

May 26, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Poker Law, Australia, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Poker

The Allan government has come under fire for postponing its poker machine reform plan, a delay that may funnel an additional $800 million into Victoria’s budget. The reform, initially promised by former Premier...

Casino Complex Bill to Lead Thai Parliament Agenda in July

Vanja Mitic

May 25, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Gaming Industry News, Licensing, Thailand

When Thailand’s parliament reconvenes in July, the entertainment complex bill—focused on legalizing and regulating casino-integrated resorts—will be high on the legislative docket, Deputy Finance Minister Julap...

Unregulated AI Use in Gambling Sector Prompts Urgent Ethical Warnings

Vanja Mitic

May 23, 2025

Online gaming software, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News

As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies acro...

Merkur Secures Nevada License, to Acquire Gaming Arts in Q3 2025

Vanja Mitic

May 23, 2025

U.S.A., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada

Merkur Gaming US, the American arm of the Germany-based Merkur Group, has officially been granted a license by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. The mo...

Dutch Gambling Regulator to Intensify Sports Sponsorship Crackdown

Vanja Mitic

May 23, 2025

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

Dutch gambling authorities are preparing for the full implementation of the country’s ban on sports sponsorship by gambling operators, set to take effect on 1 July 2025. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Nether...

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Macau Sees Rise in Gaming-Related Crimes Amid New Illegal Money Exchange Laws

Steve Cohen’s Queens Casino Project Advances with Senate Approval

Sega Sammy Finalizes $96M Acquisition of GAN Limited

Nevada Gaming Commission Investigates Fontainebleau Amid Credit Issuance Concerns

2025 World Series of Poker Kicks Off with Record 100 Bracelet Events in Las Vegas

Crown Perth Names Brian Pereira CEO and Former Treasurer Ben Wyatt Chair

Louisiana House Passes Revised Bill to Raise Online Betting Tax

Wyke Gaming Suspended by UKGC for Breaching Safer Gambling Rules

Victoria Defers Pokies Card Rollout, Raising Budget Surplus Concerns

Casino Complex Bill to Lead Thai Parliament Agenda in July

Unregulated AI Use in Gambling Sector Prompts Urgent Ethical Warnings

Merkur Secures Nevada License, to Acquire Gaming Arts in Q3 2025

Dutch Gambling Regulator to Intensify Sports Sponsorship Crackdown

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