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Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting in Effort to Combat Illegal Gambling

September 11, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Hong Kong, Gaming Industry News, Sports betting

Hong Kong's legislature has officially passed a bill legalizing basketball betting, marking a significant step in regulating the city's gambling sector. With a vote of 77 in favor, two abstentions, and two agai...

Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package Includes Drastic Increase in Gambling Taxes

Vanja Mitic

September 11, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mexico, Taxation, Taxes

In a bold move, Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package has proposed a substantial tax hike on gambling, targeting both land-based and online operators. The current tax rate, set at 30%, could surge to 50%, placing Mexi...

Titus’ Gambling Deduction Plan Rejected as NDAA Amendment

Vanja Mitic

September 10, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Las Vegas, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance

Representative Dina Titus of Nevada has once again failed in her attempt to reinstate the full gambling loss deduction, this time through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House Rules Co...

UK Racing Cancels All Meetings in Historic Protest Over Betting Tax Hike

Vanja Mitic

September 10, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Horse Racing, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Sports betting, Financial Press Releases, United Kingdom

British racing is staging an unprecedented, sport-wide stoppage to oppose the Government’s move to fold online betting duties into a single, higher band. For the first time in modern history, racecourses, owner...

U.S. Treasury Cracks Down on Southeast Asia Scam Hubs With New Sanctions

Vanja Mitic

September 10, 2025

Cambodia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Casino Cheating, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Crime, Myanmar, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on an extensive web of scam operations across Southeast Asia, citing their role in defrauding America...

Texas Poker Room Triumphs as Supreme Court Rules Against Dallas

Vanja Mitic

September 10, 2025

Casino Destinations, Poker Law, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Poker, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Texas

After three years of legal wrangling, the Texas Card House (TCH) has emerged victorious against the city of Dallas. The case, which reached the state’s highest court, ended when the Texas Supreme Court refused ...

Tipico Secures Admiral Austria Acquisition in Strategic Move

Vanja Mitic

September 9, 2025

Austria, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships

Tipico Group has officially finalized its acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of Admiral in Austria, from Novomatic AG. The deal, first announced in January 2025, required clearance from the Aus...

New York Betting Handle Surpasses $2B in August, Casino Revenue Soars

Vanja Mitic

September 9, 2025

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

New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly ha...

Wynn Eyes Second UAE Resort as Ras Al Khaimah Plans Expand

Vanja Mitic

September 9, 2025

United Arab Emirates, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance

Wynn Resorts and its partners in Ras Al Khaimah are preparing for broader development beyond their flagship project, with a shareholders’ agreement revealing that land has been earmarked for a second integrated...

Veikkaus Sees Decline in Finland but Gains International Momentum

Vanja Mitic

September 9, 2025

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Finland, Financial Press Releases

Finland’s gambling operator Veikkaus has reported mixed results for the first half of 2025, with declining domestic performance contrasting with strong international growth. The company confirmed that its actua...

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Draws Criticism Over Advertising Risks

Vanja Mitic

September 8, 2025

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

Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics ar...

Xavier Worthy Injury Highlights Conflicting Sportsbook Policies

Vanja Mitic

September 8, 2025

NFL, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, The Players Lounge, Sports betting, Online Gambling News

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, fresh off his breakout Super Bowl LIX performance, was sidelined almost immediately during the team’s season opener in Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers. On...

Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed as Thailand’s Prime Minister; Major Blow to Casino Legislation

Vanja Mitic

September 8, 2025

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Asian Casino News, Thailand

Thailand’s House of Representatives has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the nation’s 32nd Prime Minister. The vote on Friday, September 5, ended weeks of political uncertainty ...

Mixi Australia Gains Control of PointsBet After Takeover Battle

Vanja Mitic

September 8, 2025

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

PointsBet has officially become a subsidiary of Mixi Australia after the Japanese group succeeded in pushing its ownership past the majority threshold. As of 5 September 2025, Mixi held a 51.86% stake in the bo...

Mohegan Sun Pushes to Block Jury Trial in Ron Meyer Gambling Case

Vanja Mitic

September 7, 2025

Tribal Gaming, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Connecticut, Crime

The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is moving forward with its legal fight against Ron Meyer, the former Hollywood executive, over an alleged unpaid gambling balance of nearly $2.8 million. Court documents file...

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Hong Kong Legalizes Basketball Betting in Effort to Combat Illegal Gambling

Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package Includes Drastic Increase in Gambling Taxes

Titus’ Gambling Deduction Plan Rejected as NDAA Amendment

UK Racing Cancels All Meetings in Historic Protest Over Betting Tax Hike

U.S. Treasury Cracks Down on Southeast Asia Scam Hubs With New Sanctions

Tipico Secures Admiral Austria Acquisition in Strategic Move

New York Betting Handle Surpasses $2B in August, Casino Revenue Soars

Wynn Eyes Second UAE Resort as Ras Al Khaimah Plans Expand

Veikkaus Sees Decline in Finland but Gains International Momentum

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Draws Criticism Over Advertising Risks

Xavier Worthy Injury Highlights Conflicting Sportsbook Policies

Anutin Charnvirakul Confirmed as Thailand’s Prime Minister; Major Blow to Casino Legislation

Mohegan Sun Pushes to Block Jury Trial in Ron Meyer Gambling Case

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