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Australian Authorities File Legal Action Against Entain Over AML Failures

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Australian authorities have initiated legal proceedings against Entain, the global gambling operator behind brands like Ladbrokes and Coral, over alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and coun...

Philippines Targets Final Active POGOs for Shutdown

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In a significant development, the Philippine government has announced stringent actions against Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), signaling a major policy shift aimed at curbing illegal activities a...

UN Report Warns of Rising Cyber Fraud and Illicit Gambling in Southeast Asia

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A recent report from the United Nations (U.N.) has raised alarm over the escalating involvement of transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Asia. These groups are capitalizing on underregulated casinos...

Star Entertainment Reports Massive Loss Amid Regulatory Changes

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Australia's Star Entertainment Group has disclosed a significant statutory loss for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The reported loss amounts to AU$1.69 billion (US$1.16 billion). This substantial financi...

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

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A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...

Star Entertainment Given Two Weeks to Respond to Show Cause Notice Issued by NICC

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The Star Entertainment Group has received a stern "show cause" notice from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent CasiSno Commission (NICC), compelling the casino operator to justify its fitness to maintain its ...

Imperial Pacific Seeks Court Approval to Sell Saipan Hotel Casino and Assets for $10M

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Imperial Pacific International (IPI), a Chinese investment holding company based in Hong Kong, is making headlines as it seeks federal bankruptcy court permission to sell its hotel casino in Saipan, Northern Ma...

Star Sydney Faces Prolonged Oversight as NICC Extends Special Manager’s Tenure

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Star Sydney's ongoing regulatory challenges have taken a new turn, with the New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) deciding to extend the tenure of the casino's special manager. This decision come...

Former Indiana State Rep Sean Eberhart Sentenced in Casino Bribery Scandal

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Former Indiana State Representative Sean Eberhart has been sentenced to one year in federal prison following his conviction in a corruption scandal involving Spectacle Entertainment. The sentencing marks a sign...

Philippines Court Freezes Assets of Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Linked to Illegal POGO Activities

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The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal a...