Economy/Finance

Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns

Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited ...

Aristocrat Delivers Strong H1 2025 Growth With Focused Three-Pillar Strategy

Aristocrat Leisure Limited reported a robust financial performance for the first half of fiscal year 2025, with group revenue rising 8.7% year-on-year to AU$3.03 billion (US$1.96 billion). The increase was driv...

Michigan Cracks Down on Four Offshore Gambling Sites in Latest Legal Push

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has stepped up its enforcement actions against illegal online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to four offshore operators—You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7,...

New York Sportsbooks Rebound in April with $192.7M Revenue

New York’s online sports betting market recorded its strongest April to date, as the state’s nine licensed operators collectively took in $2.15 billion in wagers and generated $192.7 million in gross gaming rev...

Ohio Prepares for New Online Casino Legislation

Ohio is on the verge of considering new legislation that would allow residents to participate in online casino gambling, a move designed to create additional state revenue while avoiding controversial tax hikes...