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ROGA Announces New Initiative to Promote Responsible Gaming Among College Students

September 18, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News

In a significant step towards promoting responsible gaming, the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has announced a new initiative focused on the college demographic. Recognizing the unique challenges ...

Flutter Entertainment to Acquire Italy’s Snaitech in a Strategic €2.3 Billion Deal

Vanja Mitic

September 17, 2024

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

Flutter Entertainment, a global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, has announced its agreement to acquire Snaitech S.p.A., one of Italy's foremost omni-channel operators. The transaction, valued at an...

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Sets New Revenue Record in August

Vanja Mitic

September 17, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Financial Press Releases, New Jersey

In an impressive display of digital prowess, New Jersey's online gambling sector reached new heights in August 2024, amassing an extraordinary $198.4 million in revenue. This figure represents the highest month...

Macau Sees Rise in Gaming-Related Crimes Amidst Industry Recovery

Vanja Mitic

September 17, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Unsavory reports, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Macau, Crime

In the first half of 2024, Macau experienced a notable increase in gaming-related criminal activities, with a 61.8% surge compared to the first six months of 2023. According to Asia Gaming Brief, the Office of ...

Loto-Québec Navigates Early Fiscal Challenges with Optimistic Outlook

Vanja Mitic

September 16, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Canada, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Quebec, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Financial Press Releases

Loto-Québec, the crown corporation overseeing gambling activities in Quebec, Canada, reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. Despite the downturn, which saw...

Nittany Mall Casino Project Remains On Track Despite Bally’s Withdrawal

Vanja Mitic

September 15, 2024

Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Pennsylvania

Bally’s Corporation has decided to step away from the ongoing casino project at the Nittany Mall, Pennsylvania, though the initiative is set to progress as originally planned, a recent news release confirmed. ...

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

Vanja Mitic

September 13, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Unsavory reports, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Unlicensed Operation, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud

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 ...

Pagcor to Postpone Casino Privatization Until 2026 Amid Charter Amendments

Johnny K.

September 13, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Philippines

The planned privatization of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) casinos under the Casino Filipino brand has been delayed until 2026. According to Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco, the dela...

Sweden’s Gaming Industry: Robust Growth and Transformative Shifts in Q2 2024

Vanja Mitic

September 10, 2024

Sweden, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News, Financial Press Releases

Sweden's gaming industry has shown a remarkable increase in economic performance in the second quarter of 2024. The licensed gaming companies reported a total turnover of SEK 6.9 billion, representing a growth ...

PAGCOR Announces Significant Fee Reductions for Online Gaming in the Philippines

Johnny K.

September 10, 2024

Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Asian Casino News, Online Gambling News, Philippines

In a strategic move to stimulate the Philippine gaming market, PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) has announced a significant reduction in license fees charged to the country's integrated reso...

High-Stakes Drama: Singaporean High-Roller Ordered to Repay Millions to Australian Casino

Vanja Mitic

September 10, 2024

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

In a tale weaving through the grandeur of international casinos, Dr. Wong Yew Choy, a Singaporean high-roller, has found himself in a legal entanglement demanding the repayment of a colossal sum of A$38.7 milli...

Wynn Las Vegas Settles Federal Allegations with $130 Million Forfeiture

Vanja Mitic

September 9, 2024

Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Crime, Financial Fraud, Nevada

Wynn Las Vegas, a prominent Las Vegas casino and a subsidiary of Wynn Resorts Limited, has agreed to forfeit $130,131,645 to settle criminal allegations related to its financial operations. This settlement, ann...

Star Entertainment Selling Interest in Brisbane Casino Property for $45.47 Million

Vanja Mitic

September 6, 2024

Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Australia, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance

Star Entertainment Group, the casino operator embroiled in regulatory scrutiny, has announced the sale of its iconic Treasury Brisbane Casino building in Queensland for A$67.5 million ($45.47 million). This str...

Increase in Football Betting Duty Sees Decline in Income for Hong Kong Jockey Club

Vanja Mitic

September 6, 2024

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Hong Kong, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has reported a notable drop in income for the fiscal year ending 30 June 2024, totaling HK$14.8 billion (US$1.90 billion), a 10.5% decrease from the previous year. This decline ...

Thailand Advances Towards Legalizing Casino Gambling

Vanja Mitic

September 5, 2024

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

Amid ongoing debates and shifting perspectives on gambling, Thailand’s newly formed government is making significant strides toward legalizing casino operations within a proposed mega entertainment complex. Thi...

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ROGA Announces New Initiative to Promote Responsible Gaming Among College Students

Flutter Entertainment to Acquire Italy’s Snaitech in a Strategic €2.3 Billion Deal

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Sets New Revenue Record in August

Macau Sees Rise in Gaming-Related Crimes Amidst Industry Recovery

Loto-Québec Navigates Early Fiscal Challenges with Optimistic Outlook

Nittany Mall Casino Project Remains On Track Despite Bally’s Withdrawal

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

Pagcor to Postpone Casino Privatization Until 2026 Amid Charter Amendments

Sweden’s Gaming Industry: Robust Growth and Transformative Shifts in Q2 2024

PAGCOR Announces Significant Fee Reductions for Online Gaming in the Philippines

High-Stakes Drama: Singaporean High-Roller Ordered to Repay Millions to Australian Casino

Wynn Las Vegas Settles Federal Allegations with $130 Million Forfeiture

Star Entertainment Selling Interest in Brisbane Casino Property for $45.47 Million

Increase in Football Betting Duty Sees Decline in Income for Hong Kong Jockey Club

Thailand Advances Towards Legalizing Casino Gambling

Fortunepanda’s Versus Odds Banned by Swedish Regulator for Illegal Gambling

Paradise Co Reports KRW818.8B Revenue in 2024, Signaling Strong Growth

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