Scrambling to Stay Safe Macau’s glitzy casinos are hitting pause as Super Typhoon Ragasa barrels toward the region, ready to stir up some serious chaos. On September 22, the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) huddled up with the big six casino operators and the Labour Affairs Bureau to hash out a game plan. The…
Kicking Digital Butt, One Post at a Time Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi) is on a mission, and they’re not messing around. They’ve been swinging the ban hammer hard, wiping out nearly 2.8 million sketchy online posts from October 2024 to September 2025. A whopping 2.1 million of those were tied to…
Bill AB 831 Zooms Through, But Not Everyone’s Cheering Picture this: California’s State Assembly just gave a big thumbs-up to Bill AB 831, a plan to shut down sweepstakes-style casinos and daily fantasy sports. It passed with a wild 79-0 vote, and now it’s sitting on Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk, waiting for his yay or…
A Sweat-Filled Mission with Heart Get ready to cheer, Sydney! On March 28, 2026, Crown Sydney is throwing open its doors—or rather, its stairwells—for the first-ever First Responder Charity Stair Climb. Picture this: NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, State Emergency Service folks, and even Crown Sydney staff pounding up 29 floors of the city’s…
Spelinspektionen Hits Pause on the Investigation The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, just dropped the mic on its probe into the Swedish Postcode Association’s phone-pushing lottery ticket sales. Last year, the Swedish Consumer Agency raised a stink, saying the group’s sales tactics were a bit too pushy for comfort. However, after some investigation, Spelinspektionen decided to…
Shutting Down the Wild West of Gambling Romania’s not messing around anymore! The National Office for Gambling (ONJN) just dropped the hammer, blacklisting 30 sketchy websites for running illegal online casinos. We’re talking sites like wazbee.casino, jacktop.com, and a bunch of shady “nv” domains that were luring in Romanian players without a proper license. This…
Bringing People and Nature Together Holy moly, the National Lottery Heritage Fund just dropped a whopping £20 million to supercharge six epic projects across the UK, and it’s all about getting folks cozy with their local wildlife. From the lush hills of Pembrokeshire to the buzzing woodlands of North Lanarkshire, these initiatives are here to…
Partnership Strengthens Football’s Commercial Identity The Scandinavian sports market has entered a new phase with Soft2Bet’s sponsorship of Divisionsforeningen, Denmark’s professional football association. Beginning in the 2025/26 season, the top-three divisions of Danish football will be named. This follows a diverse sponsorship agreement involving naming rights to the top three divisions of Danish football for…
Multi-Year Commitment to Fan Engagement PrizePicks has re-established its partnership with the Atlanta Braves through a new three-year deal. The new deal terms will see PrizePicks remain as the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the Braves, continuing a partnership that began in 2020 and ensuring that PrizePicks is prominently featured throughout Truist Park through…
In an important step that reflects its commitment to entertainment innovation, MGM Resorts International has added Dame Donna Langley to its Board of Directors. This latest appointment brings the board to 13 members who are helping MGM expand its vision. Langley is a prominent figure in the international entertainment landscape and is currently the Chairman…
Sky Betting & Gaming lost its court battle over the illegal exploitation of customers’ data. The High Court ruled that the Flutter Entertainment-owned operator breached data protection laws by using personal information for profiling and direct marketing. The judgment established that the betting operator’s targeted advertising based on cookie usage did not comply with the…
Cementing its Presence in Latin America Games Global has announced a significant expansion into the regulated gaming markets of both Brazil and Peru. The launch is part of the company’s broader strategy aimed at bolstering its presence within Latin America. To this end, Games Global has opened a main office in São Paulo, Brazil. In…
Sweden Steps Up Against Match-Fixing Sweden joined the Macolin Convention as a step towards the international process of combating match-fixing, in an attempt to strengthen its international cooperation with regard to sports competitions’ integrity. The move shows that Sweden wants to be more responsible concerning the growing threat of game manipulations around the world. The…
New Era for Lottery Gaming in the UAE The United Arab Emirates is going to introduce a first-ever regulated national lottery, and it will be operated by The Game LLC and regulated by the newly created GCGRA– General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. This is a great leap forward in the hugely evolving gaming landscape of…
Illegal gambling advertising has significantly reduced search results on Google after updates to the platform’s advertising policies. According to the Joint Gambling Authority of the States, GGL, Google updated its policy on “Gambling and Other Games” on 25 September 2024 and tightened restrictions. Only gambling operators and intermediaries licensed by GGL will now be allowed…
The Cayman Islands are considering slackening rules on casinos aboard cruise ships visiting its shores to try and bring more tourist money to their shores. Minister of Tourism and Ports Kenneth Bryan recently announced that Caymanian law should permit cruise lines to keep their onboard casinos open while in Caymanian waters. Currently, this practice is…
The Star Entertainment Group has plunged into a serious cash crisis as lenders extend a potential lifeline of AU$150 million, or about $100 million. The company expects the much-needed financial boost to ease its worsening liquidity crisis, driven by overblown costs for its new Brisbane casino and weak customer traffic. Key Counterparts in the Deal…
Pragmatic Play reached more clients in casino gaming after availing its live games on OneCasino in Holland. This partnership is set to improve OneCasino’s clients’ gambling experience further by providing them with different types of live games. Diverse Game Portfolio for Dutch Players The recent deal guarantees that OneCasino customers will enjoy Pragmatic Play’s extensive…
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced a significant decision that declares Tipbet’s authorization to operate terminated with immediate effect. It is a company with long-term implications on it that needs quick steps taken to comply with regulations. The Consequences of the Cancellation The company has been hit hard by the withdrawal of Tipbet’s authorization….
Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, stands firm in his declaration: there will be no second casino in the country. Emphasizing a shift towards digital transformation, energy transition, and AI, Anwar asserts these sectors as pivotal for Malaysia’s advancement. Anwar’s Confirmation at QEF During the Qatar Economic Forum (QEF) 2024, Anwar reiterated Malaysia’s stance…
