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William Hill Betting Shop
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Evoke Considers Major UK Shop Closures Over Proposed Gambling Tax Hike

Evoke plc, which owns William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, is preparing to close 9-15% of its 1,300 UK betting shops, potentially affecting 1,500 jobs.
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Willemstad, Curacao
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Curacao Gaming Authority in Crisis as Full Board Quits and PM Assumes Control

PM Gilmar Pisas assumes leadership of the Curacao Gaming Authority amid the entire board's resignation, casting doubt on long-awaited reforms.
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Two People Shaking Hands in Agreement
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Allwyn and OPAP €16 Billion Merger Creates Global Lottery Powerhouse

Both companies’ boards of directors approve the merger, which consolidates assets into a multinational entity listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.
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A Person Checking the Stock Market
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Industry Leaders Oppose Prediction Markets’ Gray Area at G2E Las Vegas

Hostility towards prediction markets is mainly directed at sporting event contracts, which compete directly with legalized sports betting.
Las Vegas
 Las Vegas Strip
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Filipino Town Debuts at Boulevard Mall with Heritage Festivities

Filipino Town was approved in April 2025 after years-long effort to recognize the Southern Nevada Filipino community of over 200,000 residents.
Las Vegas
A Gaming Convention
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Global Gaming Expo Marks 25-Year Milestone at 2025 Las Vegas Summit

G2E’s 25th edition opened in Las Vegas on Tuesday, packed with exhibits and stages showcasing tech innovations and regulation talks from global experts.
Las Vegas
Someone Playing a Gaming Machine
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand Advances First Gaming Law to Regulate Gambling-Like Features

If enacted, the new law will enable the Cyber Crime Bureau to suspend unregistered games and conduct safety, fairness, and transparency audits.
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A Street in Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Casino Revenue Hits MOP5.5B Record in October, Boosted by Golden Week

Macau casinos hit MOP5.5 billion thanks to Golden Week, with 790,000 visitors in the first five days, topping tourism authorities’ forecast of 750,000.
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Poker Cards, Chips, and Dice
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

India Announced Draft Framework to Regulate Online Gaming Sector

Following the real money gaming ban in August, India has drafted a new set of rules open to public consultation until October 31, 2025.
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A Closed Sign
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Las Vegas Sands Axes Digital Gaming Division, Affecting 150 Local Jobs

Las Vegas Sands shuts down its digital arm, Sands Digital Services, established in 2021, and focuses on Macau and Singapore ventures.
Las Vegas