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Russian Parliament Approves Self-Exclusion System to Roll Out Nationwide

The new system allows enrollment in a national gambling registry for a 12-month non-revocable exclusion managed by a unified regulator.
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Star Entertainment Faces Restructuring Under Bally’s Chairman Proposed Strategy

Bally’s chairman, Soo Kim, proposes dismantling Star’s corporate entity for sustainable property-level management, putting jobs on the line.
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Queen's Wharf Brisbane
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Star Entertainment Group Confirms Board, CEO Leadership Changes

Bruce Mathieson Jnr transitions from chairman to CEO, pending finalization, and Soo Kim is named chairman, as Hodgson and Thornton resign.
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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Revokes All Sports Betting Licenses Citing Illegal Operations

Ethiopian Lottery Service cites licensing breaches, illegal transfers, and security threats, revoking the permits under federal mandate.
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Old Town, Macau
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Macau Casinos Lower Mass Baccarat Minimums After Satellite Shutdowns

Macau mass baccarat averaged HK$2,058 minimum in December, a 4% year-on-year rise and 3% month-on-month as casinos chase player demand.
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Slot Machines
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Iron Bank 2: Relax Gaming and CasinoGrounds Reunite for Cuban Slot Sequel

Iron Bank 2 merges Cuban aesthetics with 4,096 win ways, a highly volatile math model, wild multipliers, and customizable base gameplay.
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Prison Interior
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Convicted Australian Bettor Seeks Recovery of Gambled Client Funds

Jailed for defrauding over AU$3 million from 12 clients to gamble, Fineff admits guilt but claims bookmakers failed to implement client care duties.
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Polish Legislation Targets to Classify Game Loot Boxes Under Gambling Laws

The legislation marks Poland’s first legal push to regulate loot boxes as gambling, responding to expert calls to protect youth from addiction risks.
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Slot Machines in a Casino
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Hacksaw Unleashes Cosmic Chaos in Highly Volatile Jaws of Justice Slot

Jaws of Justice merges a bizarre cosmic shark theme with a volatile math model, awarding up to 200x wild multipliers and three free spin tiers.
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National Assembly of Vietnam
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Vietnam Eyes Financial Law Reforms to Permit Citizen Casino Entry

Vietnam’s casino reforms target financial verification hurdles, citing paperwork delays and operational red tape, with plans to streamline the process.
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