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Stockholm, Sweden
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

SGA Enforces Ban Against Simba NV for Sweden License Violations

An SGA investigation revealed Simba NV operated sites like Betlast.com and Slotmonster.com, illegally accessible and marketed to Swedish players.
06/10/2025
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Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Melco to Shut Down Macau Satellite Casino and Mocha Venues by Year End

The move aligns with Macau’s satellite casino restructuring, which will allow only concessionaires to own such establishments from January 1, 2026.
06/10/2025
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The Star Casino, Gold Coast
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Star Entertainment Faces Risk of Collapse Over AUSTRAC’s $400M AML Fine

AUSTRAC alleges Star enabled 117 high-risk clients to funnel billions in suspect funds through its casinos between 2016 and 2020.
06/09/2025
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Someone Scrolling on Their Phone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

ACMA Penalizes Four Betting Operators for Self-Exclusion Rule Breaches

ACMA uncovered the breaches through investigations enforcing the Interactive Gambling Act and national online wagering consumer protection rules.
06/07/2025
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Brazil Gambling Trade Associations Unite Against Rising Industry Taxes

Brazil’s largest gambling associations, including IBKR, ANJL, and IJL, jointly oppose plans to hike taxes on licensed betting operators.
06/05/2025
World
Slot Machines
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

NoLimit City Extends Popular Franchise with Fire in the Hole 3

Fire in the Hole 3 is decked with the software developer's signature xFeatures, including xBomb wild multipliers, xHole, and xSplit.
06/05/2025
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Macau Skyline
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Government Lowers Gaming Revenue Forecast to MOP228B Amid Caution

The forecast revision stems from underwhelming GGR results from January to May, totaling MOP97.7 billion and averaging at MOP19.5 billion monthly.
06/04/2025
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Business People Shaking Hands in Agreement
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Fanatics Betting & Gaming Launches in the Philippines with Claymore Collab

This partnership marks Fanatics’ expansion beyond the US, tapping into the Philippines’ renowned business process outsourcing (BPO) sector.
06/03/2025
World
Handing in a Letter of Resignation
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

PAGCOR Board Tenders Courtesy Resignations Amid Marcos Government Overhaul

The announcement follows a presidential directive for 168 government officials to resign after poor May 2025 midterm election results.
06/02/2025
World
Two People Shaking Hands in Agreement
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sega Sammy Completes $96 Million Acquisition of Tech Firm GAN Limited

The finalized GAN Limited purchase price slightly exceeds the projected $95.8 million, at $1.97 per share, 121% over its November 2023 closing price.
05/29/2025
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