Global Casino & Gambling News

By: Lucas DunnStar 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.

By: Lucas DunnACMA 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.

By: Lucas DunnBrazil 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.

By: Lucas DunnNoLimit 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.

By: Lucas DunnMacau 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.

By: Lucas DunnFanatics 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.

By: Lucas DunnPAGCOR 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.

By: Lucas DunnSega 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.

By: Lucas DunnPlaytech Transfers German Asset Happybet to Pferdewetten Subsidiary
The agreement’s completion accelerates Playtech’s exit from regulated EU betting markets following its €2.3 billion Snaitech sale in 2024.

By: Lucas DunnWyke Gaming Faces UKGC License Suspension for Self-Exclusion Non-Compliance
Wyke’s Hanover Square venue in Bradford was ordered to close and is prohibited from reopening until it demonstrates full licensing compliance.