Global Casino & Gambling News

By: Lucas DunnRegulator KSA Ramps Up Enforcement of Dutch Gambling Advertising Ban
New rules prohibit all sports gambling sponsorships, including promotional deals with athletes, teams, leagues, club shirts, and branded accessories.

By: Lucas DunnMGM Pursues $5 Billion Bangkok Casino, Urges Tax Reforms and Local Access
MGM urges Thailand to emulate Singapore’s 17% casino tax model, contrasting Macau’s 40%, to boost investor appeal and sustainability.

By: Lucas DunnIGT-Led Consortium Wins €2.23 Billion Italian Lotto License Rights Until 2034
IGT further cements its 30-year Italian lottery dominance for nine more years with the license, extending operational control established in 1993.

By: Lucas DunnMacau’s Flat Gaming Tax Income Through First Four Months Strains Public Revenue
The region’s financial income (investments, dividends, interests) from the Monetary Authority crashed to MOP6,000 from MOP1 billion in 2024.

By: Lucas DunnJapan Targets Illegal Online Casinos as Gambling Concerns Mount
A Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion report found Japanese bettors wagered JPY6.45 trillion on overseas gambling sites despite being illegal.

By: Lucas DunnTan Hee Teck to Exit from Genting Singapore and Resorts World Sentosa Leadership
Genting Singapore confirmed Tan Hee Teck’s retirement from all executive and board roles, but he will retain an advisory role until November 30.

By: Lucas DunnBrazil Sports Ministry and Sportradar Seal Deal to Promote Sports Integrity
Sportradar will assist Brazil’s Sports Ministry by providing suspicious betting alerts using advanced UFDS technology as part of the agreement.

By: Lucas DunnThe Philippines National Treasury Receives PHP12.67 Billion from PAGCOR
PAGCOR turned over 75% of 2024 net income, surpassing the 50% remittance mandated under the Philippine Republic Act No. 7656 Dividends Law by 25%.

By: Lucas DunnDutch Government Keeps Lottery State-Run, Prioritizes Gambling Reforms
The Dutch government’s decision is driven by policy priorities, including public safety, addiction prevention, and combating illegal gambling.

By: Lucas DunnHacksaw Gaming Packs a 12,500x Payout Potential in New Slot, Danny Dollar
Danny Dollar, the sequel to Donny Dough, maintains a similar theatrical theme to its predecessor but with a 25% greater maximum win.