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

Online images from the Hua Mark ceremony show Cambodian jackets with the NagaWorld casino logo below the national emblem, prompting the investigation.

The changes, authored by Senator Renan Calheiros, will advance to the Chamber of Deputies unless a full senate review is requested.

The probe follows board resignations that sparked leadership turmoil, as CGA oversight shifted to PM Pisas, removing the Finance Ministry’s control.

Spain’s unregulated online gambling sector generated €231 million in 2024, representing 16% of the legal market and dominated by high spenders.

OBR forecasts £1.1 billion revenue by 2031 from the tax hike but expects a 33% yield drop from lower demand and operators passing down taxes.

Ontario’s online gambling bets set a third straight monthly record with CAD9.25 billion in October, driven by casino games recording CAD7.9 billion.

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Amid SJM satellite casino closures, Casino Fortuna will exit the market on Dec 10, as Ponte 16 closes on Nov 28 and Kam Pel Casino on Nov 30.

Mainland Chinese tourists dominated Macau’s October arrivals (2.53 million), with 1.32 million using the Individual Visit Scheme, up 22.6% YoY.