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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Wyke 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.
05/27/2025
World
A Row of Slot Machines
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hacksaw Gaming Unveils Pray for Three, a Sinister Underworld-Themed Slot

Pray for Three pairs Hacksaw Gaming’s signature dark humor led by a cast of fallen sisters with cascading wins and multipliers of up to 333x.
05/25/2025
World
Dutch football supporters
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Regulator 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.
05/23/2025
World
Bangkok Skyline at Night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

MGM 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.
05/22/2025
World
Lottery Tickets and Cash
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

IGT-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.
05/21/2025
World
Casino Lisboa, Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau’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.
05/17/2025
World
A Person Scrolling on Their Phone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Japan 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.
05/17/2025
World
Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Tan 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.
05/16/2025
World
Brazil Football Team Lineup
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Brazil 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.
05/15/2025
World
Makati City Skyline in Manilla, Philippines
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

The 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%.
05/15/2025
World