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William Hill Betting Shop
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Evoke Considers Major UK Shop Closures Over Proposed Gambling Tax Hike

Evoke plc, which owns William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, is preparing to close 9-15% of its 1,300 UK betting shops, potentially affecting 1,500 jobs.
Oct 15, 2025
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Willemstad, Curacao
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Curacao Gaming Authority in Crisis as Full Board Quits and PM Assumes Control

PM Gilmar Pisas assumes leadership of the Curacao Gaming Authority amid the entire board's resignation, casting doubt on long-awaited reforms.
Oct 14, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Allwyn and OPAP €16 Billion Merger Creates Global Lottery Powerhouse

Both companies’ boards of directors approve the merger, which consolidates assets into a multinational entity listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.
Oct 14, 2025
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Someone Playing a Gaming Machine
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand Advances First Gaming Law to Regulate Gambling-Like Features

If enacted, the new law will enable the Cyber Crime Bureau to suspend unregistered games and conduct safety, fairness, and transparency audits.
Oct 08, 2025
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A Street in Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Casino Revenue Hits MOP5.5B Record in October, Boosted by Golden Week

Macau casinos hit MOP5.5 billion thanks to Golden Week, with 790,000 visitors in the first five days, topping tourism authorities’ forecast of 750,000.
Oct 07, 2025
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Poker Cards, Chips, and Dice
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

India Announced Draft Framework to Regulate Online Gaming Sector

Following the real money gaming ban in August, India has drafted a new set of rules open to public consultation until October 31, 2025.
Oct 07, 2025
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Aerial View of Al Marjan Island with Fireworks Display
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

RAK Launches Billion-Dirham Highway to Connect Landmark Casino Resort with Dubai

Ras Al Khaimah commits over AED1 billion to Wynn Boulevard, a new road project meant to connect Wynn Al Marjan with Dubai and other emirates.
Oct 03, 2025
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Macau Skyline at Night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau’s September Casino Earnings Climb 6% YoY Despite Typhoon Disruptions

September’s gaming revenue in Macau rose 6% YoY to MOP18.29B, down MOP3.86 billion from August’s post-pandemic high of MOP22.16 billion.
Oct 02, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Greece to Enforce Automatic Online Gambling Restrictions for Under-18s

Greece will become the first EU nation to automatically restrict under-18s from gambling and tobacco platforms and under-15s from social media.
Sep 30, 2025
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 Casino Poker Cards, Chips, and Dice
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Latvia Accelerates Gambling Tax Hike and Restructures Regulatory Oversight

Latvia includes gambling tax increases up to 18% in the 2026 budget and merges the sector’s regulator with the government’s tax administration.
Sep 25, 2025
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