Star Entertainment Group Confirms Board, CEO Leadership Changes
Bruce Mathieson Jnr transitions from chairman to CEO, pending finalization, and Soo Kim is named chairman, as Hodgson and Thornton resign.
Ethiopia Revokes All Sports Betting Licenses Citing Illegal Operations
Ethiopian Lottery Service cites licensing breaches, illegal transfers, and security threats, revoking the permits under federal mandate.
Macau Casinos Lower Mass Baccarat Minimums After Satellite Shutdowns
Macau mass baccarat averaged HK$2,058 minimum in December, a 4% year-on-year rise and 3% month-on-month as casinos chase player demand.
Iron Bank 2: Relax Gaming and CasinoGrounds Reunite for Cuban Slot Sequel
Iron Bank 2 merges Cuban aesthetics with 4,096 win ways, a highly volatile math model, wild multipliers, and customizable base gameplay.
Convicted Australian Bettor Seeks Recovery of Gambled Client Funds
Jailed for defrauding over AU$3 million from 12 clients to gamble, Fineff admits guilt but claims bookmakers failed to implement client care duties.
Polish Legislation Targets to Classify Game Loot Boxes Under Gambling Laws
The legislation marks Poland’s first legal push to regulate loot boxes as gambling, responding to expert calls to protect youth from addiction risks.
Hacksaw Unleashes Cosmic Chaos in Highly Volatile Jaws of Justice Slot
Jaws of Justice merges a bizarre cosmic shark theme with a volatile math model, awarding up to 200x wild multipliers and three free spin tiers.
Vietnam Eyes Financial Law Reforms to Permit Citizen Casino Entry
Vietnam’s casino reforms target financial verification hurdles, citing paperwork delays and operational red tape, with plans to streamline the process.
Thailand Probe Cambodian Athletes’ Casino-Logo Jackets at SEA Games
Online images from the Hua Mark ceremony show Cambodian jackets with the NagaWorld casino logo below the national emblem, prompting the investigation.
Brazil Senate Approves 15-18% Betting Tax Reforms and Longer Dividend Exception
The changes, authored by Senator Renan Calheiros, will advance to the Chamber of Deputies unless a full senate review is requested.