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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

A23 Leads the Charge Against India’s Online Real Money Gambling Ban

Led by its parent company, Head Digital Works, A23 has filed a petition arguing the gambling ban unfairly targets games of skill like poker and rummy.
Aug 28, 2025
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Indian National Cricket Team Players
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

India Gambling Ban Forces Dream11 to Suspend National Cricket Team Sponsorship

Dream11’s exit from the BCCI sponsorship follows Indian Parliament’s passing of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gambling Bill 2025.
Aug 26, 2025
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Macau Casinos
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Gaming Revenue Hits Record High in August with Strong Forecasts

Macau gross gaming revenue surges 9% weekly to MOP793 million daily, setting a new post-pandemic record for a non-holiday associated week.
Aug 25, 2025
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Crown Casino, Melbourne
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Victoria Regulator Reprimands Crown Melbourne Over Player Safeguard Lapses

VGCCC censured Crown Melbourne for exceeding player spending limits and permitting mismatched accounts, which is against harm reduction laws.
Aug 20, 2025
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Lines of Code Illustrating Data Security Breach
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Bragg Gaming Group Confirms IT Breach, Assures Systems Now Secure

The cyberattack was confined to internal systems, no personal data was compromised, and operations were unaffected, per the company’s press release.
Aug 19, 2025
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Playing Chips and Cards on a PokerTable
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Quang Ninh Greenlights Sun Group’s $2B Casino Resort with Locals Access

The $2 billion Van Don Casino-Tourism Complex will be the first citizen casino IR in Van Don EZ, occupying 244 hectares and meant to open in nine years.
Aug 18, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

BlueBet Ordered to Pay AU$53K Fine After Failing in VIP Player Safeguards

NTRWC condemned BlueBet for ignoring red flags and offering a VIP gambler bonuses after massive losses, violating responsible gambling obligations.
Aug 14, 2025
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Someone Using a Smartphone
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Philippines Plans New KYC Rules, Bet Limits to Limit Online Gambling

Online gambling reforms propose higher bet limits and casino entry fees to reduce frequent betting and protect low-income residents.
Aug 12, 2025
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A Group of People Fist Bumping in Collaboration
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Philippine Gambling Operators Form PlaySafe Alliance to Curb Illegal Market

The PlaySafe Alliance initiative promotes responsible gambling, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection, and targets unlicensed operators.
Aug 11, 2025
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Blocks Spelling out TAX
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Netherlands Tax Reforms Result in €200M Gambling Revenue Slump in H1 2025

While Dutch casinos set a record €1B (US$1.07B) GGR in 2024, a 3.7% tax hike has resulted in a €200M (US$230.8M) deficit in H1 2025.
Aug 06, 2025
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