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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Casinos Achieve New Revenue High, Hitting Pre-Pandemic Levels

Macau gaming revenue hits MOP24.09B, a 15.9% YoY surge and new post-COVID high, beating the 11.7% forecasts and August’s MOP22.16B record.
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Entain’s BetCity Fined €2.65M by KSA Over Youth Gambling Safeguard Failures

Dutch regulators fined Entain’s BetCity €2.65 million for failure to address youth gambling risks discovered during a 2022-2023 probe.
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People Shaking Hands in Agreement
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Kambi Strengthens Dutch Presence with Holland Gaming Partnership

In the deal, Holland Gaming Technology gains access to Kambi’s Turnkey solution, Holland Power Gaming, including advanced trading tools.
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Skill-based Arcade Machines
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Netherlands' KSA Launches New Land-Based Operator Licensing Model

The updated model replaces indefinite licenses with fixed-term permits to manage scarcity, enforce regulations, and ensure fairness among operators.
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People Using Their Phones
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India’s Supreme Court Reviews CASC Petition on Gambling Apps Ban

Chief Justice B.R. Gavai led the bench hearing CASC’s petition urging ministries to align with the recently passed Online Gaming Act.
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Colombo, Sri Lanka
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Sri Lanka Aims to Launch Gambling Regulatory Authority by June 2026

Sri Lanka’s GRA establishes unified regulation of land-based and online gambling amid rising taxes, with up to 70% of casino activity now digital.
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Italy to Cut Online Betting Platforms from 407 to 52 in Regulatory Shift

Under the new framework, 46 companies will hold 52 licenses and must remain compliant with ADM’s “one domain per license” regulation.
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William Hill Betting Shop
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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.
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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.
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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.
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