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By: Lucas DunnMacau 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.

By: Lucas DunnEntain’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.

By: Lucas DunnKambi 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.

By: Lucas DunnNetherlands' 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.

By: Lucas DunnIndia’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.

By: Lucas DunnSri 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.

By: Lucas DunnItaly 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.

By: Lucas DunnEvoke 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.

By: Lucas DunnCuracao 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.

By: Lucas DunnAllwyn 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.