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PAGCOR Board Tenders Courtesy Resignations Amid Marcos Government Overhaul
The announcement follows a presidential directive for 168 government officials to resign after poor May 2025 midterm election results.
Jun 02, 2025
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Sega Sammy Completes $96 Million Acquisition of Tech Firm GAN Limited
The finalized GAN Limited purchase price slightly exceeds the projected $95.8 million, at $1.97 per share, 121% over its November 2023 closing price.
May 29, 2025
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Playtech Transfers German Asset Happybet to Pferdewetten Subsidiary
The agreement’s completion accelerates Playtech’s exit from regulated EU betting markets following its €2.3 billion Snaitech sale in 2024.
May 28, 2025
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Wyke Gaming Faces UKGC License Suspension for Self-Exclusion Non-Compliance
Wyke’s Hanover Square venue in Bradford was ordered to close and is prohibited from reopening until it demonstrates full licensing compliance.
May 27, 2025
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Hacksaw Gaming Unveils Pray for Three, a Sinister Underworld-Themed Slot
Pray for Three pairs Hacksaw Gaming’s signature dark humor led by a cast of fallen sisters with cascading wins and multipliers of up to 333x.
May 25, 2025
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Regulator KSA Ramps Up Enforcement of Dutch Gambling Advertising Ban
New rules prohibit all sports gambling sponsorships, including promotional deals with athletes, teams, leagues, club shirts, and branded accessories.
May 23, 2025
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MGM Pursues $5 Billion Bangkok Casino, Urges Tax Reforms and Local Access
MGM urges Thailand to emulate Singapore’s 17% casino tax model, contrasting Macau’s 40%, to boost investor appeal and sustainability.
May 22, 2025
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IGT-Led Consortium Wins €2.23 Billion Italian Lotto License Rights Until 2034
IGT further cements its 30-year Italian lottery dominance for nine more years with the license, extending operational control established in 1993.
May 21, 2025
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Macau’s Flat Gaming Tax Income Through First Four Months Strains Public Revenue
The region’s financial income (investments, dividends, interests) from the Monetary Authority crashed to MOP6,000 from MOP1 billion in 2024.
May 17, 2025
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Japan Targets Illegal Online Casinos as Gambling Concerns Mount
A Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion report found Japanese bettors wagered JPY6.45 trillion on overseas gambling sites despite being illegal.
May 17, 2025
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