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Handing in a Letter of Resignation
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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A Row of Slot Machines
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Dutch football supporters
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Bangkok Skyline at Night
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Lottery Tickets and Cash
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Casino Lisboa, Macau
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

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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