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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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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Tan Hee Teck to Exit from Genting Singapore and Resorts World Sentosa Leadership

Genting Singapore confirmed Tan Hee Teck’s retirement from all executive and board roles, but he will retain an advisory role until November 30.
May 16, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Brazil Sports Ministry and Sportradar Seal Deal to Promote Sports Integrity

Sportradar will assist Brazil’s Sports Ministry by providing suspicious betting alerts using advanced UFDS technology as part of the agreement.
May 15, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

The Philippines National Treasury Receives PHP12.67 Billion from PAGCOR

PAGCOR turned over 75% of 2024 net income, surpassing the 50% remittance mandated under the Philippine Republic Act No. 7656 Dividends Law by 25%.
May 15, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Dutch Government Keeps Lottery State-Run, Prioritizes Gambling Reforms

The Dutch government’s decision is driven by policy priorities, including public safety, addiction prevention, and combating illegal gambling.
May 15, 2025
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Govt. Approves Land for Casino
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hacksaw Gaming Packs a 12,500x Payout Potential in New Slot, Danny Dollar

Danny Dollar, the sequel to Donny Dough, maintains a similar theatrical theme to its predecessor but with a 25% greater maximum win.
May 11, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Melco Macau Resorts Drive Q1 Growth Amid Varid International Performance

The casino operator, with properties in Macau, Philippines, Cyprus, and Sri Lanka, reported a net income surge to $32.5 million YoY.
May 11, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Japan Reopens IR Licensing Bid; Targets Two New Casino Hubs by 2027

Japan will open public consultations from August to December 2025 on a cabinet order defining integrated resort application procedures.
May 08, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai PM Defends Integrated Resorts Plan with Strict Visitor Screening

PM Paetongtarn clarified in her “Empowering Thais” address that casino resorts aim to strengthen Thailand’s global tourism standing.
May 06, 2025
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Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Hacksaw Gaming's Rad Maxx Slot Redefines Win Potential with Dynamic Paylines

Rad Maxx Slot replaces the expanding wilds in its predecessor, RIP City, with multiplier wilds that upgrade symbol payouts by up to 20x.
May 04, 2025
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