World News


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
World 

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
World 

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
World 

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
World 

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
World 

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
World 

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
World 

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
World 

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
World 

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
World