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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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A Person Scrolling on Their Phone
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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Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
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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Brazil Football Team Lineup
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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Makati City Skyline in Manilla, Philippines
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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The Flag of Netherlands
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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