“`html Three-month trial of carded play to take place in mid-2025 at 40 Victorian venues Summary The Victorian government is set to conduct a three-month trial of carded play at approximately 40 venues in mid-2025. This initiative follows the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024, which revolves around mandatory pre-commitment on electronic […]
“`html Thai Cabinet Approves IR Draft Bill in “Significant Step” Towards Gaming Legalisation Summary The Thai cabinet has approved a draft law that aims to establish casinos and entertainment complexes, marking a pivotal step towards the legalisation of gaming in Thailand. The approval is anticipated to enhance tourism and increase public revenue. An ad hoc […]
“`html Gaming Commission accepts $10.5M settlement to end case against Resorts World The Nevada Gaming Commission has accepted a $10.5 million settlement from Resorts World Las Vegas following a case involving violations of federal anti-money laundering laws. The settlement, which is the second-largest fine in Nevada gaming history, stems from the resort’s failure to prevent […]
“`html Queensland Government Further Postpones Suspension of Star Gold Coast’s Casino License Summary The Queensland government has announced a six-month extension on the suspension of The Star Gold Coast’s casino licence, now pushing the decision deadline to September 30, 2025. This follows a prior suspension set to begin on March 31, 2025. The announcement was […]
“`html Kalshi and Robinhood, Slapped with Cease and Desist Orders in NJ Kalshi, a prediction market platform, along with its partner Robinhood, has received cease and desist orders from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE). This follows similar actions taken against Kalshi in Nevada earlier this month. Background and Details The cease and […]
“`html More than 300 arrested in Interpol crackdown on iGaming cybercrime More than 300 individuals have been apprehended in an extensive Interpol operation targeting online casino-related fraud and cybercrime across Africa. Dubbed Operation Red Card, this initiative ran from November 2024 to February 2025, aiming to dismantle cross-border criminal networks. Source: Article Key Points Over […]
“`html Morningstar says Aristocrat’s competitive strength still in gaming machines, not iGaming A recent report by Morningstar highlights Aristocrat’s stronghold in traditional gaming machines over the highly competitive iGaming sector. The investment research firm expresses caution about the company’s online gaming potential. Key Points Morningstar believes Aristocrat excels more in the gaming machine market than […]
“`html ANALOME Fights Back Against Brazil’s Federal Betting Domain Rule ANALOME, Brazil’s National Association of Municipal and State Lotteries, has raised objections against a recent regulation from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets that mandates legal betting operations to utilise the “.bet.br” domain. The association argues that the rule introduces legal ambiguity for compliant operators […]
“`html Continent 8 secures ISO 50001 certification for its data centres Continent 8 Technologies has achieved the ISO 50001:2018 certification for its energy management systems, highlighting its commitment to sustainability in data centre operations. This certification establishes Continent 8 as a responsible leader in energy efficiency, addressing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Key Points […]
“`html Bet365 Exits Chinese Sports Betting Market Bet365 has announced that it will stop taking bets from Chinese customers effective 27 March 2025. The online sportsbook is shifting its focus towards growth in regulated markets such as the US and Brazil, leaving behind its previous engagement in a challenging Chinese grey market. Key Points Bet365 […]
