State of the Union: College basketball black eyes, Brennan leaving Prime Sports, more

State of the Union: College basketball black eyes, Brennan leaving Prime Sports, more Summary In the latest edition of iGB’s State of the Union, we explore significant developments in North American sports betting, including ongoing gambling investigations in college basketball, updates on legal sports betting in Oklahoma, and notable personnel changes in the industry. Key […]

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Hong Kong Jockey Club hopeful basketball betting could be legalized by September: report

“`html Hong Kong Jockey Club hopeful basketball betting could be legalized by September: report Summary The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is optimistic about the potential legalization of basketball betting in Hong Kong by September this year. This follows indications from the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong expressing readiness to explore new revenue sources to […]

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Former Mandalay Bay security chief allowed to work in gaming following reversal of suspension by Nevada regulator

Former Mandalay Bay Security Chief Allowed to Work in Gaming Following Reversal of Suspension Summary The Nevada Gaming Commission has reversed the suspension on Sandy Seda, former security chief of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, reinstating his eligibility to work in the gaming industry. This decision comes after a hearing where Seda, who faced earlier […]

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Daily Asia Gaming eBrief: Cambodia strengthens gambling oversight with 13 new casino onsite offices

“`html Cambodia strengthens gambling oversight with 13 new casino onsite offices, reflecting new regulatory approach Summary Cambodia has established 13 onsite offices within licensed casinos, aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight and improving transparency in the gambling sector. This initiative by the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) marks a significant transition towards a more […]

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Amended Thai casino bill looks to prohibit any form of remote or proxy gambling

“`html Amended Thai casino bill looks to prohibit any form of remote or proxy gambling Summary Thailand’s amended casino law aims to ban any form of remote gaming, including online gambling and live-streaming betting. Provisions from the bill highlight the need to restrict access to ensure that only in-person participants can engage in gambling activities. […]

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Joint venture partner Belle Corp not planning to buy out Melco’s City of Dreams Manila stake

“`html Joint venture partner Belle Corp not planning to buy out Melco’s City of Dreams Manila stake Summary Belle Corp, a Philippine real estate firm, announced it has no intention to buy out its joint venture partner Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s stake in City of Dreams Manila. This declaration follows Melco’s recent exploration of “strategic […]

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Macau gaming operator accused of unjustified layoffs

“`html Macau gaming operator accused of unjustified layoffs | AGB Macau gaming operators face scrutiny following sudden layoffs of six local employees from a back-office department, which occurred without clear justification. This situation has raised alarms regarding employee rights and current labour practices within the industry. Key Points Six employees from an unnamed Macau gaming […]

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Philippines Senate President calls for review of PIGO sector amid growing concerns

“`html Philippines Senate President calls for review of PIGO sector amid growing concerns The Philippines Senate President, Francis Escudero, has initiated a thorough review of the Philippine Inland Gaming Operators (PIGOs) sector in response to rising concerns about their impact on Filipino society. He emphasised that while PIGOs provide similar services to Philippine Offshore Gaming […]

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