NBA coach Billups pleads not guilty in Mafia-tied criminal poker case Summary Chauncey Billups, the suspended Portland Trail Blazers coach and 2024 Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, pleaded not guilty at a Brooklyn arraignment to charges that he profited from a rigged poker scheme allegedly backed by New York organised crime families. He faces federal […]
Nevada judge reverses course, orders Kalshi to halt operations in the state | Yogonet International Summary A US district judge in Nevada, Andrew Gordon, has dissolved Kalshi’s preliminary injunction that had prevented Nevada from enforcing a March cease-and-desist order against the prediction market operator. The judge rejected Kalshi’s argument that registration with the Commodity Futures […]
Major Australian race-fixing case uncovered through wagering analysis: Report | AGB Summary New research published by the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime and authored by Racing Victoria’s Brent Fisher details a major race-fixing scheme uncovered through wagering analysis. Between April and August 2022 a professional punter — using multiple accounts, including nine […]
UK sector hit with 40% remote gaming duty, new remote betting tax from 2027 Summary The UK government will raise the remote gaming duty from 21% to 40% from April 2026. A new general remote betting duty of 25% (up from 15%) will apply from April 2027, but only to online betting profits and excluding […]
Allwyn reveals Q3 growth ahead of OPAP merger Summary Allwyn International posted a 4% year‑on‑year rise in total revenue for Q3 of FY2025 as it prepares to merge with OPAP to form a €16 billion group. CEO Robert Chvatal expects further growth in 2026 and beyond, driven by a move to a single consumer‑facing Allwyn […]
Brazil’s Mulled Tax Hike Doesn’t Sit Well with IBJR Summary The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has warned that a proposed increase in the gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax from 12% to 24% would substantially raise the tax burden on licensed operators. With an existing BRL 30 million licence fee and other charges, the […]
Allwyn’s Q3 Profitability Was Strong Despite Setbacks Summary Allwyn International published its unaudited Q3 report showing solid top-line growth but pressure on margins. Total revenue reached EUR 2.2 billion (up 4% year‑on‑year), with gaming GGR at EUR 2.1 billion (up 5%). Net revenue rose to EUR 1 billion (up 5%). However, operating EBITDA fell to […]
Grand Ho Tram granted 5-year local gaming authorization, Van Don gets 5 years (once open); Corona given permanent authorization Summary Vietnam’s government issued Resolution No. 307/2025/NQ-CP on 26 November 2025, expanding domestic casino access. Corona Resort & Casino on Phu Quoc has been authorised to admit Vietnamese nationals permanently. The Grand Ho Tram Resort (Ba […]
How European regulators are elevating black market fight Summary Regulators from Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain and Great Britain — led publicly by the UK Gambling Commission — have issued a joint statement committing to stronger co‑operation to tackle illegal online gambling. They will share intelligence, investigative techniques and best practice to identify and […]
Vietnam’s The Grand Ho Tram receives official approval to welcome local players under 5-year pilot programme Summary Vietnam integrated resort The Grand Ho Tram has received formal approval from the central government to admit local players to its casino under a five-year pilot programme effective 26 November 2025. The approval was issued via an official […]
