Category: Licensing and Regulation

What Mandelson’s Firing Reveals About Power and Accountability Summary The rapid dismissal of Peter Mandelson as UK Ambassador to the US followed the release of emails and documents showing a far closer relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was publicly disclosed. Newly revealed messages — including a 2008 exchange where Mandelson urged Epstein […]

SOFTSWISS’ Eleni Panagiotopoulou to deliver lecture in Sumsub Academy’s new AML Fundamentals program Summary SOFTSWISS has announced that Eleni Panagiotopoulou, Head of its Anti‑Money Laundering team, will deliver a lecture in Sumsub Academy’s new AML Fundamentals course, which goes live on 15 September 2025. The six-part programme offers free online access to compliance professionals worldwide […]

Red Rock Resorts sets investment plans for resorts and renovations | Yogonet International Article Date: 2025-09-12T05:54:59+00:00 Summary Red Rock Resorts told Nevada regulators it plans to advance three new resort projects in Southern Nevada, with public details expected soon. The projects include a continued master-plan buildout at Durango, a conceptual development on 123 acres east […]

Macau gaming tax revenue hits $1.04 billion in August Summary Macau’s gaming tax receipts rose to MOP8.31 billion (around $1.04 billion) in August, a 2.5% increase month-on-month, according to the Financial Services Bureau. The August tax take relates to July gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP22.1 billion ($2.73 billion), which was up 19% year‑on‑year and […]

Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Manslaughter of Casino New Brunswick Manager Summary Michael Thomas Glaspy, 53, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment after a jury found him guilty of the manslaughter of Rodney Frenette, a manager at Casino New Brunswick. Frenette died on 28 March 2023, 24 days after an assault […]

Konami Casino Slots to Enter Brazilian Market with Kaizen Gaming’s Betano Summary Konami Gaming has struck a partnership with Kaizen Gaming to bring Konami casino slot titles to Brazil via Kaizen’s Betano brand. The launch will introduce a mix of classic and modern Konami slots — including China Shores, Fortune Mint, All Aboard Piggy Pennies, […]

Las Vegas Police Launch Drones Off Rooftops in Sin City Summary The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has expanded its drone operations, using rooftops across the city as launch points — dubbed “sky ports”. Officials say drones have supported 169 suspect-locating events since last October and the force reports 1,100 missions total with 386 […]

California Continues to Advance AB 831, SGLA Expresses Frustration Summary AB 831 aims to outlaw dual-currency sweepstakes gaming platforms in California, effectively targeting the sweepstakes sector that has skirted gambling regulation through legal wording. The bill has advanced after passing the Senate, won unanimous support from the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee, and is heading to […]