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Australia’s Gambling Sector Braces for Largest AML/CTF Overhaul in a Decade
Australia’s gambling industry is preparing for its most significant regulatory shift in more than ten years, as wide-ranging Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) reforms are scheduled to take effect from March 2026. The changes, introduced through amendments to Australia’s AML/CTF framework, are expected to impose stricter compliance obligations on gambling operators, aligning the sector […]
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Red Tiger’s Revolvero Enters 2026 With Western Showdowns
The new year opens with a Western scene dominated by tense standoffs and sharp aim. Red Tiger’s Revolvero introduces a format where each spin draws closer to a duel, framed by dusty terrain and saloon-style tension. The setting emphasizes the danger of the frontier at high noon, with only one Gunslinger emerging unscathed as reels resolve their […]
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Hacksaw Gaming Launches Smoking Dragon Online Slot With Cascades and Bonus Modes
Hacksaw Gaming has released a new online slot titled Smoking Dragon, expanding its portfolio with a lighthearted, Asian-inspired game built around cascading wins, layered bonus features, and a distinctive cartoon presentation. Set high above the clouds, the game centers on a pipe-smoking dragon that oversees the reels and guards its treasure, offering players a calmer […]
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Macau Casinos Face Q4 Cost Pressures Tied to Major Events
Macau’s casino operators entered the fourth quarter of 2025 with considerable event-driven expenses that weighed on operating leverage despite expectations of year-on-year earnings growth. Analyst updates pointed to increased spending tied to the NBA China Games, the 15th National Games and adjustments linked to satellite casino closures as key contributors to higher operating costs across […]
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Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming Confirms Feb. 25 Opening Date
Marshall Yards Racing & Gaming has confirmed February 25, 2026, as the official opening date for its new gaming and entertainment venue in Calvert City, Kentucky. The development marks the eighth gaming property operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated in the state and represents a $40 million investment in the region. Construction on the site began […]
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Public Support Grows for Stronger Limits on UK Gambling Ads
Growing public unease over the scale and reach of gambling promotion is placing renewed pressure on UK ministers to consider tighter restrictions on advertising, sponsorship, and digital marketing, according to recent polling and regulatory developments. While gambling itself remains legal and widely used, surveys suggest confidence in how the sector is overseen is weakening, with […]
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Maine iGaming Bill Faces Scrutiny as Governor Weighs Decision
Maine lawmakers return to Augusta in early January facing two closely timed debates that could reshape the state’s approach to online gambling. At the center sits LD 1164, a bill approved by the Legislature that would legalize internet casino gaming, alongside a separate proposal aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos. With the iGaming measure awaiting […]
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Kazakhstan Considers New Casino Zones to Support Tourism
Kazakhstan is moving forward with plans to widen the geographic footprint of its regulated gambling industry, following the adoption of new legislation aimed at strengthening the tourism sector. The initiative, approved by lawmakers in late December, would allow casinos to operate in additional designated zones beyond the country’s current gambling areas. Officials say the effort […]
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Portugal Extends Casino Licenses as 15-Year Tender Delays
Portugal’s government has moved to temporarily prolong existing casino concessions after an international bidding process for five properties failed to reach completion before the end of the year. The decision affects land-based casinos in the Algarve, Espinho, and Póvoa de Varzim gaming zones, where current operators Solverde and Estoril Sol will remain in place while […]
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Iowa Will Begin Withholding State Taxes on Sports Betting Winnings
Iowa will change how it collects income tax on sports betting winnings beginning in 2026, shifting part of the tax obligation from annual filing to the payout stage for certain qualifying wins. The update follows the passage of Senate File 605, which Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law in 2025. The new requirements take effect […]
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