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Las Vegas Sands Sees “Unprecedented” Singapore Gains, Refocuses on Macau Growth
Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) closed the third quarter of 2025 on a high note, propelled by record-setting performance from its Singapore flagship, Marina Bay Sands (MBS), while taking steps to rebuild market strength in Macau. Company executives, including Chairman and CEO Rob Goldstein and President and COO Patrick Dumont, celebrated a “historic” quarter that underscored the firm’s […]
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Platinum Gaming Faces £10 Million Fine for AML and Social Responsibility Failures
Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough investigation uncovered a series of serious failings in both the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls and its social responsibility procedures. The Commission’s findings have […]
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Vietnam Chamber of Commerce Proposes Increase in Betting Limits to Combat Illegal Gambling
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, calling for a significant increase in the daily betting cap on international football, horse racing, and greyhound racing. This proposal is designed to strengthen the competitiveness of licensed operators in the country and tackle the growing issue of illegal […]
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Palasino Group Expands Its Presence in the Czech Republic with Palasino Mikulov
Palasino Group, a well-known operator in the European gaming and hospitality industry, is preparing to unveil its fourth casino in the Czech Republic. The new venue, Palasino Mikulov, is expected to open its doors in the coming months, with construction progressing steadily. Located in South Moravia, close to the Austrian border, Mikulov is a popular tourist […]
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Sri Lanka to Establish Gambling Regulatory Authority by June 2026
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to create its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), a step that aims to enhance oversight of the country’s rapidly growing gaming industry. The national government has set a target to have the GRA fully operational by June 30, 2026, after recent discussions in Parliament. This milestone follows the passage of […]
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Nevada Regulators Reaffirm Crackdown on Prediction Market Ties
Nevada’s gaming watchdog has intensified its stance against prediction markets, joining a growing list of state regulators warning that contracts based on sports, politics, or entertainment outcomes are considered unlawful betting activity. On Wednesday, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) issued a notice (pdf) titled “Sports Event Contracts Are Wagers,” underscoring that such contracts are […]
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DATA.BET Secures GLI Certification, Streamlining Sportsbook Market Access in Brazil
In a significant development for the gaming industry in Latin America, DATA.BET, a trusted provider of sportsbook solutions, has earned certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). This certification is essential for operating in Brazil, as GLI is a renowned global authority for testing and inspecting gaming systems. DATA.BET’s certification marks a crucial milestone in its long-term strategy […]
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Betting Operator Paddy Power to Close 57 Outlets in Cost-Cutting Move
Paddy Power has announced plans to close 57 of its betting shops across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, in a move that will affect nearly 250 employees. The closures follow a review of the company’s retail operations amid increasing costs and challenging market conditions. Closures Across the UK and Ireland The bookmaker, owned by […]
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Bally’s Plans $3.5 Billion Mixed-Use Hotel-Casino Project Near A’s Ballpark
Bally’s Corporation has submitted a comprehensive proposal to Clark County for an ambitious mixed-use hotel and casino complex to be built around the Las Vegas Athletics’ new Major League Baseball stadium. This massive project is expected to take several years to complete, with the phased construction spanning until March 2029. Phased Construction Plans and Timeline The project, […]
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Splash Sports Secures $14.5M Series B to Expand Across North America
Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports has successfully completed a $14.5 million Series B funding round, marking another major milestone in its mission to redefine how sports fans engage with live events. The new round, led by Dream Ventures, will help the company expand its suite of products, grow its marketing and partnership initiatives, and […]
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