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AUSTRAC Flags AML Concerns at Two Northern Australian Casinos
Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint independent auditors to examine their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) protocols. Audit scope to include oversight, risk, and monitoring: The decision comes in response to identified “potential gaps and deficiencies” in the casinos’ existing AML/CTF controls, […]
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ROGA Unveils Safer VIP Program Guidelines for U.S. Sportsbooks
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), which accounts for approximately 90% of the legal U.S. sports betting market by handle, has released a detailed set of responsible gaming guidelines aimed specifically at VIP programs. These recommendations are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that loyalty initiatives within sportsbooks do not compromise player well-being. ROGA’s new framework is based on existing […]
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BAGO Raises Alarm Over Surge in Illegal Online Gambling Across Belgium
A recent study commissioned by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a troubling reality: approximately 25% of Belgian gamblers are using unlicensed gambling websites. These illegal platforms, which evade national regulation, now represent a significant and growing share of the country’s gambling activity. The findings underscore more than just financial implications. […]
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Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay Debuts on Caesars Online Platforms
Caesars Entertainment has officially launched a new online-exclusive slot game, Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay, in collaboration with Light & Wonder. The game is now available on Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ontario. This unique title brings together two of the most popular slot franchises in […]
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Playtech Sells German Happybet Sports Betting Brand to Pferdewetten
Playtech Group has entered into an agreement with NetX Betting Ltd., a subsidiary of the Frankfurt-listed German operator pferdewetten.de AG, to transfer its German sports betting brand Happybet. This deal represents a significant milestone in Playtech’s ongoing strategic transition toward becoming a predominantly pure-play B2B provider. Challenges and financial performance of Happybet: Having closed its Austrian Happybet operations in the […]
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Louisiana House Passes Revised Bill to Raise Online Betting Tax
Louisiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restructuring the state’s online sports betting tax framework with the House’s passage of an amended version of House Bill 639. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Neil Riser (R-Columbia), proposes raising the tax on mobile sports wagering from the current 15% to 21.5%, a substantial revision from the original 32.5% increase suggested in earlier […]
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Montana Outlaws Sweepstakes Casinos, Sparking Industry Backlash
Montana has made history by becoming the first U.S. state to formally outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of Senate Bill 555 (SB555) into law. The legislation, passed by both state chambers in April, will take effect on October 1, 2025, and fundamentally alters the legal landscape for digital gambling within the state. Felony charges and […]
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Casino Complex Bill to Lead Thai Parliament Agenda in July
When Thailand’s parliament reconvenes in July, the entertainment complex bill—focused on legalizing and regulating casino-integrated resorts—will be high on the legislative docket, Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat confirmed. The measure has garnered notable attention not just locally, but from leading international players in the casino and entertainment industry. International investors eye Thai market as costs rise: Julapun stated […]
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Michigan Online Gambling Revenue Slips Slightly in April
Michigan’s online gaming market experienced a marginal dip in April 2025, as internet gaming and sports betting operators collectively reported $290.7 million in gross receipts. This marks a slight decline of 0.9% from the record-setting numbers posted in March, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Despite the monthly decline, year-on-year figures show robust […]
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Unregulated AI Use in Gambling Sector Prompts Urgent Ethical Warnings
As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies across casino floors, online platforms, and sports betting operations. A new academic study has brought renewed attention to the potential for AI to amplify gambling-related harms if left […]
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