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UKGC Fines Fafabet Operator Over Unfair Terms and AML Breaches
Taichi Tech Limited, the company operating under the Fafabet brand, has been fined £170,000 by the UK Gambling Commission following a series of regulatory breaches, including the use of misleading terms in its promotional offers and shortcomings in key compliance areas such as anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility. UK Gambling Commission issues £170K fine to Fafabet operator: The Commission’s investigation revealed that Fafabet’s […]
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Regulatory Concerns Shake Philippine Online Gambling Sector; Stocks Take Hit
The Philippine online gambling industry has been jolted by renewed legislative efforts that have triggered steep market sell-offs and intensified regulatory uncertainty. Stocks tied to the sector—particularly those of leading operator DigiPlus Interactive Corp.—plunged sharply following the filing of a bill that seeks to implement stringent controls on digital gaming activities. DigiPlus, which runs the […]
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Portugal’s Online Gambling Market Sees First Revenue Dip in Nearly Three Years
Portugal’s online gambling sector experienced its first quarter-on-quarter decline in gross revenue in nearly three years, signaling a potential plateau after a long period of uninterrupted growth. While year-on-year figures remain positive, data for Q1 2025 suggest the market may be entering a phase of consolidation. According to the Serviço de Regulação e Inspeção de […]
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Santan Mountain Casino Unveils New Bingo Hall with Four-Day Celebration
Gila River Resorts & Casinos has unveiled a brand-new bingo venue at its Santan Mountain location in Chandler, Arizona, adding an exciting new layer to its entertainment offerings. The launch marks a significant expansion of Gila River’s gaming portfolio, coinciding with a special grand opening celebration slated for August 29 through September 1. Located at […]
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Eagle Mountain Casino Kicks Off $220 Million Hotel-Resort Expansion
The Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, California, has officially broken ground on its highly anticipated Phase 2 expansion, ushering in the next phase of the Tule River Tribe’s vision for a world-class resort destination. The groundbreaking ceremony, which took place on July 1, 2025, marks a significant milestone for the casino, as it plans to […]
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Underdog Seeks Legal Block on California AG’s Fantasy Sports Ruling
Underdog Sports, a prominent operator in the fantasy sports industry, has filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court in an effort to stop California Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing a legal opinion that could declare digital fantasy sports platforms unlawful in the state. The move comes in anticipation of a widely expected opinion that, […]
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Malik Beasley Under Federal Scrutiny for Alleged NBA Gambling Ties
Malik Beasley, a prominent NBA sharpshooter who most recently suited up for the Detroit Pistons, is currently under federal investigation over alleged gambling activity tied to NBA games and player-specific prop bets during the 2023–24 season, multiple sources confirmed on Sunday. The probe, led by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York, […]
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Hacksaw Gaming Expands in Italy with Sportbet; Launches Le King Slot
Hacksaw Gaming is continuing its push for expansion in Italy, announcing an exciting new partnership with Sportbet Italy. This collaboration brings Hacksaw’s hit games to a broader audience, including popular titles such as Wanted Dead or a Wild, Fist of Destruction, Ze Zeus, and Duel at Dawn. Along with these fan-favorite games, the collaboration marks the debut of Le King, a bold […]
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Las Vegas Gaming Revenue Experiences Decline in May, Tourism Faces Setbacks
In May 2025, Las Vegas gaming revenue on the Strip fell once again, continuing a downward trend that has been evident for the past four months. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (pdf), the Strip experienced a 3.9% decrease in gaming win, bringing in $713.7 million, compared to the $742.5 million reported during the […]
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City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Open in August 2025: A New Era for Tourism and Luxury
The much-anticipated City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to officially open on August 2, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka’s tourism sector. This $1.2 billion integrated resort, developed through a partnership between John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment, introduces South Asia’s first fully integrated luxury resort and is poised to reshape the region’s tourism landscape. Luxury, […]
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