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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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Palasino Mikulov Launches New Casino Near Austria Border EU
Palasino Holdings Limited has added another land-based property to its Central European footprint with the opening of Palasino Mikulov, a new casino located in southern Czech Republic close to the Austrian border. The venue marks the group’s fourth casino operation in the country and began operating following a soft launch held in mid-December, timed to […]
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Meridianbet Introduces Flash Bet for Rapid Sports Simulations
Meridianbet has introduced a new in-house betting feature aimed at accelerating how players interact with sports markets. The company confirmed the launch of Flash Bet, a proprietary instant sports simulation product that allows users to engage with outcomes from real, scheduled sporting events and receive results within seconds. The feature forms part of Meridianbet’s broader […]
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Sun Group Starts US$2bn Van Don Casino Resort Project Update
Sun Group has officially launched construction of a large integrated casino tourism complex in Vietnam’s Van Don Economic Zone, Quang Ninh province, following a groundbreaking ceremony held on December 19. The project forms part of a coordinated national programme marking major historical anniversaries and policy milestones, during which multiple large-scale developments were launched or inaugurated […]
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India: Opposition Alleges Political Cover for Gambling Operations
Senior leaders of India’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) have intensified their attack on the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, alleging that illegal gambling operations continue to function openly with political backing. Speaking separately at the party’s central office in Tadepalli, YSRCP spokespersons cited by ysrcongress.com accused senior ministers and law enforcement agencies of allowing casinos […]
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Vietnam Proposes Mandatory Identity Disclosure for Football Bettors
Vietnamese authorities are preparing to introduce stricter controls on licensed betting, with proposed rules that would require bettors to disclose their full identities before placing wagers on football, horse racing, or dog racing. The measures form part of a draft decree intended to replace the existing regulatory framework introduced in 2017. The revised decree follows […]
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Saratoga Casino Holdings Gains Approval for Happy Valley Casino
Saratoga Casino Holdings LLC has received a gaming license from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, clearing a key regulatory step for the company as it prepares to develop and operate the upcoming Happy Valley Casino in central Pennsylvania. The approval adds Pennsylvania to the list of states where the New York-based operator holds non-tribal casino […]
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New Zealand Sets Credit Card Ban in New Online Casino Plan
New Zealand’s government has confirmed that online casinos operating under the country’s upcoming licensing regime will be prohibited from accepting customer funds via credit cards. The restriction forms part of the Online Casino Bill, legislation intended to legalise and regulate online casino gambling while embedding consumer protection measures into the market from its launch. Consumer Debt […]
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Hacksaw Gaming’s Toshi Ways Club Reworks a Familiar Slot With New Mechanics
The renowned slot provider Hacksaw Gaming has expanded its slot portfolio with the release of Toshi Ways Club, a title that returns to a familiar Japanese-inspired setting while introducing a completely reworked gameplay structure. The game follows an earlier release built around a similar visual identity, but rather than acting as a direct sequel, it reshapes the experience through […]
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