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November 12, 2025
Macau’s November Revenue Expected to Hit Over $2.5B
Macau’s casino industry is expected to generate approximately MOP 20.5 billion (around $2.55 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for November, despite a more difficult start to the month, which saw a 4% weekly drop. Experts Estimate Macau’s November Revenue The drop in revenue was a lot milder than expected, however, and experts attribute it […]
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November 12, 2025
Sweepstakes Lobbyists Seek Image Makeover with “Social Plus” Rebrand
A high-profile lobbying group representing the sweepstakes casino industry is seeking to rewrite the narrative around its controversial operations. This week, the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) introduced a new term called “Social Plus,” seeking to redefine how the public and regulators perceive the online games that have long occupied a legal gray area. The […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
Brazil Introduces Sweeping Player Self-Exclusion Update
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has made another milestone step toward responsible gambling oversight, unveiling new detailed regulations for the country’s national self-exclusion system. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) announced this update on November 10, praising it as another step in Brazil’s comprehensive gambling regulation overhaul. Bettors Will Have Increased Control The new […]
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November 12, 2025
KSA Partners with Roda JC Kerkrade to Explore Younger Adults’ Betting Habits
The Dutch Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit/KSA) announced a new joint initiative with Roda JC Kerkrade, a professional soccer club. According to the KSA’s official announcement, the collaboration will seek to understand how the youth in the Parkstad region feel about sports betting. The Probe Will Answer Pressing Questions About Young Adults and Betting The KSA said […]
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November 12, 2025
Illegal Betting Ads Represent the Majority of Ad Violations in India
India continues to struggle with illegal gambling advertising, as unauthorized betting ads continue to comprise the majority of marketing-related violations. Official data shows that betting ad violations comprised approximately 75% of all violations for the period between April and September. Many Breaches Were Tied to Sports Betting According to the Advertising Standards Council of India’s […]
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November 12, 2025
Japan Grapples with Surging Youth Gambling Addiction
Japanese authorities and independent experts are worried that there is a growing epidemic among young people, with more youths turning to gambling as a pastime, which can have a devastating impact. Children and adolescents as young as 15 have been giving statements that they were keen to find more money to be able to continue […]
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November 12, 2025
West Virginia Experts Worry about Gambling Addiction in Youths, Student-Athletes
The rise of sports gambling has mostly been welcomed by Americans, although growing skepticism among both bettors and non-bettors is perceptible as per a new YouGov study, and especially now that several major scandals are unfolding across the main sports leagues in the country. West Virginia’s Helplines See More and More Young People Phoning In […]
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November 12, 2025
1-in-10 Irish Gamblers Have Four or More Accounts
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland has taken a closer look at the betting and gambling landscape in the country, with the regulator basing its assessment on a soon-to-be-released ESRI report. New Survey to Focus on Gambling Consumption in Ireland According to ESRI’s findings, as confirmed by the watchdog’s chief executive, Anne Marie Caulfield, there […]
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November 12, 2025
UK Bookmaker Under Investigation After Document Slip-Up
A big UK betting company is now being scrutinized by regulators after a paperwork mistake showed potential connections to unlicensed offshore gambling operations. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is checking if the bookmaker, whose name is not being shared for legal reasons, has done deals that break British gambling rules. Regulator Uncovers Secret Offshore Ties […]
Industry
November 11, 2025
Andrew Tate Sparks Outrage After New Gambling Partnership
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has entered the world of crypto gambling, reportedly striking a promotional deal with the online casino Duel.com. Tate did not explicitly announce this team-up. Instead, he revealed the news via a series of videos and social media posts. The development immediately attracted backlash from critics who accused Tate and Duel of […]