Casino
July 18, 2025
UK Government Raises Risk Assessment for the Casino Sector
The UK government has raised the money laundering risk rating for the casino sector from low to medium. Officials justified this measure by drawing attention to the increased complexity and volume of financial activity in remote gambling platforms as evolving criminal tactics seek to circumvent current safeguards. Black market operators remain another pressing concern despite […]
Industry
July 18, 2025
Illinois Operators React to Tax Hikes with Minimum Sport Betting Wagers
BetMGM and Hard Rock Bet are the latest operators in Illinois to introduce new minimum wager requirements, a move prompted by the state’s recent increase in sports betting taxes. Other operators, meanwhile, are passing the financial burden of the raised taxes to consumers via surcharges. Hard Rock Bet and BetMGM Impose Minimum Sports Betting in […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Philippine Senator Submits New Bill to Ban Online Gambling
The Philippines has been in the flurry of gambling re-regulation, but with no specific measures and a ton of speculation. The latest move comes from Senator Christopher Go, who has proposed a complete ban on online gambling through Senate Bill 686, referred locally as the Anti-Online Gambling Act 2025. Senator Calls for Ban on Online […]
Industry
July 18, 2025
Carnival Corporation Becomes Member of AGA
Carnival Corporation has become the latest member to join the American Gaming Association (AGA), a trade group committed to protecting the interests of the gambling industry and advancing best practices. AGA Welcomes Its First Cruise Company as Member In a press statement released on Thursday, Carnival Corporation confirmed that it has become the first cruise […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Evolution on Q2 Results: “2025 Will Be a Great Year”
Leading provider of fully-integrated Business-to-Business solutions for online casinos, Evolution, has published its second-quarter results, showing resilience amid a series of regulatory and cybersecurity challenges. CEO Carlesund, “Not Satisfied” Chief executive officer Martin Carlesund used a cautiously optimistic tone while acknowledging the headwinds and pointing to progress in key areas. The CEO also addressed the […]
Casino
July 18, 2025
Gov. Newsom Extends Trinidad Rancheria Casino Agreement
Governor Gavin Newsom recently renewed an important gaming agreement with the Trinidad Rancheria tribe. According to the newly inked compact extension, the tribe will be allowed to keep running their casino in Trinidad through the end of the current year. Two months ago, in May, Newsom launched a federal lawsuit to prevent the Koi Nation’s […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
OBBBA Reportedly Raises Slot Tax Reporting Threshold to $2,000
A recent adjustment to federal tax law could bring much-needed relief to the gaming industry. President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes a provision raising the slot tax reporting threshold from $1,200 to $2,000. Although unexpected, this amendment could significantly benefit the broader gambling sector, aligning tax regulations with economic realities. Several Experts […]
Casino
July 17, 2025
Thai Woman Seduced 9 Buddhist Monks, Extorted Them for Gambling Money
A 35-year-old Thai woman is accused of having had sex with at least nine Buddhist monks on separate occasions, part of an extortionist scheme she orchestrated to reportedly fund her gambling habits. A Woman Traded Sex to Fund Gambling Worth Millions She spent an estimated $11.9 million on online gambling, according to the Thai Royal […]
Industry
July 17, 2025
PAGCOR to Pre-Screen Gambling Ads Before Going Live
PAGCOR, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, and the country’s media regulator, the Ad Standards Council (ASC), signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday, with the two watchdogs agreeing to pre-screen all gambling-related advertisements that appear across all media platforms. PAGCOR and ASC Team Up to Limit Harmful Gambling Ads The goal of the new […]
Sports
July 17, 2025
Court Rules Against “No Chance” Gambling Machines in TN
The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is claiming a big win after a court ruling declared certain gaming machines illegal under Tennessee law. A three-judge panel from the Chancery Court ruled earlier this week for the District Attorney’s office in its lawsuit against Missouri-based manufacturer of so-called “no chance games”, Torch Electronics. At the start […]
