Casino
May 27, 2025
Turkish Authorities Arrest 13 as Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Continues
Turkish prosecutors and authorities have moved against the illegal gambling sector once again, with the latest such campaign leading to the arrest of Papara’s owner. Papara is a digital payment platform that is said to have facilitated payment transactions to unregulated gambling sites. Türkiye Moves to Shutter Illegal Gambling as Arrests Continue The Istanbul Chief […]
Business
May 27, 2025
Betfair Cost-Cutting for UK and Ireland Means No More Affiliates
In an email shared with affected partners, Betfair, one of the foremost sports betting and gaming companies, informed that it is planning to discontinue affiliate marketing efforts in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Betfair Set to Pull the Plug on Marketing Affiliates While the move is attributed to cost-cutting, Betfair must have concluded that it […]
Casino
May 27, 2025
South Korean Man Who Sold Gambling Sites Indicted
South Korean prosecutors have indicted a man in his 50s, originally from the country, who operated an intricate network of illegal gambling websites. The person would open the websites and then sell them for profit with the help of North Korean hackers. Man Teams Up with North Korean Hackers to Sell Gambling Sites The hackers […]
Casino
May 27, 2025
Evolution Launches Red Door Roulette in Two US States
Evolution, one of the foremost developers of online casino content, has released a blockbuster title in the iGaming market in the United States with the introduction of Red Door Roulette, which is now hitting markets in both New Jersey and Delaware. Red Door Roulette Sees Long-Overdue Debut in the US Red Door Roulette first debuted […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
Nevada Ready to Crack Down Harder on Illegal Gambling Operators
Nevada stands on the brink of putting a new law into action that aims to boost the state’s power to fight illegal gambling. Senator Rochelle Nguyen brought Senate Bill 256 (SB 256) to the table earlier this year. Now, both legislative chambers have given it their full backing. The bill just needs a final nod […]
Casino
May 27, 2025
Global Casino Giants Eye Thailand as Key Resort Bill Nears Review
Thailand’s upcoming July parliament meeting has big casino companies excited about the country’s plan to make entertainment complexes legal. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat said five to seven top international firms want to break into the Thai market. They see Thailand as a key spot for tourism and entertainment. Wynn and MGM in Talks as […]
Industry
May 27, 2025
Delay in Irish Gambling Reforms Draws Criticism Despite Regulator Start
Ireland’s new gambling regulator has begun operations, but its full authority under the Gambling Regulation Act 2024 will not kick in until the middle of next year. This delay puts off major changes to reduce gambling-related harm. Irish Gambling Regulator Launched, Yet Licensing and Addiction Fund Still a Year Away The Gambling Regulatory Authority of […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Health Officials Probe Two Las Vegas Hotels Following Legionnaires’ Disease Cases
Health authorities are investigating two separate outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease linked to the South Point Hotel and Casino and The Grandview in Las Vegas, bringing into question water safety protocols at some of the city’s most popular venues. While the bacteria causing the disease rarely affect healthy individuals, there has been at least one reported […]
Casino
May 23, 2025
Japan Continues to Focus on Online Gambling as Report Says $45B Wagered
Japan has an estimated population of 3.4 million gamblers, but the implications of such a diverse crowd are many. For one, as much as $45 billion may be wagered offshore and at illegal gambling websites, a new study suggests. Gamblers in Japan Spend Billions on Offshore Gambling Sites The Council for Sports Ecosystem Promotion has […]
Industry
May 23, 2025
Great Britain Gambling Participation Drops Latest Survey Reveals
Gambling participation in Great Britain has taken a noticeable dip, according to new data from the Gambling Commission’s latest research. Gambling Participation, Three Points Down In the three months covering September 2024 and January 2025, 46% of adults engaged in a form of gambling. The percentage is down three points from the 49% that was […]
