Industry
October 22, 2025
Gambling-Related Crime Rates in Macau Have Risen, Prosecutor General Says
Prosecutor General Tong Hio Fong revealed during Macau’s Public Prosecutions Office’s annual report presentation that the city continued to see a high volume of criminal cases in the 2024–25 judicial year, with a significant rise in offenses linked to gambling. Prosecutor General Warns of the Increased Number of Gambling-Related Crimes According to the Macao Daily, […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
KSA Announces Separate Skill Machine Licenses
The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has unveiled a new operating license for skill-based gaming machines, such as pinball. According to the regulator’s announcement, the license is designed to help operators that exclusively offer skill machines to enter the market. The New License Will Make It Easier to Operate Skill Machines For context, the current […]
Industry
October 22, 2025
UKGC Fines Platinum Gaming for AML & Social Responsibility Violations
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced a significant penalty for a gambling business that committed severe violations of the British gambling regulations. The company in question, Platinum Gaming Limited, was accused of AML breaches and various social responsibility failings. UKGC Hands GBP 10M Penalty to Platinum Gaming In its official announcement, the UKGC said […]
Industry
October 21, 2025
PAGCOR Partners with NPC to Strengthen Data Protection in Gaming
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that it has entered into a partnership with the country’s National Privacy Commission (NPC). Thanks to a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two agencies will tackle data privacy challenges across the gaming sector. A Vital Step in Aligning PAGCOR’s Policies with the Data Privacy Landscape According […]
Industry
October 20, 2025
Swiss Gambling Regulator Files Criminal Complaint Against FIFA
Gespa, the Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority, has filed a criminal complaint against FIFA’s blockchain-based NFT platform, FIFA Collect, alleging it engages in illegal gambling activities through the proliferation and tradability of its digital tokens. FIFA Under Legal Fire from Gespa Gespa reported it became aware of the platform in early October 2025 and determined that […]
Industry
October 20, 2025
Missouri Braces for the Launch of Sports Betting on December 1
In 2018, the USA repealed the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), paving the way for regulated sports betting in America. Since then, dozens of states have tapped into the opportunities offered by the industry, with Missouri being in line to launch its own market next. As the launch of regulated betting […]
Industry
October 17, 2025
iGaming Discussions in Virginia Continue as Bill Is Put on Hold
Earlier this year, Virginia lawmakers put on hold bills aimed at legalizing iGaming in the state. However, discussions have persisted, with industry advocates investing heavily in the upcoming legislative elections. iGaming Could Create a Billion-Dollar Economy in Virginia, If It’s Allowed In December 2024, Senator Mamie Locke introduced Senate Bill 827, but she requested a […]
Legal
October 17, 2025
Crésus Casino CEO Faces Illegal Gambling Charges
Grégoire Auzoux, the CEO of Crésus Casino, along with another individual, has been charged with operating an illegal gambling operation and is currently in custody. The professional poker player was apprehended and later released by French anti-organized crime police in mid-September after his offshore site was accused of catering to the French market. Grégoire Auzoux […]
Industry
October 17, 2025
KSA to Issue Partial Tax Refunds to Operators Affected by COVID
Although the worst of COVID has passed, the aftereffect of the pandemic continues to lurk. With that in mind, the Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), announced that operators who were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to apply for tax relief. KSA Unveils Partial Refunds for Affected Licensees In its latest announcement, the […]
Legal
October 17, 2025
European Commission Rules in EGBA’s Favor in Netherlands State Aid Case
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), a Brussels-based trade association representing the regulated gaming industry, announced that the European Commission has dismissed an appeal by the Netherlands in a state aid case concerning the extension of monopoly licenses. The Netherlands Reissued Licenses without a Competitive Process For context, in 2014, the Netherlands, which at […]
