G2E to host first dealer championship for casino employees
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is set to host an exciting new competition specifically for casino dealers, aiming to crown the best dealer in blackjack and roulette. This event is…
Ukraine’s New Gambling Regulator Receives Expanded Powers
Ukraine’s gambling authority, PlayCity, is stepping up its game with expanded powers designed to enhance oversight of the country’s betting industry. Newly implemented rules by President Zelenskyy aim to restore…
PAGCOR surges by 11 per cent with over half of gaming revenues coming from electronic games
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has reported impressive financial results for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting a strong focus on electronic gaming revenues. The agency’s revenues surged…
Indonesian Gov’t Seizes $36.2M From ‘Online Gambling-linked Bank Accounts’
Indonesian authorities have launched a major crackdown on illegal online gambling, leading to the seizure of approximately $36.2 million from linked bank accounts. This robust initiative involves freezing over 5,000…
Asia’s IRs have pivoted toward a broader revenue mix: Panel
The recent panel discussion held at the Asian IR Expo revealed that integrated resorts (IRs) in Asia are evolving by expanding their revenue sources beyond traditional gaming activities. Industry experts…
Low VIP hold, non-gaming decline sees operating revenues at Wynn’s Macau resorts fall 13% to US$866 million in 1Q25
Wynn Resorts has reported a significant drop in operating revenues, announcing a 13.3% decline, totalling US$866 million in the first quarter of 2025. The drop can be attributed to low…
India Supreme Court Oversees Debate on 28% Tax on Online Gaming
The Indian Supreme Court is at the centre of a heated debate regarding the application of a 28% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on online gaming. The core issue revolves…
Swiss Casinos secures ISO 14001 certification
Swiss Casinos, a prominent multi-channel casino operator in Switzerland, has recently earned ISO 14001 certification. This achievement marks a significant step in their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, demonstrating…
Labour’s Whitehall Shake-Up Could Scrap DCMS
Labour’s potential overhaul of Whitehall could see the dissolution of the Department of Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS), creating uncertainty in UK’s gambling sector. Reports suggest a significant restructuring, spearheaded…
Just 4% of UK businesses able to fend off cyber-attacks
Only 4% of UK businesses have robust measures in place to fend off increasingly complex cyber threats, according to the 2025 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index. With a staggering 83% facing…