“`html Japan moves to block access to online casinos triggered by rising gambling concern Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) is considering blocking access to online casino websites due to a significant increase in illegal online gambling. This move follows notable participation in online gambling by public figures, raising serious concerns among authorities […]

“`html DGOJ: Europe Should Adopt PACS to Crack Down on Identity Theft in iGaming The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) in Spain has highlighted the significant issue of identity theft in online gambling. At an international conference, DGOJ representatives advocated for the adoption of the PACS (Action Protocol for Impersonated Taxpayers) protocol, […]

“`html Kindred Group CEO takes on chief online betting and gaming officer role with FDJ Summary Nils Andén, the CEO of Kindred Group, is set to join the newly formed executive committee at FDJ (Française des Jeux) following their acquisition of the multi-brand operator for €2.5 billion. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing FDJ’s […]

“`html Hong Kong Jockey Club hopeful basketball betting could be legalized by September: report Summary The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is optimistic about the potential legalization of basketball betting in Hong Kong by September this year. This follows indications from the Financial Secretary of Hong Kong expressing readiness to explore new revenue sources to […]

State of the Union: College basketball black eyes, Brennan leaving Prime Sports, more Summary In the latest edition of iGB’s State of the Union, we explore significant developments in North American sports betting, including ongoing gambling investigations in college basketball, updates on legal sports betting in Oklahoma, and notable personnel changes in the industry. Key […]

Malta Court Rules It Will Not Enforce Austrian Player Losses Judgments Summary The Maltese Civil Court has decided not to enforce judgments from Austrian courts that favored players seeking refunds for gambling losses on non-locally licensed sites. This ruling, delivered on February 27, 2025, supports Malta-licensed operators, declaring the Austrian judgments inconsistent with Maltese public […]

“`html Cambodia strengthens gambling oversight with 13 new casino onsite offices, reflecting new regulatory approach Summary Cambodia has established 13 onsite offices within licensed casinos, aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight and improving transparency in the gambling sector. This initiative by the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) marks a significant transition towards a more […]

“`html Genting’s Resorts World Las Vegas Focused on Margin Improvement as 4Q24 EBITDA Plummets Summary Genting Berhad is concentrating on enhancing margins at Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) following substantial revenue declines and a drastic drop in EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2024. In Q4, the property recorded $190 million in revenue, down significantly […]

The Star Trading Halted Again, Company Running Out of Cash and Lacking Offers | AGB Summary The Star Entertainment Group, an Australian gaming operator, has faced another trading halt as it struggles to secure necessary funding to release its half-year results. The company is unable to publish its financial report due to a lack of […]

“`html Joint venture partner Belle Corp not planning to buy out Melco’s City of Dreams Manila stake Summary Belle Corp, a Philippine real estate firm, announced it has no intention to buy out its joint venture partner Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s stake in City of Dreams Manila. This declaration follows Melco’s recent exploration of “strategic […]