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Beginning July 1, the U.K. Gambling Commission (UKGC) will require license holders to submit regulatory returns quarterly. It hopes to achieve “harmonization of reporting periods” and “unified submission dates.”
Sweden Targets Twitch for Ads of Illegal Online Casinos
An investigation has uncovered that Twitch is allowing its Swedish influencers to carry advertising of black market casinos that target Swedes. It disclosed that most influencers promote unlicensed casinos.
Italy’s Gaming Reorganization is Sensitive to Regional Differences
Italy’s Ministry of the Economy and Finance (MEF) is clashing with some autonomous regions’ executives over implementing the new Gambling Reorganization Decree. The regions want local requirements respected.
Macau Legend Sale May Close April 15
After several delays, the sale of Macau Legend’s Savan Vegas casino (l.) in Laos could be complete by April 15. The buyer is Japanese businessman Shundo Yoshinari.
Manila IR Opening Pushed Back to 2025
Westside City, an integrated resort now under development in Manila, Philippines, will not open this year as planned. According to Suntrust Resort Holdings, the complex will debut early in...
Macau Government Pushes RFID Gaming Tables, Chips
Officials in Macau want more gaming operators to install radiofrequency identification-enabled tables and chips to track player data. RFID can provide information on every bet for enhanced industry monitoring....
Thai Assembly Votes for IRs
On March 27, members of Thailand’s House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to legalize casino resorts in the kingdom. If the measure passes, analysts say the first integrated resorts could...
Ukraine Soldier’s Petition May Lead to Online Casino Ban
The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in death, destruction and heightened geopolitical tensions. However, it has also reportedly spurred an increase in online gambling, and stricter regulation could...
GGB PODCAST: E. Sequoyah Simermeyer, VP of Strategic Partnerships, FanDuel; Former Chairman, NIGC
This edition of the GGB Podcast features E. Sequoyah Simermeyer (l.), former chairman of the National Indian Gaming Commission, in what was one of his final media interviews before...
Massachusetts Tribes May Consider Casino Purchase
The Mashantucket Pequot Nation and Mohegan Tribe are said to be considering purchasing MGM Resorts International’s MGM Springfield (l.) casino in Springfield, Massachusetts, either separately or together.
Georgia Lawmakers Fail to Legalize Sports Betting
Sports bettors and industry analysts have had Georgia on their mind for quite some time, but alas, the latest legalization efforts have fallen through once again.
CASINO-OLOGY: Card Counting Indicators
Of all the ways that players attempt to cheat casino games, card counting in blackjack is the most popular, but surprisingly, the methods for teaching staff how to spot...
GGB PODCAST: Tribal Economic Growth with Kit Szybala and Seth Young, Founding Partners, GMA Consulting
Sustainability and preservation is a hallmark of the decision-making process for tribes everywhere, and this also applies to economics. Casinos have provided a great foundation, but future growth lies...
Entain and Former BetCity Owners sue Each Other
The former owners of the Netherlands-based BetCity and the U.K.-based gaming company Entain are suing each other. The suits, filed in the U.K. High Court, involve counterclaims regarding the...
Kindred’s Exit From U.S. Paves way for FDJ merger
A decision by Kindred to exit the U.S. market was helpful to the company that has bid to acquire it, French operator FDJ. Otherwise FDJ would have suggested doing...
888 Weathers License Review with No Penalty
The sportsbook and gambling company 888 Holdings has withstood a license review by the UK Gambling Commission. No further regulatory action is needed, the company announced.
MGM’s Hornbuckle Meets Xi in Beijing
MGM Resorts head Bill Hornbuckle (l.) was part of a delegation of U.S. business leaders who met with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week. The move was called an...
Singapore IRs to Begin Massive Expansions
Resorts World Sentosa and Marina Bay Sands in Singapore both will undertake multibillion-dollar expansions starting this year as part of their concession renewal agreements with the government.
Crown Melbourne Returns to Full Suitability
Victorian regulators have determined that Crown Melbourne (l.) has regained the ability to hold its casino license, more than two years after it was conditionally suspended for anti-money laundering...
What Not to Expect from Vegas
Las Vegas is evolving like never before, and so are its offerings. One can expect to find so many different things in Sin City that it begs the question,...