888 Cuts Ties With Sports Illustrated, Reviews U.S. Asset Sale
888 had the right idea—Partner with the iconic Sports Illustrated to develop a sportsbook in the U.S., among other betting businesses. But they found out the cost of such...
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Belgium to Raise Gaming Minimum age to 21
Belgium’s Gambling Authority (Kansspelcommissie) has raised the minimum age for gambling to 21. This new rule applies to online and land-based gambling.
Interpol Probe Leads Spanish Police to Arrest 53 Over Illegal Gambling
Interpol and Spanish police have arrested 53 alleged members of an illegal gambling network. The participants are alleged to have had access to sports results ahead of other bettors—and...
Finland Blocks Payments to Betsson
The government of Finland has made it impossible for gamblers to pay Betsson’s BML Group. Betsson has been put on a list of organizations blacklisted from payments by...
Gammix Nailed With Record Fine by KSA
KSA, the Netherlands gambling regulator, has fined Malta-based gaming firm Gammix Ltd. with record fines. It levied a fine of €19.6 million (£16.8 million/$21.2 million) on the company for...
Crown to Cut Additional 194 Jobs
Crown Resorts has announced plans to slash 194 positions across the company, not long after cutting 95 additional jobs late last year.
Sri Lanka Squeezes Casino Licensees
Sri Lanka, a nation near India, has introduced new restrictions on new casinos. Higher fees and a minimum investment of $250 million went into effect January 1.
Will Vietnam Price Out Sports Betting Bids?
Vietnam may open the bidding for sports betting licenses, though past efforts went nowhere because of investment minimums. In 2017, the government asked investors to pony up $43.5 million...
Indonesia, Malaysia Want Help to Stamp Out Online Gambling Ads
Indonesia and Malaysia have invited social media platforms X and Telegram to join them in the battle against illegal gambling ads posted on their sites.
Bloomberry Courts Buyers for South Korean IR
Philippine casino giant Bloomberry Resorts Corp. has announced it is “open to the possibility” of selling its stake in the Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino in Jeju, South Korea.
Imperial Pacific Settlement Offer Still Uncertain
Embattled Saipan casino operator Imperial Pacific International has offered to pay $49 million to surrender its gaming license and exit the jurisdiction for good. But at the last minute,...
Cambodian PM Considers End to Gambling
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has announced a ban on new casino licenses, the possible revocation of existing licenses, and the “elimination” of all illegal gambling operations.
NGCB: No Personal Information Compromised in Cyberattack
The Nevada Gaming Control Board announced that its investigation revealed that no personal information was accessed or acquired in a January cybersecurity incident.
Mississippi Senators Consider Tidelands Requirement
A bill requiring Mississippi Coast casino developers to get a tidelands lease from the Secretary of State is heading to the full Senate. Earlier it passed the House in...
Virginia Appeals Court Rules Against Cordish
The Virginia Court of Appeals dismissed Cordish Companies’ $100 million lawsuit against Norfolk, alleging Cordish should have had exclusive casino development rights. Instead, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe will develop...
Alabama Senate Bill Keeps Lottery, Removes Sports Betting
The Alabama Senate revised the House version of gambling legislation by keeping a lottery but removing sports betting. The bill also would allow historical horse racing and authorize the...
Wynn Slaps Fontainebleau with Contract Infringement Suit
Wynn Las Vegas has filed suit against Fontainebleau Las Vegas, alleging that the latter has interfered with and broached several employment contracts in attempts to lure executives to make...
Experts: AI, Social Engineering Pose New Challenges
In expert presentations at last week’s World Game Protection Conference in Las Vegas, social engineering experts commented that operators must deal with new challenges from artificial intelligence and high-tech...
Aristocrat, Light & Wonder Top EKG Slot Awards
Aristocrat Gaming was once again named Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content in the EKG Slot Awards, but Light & Wonder scored the most individual awards this year.
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January 20-22: ICE Barcelona, Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain. Produced by Clarion Gaming. For more information visit www.icegaming.com.
January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
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January 27-29: AML Fundamentals + AML for Casinos, Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island. Gain insights into latest AML practices, regulations, and challenges for casinos. Produced by Skilld. For more information visit skiild.com/aml-event-2025 or contact events@skiild.com/888.333.3039.
March 11-13: World Game Protection Conference, Rio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. Discuss topics on current threats, risk, and best practices. For more information visit www.worldgameprotection.com/
