After an extensive review, the Western Australian government has confirmed that Crown Perth has been deemed suitable to retain its gaming licence. This follows a lengthy remediation process that saw the casino overhaul its operations to meet compliance standards and address concerns raised by the Perth Casino Royal Commission. Crown Perth had initially been deemed unfit for the licence in 2022 after serious issues...
Nolimit City’s highly anticipated sequel, Brute Force: Alien Onslaught, is set to elevate the action and excitement to new heights. Following the success of the original Brute Force, this new addition brings a fresh alien adversary, larger gameplay mechanics, and higher multipliers to offer players an adrenaline-packed experience. With a retro video game vibe and cutting-edge slot features, this game is shaping up to...
In June 2025, the AGEM (Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers) Index experienced notable growth, rising by 162.11 points, or 9.3%, to reach a value of 1,903.29. This marked an impressive monthly performance, which builds on an even stronger year-on-year growth of 43.1%, equivalent to 573.10 points. The results reflect a healthy recovery and positive momentum within the gaming technology sector. Out of the 12 companies...
Nevada Representative Dina Titus is taking a firm stand against a controversial new tax change impacting gamblers across the country. On Monday, she introduced the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act—better known as the FAIR BET Act—a bill designed to reinstate the full deduction of gambling losses for tax purposes. The move directly challenges a provision...
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has finalized its enforcement actions related to one of the most extensive money laundering scandals in the city-state’s history, handing out a combined SG$27.45 million (US$21.5 million) in fines to nine financial institutions. The announcement, made on July 4, comes after a multi-year investigation into financial failings linked to a SG$3 billion laundering operation involving foreign nationals tied to online gambling and international...
The Star Entertainment Group has narrowly avoided a deal collapse with its Hong Kong-based partners over the sale of its stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, securing a last-minute extension that buys the troubled casino operator until July 31 to finalize critical sale documents. The Australian firm is attempting to exit its 50 percent ownership in the Destination Brisbane...
Thailand’s ruling coalition is preparing to formally remove a contentious bill aimed at legalizing entertainment complexes with casinos from the parliamentary agenda this Wednesday, July 9. The decision, according to multiple government officials, comes not out of fear or pressure but from a desire to foster public understanding and recalibrate political strategy amid deepening unrest within the administration. Chief government...
Employees at The Star Brisbane took industrial action on Friday evening, July 4th, marking the first-ever protected strike against a casino operator in Australia. The demonstration, which occurred from 4pm to 6pm, involved workers from multiple departments—including gaming, food and beverage, and housekeeping—and coincided with the bustling after-work crowd at the Queen’s Wharf venue. The strike, organized by the United Workers Union (UWU), was triggered by...
Taichi Tech Limited, the company operating under the Fafabet brand, has been fined £170,000 by the UK Gambling Commission following a series of regulatory breaches, including the use of misleading terms in its promotional offers and shortcomings in key compliance areas such as anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility. UK Gambling Commission issues £170K fine to Fafabet operator: The Commission’s investigation revealed that Fafabet’s bonus terms granted the operator...
Eight former senior figures from SkyCity Entertainment Group are facing legal action brought by a shareholder who is seeking to recoup losses tied to a major regulatory penalty. The AU$67 million fine, imposed by Australia’s financial crime regulator AUSTRAC last year, followed a Federal Court ruling that found SkyCity had breached anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing laws. Legal action targets ex-SkyCity leaders after AUSTRAC fine: The shareholder...