Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has formally submitted a proposal to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, seeking approval for a large-scale luxury resort and casino project in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh. With an estimated value exceeding US$2 billion, the development aims to transform Van Don into a premier international entertainment destination and economic hub. Planned for construction in Van...
In a late-night vote just minutes before the constitutional deadline, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget that introduces sweeping changes to the taxation of sports wagering. The new fiscal plan, approved strictly along party lines, imposes new fees on every online sports bet placed in the state and introduces the nation’s first progressive tax rate for sportsbooks based...
Macau’s gaming sector recorded its most successful month since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) for May 2025 hitting MOP 21.19 billion (USD 2.62 billion). The figure, released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), marks a 5% increase compared to May 2024 and stands as the strongest performance since January 2020. It also surpasses the previous post-pandemic high of MOP...
Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint independent auditors to examine their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) protocols. Audit scope to include oversight, risk, and monitoring: The decision comes in response to identified “potential gaps and deficiencies” in the casinos’ existing AML/CTF controls, risk assessments, and compliance oversight....
Fanatics Betting and Gaming has officially marked its entry into the Philippines through a newly launched partnership with Claymore Solutions, positioning the country as a key base for regulated international gaming support. The announcement was made during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Taguig City, where new offices dedicated to Fanatics were unveiled. A new chapter for gaming support in the Philippines: This collaboration underscores Fanatics’...
ELK Studios dives into the depths of horror with Nightmaker, a slot release that trades in its usual playful tone for something far more sinister. Set inside a dark, cavernous abyss, this game centers around a terrifying chained beast that players must confront in pursuit of treasure. The maximum win potential reaches an astounding 50,000x the bet, and with a layout designed for...
The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), which accounts for approximately 90% of the legal U.S. sports betting market by handle, has released a detailed set of responsible gaming guidelines aimed specifically at VIP programs. These recommendations are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that loyalty initiatives within sportsbooks do not compromise player well-being. ROGA’s new framework is based on existing research and represents a structured...
Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets totaling 28 billion yen (approximately $194 million) through an international gambling website, far exceeding previous records for individual wagering activity in Japan. Chomabayashi, a company employee based in...
A recent study commissioned by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a troubling reality: approximately 25% of Belgian gamblers are using unlicensed gambling websites. These illegal platforms, which evade national regulation, now represent a significant and growing share of the country’s gambling activity. The findings underscore more than just financial implications. BAGO stresses that the unregulated...
Gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip declined once again in April, marking the third consecutive month of year-over-year losses for Nevada’s most prominent casino corridor. According to data released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board and cited by KSNV, casinos on the Strip posted a win of $646.87 million for the month, a 2.9% decrease from the $666.06 million...