EQL Games has teamed up with The Game LLC, the operators of the UAE Lottery, marking a groundbreaking collaboration for the first and only federally licensed lottery in the UAE and the Gulf region. The partnership, which is set to span multiple years, will see EQL Games enhance the UAE Lottery’s offerings with a diverse selection of interactive games sourced from its iLottery Marketplace....
The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to regulate the casino industry have sparked debate after revelations that junket operators—key players in attracting wealthy gamblers—might not fall under the tax net of the new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA). These developments have emerged as part of a broader review of the gambling sector by the country’s Committee on Public Finance. Officials from the...
Once hailed as the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas now stands at a perilous crossroads. A dramatic slump in international tourism and casino revenue has not only shaken the city’s core economy but also placed it in the same dire category as cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.—all suffering under what analysts are calling the...
At the Gaming in Holland Conference 2025, Arjan Blok, CEO of Nederlandse Loterij, delivered a compelling keynote on the significant issue of illegal gambling in the Netherlands. Blok highlighted the alarming growth of illegal gambling sites, revealing that half of the money wagered by Dutch players is now flowing to unregulated platforms. This statistic, based on calculations endorsed by the Gaming Authority and...
New York’s mobile sportsbooks achieved their highest-ever monthly gross gaming revenue in May 2025, generating $248.9 million. According to data released by the New York State Gaming Commission, this total surpasses the state’s previous record of $247 million set in January, marking a 0.8% increase. FanDuel leads with market-high hold amid Knicks losses: While the total handle declined slightly from January’s $2.48 billion to $2.21 billion in...
X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially partnered with Polymarket, the popular prediction market platform, to provide a unique service that allows users to bet on real-world events such as elections and sports, using cryptocurrency. Announced on June 6, 2025, the partnership is set to transform how users engage with information and market predictions on the platform, integrating Polymarket’s betting capabilities into X’s...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has confirmed that it will shut down its sole satellite casino, Grand Dragon Casino, along with three Mocha Club slot venues—Mocha Hotel Royal, Mocha Kuong Fat, and Mocha Grand Dragon Hotel—before 2025 comes to a close. The company stated this move aligns with its broader development objectives and complies with the legal framework set by Macau’s updated gaming regulations. Reassignment strategy...
So far, 2025 has been a dynamic year – and this includes some tectonic changes to global gambling laws. Governments are beginning to get a hold on the fast-growing digital platforms and their socio-economic impact. In 2024, Americans wagered over $148 billion on sports. This is a new, all-time record! And the rest of the world isn’t lagging too far...
Star Entertainment has warned that a proposed $400 million penalty from AUSTRAC could threaten its survival, as the Federal Court examines the casino operator’s ties to criminal-linked junket activities and systemic anti-money laundering failures. Links to suncity and organised crime: The proceedings, which commenced on Wednesday, June 4th, quickly moved behind closed doors to allow for private examination of Star’s chief financial officer Frank Krile. Star and...
Hong Kong is preparing to introduce legalized basketball betting, backed by overwhelming public support and a proposed 50 per cent tax on the operators’ net earnings. The initiative, currently under legislative review, aims to curb the widespread illegal betting market while introducing safeguards to protect vulnerable groups. Following a one-month consultation period in April, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau...