Cambodian authorities have closed Silver Star Casino in Svay Rieng province following a large-scale joint operation that uncovered an international cyber-fraud network operating from the premises. The raid, carried out on November 1, 2025, led to the arrest of 23 foreign suspects and the immediate suspension of the casino’s operating licence. Coordinated Crackdown on Technology-Based Fraud The investigation was led by the Secretariat of...
The Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of VGC Leeds Limited, the company behind Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds city centre, England, citing serious compliance failings and governance concerns. The immediate suspension follows a formal review under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005, which is examining whether the operator remains suitable to hold a licence. Compliance Failings and Governance...
Indian fantasy sports powerhouse Dream11 has gone international, unveiling a major expansion across 11 new markets following India’s nationwide ban on real-money gaming. The company, which built its success around paid-entry fantasy contests, has launched its free-to-play fantasy sports platform in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Malaysia, Nepal, Bangladesh, the UAE, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Expansion Marks New Era...
Finland’s gambling regulation faces its biggest change in decades. The state-owned operator Veikkaus has controlled the market exclusively for years, but this system will now give way to a framework that welcomes private operators in specific gambling sectors. The Finnish gambling monopoly has struggled with growing problems over the last several years. Players now place about half their bets with...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported a sharp rise in net income for the first nine months of 2025, marking one of its strongest performances in recent years. From January to September, the state-run gaming regulator and operator earned PHP14.32 billion, a 49 percent increase from the PHP9.63 billion posted during the same period in 2024. Financial Performance Strengthened by...
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has unveiled new financial projections showing it could deliver $2.5 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over the next four years if selected for one of New York’s downstate casino licenses. The estimated contributions would exceed the $1.8 billion the MTA expects to receive from three new licenses and related tax payments between 2026 and...
Australia’s Jumbo Interactive has officially taken its first major step into the United States prize draw arena, finalizing the acquisition of Dream Giveaway through its newly formed American subsidiary. This move represents a key milestone in Jumbo’s global growth push, expanding its international presence and boosting its business-to-consumer operations across one of the world’s largest digital markets. Under the agreement,...
North American horseplayers now have a fresh wagering opportunity as 1/ST expands its international footprint through newly enhanced access to Turkish horse racing. The racing and wagering company is extending its global strategy by strengthening its partnership with the Jockey Club of Turkey and tapping key technology and distribution alliances to deliver the content across regulated advance deposit wagering (ADW)...
A new state-mandated study has identified two regions in Indiana that could deliver the highest financial return if an existing casino license were moved: downtown Indianapolis and an area north of Fort Wayne near the intersection of State Road 8 and I-69. The analysis, released this week, follows a failed 2024 effort to relocate the Rising Star Casino to Allen...
MGM Resorts International is working to repair its relationship with travelers after a summer marked by harsh criticism over soaring prices across its Las Vegas properties. During the company’s latest earnings call, President and CEO Bill Hornbuckle openly conceded that aggressive pricing — including eye-catching drink costs — alienated customers and damaged the brand’s reputation. “Shame on us,” Hornbuckle said...