SJM Holdings Ltd has confirmed the completion of its purchase of L’Arc casino hotel complex on Macau’s peninsula, marking a significant shift in how the property’s gaming operations will be managed going forward. The company also stated that its wholly owned subsidiary, SJM Resorts SA, has obtained authorization from the Macau government to operate Casino L’Arc Macau as a self-promoted...
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group has announced further upheaval within its senior leadership, with the company confirming the departure of two top executives as it continues to restructure following heavy financial losses and regulatory pressure. The changes arrive shortly after the casino operator finalized the appointment of Bruce Mathieson Jnr as its new chief executive officer. The company said Chief Financial...
Sun Group has officially launched construction of a large integrated casino tourism complex in Vietnam’s Van Don Economic Zone, Quang Ninh province, following a groundbreaking ceremony held on December 19. The project forms part of a coordinated national programme marking major historical anniversaries and policy milestones, during which multiple large-scale developments were launched or inaugurated across the country. With a...
Argentine judicial authorities have ordered the continued detention of Roberto Javier Zuco, identified by investigators as a central organizer behind an illegal online gambling network, while freezing assets valued at roughly ARS$7 billion, equivalent to about €4.1 million. The measures stem from a federal investigation into alleged money laundering and the operation of unregulated online betting platforms that prosecutors say...
As Macau approaches the end of its satellite casino era, government officials say preparations for the December 31 deadline have moved forward without disruption. Authorities report that the withdrawal of these gaming operations is unfolding in an orderly manner, with labor arrangements largely settled and mitigation measures in place to address potential effects on surrounding communities. The satellite casino phase-out...
Bulgaria has approved the creation of a specialised operational task force aimed at strengthening the country’s response to money laundering, as authorities continue efforts to secure removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list. The decision was adopted by the Council of Ministers and announced following a cabinet meeting earlier this week. Outgoing Interior Minister Daniel Mitov said the...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board has taken another step to curb illegal online gambling by ordering a group of offshore operators to stop offering casino-style games and sports betting to residents in the state. Through a series of cease-and-desist letters, the regulator signaled that it intends to continue active oversight of Michigan’s internet gaming and sports wagering market and limit...
Senior leaders of India’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) have intensified their attack on the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh, alleging that illegal gambling operations continue to function openly with political backing. Speaking separately at the party’s central office in Tadepalli, YSRCP spokespersons cited by ysrcongress.com accused senior ministers and law enforcement agencies of allowing casinos and card clubs to operate...
Vietnamese authorities are preparing to introduce stricter controls on licensed betting, with proposed rules that would require bettors to disclose their full identities before placing wagers on football, horse racing, or dog racing. The measures form part of a draft decree intended to replace the existing regulatory framework introduced in 2017. The revised decree follows consultations among government bodies and...
Chicago is preparing to impose a new municipal tax on sports betting revenue after the city’s 2026 budget cleared the approval process without direct action from the mayor. The $16.6 billion spending plan, passed by the Chicago City Council, includes a 10.25% levy on sportsbook revenue generated within city limits, scheduled to take effect on January 1. Mayor Brandon Johnson...