The complex aims to attract international visitors and establish itself as a regional destination capable of hosting global-scale events. Key points: – Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance seeks Prime Minister approval for a $2bn casino complex in Quảng Ninh Province with a 70-year operational period – The project includes a proposed pilot program allowing Vietnamese citizens…
Strict new rules introduced to protect vulnerable groups in gambling space. Key points: Key points: – The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has banned celebrities, influencers and content creators from endorsing gambling advertisements – All gambling adverts must now receive prior approval and meet strict content and placement guidelines to reduce exposure to minors…
Financial intelligence and regulatory agency focuses on oversight of Australian casinos. Key points: Key points: – AUSTRAC has instructed The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin to appoint external auditors to assess their AML/CTF compliance. – This follows identification of potential gaps in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls….
Spain was the company’s leading market, with overall EBITDA also up 9.1%. Key points: Key points: – Cirsa has reported a year-on-year revenue rise of 12.5% to €576.7m – Cirsa has reported a year-on-year revenue rise of 12.5% to €576.7m – EBITDA also rose by 9.1%, with net debt totaling almost €3bn – EBITDA also rose…
Both entities received formal warnings under section 64A of the IGA. Key points: – ACMA has formally warned Hollycorn N.V. and Dama N.V. for offering unlicensed gambling services to Australian customers – Both companies breached provisions of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 – The warnings are part of ACMA’s ongoing campaign to combat illegal offshore…
The NRAS outlines the Island’s approach to managing risk within high-exposure industries, especially in response to threats emerging from East and Southeast Asia. Key points: – The Isle of Man has published a National Risk Appetite Statement to guide risk management in eGaming and related sectors – The move responds to international pressure, including UNODC…
Despite a long list of aspects that will be prohibited, operators will still have a chance to advertise legally. Key points: – The Senate has ruled in favour of the bill that would see restrictions placed on betting – This includes using athletes, influencers or other celebrities – It also bans operators from sponsoring referees…
Entain has recorded substantial growth in Bet Builder betting activity, with stakes more than doubling in 2024 and momentum continuing into 2025. Key points: – Bet Builder share of football bets has doubled across Entain’s sportsbook brands – The Spanish and Brazilian markets lead global Bet Builder engagement – The Champions League Final between Inter…
Stake may live to see another day in the sunny state of California as the case has been handed to the American Arbitration Association. Key points: – A judge in California has refused to rule against Stake.us in the Boyle vs Sweepsteaks Limited case – The case has been referred to an arbitrator administered by…
Police believe syndicate was targeting gamblers in China. Key points: – 30 individuals aged 20–27 arrested in city centre raid – Operation believed to have run for two months – Call centre allegedly led by a Chinese national still at large As reported by New Straits Times, police have dismantled an online gambling call centre…
