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Police in Macao have arrested a man accused of using a specially modified shirt to place bets on baccarat tables at local casinos on behalf of illegal gamblers in Mainland China. The suspect, identified by the surname Zhang,…
Russian lawmakers have issued a stark warning about the prevalence of gambling addiction in the country, with new estimates suggesting that approximately 12% of the adult population—or nearly 13 million people—suffer from severe forms of the disorder. The…
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has withdrawn its membership from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), citing the organization's partnership with Kalshi as a conflict with the regulator's mission to protect consumers and support responsible gaming.…
As Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa collectively account for 70 per cent of Africa’s gaming revenue, their regulatory trajectories are increasingly seen as reference points for the rest of the continent. In a special report, four industry leaders…
Chinese police have intensified their efforts to combat illegal World Cup betting rings, arresting numerous individuals across the country as part of a nationwide crackdown. Authorities in Jiande, Hangzhou Province, reported dismantling a network of cross-border gambling websites…
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp, reportedly held discussions with prediction market platform Kalshi regarding a potential acquisition before deciding to develop its own prediction market platform. According to a report by NPR, Meta CEO…
Everton Football Club has announced a significant change to its sponsorship portfolio, replacing its front-of-shirt partnership with international betting firm Stake with a deal with CMC Markets, a financial trading and spread betting platform. The move, which had…
The Italian iGaming market stands out as one of the most regulated and tightly controlled in Europe, but its distinctiveness goes beyond regulatory frameworks. Over the past 15 years, Italy has developed unique characteristics that set it apart…
Indonesia's anti-money laundering agency, the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), has identified Jakarta and its surrounding metropolitan area as the primary hub for illegal gambling activities in the country. The statement, reported by Indonesian media outlet…
Gavin Fineff, a former financier in Australia who was jailed in 2023 for fraud to fund his gambling, is now seeking to sue Entain to recover his losses and return the money to his victims. Fineff pleaded guilty…
