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More Than 80% Of Spain Adults Enjoy Recreational Gambling, Says Study
Gambling is big business everywhere, but it has a solid place in Spain’s entertainment industry. A new study shows that more than 80% of the adult population enjoys regular or occasional recreational gambling. The 2023 edition of a Game and Society survey...
Credit Suisse Entangled in Singapore’s Gambling-Fueled Money Laundering Debacle
Credit Suisse finds itself entangled in the midst of Singapore's gambling-fueled money laundering scandal. That's as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) gears up to scrutinize the bank's handling of wealthy clients, shedding light on the gravity of a debacle that has...
France Advances Law to Not Classify NFT-Based Games as Gambling
In a significant stride toward the intersection of blockchain technology and gaming, France has greenlit a groundbreaking law. The so-called Sorare Law signals a shift in the classification of games based on NFT (non-fungible token) and blockchain technology, ensuring that they're not...
Australia’s Gambling Operators Prefer to Advertise on Free TV and Radio
Gambling operators targeting the Australian market have a strong affinity for free-to-air (FTA) TV and radio. In a comprehensive study commissioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), Nielsen reveals that more than one million gambling advertisements inundated the free airwaves...
UK Gambling Commission Boss Backs Affordability Checks Despite Research
In a stern rebuke against what he perceives as a deliberate campaign of misinformation, UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) CEO Andrew Rhodes expressed his frustration at the International Association of Gambling Regulators (IAGR). The CEO pointed his finger at news outlets for allegedly...
Brazil Continues to Push Senate on Slow Sports Betting Movement
The government of Brazil has been working on sports betting legislation for the past couple of years, but progress has been slow since the measure reached the Senate. The federal government is optimistic about the approval of the sports betting regulation bill...
Hard Rock to Build its Largest Asian Venue in Malaysia, But Without Casino
In a move it expects to redefine luxury hospitality in Asia, Hard Rock International has an ambitious plan to construct the Hard Rock Genting Highlands hotel in Malaysia. Anticipated to be the crown jewel of the King's Park Genting Highlands development, the...
Olympics to Give Bettors More Options Through eSports, Flag Football
The times are changing and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is trying to keep up. A new series of games are coming to the Olympics, which also means that sports bettors will have many more options available. In a significant move toward...
UK Could Force iGaming Operators to Pay for Gambling Harm Research
In a move to address concerns over problem gambling, the UK government is proposing a mandatory 1% levy on iGaming operators' revenues. This initiative, a recommendation that appeared in the updated gambling white paper, is currently under discussion between government officials and...
Mansion Group Bids Farewell to B2C Online Gaming Brands
In a strategic move that will continue to reshape the online gaming community, Mansion Group, a prominent player in the iGaming industry, has officially announced the closure of all of its B2C operations. The decision will bring the curtains down on online...
