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VGCCC Takes Action Against Multiple Venues for Poker Machine Trading Hour Breaches The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has recently announced enforcement measures targeting 12 gaming venues due to violations of poker machine operating hours. Some venues faced fines for permitting gambling outside regulated hours, while others received formal warnings. Details of the […]

Introduction to Online Gaming in the UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is embarking on a significant transformation in its gaming industry by officially approving its first online gambling brand. Although the country previously only licensed lottery providers, this step represents a major expansion into regulated online gaming. Play971: The UAE’s Pioneer iGaming Operator Play971 […]

Saad-ur-Rehman Released on Bail by Lahore High Court The Lahore High Court has granted bail to Saad-ur-Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, marking a pivotal development in the case that has kept him detained since mid-August. The court’s decision was made on a Monday when it accepted his bail plea and required him to provide […]

The UK gambling sector is facing significant disruption following the government’s introduction of steep tax increases on online gaming, announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in her latest budget. This move heavily impacts digital gambling companies while leaving traditional betting shops unaffected. Major Tax Hikes on Online Gambling Announced Starting April next year, the tax rate […]

High Court Limits Media Reporting on GVC’s Turkey Investigation A High Court judge has imposed strict restrictions on what the press can disclose about a long-standing criminal investigation concerning GVC’s previous business dealings in Turkey. This ruling complicates the legal matters involving former executives of the company. Judge Backs Gambling Commission’s Request to Curtail Reporting […]

Unbelievable Jackpot Win at Resorts World Las Vegas A fortunate visitor at Resorts World Las Vegas recently scored an astonishing jackpot exceeding $11 million. This guest was simply in town to visit family and ended up hitting the massive prize on a modest $5 bet. Early one morning, after playing for just around fifteen minutes, […]

Las Vegas Anticipates Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period Las Vegas is gearing up for what could be one of its most active Thanksgiving travel seasons in recent history. National travel trends, as forecasted by the American Automobile Association (AAA), reveal that more Americans are expected to travel during Thanksgiving than ever before, with Nevada emerging as […]

Tragic Loss for Ağrı Spor Following Player Suspensions Ağrı Spor, a soccer team competing in Turkey’s fourth-tier league, recently revealed that it has lost its entire main squad after 17 players were suspended. These suspensions came as part of a national investigation into a widespread betting scandal affecting Turkish soccer. Background on the Scandal and […]

Massive Fines Issued by Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights and Consumer Affairs Spain’s Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and Agenda 2030 has recently levied fines exceeding EUR 33 million (around $38 million) on 32 gambling operators. This enforcement includes severe penalties against six foreign companies operating without proper licenses within Spain. Details of the […]

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh Valued Near $1 Billion Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, located on the Ohio River, has recently been valued at almost $1 billion. This significant valuation comes as part of a recapitalization by Rush Street Gaming, a company based in Chicago that operates the land-based casino and hotel. Ownership Changes and Background As a result […]