Dutch industry lawyers launch new gambling focused law firm
Located in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam, Franssen Tolboom officially commenced work on 1 January. As well as gambling, it will also serve the gaming, fintech and...
ASEAN nations to combat illegal igaming, related crime
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has agreed to crack down on illegal online gambling, which exploded during the Covid-19 pandemic. Representatives of member states met...
Will Philippines exit money-laundering “grey list” next month?
The Philippines was put on the FATF grey list in June 2021. The Paris-based financial watchdog cited insufficient anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures. Grey-listing...
10 CaiShen’s Chests by Slotsmaker
Join the adventurers in uncovering a tomb filled with rare scrolls that transport them to CaiShen’s treasure realm, a place where golden scrolls turn spirits’ orbs into...
DeSantis could alienate Trump, make approving land-based casinos tougher
DeSantis called for a special session starting today (27 January) for lawmakers to consider a slew of issues. Most of these align closely with Trump’s agenda, such...
Macau gears up for strong CNY, longer-term growth
Macau expects big crowds for the national holiday, starting tomorrow. The celebration could draw record crowds, 70% of them from the mainland. Chinese New Year (CNY) is...
iGB@ICE: Pontus Lindwall sets out Betsson’s 2025 agenda
For European gaming giant Betsson, the year ahead presents an opportunity to build on its current success, says CEO for the group’s corporate business Pontus Lindwall. Part...
Bolivian Football Federation investigating five players over match-fixing allegations
On 28 January, the FBF announced Real Santa Cruz’s Ricardo Suárez, Oscar Ribera, Luis Ruono, Samuel Pozo and Brian López, as well as club officials, would be...
Fugitive convicted in Singapore money-laundering case arrested in Europe
Wang, aka Vang Shuiming, was one of 10 people convicted in Singapore’s notorious 2023 money-laundering case, one of the largest on record. He and his associates...
Gambling Commission enforces limits for first-time depositors
Detailing the new changes, the Commission said these are in response to the Gambling Act review white paper. Published in April 2023, the document sets out numerous...