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Macau Casino Monthly gaming figures suggest full-year target could be exceeded. Macau’s casino revenue forecast for 2025 is considered conservative by industry operators, as monthly gaming figures suggest the full-year target could be exceeded. The government recently revised its gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast to MOP 228 billion ($28.2 billion), averaging MOP 19 billion per month. However, from January to May 2025, Macau’s GGR…

Brazil gaming tax increases could push rates to 50%, threatening legal operators and boosting illegal betting markets. Industry warns of dire consequences. Current Tax Structure Creates Heavy Burden Licensed operators in Brazil currently face one of the world’s most complex tax structures. The existing framework includes a 12% gaming tax on gross revenue, combined with 9.25% from PIS and COFINS federal social contribution taxes. Municipal…

The company has specified its intention to explore alternative opportunities.   Betsson Holland has officially pulled out from its planned Gaming acquisition, a move that comes after months of regulatory delays. This highlights a significant shift in the company’s expansion plans. This decision means they will receive a €26.7 million repayment, as the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) did not clear the deal within the expected…

Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Hades: A New Greek-Themed Slot with Fiery Wins Pragmatic Play enhances its Greek Gods series with the release of Gates of Hades, a slot game set in the Underworld, featuring wilds with multipliers and potential wins up to 10,000x. This game joins other popular Pragmatic Play titles like Gates of Olympus Super Scatter and Zeus vs Hades Gods of War.…

High 5 Games has agreed to pay a $1.5 million settlement to the state of Connecticut following allegations of operating an unlicensed online casino.  High 5 Games has officially withdrawn its online casino operations from Connecticut following a through investigation by the state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) Gaming Division into allegations of unlicensed casino activity. The probe revealed that High 5 Games operated…

Macau saw a spike in gaming-related crime in the first quarter of 2025. The increase has been linked to new legislation criminalizing money exchange operations. The central government is stepping up its fight against illegal money exchange businesses in Macao, aiming to clean up the city’s gambling scene and protect social stability. This crackdown targets underground gambling, money laundering, loan sharking, and scams that…

Bitblox, the creative team behind the hit crypto prediction games Up or Down? and 3 in a Row, is teaming up with YOLO Investments—a cool venture capital firm that loves everything blockchain and fintech. Thanks to YOLO’s support, Bitblox is ready to take its games to the next level! YOLO Investments has been a longtime fan of Bitblox, with its proprietary iGaming platform Hub88…

The founder of payments platform Papara has been arrested in Turkey on charges related to illegal gambling. Papara Founder Arrested in Massive $330 Million Illegal Gambling Crackdown in Turkey In a sweeping crackdown on illegal online betting, Turkish prosecutors arrested 13 suspects, including Ahmed Faruk Karslı, the founder and chairman of the popular fintech platform Papara. The early morning raids across Istanbul targeted a criminal network accused…

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