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Philippines scrutinizes online gambling amid money laundering risks
22 April 2025 at 7:05am UTC-4
The Philippines Anti-Money Laundering Council is increasing its examination of online gambling activities in a bid to prevent money laundering and funding for terrorism.
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New Jersey councilman arrested in illegal online gambling investigation
14 April 2025 at 7:12am UTC-4
New Jersey councilman Anand Shah is among 39 people who have been detained due to links to racketeering, money laundering, and illegal gambling operations in the state ...
Karnataka becomes latest Indian state to address online gambling
10 April 2025 at 7:09am UTC-4
The goverment of the Indian state of Karnataka is mulling a new law to regulate online gambling in a bid to crack down on games of chance and, at the same time, allow for skill ...
Illinois lawmakers look to define compulsive gambling as substance abuse
8 April 2025 at 6:13am UTC-4
The Illinois Senate has passed a new bill that seeks to classify all forms of compulsive gambling in the state as substance abuse by amending the Substance Use Disorder Act ...
SBC keeps focus on LatAm with new SBC Summit Americas event
21 March 2025 at 7:49am UTC-4
Gambling media and global events provider SBC is getting ready for its first ever combined SBC Summit North America and SBC Summit Latinoamérica event, SBC Summit Americas ...
Nevada senator introduces bill for stricter fines for offshore operators
20 March 2025 at 8:38am UTC-4
Nevada State Sen. Rochelle Nguyen has introduced SB256, a bill that would allow Nevada courts to impose harsher penalties against gambling operators who are found to be violating ...
Pennsylvania online gaming revenue up 12.3% year-over-year
20 March 2025 at 6:51am UTC-4
Online gaming revenue in Pennsylvania reached US$207.6 million in February, up 12.3% from the US$184.9 million reported in February 2024.
Slots generated US$154.3 million ...
BetMGM to partner with poker player Abby Merk to create content
19 March 2025 at 3:49pm UTC-4
BetMGM on Wednesday announced a partnership with professional poker player Abby Merk to be a BetMGM Poker ambassador and content partner. Merk will participate in select in ...
Michigan igaming revenue up 23.6% year-over-year in February
19 March 2025 at 10:53am UTC-4
Online gaming monthly adjusted gross receipts for Michigan totaled US$209.1 million for February, up 23.6% year-over-year from US$169.2 million. Yet, the Michigan Gaming Control ...
MGM Resorts CEO cites digital as top focus in 2025
14 March 2025 at 7:23am UTC-4
MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle told investors Thursday that the company’s biggest focus in 2025 is on its digital presence with the possibility of new igaming ...
