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World Cup: Singapore steps up enforcement against illegal betting

Singapore authorities will intensify enforcement against illegal gambling during the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside expanded public education campaigns warning of the risks of unregulated betting.

1 min read • Jun 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

UAE: Ciarán Carruthers appointed GCGRA CEO

Carruthers joins the regulator after serving as CEO of Crown Resorts.

1 min read • Jun 9 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based CSR + 1 more

FEG India celebrates launch of Hyderabad office with executive leadership

The inauguration was led by FEG Group CEO Dieter John, Group CTO Sotiris Haritos and Penta Investments Managing Partner Iain Child, and brought together FEG India colleagues.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Kirk Geller

Casino eSports + 2 more

Football Legend Ronaldinho and CreedRoomz Team Up in Yerevan

In a groundbreaking fusion of elite sports culture and next-generation igaming technology, global football icon Ronaldinho Gaúcho has touched down in Yerevan to officially unveil a massive multi-game collaborative project with live casino pioneer CreedRoomz.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Eddie Overs

Executives from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport at the ceremony

Land Based CSR + 1 more

Hong Kong Jockey Club’s computer coding lessons launched in Cambodian schools

The curriculum encourages children to engage with computer coding skills in primary school.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Is individual liability the new vogue in gaming?

Players are suing casino directors. Turkey wants to jail players. A US soldier faces prison for a Polymarket windfall... Across the gambling world, individuals are finding that the corporate shield no longer protects them the way it once did…

10 min read • Jun 8 • By Jack Found

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Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Turkey: Fenerbahçe President sentenced in illegal betting advertising case

Sadettin Saran was sentenced to two years and six months in prison over charges of promoting illegal betting advertising during football broadcasts.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

South Korea launches first probe into local Polymarket users

It is understood to be the first probe of its kind in South Korea and covers individuals who placed bets with Polymarket nationwide.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Online

Turkey targets $4.2bn illegal gambling network

Turkish authorities identified approximately TL 193.37bn ($4.2bn) in transaction volumes linked to suspected illegal gambling activity.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 2 more

GKL reports 41% surge in May casino sales as table gaming drives growth

South Korean casino operator Grand Korea Leisure recorded strong year-on-year growth in May, with gains across both table and machine gaming contributing to higher revenues at its foreigner-only Seven Luck casinos.

2 min read • Jun 5 • By Jack Found