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Financial Payments + 3 more

Telegram trials new emoji-based gaming feature with virtual currency

Beta testing suggests users will be able to place stakes, roll dice and track results in early experimental rounds

3 min read • Dec 31 • By Claire McKernan

Financial Casino + 1 more

Allwyn's UK National Lottery IT overhaul over budget

The operator is expected to spend significantly higher than the previously stated £250m on its IT upgrade.

3 min read • Dec 31 • By Shaan Khan

Crown Melbourne workers plan New Year’s Eve strik

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Crown Melbourne staff could go on strike this NYE

Workers are reportedly planning a New Year's Eve strike over lower pay for new staff, as Union warns of delays.

3 min read • Dec 31 • By Keih Ma

Financial Land Based + 2 more

SJM assumes direct control of Casino L'Arc

The operator has begun to reallocate tables across its portfolio following satellite casino closures.

3 min read • Dec 31 • By Keih Ma

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Sports Betting Alliance files lawsuit to block Chicago revenue tax

The Alliance claims the City of Chicago does not possess the authority to enforce its own sports betting tax under current Illinois law, as operators already pay between 20-40% in state taxes.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Kirk Geller

Lotería de Santa Cruz concludes solidarity holiday campaign

Financial Casino + 2 more

Argentina: Lotería de Santa Cruz wraps up holiday toy drive

LOAS distributed more than 250 toys to churches and community support organizations as part of its responsible gaming-led social initiative.

2 min read • Dec 30 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Vietnam targets stronger domestic gaming sector

Officials have called for enhanced cultural gambling values and tighter control of offshore activities.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Keih Ma

NT regulator fined Sportsbet for systemic failure

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Australian Northern Territory regulator fines Sportsbet for systemic failures

NT Racing and Wagering Commission says breaches heightened risk of gambling harm.

3 min read • Dec 30 • By Keih Ma

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Uruguay state casino workers protest in Punta del Este

Employees from Casinos del Estado mobilized outside Casino Nogaro amid a dispute over working conditions, salary structure changes and collective bargaining procedures.

3 min read • Dec 29 • By Milagros del Priore

Necochea Casino auction: more than 20 auctioneers register interest

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Necochea Casino auction draws over 20 interested bidders

The Buenos Aires Province municipal authority has advanced the sale process for the historic Necochea Casino Complex, setting the stage for a potential auction date in late January or early February.

3 min read • Dec 29 • By Milagros del Priore