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Financial Casino + 1 more

Avanti Studios completes second €5m seed round ahead of launch

The live casino startup has secured €10m in funding over two rounds, with existing backer Genting Casinos UK returning as an investor ahead of a planned content launch in June 2026.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Milagros del Priore

Argentina: Lottery agencies take prize tax reform proposal to Congress

Lottery agencies from across Argentina met for the first time at a national congress to address a tax threshold that has not been updated since 1974.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Milagros del Priore

Land Based Casino + 4 more

Kambi renews Desert Diamond Casino contract to continue sportsbook operations

The renewal will expand Kambi’s turnkey sportsbook product to the operator’s online wagering platform and Arizona properties, including the new Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Janice Duncan joins Evoke as Group Finance Director

Janice Duncan has been appointed Group Finance Director at Evoke, bringing with her nearly three decades of financial leadership experience across the gambling and financial services sectors.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based

Two arrested following raid on suspected illegal gambling den in Manchester

A joint operation involving Greater Manchester Police, the Gambling Commission and Manchester City Council has led to two arrests following a raid on a suspected illegal gambling venue in Manchester city centre.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

Brazil: Congresswoman warns of betting industry’s political influence

Lawmaker claims betting operators are expanding their influence beyond gambling policy and into Brazil’s political debate.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Financial + 1 more

Gambling-related sick leave rises sharply in Brazil

New workplace data suggests betting and online gaming addiction could be increasingly affecting employee wellbeing and attendance.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

NICC fines The Star Sydney AU$10m and orders AU$5m compliance fund

The NSW Independent Casino Commission has imposed AU$10m in penalties on The Star Sydney and ordered a further AU$5m investment in financial crime compliance technology following multiple regulatory breaches.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

MPF opens inquiry into Lula Government's oversight of online betting sector

Federal prosecutors will examine betting supervision policies and assess the effectiveness of public health measures for gambling addiction.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Layla Victoria

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Macau GGR up 6.7% to MOP22.6bn in May amid thriving tourism sector

Despite operating half the number of casinos since 2021, gambling figures continue to grow in Macau.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Megan Elswyth