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Costa Rica moves to close illegal gambling loopholes with new bill

The Social Protection Board argues current regulation favors illegal operations in the country.

3 min read • Nov 27 • By Layla Victoria

What are the UK Government's true motivations for gambling tax reform?

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has shared the full Autumn Budget with the public, here we put the Government's motivations under the magnifying glass.

10 min read • Nov 27 • By Rory Calland

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Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Corona Resort & Casino Phu Quoc reopens to locals in Vietnam

The facility will resume domestic access now the temporary entry suspension has been lifted.

2 min read • Nov 27 • By Keih Ma

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Macau: Kam Pek Paradise Casino to close on 1 December

The DICJ will supervise the shutdown and ensure employee arrangements proceed smoothly.

2 min read • Nov 27 • By Keih Ma

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BML Properties settles decade-long Baha Mar litigation

The resolution brings an end to multiple international lawsuits tied to construction delays and disputes during the final stages of the multi-billion-dollar Baha Mar resort project.

3 min read • Nov 27 • By Shaan Khan

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Emperor Entertainment Hotel revenue falls 18% for H1

Emperor Entertainment Hotel reported softer first half performance for the six months to 30 September 2025 as lower gaming revenue and continued property valuation losses offset modest growth in its hotel and leasing operations.

3 min read • Nov 27 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 7 more

Flutter UKI CEO: RGD increase marks 'big win' for illegal operators

Flutter explained the UK Autumn Budget Statement will result in an approximate $320m adjusted EBITDA impact throughout FY2026, as well as a $540m impact for FY2027.

3 min read • Nov 26 • By Kirk Geller

Entain CEO ‘deeply disappointed’ in UK gambling tax increase

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Entain CEO 'deeply disappointed' in UK gambling tax hike

The operator anticipates an additional cost of approximately £200m each year following the new Budget's introduction, while Evoke estimated £125-135m in annual duty costs.

5 min read • Nov 26 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Equipment & Hardware + 5 more

Kambi extends retail sportsbook agreement with Penn Entertainment

The previous agreement formed between the two entities was set to expire on December 31, 2025, as Kambi currently supports 30 Penn Entertainment properties in 13 US states.

3 min read • Nov 26 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

BGC slams UK tax hike as "hammer blow" to the industry

CEO Grainne Hurst has welcomed the land-based and bingo approach while highlighting the online tax rise as "devastating."

2 min read • Nov 26 • By Will Underwood