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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

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

A sign saying "The Hong Kong Jockey Club"

Land Based CSR + 2 more

Hong Kong Jockey Club opens applications to Apprentice Jockeys’ School

The programme is open to young people aged 15 and over who have completed Form 3 or higher education.

2 min read • Jun 1 • By Megan Elswyth

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Spain: Valencia limits land-based gambling expansion

The regulation establishes a “zero-growth” framework, halting the issuance of new licences for gaming halls, betting shops, and bingo venues, with only limited exceptions.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Nevada witnesses 5.3% increase in gaming revenue for April to $1.3bn

The Las Vegas Strip area reported a 6.6% rise in April gaming revenue to $689.4m, although the city’s Downtown area saw revenue decrease 0.6% year-over-year for a total of $83.4m.

2 min read • May 29 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Caesars’ Fertitta merger: What the deal means for US gaming

Another mega-merger has arrived in US gaming, but behind Fertitta Entertainment’s acquisition of Caesars lies a bigger debate about debt, digital growth and the future of Vegas…

5 min read • May 29 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 3 more

Balkan Gaming Federation confirms Croatia HQ and plans roundtable on illegal gambling

The Balkan Gaming Federation has confirmed Croatia as its official headquarters and outlined plans for a coordinated regional response to illegal gambling across the Balkans.

1 min read • May 29 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Terry Rozier faces expanded charges in alleged NBA betting conspiracy

NBA player Terry Rozier is accused by federal prosecutors of agreeing to a $100,000 bribe to manipulate his performance in a competitive basketball game.

1 min read • May 29 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Lottery + 2 more

Scientific Games extends Uruguay instant scratch partnership

Scientific Games has signed a new four-year agreement with La Banca de Quinielas de Uruguay, extending a partnership of more than 20 years in instant scratch games.

1 min read • May 29 • By Marieta Lezaic