About Shaan
Shaan Khan is a journalist at Global Gaming Insider, covering the business, regulation and human stories that define the gaming industry. From breaking news to deep-dive analyses, he writes with a focus on accuracy, balance and the curiosity that keeps the industry honest.
Writing about gambling can be controversial, but that’s exactly why it matters. Shaan believes journalism’s role is not to take sides but to provide clarity in a space often misunderstood. His reporting aims to help readers see beyond the headlines and into the mechanics of how gaming, regulation and innovation actually work.
A firm believer in discipline over motivation, Shaan has spent years working remotely across different media fields, building systems that make daily writing efficient and sustainable. He likes structure, good research and the occasional strong cup of coffee – usually in that order.
At the core of his work is one thing: chasing a story. Whether it’s tracking new legislation or completing deeper research, Shaan’s goal is to tell the story that others might overlook and to do it with precision and purpose.
Latest from Shaan
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Italy proposes doubling maximum slot stake to €2, top prize to €200
The proposed 2027 rules also set machine tax rates and offer a discounted settlement of unpaid contributions disputed by concessionaires since 2015.
2 Nov 2026 · 2 min read -
Three Argentine provinces agree to recognize gambling self-exclusions across borders
The Mendoza, San Juan and San Luis regulators have up to 120 days to connect their registers. Existing registrants can choose whether to join the regional scheme.
2 Nov 2026 · 2 min read -
Holland Casino starts Groningen build as Dutch MP presses on illegal sites
The replacement venue follows a 2017 fire. Separate parliamentary questions examine enforcement after a €37m KSA fine.
2 Nov 2026 · 2 min read -
October: Jeju Dream Tower casino revenue rises 24.1% to KRW62.5bn
Table sales rebounded from September's weak result while machine revenue declined from the previous month.
2 Nov 2026 · 2 min read -
Uruguay makes electronic lottery prize controls permanent
The lottery directorate has adopted a permanent system for recording and checking winning tickets and paid prizes after a pilot began in February.
2 Nov 2026 · 2 min read -
Brazil extends Caixa's Lotex operation for 36 months
A Finance Ministry ordinance keeps the state bank in charge of the instant lottery from November 1 and sets conditions for ticket distribution and football-club branding.
2 Nov 2026 · 2 min read -
Pollard Banknote names Verica Simic incoming CFO
The lottery supplier's finance leadership will change at the start of 2027 when Rob Rose retires after more than three decades with the business.
30 Oct 2026 · 2 min read -
Argentina Senate backs priority motion for online betting bill
Senator Lucía Corpacci wants immediate joint committee scrutiny before the lower-house measure loses parliamentary standing on November 30.
30 Oct 2026 · 2 min read -
Belle Corporation nine-month net income rises 26% to PHP1.66bn
Lottery equipment rental revenue increased 59% as the City of Dreams Manila gaming share grew over the first nine months, despite a third-quarter decline.
30 Oct 2026 · 2 min read -
Konami gaming unit H1 revenue rises 41.3% to $158.8m
The group lifted its full-year revenue forecast to JPY583bn, while its Gaming & Systems outlook stayed at JPY46bn.
30 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
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