Loss of pokie funding could cripple grassroots sport, warns Cycling NZ chair.  Key Points  33 national sporting organisations in New Zealand are standing against the Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill.  Concerns focus on a possible NZ$170m (US$102m) drop in funding for sport from pokie revenue.  The government has not yet promised how community groups will […]

Georgia’s national gambling self-exclusion database has passed a significant milestone of over 30,000 registered individuals. According to the Revenue Service, the list currently includes 30,451 names, increasing by about 4,000 people since early May. The registry is a key part of Georgia’s efforts to manage gambling-related harm. It allows people to voluntarily restrict themselves from […]

Coinbase has announced a significant expansion of its flagship trading platform, transitioning from a crypto-only exchange into an “everything exchange”. The new platform will integrate tokenised real-world assets, equities, derivatives, prediction markets, and early-stage token sales into its ecosystem. This is a significant shift as the company establishes itself in the financial services industry. The […]

Annexio has announced plans to formally surrender its B2C online gambling licence issued by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission. This move is part of a strategic realignment driven by shifting regulatory conditions and increasing operational costs. Headquartered in Fort Anne, Douglas, the company cited increasing compliance obligations and customer acquisition expenses across multiple […]

The resort achieved its highest monthly visitor count ever, mainly due to increased table game results. Key Points Jeju Dream Tower casino made KRW43.4 billion ($32.5 million) in July 2025, showing a 90.1% jump over last year’s same period. Table games brought in KRW41.6 billion ($31.1 million), giving a 99.1% year-on-year growth for this segment. […]