Articles by Arijit Roul
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Kazakhstan Pilots Biometric ID Checks to Tighten Gambling Safeguards
This IT initiative is supposed to come up with better transparency and deal with fraudulent activities in the regulated areas. Key Points…
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Soft2Bet Expands Social-Media-Inspired Casino to Romania
Soft2Bet has opened Swiper, a new social-media-inspired casino, in Romania with a soft launch. This marks the second European launch it has…
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Indonesia’s Struggle with Influencers and Illegal Gambling
Inside a courtroom in Denpasar, Bali, a case unfolds where youth culture meets the country’s ongoing battle against gambling laws. At its centre…
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Las Vegas Sands Shuts Down Digital Unit, Ending 150 Las Vegas Jobs
Las Vegas Sands Corp. terminated its digital gaming division. The shutdown eliminates 400 positions. Workers in Las Vegas lost 150 jobs. Key…
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Ras Al Khaimah Plans Wynn Boulevard to Connect the UAE’s First Casino with Dubai
The United Arab Emirates announced Wynn Boulevard, a US$272 million road linking the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort to Dubai through major…
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The East Timor Government Revoked the Online Gambling and Betting Licences
The government of Timor-Leste accepted a resolution at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, which cancels the licences awarded to operate online games…
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CasinoRIX Gains an Entry into the New Zealand Market with the Acquisition of Innovate Change
The purchase is to assist CasinoRIX in gaining a presence locally in the country before planned regulatory reforms. Key Points The market…
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Realistic Games Broadens Base in the Netherlands with Starcasino Deal
Locust and Collab have an expansion of content for the Dutch players. Key Points In a further partnership with Starcasino, the Realistic…
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NetBet UK Partners with Nolimit City for Provider Integration
NetBet UK players will now be able to access a range of Nolimit City casino games through the integration deal. NetBet UK…
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UK Gambling Commission Hits Petfre with Another Penalty
Petfre operates Betfred and Oddsking brands. The company must pay £240,000 ($323,000) for breaking slot machine rules. Key Points Graphics showed losses…
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Apple, Google, and Meta Must Face Lawsuits Over Casino-Style Gambling Apps
Sept 30 (Reuters) - On Tuesday, a federal judge rejected Apple (AAPL.O), Google, and Meta Platforms’ (META.O) motions seeking dismissal of lawsuits…
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Turkey: Illegal Gambling Ads Lead to 30 Accounts Blocked
The Turkish Trade Ministry’s investigation identified several social media accounts violating national gambling advertising regulations. Key Points The Turkish Government has blocked…
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ACMA Warns Four Operators for Breaching Australia’s Gambling Laws
The Authority delivered official warnings to operators that provided unlicensed online gambling services in Australia against national regulations. Key Points Warnings were…
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Bilbao and Linebet Report Sponsorship Agreement for 2025/26 Season
Athletic Bilbao has signed Linebet as their new sponsor for the 2025/26 season. The betting company Linebet became the Official Regional Partner…
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Nevada Gaming Revenue Rises in August on Baccarat and Mobile Betting Surge
Nevada’s casino industry posted steady growth in August 2025, with statewide gaming revenue rising 5.5 percent year-on-year to $1.23 billion, according to…
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Hokkaido Thinks About Japan Casino Bid Again
Hokkaido in Japan said no to an integrated resort licence in 2019. The prefecture shows interest again now. The Governor of Hokkaido, Japan,…
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DraftKings Signs Multi-Year Advertising Partnership with NBCUniversal
DraftKings confirmed on 29 September that it signed a long-term advertising partnership with NBCUniversal, which places the betting brand directly inside NBCUniversal’s…
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Spelinspektionen Fires Out SEK 4.8m in Sanctions to Kanon Gaming
Kanon Gaming did not meet its required duty of care responsibilities, leading to regulatory action and financial penalties. Key Points Spelinspektionen imposed…
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NextBet Acquires CrossBet to Launch in Australia
NextBet announced its goal to dominate tier-two gambling in Australia, starting with the acquisition of Brisbane-based CrossBet as its official market entry.…
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17-Year-Old Faces Court after Massive Las Vegas Casino Cyber Attack
A 17-year-old boy stood before the juvenile court this week. Prosecutors say he helped attack two Las Vegas casino giants. The cyber…