Valentin Darechkin

Casino giant MGM Resorts has thrown its hat into the ring for a gaming license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While details remain scarce, CEO Bill Hornbuckle confirmed the application, stating, “We’ve applied and hopefully we’ll be successful.” The UAE is taking a significant step towards regulated gambling with the launch of the General […]

DraftKings throws another $5 million punch in the fight for Missouri sports betting legalization. This comes after Caesars Entertainment, a major operator with existing brick-and-mortar casinos in the state, donated $4 million to the opposing campaign. It’s no secret online legalization might not be in Caesars’ best interest. DraftKings isn’t holding back. This latest contribution […]

Casino giant Caesars Entertainment, with its existing land-based casinos in Missouri, is throwing its weight against legalizing online sports betting in the state. While major players like FanDuel and DraftKings are pushing for online legalization, Caesars is digging in its heels. Here’s the twist: Caesars has pumped $4 million into the “No” campaign, despite seemingly […]

The Brazilian government is set to take a significant step in combating illegal gambling operations by blocking transfers to these operators through the Pix system. The Ministry of Finance has established a dedicated team to monitor and prevent such transactions, aiming to curb the widespread use of Pix for payments to online casinos and sportsbooks. […]

The arrest of the CEO of Esportes da Sorte, one of Brazil’s largest betting companies, has sent shockwaves through the industry. The CEO initially surrendered to authorities after an arrest warrant was issued. Strangely, Esportes da Sorte was not on the list of operators applying for a gambling license in Brazil. This, coupled with the […]

The Japanese National Police Agency (NPA) has launched its first investigation into an offshore casino operator, marking a significant escalation in the country’s crackdown on illegal gambling activities. Over the past year, Japanese law enforcement agencies have become increasingly proactive in their fight against illegal operators, employing aggressive tactics such as arrests and criminal prosecutions. […]

Kazakh authorities have intensified their efforts to combat illegal gambling activities, resulting in a significant number of website blocks and legal actions. Since the beginning of 2024, authorities have identified evidence of illegal gambling activity on 11,417 websites. Of these, 6,649 sites were blocked, while 1,961 became inaccessible. After thorough investigation, 1,353 sites were found […]

The Chinese Football Association has taken a stern stance against corruption in the sport, imposing lifetime bans on 43 individuals involved in match-fixing and gambling activities. Among those banned are 38 soccer players, including members of the national team, and 5 officials. The investigation into these illicit activities spanned 120 matches involving 42 football clubs, […]

SOFTSWISS, a leading provider of online casino software, has announced the expansion of its Jackpot Aggregator platform to include crash and live games. This strategic move aims to enhance player engagement and boost revenue for casino operators. The company has reported that the Jackpot Aggregator has had a significant positive impact on project metrics. Within […]

Norway remains the last Scandinavian nation to maintain a gambling monopoly. Currently, state-owned Norsk Tipping and Norsk Rikstoto control all gambling activities, both in-person and online. Discussions about liberalizing Norway’s gambling sector gained momentum after Finland announced plans to introduce a regulated competitive market by 2027. At present, this remains just a proposal from a party […]