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- East Coast Gaming Congress 2026 Issues Urgent Warning Over Existential Threat From Rapidly Expanding Prediction Markets
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Industry leaders and regulators at the 29th East Coast Gaming Congress labeled prediction markets as illegal sportsbooks that bypass state gambling laws. Stakeholders called for fe...
- Aichi Prefecture Initiates Official RFP Process for Second Round of Japanese Integrated Resort Licensing
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Aichi Prefecture has formally launched a Request for Proposals (RFP) to secure one of Japan’s remaining integrated resort licenses ahead of the 2027 national bidding window. The pr...
- The Star Brisbane Names Dave Whimpey Interim CEO Amid Multi-Million Dollar AML Regulatory Penalties
Published: Mar 11, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The Star Entertainment Group has appointed industry veteran Dave Whimpey as Chief Operating Officer and interim CEO of its Brisbane operations to navigate a period of intense regul...
- Goa Imposes 200% Hike on Land-Based Casino Licence Fees in 2026-27 Budget Amid Rising Local Opposition to Offshore Ships
Published: Mar 10, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced a massive threefold increase in licensing fees for new onshore casinos as part of the state's "Viksit Goa 2037" economic strategy. Wh...
- Australia’s Federal Court Finds Former Star Entertainment Executives in Breach of Corporations Act Over AML Failures
Published: Mar 6, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
Two former senior executives of The Star Entertainment Group have been found personally liable for breaching the Corporations Act 2001. The Federal Court ruled that the ex-CEO and...
- Virginia Senate Passes iGaming Legislation SB 118 Toward Potential 2027 Market Entry
Published: Feb 17, 2026
Section: Online Gambling
The Virginia Senate has successfully passed SB 118, moving the state significantly closer to legalizing online casino gaming. The bill establishes a regulatory framework for iGamin...