Betway is now an official partner of Chelsea FC, with the club announcing on Wednesday that the Super Group-owned operator is on board as its long-term European betting partner. the opportunity to play on the pitch at Stamford Bridge and meet players The two parties plan to work together to offer more engaging content and…
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Australia Decides on Partial TV Gambling Ad Ban in 2026, Immediate Online Ban
Australia’s Gambling Debate The Australian Labor government will implement an immediate ban on online gambling advertising and a partial television ban within two years, according to a Sky News report. a parliamentary committee recommended a blanket ban on advertising last year Australia has been in the throes of a national debate for several months over…
Billionaires Jockey for Slice of Thailand IR Casino Market With Projects in Bangkok, Phuket
Billionaires lining up The removal of Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in mid-August because of a bribery scandal has done little to affect the optimism of major investors hoping to cash in on the national plan to establish IR casino resorts in the country by 2027. emboldened the interest of would-be IR casino suitors Instead,…
Belgium Increases Legal Gambling Age to 21
Belgium has introduced new laws that equalize the minimum age for almost all forms of gambling to 21 years old. Previously, the country had a discrepancy where players were required to be 21 to gamble in land-based casinos, but not for sports betting, arcades, or bingo. Belgium has introduced several restrictions on online gambling companies…
Australian Securities Exchange Suspends Star Entertainment Shares Trading
Star Entertainment Group is in the news for the wrong reasons once again, this time for a suspension on investors trading the company’s shares after the Brisbane-based company failed to report its most recent financial year results on time. Australia’s largest listed casino company was initially planning to release these figures on Friday before the…
UK Gambling Commission to Delay New Direct Marketing Rules
UKGC delays rule change The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has delayed the introduction of new rules for gambling operators regarding direct marketing after concerns that the wording was unclear. The new rules, intended to be active from January 17, 2025, stated that operators would require the express consent of all customers before sending them any…
Han So-hee’s Mother Arrested for Illegal Gambling Operations
The mother of South Korean actress Han So-hee has been arrested on charges of running illegal gambling dens. According to TV Chosun, Han So-Hee’s mother, Shin, operated 12 gambling establishments across South Korea from 2021 until the end of August 2024. Shin is alleged to have used business operators as proxies to establish locations where…
150 Arrested in Philippines Illegal Gambling Raid
Foreigners detained in gambling raid More than 150 foreign nationals were arrested in a raid on an illegal gambling facility in the Philippines this past Saturday. The facility, in Lapu-Lapu City on the island of Cebu, was home to around 162 foreign nationals, mostly from China and Myanmar, who are alleged to have been involved…
Hong Kong Jockey Club Looks to Chart New Territory With “ChatGPT for Horse Racing”
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) is a behemoth of the horse racing wagering industry and it now has plans to release what it has called “the ChatGPT version of horse racing.” simulator to try to forecast the outcome of upcoming races It aims to enhance the customer experience by introducing something that is “digitally…
Swedish Gambling Authority Requires Detailed Action Plans From Operators
Under sweeping new changes from the Swedish government, gambling regulator Spelinspektionen will now require more detailed action plans for responsible gambling from purveyors of betting activities. The changes come as part of a push to strengthen consumer protection and are set to become active on October 1. Under the changes, Spelinspektionen will be empowered to…