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Kangwon Land, the only casino in South Korea where locals are allowed to gamble, has issued a public warning after finding out that some illegal online gambling sites have been using its name to trick people. In an announcement shared on Thursday (June 12), the casino made it clear that it has no connection whatsoever to any online casino services. The translated statement reads: “Recently,...
The UK government has introduced a major set of draft rules that could significantly change how land-based casinos operate. The new regulations from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, cover things like how many gaming machines casinos can have, how much floor space they need, and the rules they have to follow to stay in business. The new rules, called the Casinos (Gaming Machines and...
Subic Sun Resort will open with full implementation of security technology, provided by Iveda, a leading company in the AI-focused video surveillance sector. The large-scale resort will be home to a high-end casino, two Accor brand hotels – Ibis Styles and Mercure, a modern convention center, and more amenities. Scheduled to open in December this year, Subic Sun is set to become a major...
Bragg Gaming has struck an exclusive content supply agreement with Hard Rock Digital.  The partnership will deliver online casino games for Hard Rock Bet Casino, with players in New Jersey set to be the first to experience the new titles. Bragg Gaming will collate a full portfolio of exclusive slot offerings for Hard Rock’s online platform, which will be available alongside existing Wild Streak...
The Sphere in Las Vegas is a venue that entertains and amazes, but one tourist got more than he expected at the bar inside the place.  He was punch-drunk with shock when an order was placed for two drinks, with a very expensive bill that had a sobering effect.  Also known as the Sphere at the Venetian Resort, the music and entertainment destination is located in Paradise, to the east of the Las...
The Spelinspektionen, Sweden’s Gambling Authority, appears to be delving deeper into illegal gambling services on live-streaming platforms by stopping various ‘influencers’ from promoting them. This is part of a spring investigation from the regulator that looked specifically at online personalities that “used their online platforms to promote illegal gambling.” In response to finding the...
English Premier League soccer club West Ham United has reportedly signed a new shirt sponsorship deal with BoyleSports.  Now, you may be thinking that this is a fairly regular occurrence, but the story is very notable for two reasons. Firstly, English clubs will be prohibited from front-of-shirt sponsorship deals with gambling firms from the start of the 2026/27 season, and also, the club has an...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has announced plans to repeal an EU requirement to remove references to its ODR Platform. The MGA has confirmed it will repeal Article 13 of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Directive (Directive 5 of 2018), effective from 20 July 2025. This provides for the discontinuation of the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) platform, in line with the adoption of Regulation (...
Macau legislator Ron Lam delivered a pointed pre-agenda speech at the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday (June 11), renewing his call for the government to reduce the number of foreign casino workers employed by gaming concessionaires. His comments were sparked by the recent news that all 11 of Macau’s remaining satellite casinos, along with three slot parlors, the SJM, Galaxy and Melco, are set...
Pro poker player Jason Koon has made it into third on the all-time money list with his latest $50,000 high-roller win. This comes as Koon wins the biggest prize of the summer so far, a whopping $1,968,927 payout on the $50,000 game. He came out on top of 171 entries in the game, claiming his second World Series of Poker bracelet. Among those 171 competitors, Koon went up against long-term friends...