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Key Moments: Casino Guru Academy has reached the milestone of 5,000 registered users The Academy has upgraded its website for enhanced user experience and future growth A new course focused on handling self-harm and suicide threats is anticipated by year-end Growing Community of Industry Professionals Casino Guru Academy recently celebrated surpassing 5,000 users, highlighting the increasing appetite among iGaming professionals for high-quality, accessible education. As an educational offshoot of Casino Guru, a major hub for online casino information and player advocacy, the Academy provides complimentary courses intended to elevate industry…

Key Moments: Vietnam has made access to Corona Resort & Casino permanent for Vietnamese nationals under new government resolution. Authorities have approved five-year pilot programs for local player entry at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and the planned Van Don integrated resort. Entry requirements and controls for Vietnamese players, including minimum income and entry fees, remain unchanged despite the expansion. Major Policy Shift in Vietnamese Casino Regulations The Vietnamese government has enacted permanent domestic access to Corona Resort & Casino for Vietnamese nationals and introduced five-year pilot projects at both…

Key Moments: Argentina has revamped its Indirect Tax on Online Betting with General Resolution 5791/2025, updating compliance requirements for digital gaming companies. Applications to the Online Betting Control Registry must now be resolved within 60 calendar days, with the process potentially paused if additional documentation is requested. Foreign operator listings are to be centralized and regularly updated on ARCA’s institutional microsite for greater transparency. Regulatory Updates Set New Standards Argentina has enacted significant updates to its Indirect Tax on Online Betting, restructuring compliance for both domestic and international digital gaming…

Key Moments: The Province of Buenos Aires has implemented multiple modernization initiatives to support its land-based gaming sector and protect employment. New strategies focus on integrating entertainment offerings and renewing casino licenses that have remained pending for over 20 years. Authorities report visible progress in closing the gap between online and offline gaming revenues. Leadership Initiates Transformation Provincial Director of Hippodromes and Casinos Juan Vernengo recently discussed the forward movement of Buenos Aires in strengthening its physical gaming sector, aiming to secure thousands of jobs in a rapidly evolving environment.…

Key Moments: Profit before tax fell 73 percent year-on-year to RM 5.5 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2025 Group revenue declined by 25 percent, reaching RM71.1 million during the period Technical Support and Management division shifted to a pre-tax loss, impacted by higher jackpot payouts and outlet closures Third-Quarter Results Underscore Market Pressures RGB International, headquartered in Malaysia and a primary supplier of gaming equipment, recorded a major downturn in earnings and revenue for the third quarter that closed on September 30, 2025. The period was marked…

Key Moments: The National Lottery Authority of Liberia has started accepting applications for its new international online gaming license. The licensing framework, supported by a legal opinion dated 31 October 2025, complies with Liberian law and carries no territorial restrictions for online gaming where permitted. The first formal batch of licenses is expected to be issued in December 2025, with a streamlined process projected to finish within 30 business days after submission. Turnkey Licensing for International Operators The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia has initiated a process for global…

Key Moments: The UK gambling sector achieved a 7.3% increase in yield, reaching £16.8bn for the year ending 31 March 2025. Online gambling represented 46% of total market share, with remote casino, betting, and bingo generating £7.8bn. Land-based sector continued its long-term contraction, while lotteries contributed £4.2bn and increased good-cause funding by 4.5%. Online Segment Powers Industry Expansion Digital channels continued to propel the UK gambling market, as industry data from the Gambling Commission indicated further migration from traditional land-based venues to online platforms. Remote gambling activities accounted for nearly…

Key Moments: St8 has entered the UK market by going live with Annexio-owned LottoGo after a successful integration. LottoGo has received access to St8’s full suite of casino games and content via a single API platform. St8 obtained its UK Gambling Commission remote gambling software license in July of this year. Official Entry into the UK Market St8, a casino games aggregator, has launched its services in the United Kingdom for the first time, following an integration with LottoGo. LottoGo, a lottery betting platform owned by Annexio, is now able…

Key Moments: The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has cautioned clubs and hotels to ensure compliance with trading hours as Christmas draws near. Earlier in the year, 12 venues in Victoria faced combined fines and censure notices totaling AU$58,000 (€36,540) for gaming hour violations on significant days. Clayton RSL incurred the largest individual fine of AU$15,000 (€9,450) after a repeat breach involving poker machine operation beyond permitted hours. Regulator Issues Pre-Holiday Warning Victoria’s gambling authorities have encouraged local clubs and hotels to reassess their trading schedules as the…

Key Moments: Elantil has integrated THNDR’s skill-based PvP games into its online marketplace through a new partnership. Operators can now access customizable THNDR games like 21 or Bust, Hit Me! Blackjack, Skill Slots, Blocks, and Think-o. THNDR’s portfolio has achieved more than 3 million seamless player experiences. New Direction for PvP Skill Gaming Elantil has taken a major step in expanding its online marketplace by partnering with THNDR, a provider of skill-focused, player-versus-player games. Unlike standard iGaming content, THNDR’s offerings are entirely skill-based and do not require any involvement from…