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Key Moments: The NBA expanded its investigation into suspected illegal gambling and now seeks documents and electronic devices from several team staff members. DFederal prosecutors charged Damon Jones and Terry Rozier with sharing private player information for betting schemes. Authorities arrested over 30 people in connection with organized crime and sports-related corruption, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups NBA Initiates Comprehensive Internal Review The NBA escalated its inquiry into suspected unlawful gambling and requested documents, mobile phones, and electronic records from employees across several franchises. This action follows federal…

Key Moments: The Northeast’s regulated fixed-odds betting industry has accelerated with 14 active companies and 37 licensed brands Initial capital of R$885 million is projected to multiply into R$3.3 billion across related sectors following Law 14.790/23 Employment in the sector supports higher-than-average wages and adds approximately R$135 million in annual payroll Market Expansion and Financial Impact The arrival of a regulated fixed-odds betting industry is already proving to be a catalyst for economic growth in Northeast Brazil. Based on findings from the study “Panorama do Mercado de Apostas de Quota…

Key Moments: Gambling companies with Swedish licenses recorded a turnover of SEK 6.7 billion in the third quarter of 2025. This turnover figure marks a 0.5% increase compared to the same quarter in 2024. Over 130,000 individuals were suspended via Spelpaus.se by the end of the quarter, up 2.1% from the previous quarter. Quarterly Performance Overview In the third quarter of 2025, gambling operators holding Swedish licenses generated a turnover of SEK 6.7 billion (609 million Euro). This reflects a 0.5% uptick compared to the corresponding quarter of 2024. The…

Key Moments: Macau’s gaming workforce fell 3.6 percent year-on-year by the end of September. This marked the lowest level since late 2023. Frontline betting job positions declined 6.6 percent, with only 38,800 workers employed The closure of satellite casinos is expected to impact 5,600 local and 400 non-resident workers Gaming Employment Shrinks in Macau Macau’s gaming sector has posted three straight quarters of year-on-year workforce declines. Government data shows the industry employed only 68,900 people at the end of September. This marks a 3.6 percent decrease from the previous year…

Key Moments: Century Entertainment International Holdings expects at least HK$25 million (US$3.21 million) profit for the six months ending September 30, 2025 Philippines joint venture generated HK$5 million (US$643,000) in Q3 revenue Closure of Cambodian VIP table games led to a net gain of HK$1.1 million (US$141,400) Profit Turnaround Driven by Multiple Initiatives Century Entertainment International Holdings, listed in Hong Kong, has announced an expected profit of no less than HK$25 million (US$3.21 million) for the six months up to September 30, 2025, marking a substantial turnaround from the HK$11.4…

Key Moments: Esportes da Sorte has been nominated in the Outstanding Sponsor category at the Confut NE FutebolCard 2025 Award The company actively supports clubs like Ceará and Náutico and backs events fostering social inclusion through sports Public voting for the award remains open until November 29, with winners to be announced on December 4 at the Recife Expo Center Nomination Underscores Commitment to Northeastern Football Esportes da Sorte, a prominent sports betting operator in Brazil, has received a nomination for the Outstanding Sponsor category at the Confut NE FutebolCard…

Key Moments: Gaming services exports in Macau increased by 14.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025 Macau’s real GDP expanded by 8 percent to MOP103.86 billion (US$12.98 billion) in the three months to September Gross fixed capital formation fell 26.1 percent due to decreased construction activity in the quarter Gaming Sector Drives Robust Service Exports Recent data from Macau’s Statistics and Census Service show that gaming service exports surged by 14.3% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025. This growth proved to be a primary engine for a 10.5%…

Key Moments: Caesars Entertainment agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine and implement extensive AML compliance reforms Nevada regulators cited failures in Caesars’ ability to track source of funds and address suspicious activity swiftly An independent AML expert will assess Caesars’ progress and report to regulators in two years Regulators Demand Stronger AML Compliance Caesars Entertainment has come under significant regulatory pressure, especially since the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) found flaws in the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) procedures. According to the NGCB, Caesars’ program did not adequately determine the…

Key Moments: High Roller Technologies reported its first profitable quarter as a public company for Q3 ending September 30 The company has applied for an operator license in Ontario, targeting a launch there in the first half of 2026 Expansion plans include upcoming launches in Alberta and a focus on new opportunities across North America, Latin America, and Europe Profitable Quarter Marks New Chapter High Roller Technologies has reported a milestone by recording its first-ever quarterly profit since becoming a public company. This achievement comes as the company prepares for…

Key Moments: The National Police Agency estimated 3.4 million Japanese residents have used offshore gambling sites, with nearly 2 million identified as regular users. Japan’s government approved a national crackdown strategy with fines up to JPY500,000 and up to three years’ imprisonment for repeat offenders. The MGM Osaka integrated resort is set to open in 2030, targeting 20 million visitors annually with projected revenue of JPY520 billion. Offshore iGaming Usage Surges in Japan Illegal online gambling activity in Japan has reached unprecedented levels. According to a new report from the…