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Key Moments: Spelinspektionen has released an updated risk assessment for money laundering in Sweden’s gambling sector The approach aligns with both national and European risk evaluation standards Regulators now consider land-based commercial casinos to carry greater risk, prompting a review of previous regulatory exemptions Revised Risk Assessment Released Spelinspektionen, the entity responsible for regulating gambling in Sweden, has issued a comprehensive update to its risk assessment regarding money laundering within the Swedish gambling market. This latest evaluation supersedes earlier assessments and incorporates updated information on the methods, or threats, that…

Key Moments: PAGCOR’s contributions helped government income for January to August 2025 exceed non-tax revenue goals set by the Treasury. The Bureau of the Treasury reported PHP 3.09 trillion (US$52.5 billion) total revenue, a 3.07 percent increase from the same period in 2024. Online gaming license fees reached PHP 69 billion (US$1.17 billion) during January to July 2025, with PHP 14.72 billion (US$250 million) directed to the Universal Health Care Law. Performance from January to August 2025 The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) played a pivotal role in boosting…

Key Moments: Spelinspektionen levied a SEK 60,000 penalty against Kalamba Games for supplying software to unlicensed Swedish operators Quickspin faced a warning and a SEK 650,000 fine after its games appeared on unlicensed sites Proposed amendments to the Swedish Gambling Act could change the requirements for excluding Swedish players from unlicensed gaming offers Regulatory Action on Non-Compliance Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling authority, has taken decisive action against two gaming providers for breaching regulations related to the supply of software to unlicensed operators. Kalamba Games and Quickspin both received regulatory warnings…

Key Moments: 101 Labour MPs have signed a letter urging the government to impose a targeted levy on harmful online gambling products The proposed measures aim to generate funds to scrap the two-child benefit cap and address child poverty The Betting and Gaming Council has voiced strong opposition to increasing taxes on the regulated betting and gaming industry Labour MPs Call for Targeted Online Gambling Levy An effort to raise gambling taxes in the UK has gained momentum as 101 Labour Members of Parliament have signed a letter addressed to…

Key Moments: AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB have activated a debit card block feature that prevents use on gambling sites and apps Blocking is customer-driven, with an opt-in process and a mandatory cooling-off period for removal The measure forms part of a broader, national push to address gambling harm, in conjunction with forthcoming regulatory changes Major Irish Banks Launch Gambling Card Block AIB, Bank of Ireland, and PTSB have unveiled a new feature designed to support customers struggling with gambling addiction. Clients may now request that their debit cards…

Key Moments: The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has adopted the GATE system, developed by students from the University of Lampung, to enhance real-time monitoring of online gambling. Authorities removed more than 2.8 million negative items online between 20 October 2024 and 16 September 2025, including 2.1 million linked to online gambling. The government suspended welfare payments to over 300,000 recipients proven to be involved in online gambling during its crackdown. Adoption of the GATE System in Digital Oversight Indonesia has stepped up its campaign against online gambling.…

Key Moments: Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd has created an AI innovation team to support digital transformation in its casino and customer service operations The company reported a second-quarter net profit of nearly KRW 16.96 billion (approximately US$12.1 million), representing a 49.7 percent increase year-over-year and a 5.3 percent rise quarter-over-quarter In April 2025, Grand Korea Leisure started partnering with Hyundai Robotics to deploy AI-driven autonomous robots at its Seven Luck casinos AI Integration Takes Center Stage Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd, the largest operator of casinos catering exclusively to…

Key Moments: Dreams has agreed to sell four of its Peruvian casinos to Grupo Cirsa for approximately USD 18 million. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval from relevant competition authorities in Peru. Post-sale, Dreams will retain only two casinos in Peru, significantly reducing its presence in the country. Transaction Overview and Key Properties Dreams, a major gaming industry operator in Latin America, has entered into an agreement to divest four of its six casino properties in Peru to Grupo Cirsa, a prominent player in the global gaming sector, with…

Key Moments Bet-at-home reported gross betting and gaming revenue of €25.3m ($27.5m) for the first half of 2025, showing almost no change from the previous year. Profitability improved, with EBITDA before special items increasing to €3m and net profit nearly tripling to €1.8m, driven by reduced marketing expenses. The company maintained full-year guidance for gross betting and gaming revenue between €46m and €54m despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty. First Half Results Highlight Revenue Stagnation but Higher Profit Bet-at-home reported that intensifying regulatory challenges in its primary European markets continued to weigh…

Key Moments: Community advisory committees rejected all three Manhattan casino proposals this week, with minimal support and limited deliberation. Two key members of the Coney Island advisory committee publicly announced their opposition to the Brooklyn casino project. MGM Empire City and Resorts World NYC remain favored contenders, with decisive advisory committee votes scheduled for today. Setbacks for New York City Casino Projects Recently, the casino licensing process in New York has witnessed significant developments. In particular, a series of community advisory committee (CAC) votes effectively eliminated all three Manhattan casino…