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Cambodia freezes $1B Prince Group assets, casinos

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UK election betting scandal: 3 sentenced over date bets

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UK election betting scandal: 3 sentenced over date bets

Three UK Conservatives were sentenced for betting on the 2024 general election date before it was announced. The Gambling Commission calls it "first of its kind".

Italy scratchcards fraud: €25M seized from insiders

Five former Gratta e Vinci insiders flagged winning tickets via server access. Italian investigators seized €25 million in assets, including five properties.

Macau operators commit MOP9B to Guidance Fund

Macau’s six casino operators committed MOP9 billion to the Government Guidance Fund at a signing ceremony on October 23. Combined with fiscal reserves, the fund now holds about MOP20 billion of initial capital.

Cambodia freezes $1B Prince Group assets, casinos

Cambodian courts froze close to $1 billion linked to Prince Group, including bank accounts, buildings, casinos and thousands of properties. Authorities are mapping 198 affiliated companies and seeking INTERPOL Red Notices for 29 suspects who have fled.

ACT gaming machine reform: pokies cashless by 2045

ACT has tabled a bill mandating cashless pokies, banning ATMs in gaming venues and cutting machines to 1,000 by 2045. It was introduced during Gambling Harm Action Week.

Marina Bay Sands EBITDA falls 20.6% as chip hold drops

Marina Bay Sands posted $590m adjusted property EBITDA for the third quarter of 2026, down 20.6% as non-rolling chip hold fell from 24.5% to 18.7%. Net revenue slipped 9.9% to $1.29 billion.

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UK election betting scandal: 3 sentenced over date bets

Three UK Conservatives were sentenced for betting on the 2024 general election date before it was announced. The Gambling Commission calls it "first of its kind".

Italy scratchcards fraud: €25M seized from insiders

Five former Gratta e Vinci insiders flagged winning tickets via server access. Italian investigators seized €25 million in assets, including five properties.

Macau operators commit MOP9B to Guidance Fund

Macau’s six casino operators committed MOP9 billion to the Government Guidance Fund at a signing ceremony on October 23. Combined with fiscal reserves, the fund now holds about MOP20 billion of initial capital.

Cambodia freezes $1B Prince Group assets, casinos

Cambodian courts froze close to $1 billion linked to Prince Group, including bank accounts, buildings, casinos and thousands of properties. Authorities are mapping 198 affiliated companies and seeking INTERPOL Red Notices for 29 suspects who have fled.
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UK election betting scandal: 3 sentenced over date bets

Three UK Conservatives were sentenced for betting on the 2024 general election date before it was announced. The Gambling Commission calls it "first of its kind".

Italy scratchcards fraud: €25M seized from insiders

Five former Gratta e Vinci insiders flagged winning tickets via server access. Italian investigators seized €25 million in assets, including five properties.

Macau operators commit MOP9B to Guidance Fund

Macau’s six casino operators committed MOP9 billion to the Government Guidance Fund at a signing ceremony on October 23. Combined with fiscal reserves, the fund now holds about MOP20 billion of initial capital.

Cambodia freezes $1B Prince Group assets, casinos

Cambodian courts froze close to $1 billion linked to Prince Group, including bank accounts, buildings, casinos and thousands of properties. Authorities are mapping 198 affiliated companies and seeking INTERPOL Red Notices for 29 suspects who have fled.

ACT gaming machine reform: pokies cashless by 2045

ACT has tabled a bill mandating cashless pokies, banning ATMs in gaming venues and cutting machines to 1,000 by 2045. It was introduced during Gambling Harm Action Week.

Marina Bay Sands EBITDA falls 20.6% as chip hold drops

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Macau 3Q26 casino GGR falls 3.8% as mass baccarat slides 7.9%

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Italy scratchcards fraud: €25M seized from insiders

Five former Gratta e Vinci insiders flagged winning tickets via server access. Italian investigators seized €25 million in assets, including five properties.

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Cambodia freezes $1B Prince Group assets, casinos

Cambodian courts froze close to $1 billion linked to Prince Group, including bank accounts, buildings, casinos and thousands of properties. Authorities are mapping 198 affiliated companies and seeking INTERPOL Red Notices for 29 suspects who have fled.

ACT gaming machine reform: pokies cashless by 2045

ACT has tabled a bill mandating cashless pokies, banning ATMs in gaming venues and cutting machines to 1,000 by 2045. It was introduced during Gambling Harm Action Week.

Marina Bay Sands EBITDA falls 20.6% as chip hold drops

Marina Bay Sands posted $590m adjusted property EBITDA for the third quarter of 2026, down 20.6% as non-rolling chip hold fell from 24.5% to 18.7%. Net revenue slipped 9.9% to $1.29 billion.