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UKGC Licence Fees to Rise 25% From October 2026

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Indonesia Logs 718 Online Gambling Cases in 2026

Indonesia handled 718 illegal online gambling cases in H1 2026, arresting 1,164 suspects, seizing US$98m, and blocking 278,000 pieces of content.

Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Scheme

Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in an NBA gambling scheme and was released on $100,000 bond. Prosecutors cite a $121,000 winning bet.

Denmark Problem Gambling Hits Record High in 2025

Denmark's problem gambling indicators hit record highs in 2025, with the ROFUS exclusion register up 12,000 and online casino cited by 62% of helpline callers.

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UKGC Licence Fees to Rise 25% From October 2026

Most UKGC licence fees rise 25% from October 2026, DCMS confirmed. The largest online operators pay most, as the regulator plugs a £4m funding gap.

Asia-Pacific Casinos Face 1 Amazing Softer Demand: S&P

S&P says Asia-Pacific casinos face softer demand and rising costs over the next year, with Macau growth cooling to 5-7% and Australia squeezed by regulation.

Indonesia Logs 718 Online Gambling Cases in 2026

Indonesia handled 718 illegal online gambling cases in H1 2026, arresting 1,164 suspects, seizing US$98m, and blocking 278,000 pieces of content.

Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Scheme

Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in an NBA gambling scheme and was released on $100,000 bond. Prosecutors cite a $121,000 winning bet.

Denmark Problem Gambling Hits Record High in 2025

Denmark's problem gambling indicators hit record highs in 2025, with the ROFUS exclusion register up 12,000 and online casino cited by 62% of helpline callers.

Nebraska Online Sports Betting Great Heads for 2026 Ballot

Backers submitted 201,000+ signatures to put online sports betting in Nebraska on the November ballot. Opponents call the tax-relief pitch "a sham."

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UKGC Licence Fees to Rise 25% From October 2026

Most UKGC licence fees rise 25% from October 2026, DCMS confirmed. The largest online operators pay most, as the regulator plugs a £4m funding gap.

Asia-Pacific Casinos Face 1 Amazing Softer Demand: S&P

S&P says Asia-Pacific casinos face softer demand and rising costs over the next year, with Macau growth cooling to 5-7% and Australia squeezed by regulation.

Indonesia Logs 718 Online Gambling Cases in 2026

Indonesia handled 718 illegal online gambling cases in H1 2026, arresting 1,164 suspects, seizing US$98m, and blocking 278,000 pieces of content.

Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Scheme

Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in an NBA gambling scheme and was released on $100,000 bond. Prosecutors cite a $121,000 winning bet.
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UKGC Licence Fees to Rise 25% From October 2026

Most UKGC licence fees rise 25% from October 2026, DCMS confirmed. The largest online operators pay most, as the regulator plugs a £4m funding gap.

Asia-Pacific Casinos Face 1 Amazing Softer Demand: S&P

S&P says Asia-Pacific casinos face softer demand and rising costs over the next year, with Macau growth cooling to 5-7% and Australia squeezed by regulation.

Indonesia Logs 718 Online Gambling Cases in 2026

Indonesia handled 718 illegal online gambling cases in H1 2026, arresting 1,164 suspects, seizing US$98m, and blocking 278,000 pieces of content.

Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Scheme

Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in an NBA gambling scheme and was released on $100,000 bond. Prosecutors cite a $121,000 winning bet.

Denmark Problem Gambling Hits Record High in 2025

Denmark's problem gambling indicators hit record highs in 2025, with the ROFUS exclusion register up 12,000 and online casino cited by 62% of helpline callers.

Nebraska Online Sports Betting Great Heads for 2026 Ballot

Backers submitted 201,000+ signatures to put online sports betting in Nebraska on the November ballot. Opponents call the tax-relief pitch "a sham."

Emperor Entertainment Loss Narrows 90% After Macau Exit

Emperor Entertainment cut its net loss 90% to HK$24.8m after exiting Macau gaming. Hotels now make up 65% of revenue as the group pivots to non-gaming.

Betfred to Pay £900k Over Gambling Harm Failures

Betfred operator Petfre will pay £900,000 after the UK Gambling Commission found safer-gambling failures that let one customer lose £17,900 in 24 hours.

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Asia-Pacific Casinos Face 1 Amazing Softer Demand: S&P

S&P says Asia-Pacific casinos face softer demand and rising costs over the next year, with Macau growth cooling to 5-7% and Australia squeezed by regulation.

Indonesia Logs 718 Online Gambling Cases in 2026

Indonesia handled 718 illegal online gambling cases in H1 2026, arresting 1,164 suspects, seizing US$98m, and blocking 278,000 pieces of content.

Malik Beasley Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Scheme

Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty to four federal charges in an NBA gambling scheme and was released on $100,000 bond. Prosecutors cite a $121,000 winning bet.

Denmark Problem Gambling Hits Record High in 2025

Denmark's problem gambling indicators hit record highs in 2025, with the ROFUS exclusion register up 12,000 and online casino cited by 62% of helpline callers.

Nebraska Online Sports Betting Great Heads for 2026 Ballot

Backers submitted 201,000+ signatures to put online sports betting in Nebraska on the November ballot. Opponents call the tax-relief pitch "a sham."