UKGC Raises Gambling Software AML Risk Rating

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has increased the money laundering risk rating for gambling software suppliers from low to medium in its 2026 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment, highlighting concerns around business-to-business relationships, illegal gambling operators and cryptoasset exposure. The regulator published the updated assessment on July 30, 2026, following a review of risks […]

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Flutter Moves Sole Listing To New York Stock Exchange

Flutter Entertainment has officially ended its presence on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with the gambling group’s shares now trading exclusively on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company confirmed that its LSE listing and admission to trading on the exchange’s main market were cancelled on August 3, 2026. The move followed an announcement made in […]

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Flutter Moves Sole Listing To New York Stock Exchange

Flutter Entertainment has officially ended its presence on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with the gambling group’s shares now trading exclusively on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company confirmed that its LSE listing and admission to trading on the exchange’s main market were cancelled on August 3, 2026. The move followed an announcement made in […]

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Flutter Moves Sole Listing To New York Stock Exchange

Flutter Entertainment has officially ended its presence on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with the gambling group’s shares now trading exclusively on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company confirmed that its LSE listing and admission to trading on the exchange’s main market were cancelled on August 3, 2026. The move followed an announcement made in […]

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Korea Casino Industry Challenges New Reform Plan

Twelve tourism organizations in South Korea have jointly called on the government to reconsider planned casino industry reforms, warning that higher financial contributions and a new licence renewal system could weaken the competitiveness of the country’s integrated resort sector. The organizations, including the Korea Casino Association, Korea Tourism Association, Korea Hotel Association and Korea Association of […]

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Korea Casino Industry Challenges New Reform Plan

Twelve tourism organizations in South Korea have jointly called on the government to reconsider planned casino industry reforms, warning that higher financial contributions and a new licence renewal system could weaken the competitiveness of the country’s integrated resort sector. The organizations, including the Korea Casino Association, Korea Tourism Association, Korea Hotel Association and Korea Association of […]

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Shelbit Investigation Reveals Crypto Gambling Network

A Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange has been linked to an alleged large-scale illegal online gambling network that investigators say moved billions of dollars through digital assets while potentially providing access to international financial channels for sanctioned Iranian entities. An investigation based on blockchain analysis has identified Shelbit, an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange, as a central point in a network […]

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Australia Gambling Ad Reform Faces Senate Scrutiny

Australia’s proposed gambling advertising reforms are facing pressure from multiple directions as a Senate inquiry reviews legislation that supporters say will reduce exposure to betting promotions while critics argue it either falls short of meaningful change or places unnecessary burdens on broadcasters. The Environment and Communications Legislation Committee is currently examining the Interactive Gambling Amendment […]

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Macau July GGR Falls 8.4% Year On Year

Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) declined in July 2026 as the FIFA World Cup continued to affect gaming demand, although the market recorded an improvement compared with the previous month. Gaming revenue reached MOP20.3 billion (US$2.51 billion) during July, representing an 8.4% decrease from the same month a year earlier, according to data from […]

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Macau July GGR Falls 8.4% Year On Year

Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) declined in July 2026 as the FIFA World Cup continued to affect gaming demand, although the market recorded an improvement compared with the previous month. Gaming revenue reached MOP20.3 billion (US$2.51 billion) during July, representing an 8.4% decrease from the same month a year earlier, according to data from […]

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