South Korea's casino industry's performance is directly linked to inbound tourism, with Chinese visitor growth being the critical factor for the rest of the year. Analysts note a confirmed inbound boom, driven partly by a temporary visa-free program for Chinese group tourists launched last September.
Betclic acquiert les 33 casinos français du groupe JOA, visant à offrir une expérience de jeu complète. Parallèlement, la SNCF annule des trains Intercités et TER en raison de la canicule.
Une enquête révèle comment des sites de jeux d'argent non autorisés en France, liés à la société Soft2Bet, ciblent les joueurs français via des plateformes interdites et des publicités trompeuses sur les réseaux sociaux, contournant ainsi la législation restrictive du pays.
Le lobby des paris sportifs, représenté par l'AFJEL, s'oppose à un durcissement de la réglementation sur la publicité, arguant d'une "lourde réglementation" pour ses clients. Des parlementaires et psychologues dénoncent un marketing agressif et une influence sur la recherche.
Ein IT-Fachmann berichtet von seiner Spielsucht und dem Ausweichen auf illegale Online-Casinos. Recherchen zeigen, dass der Glücksspielkonzern Soft2Bet offenbar von Hunderten Millionen Euro aus illegalen Geschäften profitiert. Der Gründer Uri Poliavich unterstützt jüdische Bildungseinrichtungen.
Banijay Group, propriétaire de Betclic, acquiert les 33 casinos Joa pour 430 millions d'euros. Joa, numéro 2 français du secteur, réalise un chiffre d'affaires brut annuel de 430 millions d'euros et accueille plus de 4,6 millions de visiteurs.
Illegal online casinos are using fake news, AI-generated videos, and deepfakes to falsely present football stars Jude Bellingham and Bruno Fernandes as official brand partners, exploiting their identities to attract customers. This marks a new level of deception beyond previous tactics of using retired players.
A former waiter at London's Metropolitan Mayfair casino is suing for a fairer share of tips, alleging managers received a disproportionate amount of cash tips and service charges. The case highlights concerns over transparency in tip distribution following new legislation.
Andy Burnham, a potential future UK prime minister, may raise taxes on slot machine shops and casinos by up to £460m, a move supported by a Social Market Foundation poll, to address concerns about the gambling industry's impact on vulnerable people.
Nevada's job market saw the highest growth in the U.S. at 1.9% from April 2025-2026, driven by diversification beyond gambling into AI infrastructure, business services, and lithium mining. Despite a decline in the gaming industry, the state benefits from favorable tax policies and an expanding workforce.
An analysis of 652 token listings since January 2025 reveals that retail investors have lost half their stake on average, with a median return of -82%. This highlights the risks associated with new token listings on major exchanges.
A 69-year-old New Jersey woman, banned for life from casinos in 2019, won a jackpot at Hollywood Casino in Grantville, Pennsylvania. Authorities escorted her off the property and she will likely forfeit the winnings.
Ukrainian military personnel are reportedly being encouraged to participate in online casinos, with funds allegedly channeled into unofficial financial pools for domestic political objectives and foreign projects. This is described as a deliberate method to replenish a "black fund."
Kok An, a Cambodian senator, is accused of running a massive crypto crime operation through his many resorts and casinos.
A report by activist firm Callisto Research alleges Sportradar has relationships with over 270 illegal gambling operators, including some in Iran and Russian-occupied Crimea. The betting data company, which monitors integrity for FIFA, UEFA, MLB and NBA, saw its shares fall 23% after the report. Sportradar denies all allegations, stating it works exclusively with licensed operators and complies with sanctions.
Prediction market platforms are launching perpetual futures to transition from event-based betting to 24/7 trading. This expansion aims to capture higher volume but intensifies legal risks as state regulators increasingly target these firms as unlicensed gambling operations.
Top prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, are rushing to offer highly leveraged crypto derivatives at the exact moment state and federal authorities are clashing in court over whether the industry’s core products constitute illegal betting or legitimate financial instruments. Over the past year, these companies have gained national prominence by facilitating wagers on […] The post New York demands $3.4B in crypto fines: Inside the fight to turn prediction apps into nonstop leverage casinos appeared first on CryptoSlate.
Reviews website features pages praising unlicensed sites’ supposed qualities as if they were legitimate businessesTrustpilot, the reviews website that offers to “find a company you can trust”, is hosting ratings of illegal casinos, raising concerns in Westminster about the potential risks posed to consumers.Unlicensed casino operators linked to financial harm, addiction and even suicide have flooded the UK market in recent years, often targeting people who are trying to limit their gambling by “self-excluding” from licensed operators. Continue reading...
