Marc Pedersen steps down after 18 years at Better Collective
After nearly two decades at Better Collective, Marc Pedersen has officially stepped down from his position, marking the end of a major chapter.In 2007, Pedersen started...
EGBA to update AML rules for iGaming by 2026
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) plans to update its anti-money laundering (AML) rules in 2026, building on insights gathered from its second yearly review...
Singapore fines banks $21.5M for money laundering gaps
Singapore’s financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), has fined nine financial institutions a total of US$21.5 million (SG$27.45 million) over serious...
Star escapes casino exit threat with last-minute deal
Star Entertainment has secured a last-minute extension of the deal involving its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane project after Hong Kong-based Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East...
Portugal records iGaming decline for the first time in years
For the first time in almost three years, Portugal’s iGaming market has recorded a decline of 12%, totalling the revenue to €284.7 million. When compared to the end of...
Sandro Kirchner named new chair of Germany’s GGL
Sandro Kirchner has become the new chairman of Germany’s national gambling regulator, the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL).Kirchner is also the State...
Hard Rock opens first full resort in Canada
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa officially opened the first fully integrated Hard Rock resort in Canada with a hotel, casino, and concert venue all in one place.Hard...
Japan shifts focus from illegal operators to gamblers
Japan is taking serious action against illegal iGaming, and unlike many countries, it’s not going after the operators but after individuals who place bets.While most...
Trump’s budget bill faces criticism over gambling tax changes
President Donald Trump's new budget bill, the "Big Beautiful Bill' is facing severe criticism over tax changes that could harm professional gamblers and make major reductions...
