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South Korea Casinos To Accept More Asian Tourists Through Relaxed Travel Rules
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Korea is on the rise. Infectious rates rose 400% in the past month. But the country is continuing to loosen up on travel restrictions. The country is relaxing protocols for individuals who hold travel documents...
Argentina’s Casino of Mendoza Moving Forward After Licensee Evicted
The Provincial Institute of Games and Casinos (IPJyC, for its Spanish acronym) in Mendoza, Argentina, does not have a reopening date for the Casino of Mendoza. However, the new concessionaire is already working on new slot machines following the controversial eviction of...
Gambling Sponsorships in UK Sports on the Rise, New Study Finds
An effort to ban gambling sponsorships of sports teams in the UK has a lot of momentum. However, a new study by Caytoo, a sponsorship relations company, shows an increase in sponsorship deals. The English Premier League (EPL) will likely sign off...
Google Fined in Italy For Illegal Gambling Ads on YouTube
Google is no stranger to run-ins with regulators. It constantly finds itself in battles with them for one reason or another, and is now facing a fine in Italy over illegal gambling ads on YouTube. The Italian Authority for the Guarantee of...
MGM Resorts Expresses Interest in Thailand Casino, Steady on Macau
MGM Resorts International released its latest financial health report this week, reporting over $2.1 billion in revenue for its Las Vegas operations. In an earnings call on Wednesday, the gaming operator offered insight into its Asia Pacific future, which could hold several...
LeoVegas Hit With Massive Fine Over AML, Responsible Gaming Violations in the UK
Gaming operator LeoVegas is facing a large fine for not following the rules of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). It will have to pay £1.32 million (US$1.6 million) for its inability to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and responsible gaming policies. The...
British Foot Fetish Actor Sentenced to Jail for Dealing Drugs to Fund Gambling Habit
Jack Lawrence wanted to be known as an actor. However, he’s now receiving celebrity status for all the wrong reasons. The Brit has appeared in court on charges he distributed crack cocaine, the result of a need to fund his gambling addiction....
Hong Kong Police Officers Found Guilty of Warning Triad Boss of Gambling Den Raid
The Wo Shing Wo triad is one of Asia's most entrenched criminal organizations, particularly Hong Kong. It’s survived for so long because of help from inside the police force, and three officers have been found guilty in court for giving it assistance....
Coral, Rank Digital Blasted for Irresponsible Gambling Ads in the UK
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has called out two gaming operators over their ads. The operators, bookmaker Coral and online gaming operator Rank Digital Gaming, have run into trouble before because of promotions the ASA deemed irresponsible. In a TV ad...
Bren Esports Owner Accused of Being Drug Smuggler
Bernard Chong, the owner of the Bren Esports organization, faces allegations of drug trafficking in a case involving approximately $33.6 million, according to Philippine media. It is being investigated by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). The case dates back to 2019...
