Crown Resorts' Melbourne casino to face royal commission in Victoria while yet another director quits following Bergin report.
Gambling Year in Review 2019: The Americas
A look back at the stories and people that made headlines in the Western Hemisphere's online and land-based gambling markets.
Cambodia casinos warned to halt online gambling by Dec. 31
Cambodian authorities will begin inspections of all casinos starting December 31 to ensure compliance with directive banning online gambling.
Japan arrests lawmaker, 500.com execs on casino bribe allegations
Japanese authorities arrest lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto and three 500.com officials on suspicion of bribery related to casino bid.
Bet365 switching off Germany-facing online casino on Dec. 30
UK online betting giant Bet365 has reportedly instructed its affiliates to cease all promotion of German-facing online casino products as of December 30.
UK Gambling Commission issues anti-money laundering warning
UK Gambling Commission warns online casino operators to be ready when new anti-money laundering rules kick in January 10, 2020.
DraftKings finally going public, acquiring betting tech firm SBTech
DraftKings announces major deal to acquire betting technology provider SBTech and to go public via a reverse merger with Diamond Eagle Acquisition Corp.
Cambodia PM confirms online gambling ban now just days away
Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen publicly confirms that plans to ban local online gambling sector by end of 2019 will go ahead.
Sweden gambling regulator seeks higher money laundering fines
Sweden gambling regulatory says current €1m maximum penalty for money laundering violations is “not sufficiently noticeable" to major operators.