Crown Resorts' Melbourne casino to face royal commission in Victoria while yet another director quits following Bergin report.
Italy gov’t plans new gamblers’ winnings tax, retail cash ban
Italy's 2020 budget plan calls for higher taxes on major gambling windfalls while also imposing new tax on gamblers' winnings under €500.
Vietnam busts online betting ring linked to Bong88, SBObet
Vietnamese authorities arrest 11 individuals suspected of illegal online betting ring linked to Bong88 and SBObet that handled wagers worth up to $431m.
Mexico gov’t wants to impose new 20% online gambling tax
A deputy in Mexico's ruling party announces plans to impose a 20% excise tax on online gambling operators in a bid to shut the "many tax loopholes.'
Greece’s new online gambling plan features significant tax hike
Greece's latest draft of its online gambling licensing plans won't allow operators to deduct gaming revenue tax before corporate tax is applied.
Betfred in £322k settlement for anti-money laundering failings
Betfred reach £322k setttlement with UK Gambling Commission for failing to determine whether a high-volume customer was gambling with stolen funds.
Dutch gambling regulator fines LeoVegas, Royal Panda €750k
Online gambling operator LeoVegas and its Royal Panda brand are fined a combined €750k by Dutch regulators for unauthorized activity.
Olimp bookmaker fights Russian efforts to invalidate trademark
Russian bookmaker Olympus (BetOlimp) files lawsuit seeking to overturn invalidation of its trademark after complaint by Russian Olympic Committee.
83% of Bangladesh public opposes casino legalization
Bangladesh casino crackdown continues with arrests of more high-profile politicians, while 83% of public opposes gov't legalizing casinos.