Crown Resorts' Melbourne casino to face royal commission in Victoria while yet another director quits following Bergin report.
Brazil’s new online lottery first month sales exceed expectations
The Loterias Caixa divisional of Brazil's Caixa Economic Federal reports its new online lottery has exceeded expectations in sales and demographics.
Most Swedes cite gambling products in favorite game survey
Sweden's gambling market posts modest gains in H1, while survey shows gambling products dominate Swedes' list of favorite games.
Vietnam disrupts yet another illegal online betting ring
An online gambling ring that handled nearly $27m in wagers from Vietnamese gamblers is brought to bear by local authorities.
China’s police racking up the illegal online gambling scalps
Chinese authorities disrupt an illegal online baccarat network and another WeChat group taking wagers on lottery outcomes.
Aussie bookies hit with 8% point of consumption tax in Victoria
The Australian state of Victoria approves legislation imposing 8% tax on online sports betting revenue derived from state punters.
Kenya gov’t approves reduction in betting tax from 35% to 15%
Kenyan betting operators are celebrating after the government approves Finance Bill that includes reduction in their tax rate from 35% to 15%.
FanDuel blinks, will pay Jersey bettor despite pricing error
The FanDuel Group blinks, will pay out full winnings to Jersey bettors who took advantage of betting odds cockup in Broncos v. Raiders game.
Congress sets Sept. 27 hearing on sports betting regulation
The US House of Representatives has set a Sept. 27 hearing into the potential regulation of sports betting at the federal level.