Sweden's gambling regulator spanks Videoslots for allowing customers to dodge online casino deposit limits; 2020 gambling ad spending falls.
Norway warns operators; Ongame exit greys; PKR exit Italy; Bet365 exit Romania
Norway warns online operators to stop talking Norwegian; Bet365 exit Romania, PKR exit Italy, Ongame follow Stars and Tilt grey market exits
Japan to restrict casino access to foreigners-only, at least, to start
Japan legislators amend casino study bill to restrict access to foreigners, separate legislation would be required to admit locals.
Phil Ivey loses £7.8m edge-sorting case at London’s Crockfords casino
Poker pro Phil Ivey loses legal bid to force London's Crockfords casino to pay him £7.8m in baccarat winnings Ivey earned by edge-sorting.
Macau Golden Week a ‘false positive’ while smoking ban a clear negative
Macau's Golden Week visitation rises, but analysts fear 'false positive' effect; casinos bracing for impact as smoking ban takes effect.
Russia charges ex-Bingo Boom director; Ray kills Russia border casino plan
Russia charges ex-director of Bingo Boom with illegal gambling; RAY cancel plans to build second casino on Finland's border with Russia.
India poker ‘skill v. luck’ hearing delay; betting software developer busted
Police in India arrest man for developing and selling online betting software; India Supreme Court poker 'skill v luck' ruling delayed.
Singapore remote gambling bill will ban casino and poker, allow social games
Singapore's remote gambling bill passes second reading, won't permit casino or poker games, will allow playing of social games.
Macau casino revenue falls for fourth month, lowest total in nearly two years
Macau casino revenue falls 11.7% in September, marking the fourth straight month of decline and the lowest monthly tally in two years.