Online poker remains illegal in Australia, even as it finds a legitimate place in many developed countries. Because of its status, two men and a company face serious fines for offering online cardrooms.

The amount of money punters in Australia’s two most populated states spent on gambling reportedly fell by some $1.26 billion during the height of last year’s coronavirus pandemic as many land-based casinos and slot parlors temporarily closed their doors.

After shelling out approximately $244 million in March to acquire the local assets of British sportsbetting giant William Hill, Australian online sports wagering provider, CrownBet Proprietary Limited, is now reportedly considering re-branding its recently-enlarged business under the new Sportingbet moniker.

The Western Australia royal commission looking into Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly found the casino operator unfit to hold a local gambling license due to the possibility that it may have been complicit in instances of money laundering.

Osaka’s determination to host an integrated resort (IR) is apparently unwavering. Attempts to block the effort already met defeat, but a citizen’s group is going to try once again to force a referendum on the issue.

A man was knifed to death Fiday at an illicit gaming joint in Hong Kong. A woman was punched and kicked until she lost consciousness. Suspects were apprehended.

Charlie “Atong” Ang is the owner of e-sabong operator Lucky 8 Star Quest. All of the missing men visited one of the company’s cockpits prior to their disappearance, according to Philippine media. (Image: Business News Philippines)

Gaming-related companies across Southeast Asia are under attack. Hackers, reportedly out of China, are targeting operations in the region, and where successful, can gain access to entire gaming networks.

Investors are repudiating gaming stocks this year, and with first-quarter earnings season looming, online casino and sportsbook stocks could be particularly vulnerable to more downside.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen wants to bring a casino to Citi Field, and is cozying up to some important local politicians, including Mayor Eric Adams, to drive forward that effort.

888 Holdings is ready to expand its global reach. The gaming operator with action in all verticals is moving into Africa through a joint venture with established and recognizable gaming names.

The Pennsylvania gaming industry is now on a three-month revenue slide after posting record revenue in November. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) last month totaled a little more than $375.6 million, which represents a 4.4% month-to-month decline.

A Rapid City, SD hotel that threatened to ban Native Americans from booking rooms and visiting its casino bar is facing a class-action lawsuit from an indigenous activist group.’

One woman was in custody, and another appeared to be on the loose after a Sunday night holdup at Magic Diamond Casino. It is located in Billings, Montana.

Japan’s ruling political party is doubling down on integrated resorts. As potential host candidates ready their final presentations, the government is certain casinos will boost international tourism.

A Coventry man claims that BoyleSports lost his betting slip worth £5m ($6.5m). [Image: Shutterstock.com]

Arkansas has officially joined 20 other states, plus DC, in launching legal online sports betting.

Mansion Group is exiting the sports betting scene. The gaming operator announced its departure, but added that it will continue its iGaming operations.

888 Fined £9.4M in UK for AML Failings, License Revocation Threat Posted on: March 1, 2022, 06:05h. Last updated on: March 1, 2022, 01:02h. Philip Conneller Philip Conneller @casinoorgphilc Expertise: Crime, Gaming Business, Regulation. It could be a case of three strikes and you’re out for online gambling behemoth 888.com. On Tuesday, the UK gambling regulator (UKGC) announced it had fined the operator £9.4 million (US$12.6 million) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) failings.

A WynnBet advertisement featuring Shaq promoting a risk-free sign-up incentive. Wynn Resorts is scaling back its marketing budgets for its interactive gaming unit. (Image: WynnBet)

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan lays out his 2023 fiscal budget before the City Council on March 7, 2022. Duggan says allowing Detroit’s three casinos to operate online games and mobile sports betting dramatically lessened the financial burden caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Image: City of Detroit)

DraftKings CEO and Board Chair Jason Robins in an interview last September with CNBC. Since last September, shares of DraftKings have dropped by more than $46. On Tuesday night, Robins said the company would work to make people “regret” selling their stock. (Image: CNBC)

Harry Reid International Airport, pictured above. The Las Vegas airport will see flights added from a new budget airline called Breeze Airways later this year. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

A typical courtroom in Singapore. One like this is where a Malaysian man learned his fate this week after robbing a pawnshop for gambling money. (Image: Singapore Judiciary Court)

An estate once rumored to be home to an underground casino run by associates of Al Capone looks out over the Intracoastal Waterway. The Florida mansion comes with an asking price of $13.9 million. (Image: Sotheby’s International Realty)

A third tribal nation in Wisconsin is on the verge of offering sports betting at its casinos.