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LottoStar Partners With Playtech in South Africa
LottoStar has partnered with Playtech to bring over 100 slot and live casino titles to its South African platform, expanding its regulated offering while boosting variety, engagement, and retention for domestic players.
Novibet Launches Octoplay Games in Greece
Novibet has integrated Octoplay’s game portfolio into its regulated Greek online casino, marking Octoplay’s debut on the platform and supporting both companies’ strategies to expand content offerings across licensed European iGaming markets.
Macau Casinos File 3,603 STRs in 2025
Macau’s gaming operators submitted 3,603 suspicious transaction reports in 2025, accounting for over 73% of total filings, as overall STR volumes declined year on year amid reduced reporting across the sector.
Serbia Introduces Dedicated Rules for Jackpot Games
Serbia has introduced a dedicated regulatory framework for jackpot games, requiring prior approval, annual renewal, certified systems, and payout caps tied to operator betting volumes across online and land-based gambling verticals.
Google Bans Rummy and Fantasy Sports Ads in India
Google is tightening gambling advertising rules in India, banning rummy and daily fantasy sports ads from January 21. The move aligns with India’s online money-gaming law and removes a key acquisition channel for operators and affiliates.
South Korea Warns Public Bodies as Kangwon Land Expands
South Korea has warned public institutions to prove their value or risk closure, increasing pressure on Kangwon Land as it advances casino expansion plans, benefits from regulatory easing, and strengthens governance under heightened accountability expectations.
Macau Casinos Post Revenue Gains, Margins Limited in Q4
Macau casinos posted higher Q4 2025 revenues, yet margin expansion was constrained by costs from major events and regulatory changes. Citigroup projects 2026 EBITDA growth as event headwinds ease, highlighting Galaxy, Wynn, and Sands as top picks.
Matchbook to Launch UK’s First Prediction Market
Matchbook is launching the UK’s first dedicated prediction market, converting its existing exchange mechanics into a simplified binary interface. The product will operate under UK gambling rules, offering peer-to-peer trading with regulatory oversight.
Indonesia Orders Banks to Block 31,000 Gambling Accounts
Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority has instructed banks to block over 31,000 accounts tied to illegal online gambling, expanding investigations and due diligence requirements to disrupt gambling-linked payment networks and strengthen financial system safeguards.
UK Betting Shops Face Accelerated Closures Over Rates
The Betting and Gaming Council says the UK’s business rates system is hastening betting shop closures, citing rising fixed costs, job losses, and mounting pressure on land-based operators amid wider tax changes.
South Korea Warns Casinos Becoming Money Laundering Hubs
South Korean authorities warn that criminal networks are shifting from cryptocurrencies to casino junkets and chip-cash cycles to launder illicit funds, exposing enforcement gaps and renewed AML risks across foreigner-only casinos.
Inspire Resort Posts KRW267bn GGR as Losses Narrow
Inspire Entertainment Resort recorded KRW267.23bn in gaming revenue for FY2025, supported by rising hotel and non-gaming income, as the Incheon integrated resort sharply reduced operating losses amid leadership changes.