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Skill-based gambling machines pose unique gambling addiction risks: study

People who play skill-based gambling machines (SGMs) have higher rates of gambling harm and problem gambling, a recent study by Central Queensland University shows.

Royal Commission hears from Crown’s victims of gambling addiction

Victoria’s Royal Commission into Crown Resorts has heard from victims of gambling addiction that had played at its Crown Melbourne casino. 

First gambling addiction recovery center in South Korea

The Jeongseon Gambling Problem Recovery Center, the first gambling addiction rehabilitation institution in South Korea, will soon start operating in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do.

Casino biz can lift tourist spending by 52% in Thailand: study 

A study, due to be submitted to the Thai parliament on Thursday, suggests that once integrated resorts (IR) with casinos are established, there is a possibility for a significant increase in average tourist expenditure, potentially by 52 percent to THB65,050 ($1,790) per trip.

Over 18,000 Australians use BetStop tool in first six months

More than 18,000 mostly younger players have made use of the Australian government’s gambling exclusion register, BetStop, in the first six months of its operation.

India aims for $1.7B revenue from online gambling tax in FY25

India anticipates collecting up to 140 billion rupees ($1.7 billion) in Goods and Services Tax (GST) during the next financial year through the taxation of online gambling companies

India targets $1.7B in gambling tax revenue for 2024

The Indian government anticipates collecting approximately INR 140 billion ($1.7 billion) in goods and services tax (GST) from online gambling companies in the upcoming financial year.

Lucrative China videogame ‘skin gambling’ websites operated with impunity for years – Study

Despite operating under strict legal restrictions concerning online gambling, Chinese videogame 'skin gambling' websites have found ways to continue their activities by reframing them as being part of the esports industry.

UAE future gaming sector with significant growth potential, regulations unlikely before 2024: Lawyer

As a wealthy nation with a growing population and a reputation as a popular tourist destination, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) possesses significant growth potential in the gaming sector and major players from Asia and Las Vegas are likely to get a piece of the action. UAE-based lawyer Moses Charles Kivuna, breaks down the possible restrictions and restrictions for investors.
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Cloud and AI are indispensable for gaming, land-based is 20 years behind

The casino industry is facing a turning point, with data as king. Earle G. Hall notes that any land-based operator who isn’t utilizing the trifecta of cloud services, big data and AI are bound to be left in the dust, as online is already 20 years ahead. Both regulators and operators stand to benefit from the shift, as demographics change and rules have yet to be written.