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  French illegal gambling could be worth €1.5bn Market analysis

  The volume of the illegal market in France ranges from 748 million euros to 1.5 billion euros. Such a conclusion is contained in the study, the results of which were published on the website of the French National Gambling Authority (ANJ). The study was conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers at the request of the French gambling regulator. 

  December 4, 2023
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  The Agency for Prospective Projects will control bookmakers in Uzbekistan Regulation

  Control over the activities of bookmakers in Uzbekistan has been entrusted to the National Agency for Prospective Projects. This follows from the decree of the country's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The document was recently published in the National Database of Legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

  December 3, 2023
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  Nevada casino revenue up 2.7% in October 2023 Market analysis

  The gross gaming revenue of more than 400 casinos operating in the US state of Nevada exceeded a billion dollars in October 2023 for the 32nd month in a row. This follows from a financial report recently published on the website of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

  December 2, 2023
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  Macau gross gaming revenue increased by 436% in November 2023 Market analysis

  In November 2023, Macau casinos had gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP16.04 billion ($1.99 billion). This was revealed in a report released on December 1 by the Gambling Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) of the Special Administrative Region of China.

  December 1, 2023
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  New casino licenses issued in Switzerland Europe Regulation

  On November 29, the Swiss Federal Government issued new licenses to operate casinos. There are currently 21 casinos operating in the country, the concession agreements for which expire on December 31, 2024.

  November 30, 2023
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  Brazil Senate postpones vote on sports betting bill Regulation Brazil

  The Brazilian Senate has postponed a vote on a bill legalizing sports betting. It was scheduled for November 29, but did not take place due to more than 100 amendments to the document. The greatest controversy was caused by the proposal to legalize online casinos.

  November 29, 2023
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  China lottery sales up 59% in October 2023 Market analysis China

  In October 2023, Chinese residents bought 47.34 billion yuan ($6.61 billion) worth of lottery tickets. This follows from data published recently by the Ministry of Finance of the People's Republic of China.

  November 28, 2023
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  A bill to penalize match-fixing presented in Peru Latin America Regulation

  A bill to penalise match-fixing has been presented in Peru. The author of the document is congress deputy Susel Paredes.

  November 27, 2023
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  Vietnam may open another casino for locals Regulation Vietnam

  The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed building a casino resort complex on a 245-hectare site in the Van Don Special Economic Zone in Quang Ninh province in the northeast of the country. The investment in the project is estimated to be VND 51.55 trillion (US$2.15 billion). Construction is scheduled to be completed in the second half of 2032.

  November 26, 2023
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  UK plans to introduce a unified tax on online gambling. Regulation Europe

  The UK government intends to implement a unified tax on online gambling, as announced recently by Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt. He made this statement during a speech to members of the House of Commons.

  November 25, 2023