Victoria’s gambling watchdog, the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), has formally censured Crown Melbourne for failing to enforce mandatory pre-commitment limits. The violations occurred at the Melbourne casino’s poker machine facilities between December 2023 and July 2024, soon after the enforcement of the new “YourPlay” system.
Global betting powerhouse 1xBet has secured nominations in three key categories at the prestigious SBC Awards Europe 2025—a testament to its continued prominence in the iGaming world. The nominations include:
Marketing Campaign of the Year
Operator of the Year
Sportsbook Operator of the Year
In a decisive move, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will formally delist LET Group Holdings Ltd and its subsidiary Summit Ascent Holdings Ltd, operator of Russia’s Tigre de Cristal casino resort. The delisting will take effect on September 1, 2025, with the last day of trading set for August 29.
India’s Finance Ministry is pushing forward a sweeping reform of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. Designed to simplify the current five-tier framework into just two main slabs—5% (for essentials) and 18% (for most goods)—the plan also proposes adding a punitive 40% tax slab for “sin and luxury” items, including tobacco, alcohol, luxury cars, and gambling.
Hong Kong-listed Success Universe Group Ltd has rolled out a substantial financial support package for Ponte 16, the integrated casino-resort in Macau operated by its associate Pier 16 – Property Development Ltd. Under a newly amended and restated facility agreement, the company is backing the operation with up to HKD 839 million (US $106.9 million) in combined financial assistance.
Author: Janice Chew • Wednesday, 20/08/2025
