The Dutch Gambling Authority, KSA, is cracking down on unlicensed operators in their market yet again. This time, they’ve asked Chestoption Sociedad de Responsibilidad Limitada to stop offering iGaming services through their unlicensed platforms, vave.com, vave-luck.com, and 65avev55.com to Dutch players. No license? No entry. Simple as that! Source: Gambling News Key Points KSA has […]
Two of Australia’s prominent billionaires, Chris Morris and Sam Arnaout, are in a fierce competition to acquire the Reef Hotel Casino in Cairns, Queensland. The Reef Casino Trust, which operates the casino and an adjoining hotel, has received conditional proposals valuing the assets well over A$200 million, but there are concerns about the actual valuation […]
One of the critical re-zoning bills that could pave the way for a new casino in Queens has cleared a significant hurdle in the New York Senate. Sponsored by Sen. Ted Liu, the bill seeks to re-zone land around Citi Field from park to commercial use, specifically for the plans fronted by Hard Rock International […]
Austrian gaming giant Novomatic’s move to acquire Ainsworth Game Technology is facing pushback from minority shareholders who argue that the offered price undervalues the company, creating tension in the shareholder community. Key Points Novomatic aims to fully acquire Ainsworth by offering AUD 1 per share, sparking concerns from some shareholders. The offer represents a 35% […]
Kambi has reported a revenue of €41.5m (£35.3m) for Q1 2025, reflecting a 4% dip year-on-year (YoY). CEO Werner Becher is optimistic about building a strong foundation for long-term success despite the setbacks. When excluding €4.4m in transition fees from the previous year, revenues saw a 7% increase YoY. Factors contributing to the decline included […]
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at ensuring that hotels disclose all fees associated with bookings, a move deemed crucial for transparency in the hospitality industry, especially in states reliant on tourism like Nevada. Source: Article URL Key Points The Hotel Fees Transparency Act mandates hotels and booking platforms to […]
Brazil’s gambling regulatory body, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), has come under fire for its decision to suspend the licence of Pixbet. Legal expert Fabio Ferreira Kujawski argues that this measure was not warranted, citing a misunderstanding of the operational realities faced by betting companies in the country. Key Points SPA suspended four […]
This article discusses significant advancements in cybersecurity certification, specifically the European Union’s new mandatory certification schemes aimed at enhancing product security. On February 27, 2025, the EU’s Common Criteria certification framework began, making it essential for digital products sold within the EU to meet defined security standards. The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) […]
In this insightful interview with Wendy Wu, CMO at SailPoint, the focus is on the rapidly growing realm of machine identities. With businesses increasingly recognising the importance of machine identity security, Wendy explains the challenges companies face and the role that automation plays in tackling these issues. From ownership gaps to the surge in IoT […]
Summary THG has reorganised its structure, parting ways with Williams Racing, a team known in the motorsport world. Despite this significant move, the company has chosen to retain a non-operational hotel property. This decision raises questions about THG’s strategic direction following its restructuring efforts. Source: Financial Times Key Points THG has announced a departure from […]
