Month: June 2025

Report finds regulation of NSW gaming machines ineffective in supporting harm minimization outcomes Summary A report from the NSW Auditor-General reveals that the agency’s efforts to regulate gaming machines are falling short of effectively minimising harm from gambling. The 47-page report highlights significant failings in communication, enforcement, and training concerning harm minimisation, despite NSW being […]

Nevada board gives initial approval to IGT-Everi megadeal Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given the green light to a major merger between International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi Holdings, valued at $6.3 billion. This deal could reshape the gaming supplier landscape, and is expected to close by the end of the month. The […]

Russian Lawmakers Plan to Force Bookmakers to Pay ‘Gambling Addiction Rehabilitation Tax’ Summary Russian lawmakers are proposing a new tax on legal bookmakers to fund the treatment of gambling addiction. This tax is aimed at facilitating the creation of prevention and rehabilitation programmes across the country, with a focus on high-risk groups such as youth. […]

Nevada board gives initial approval to IGT-Everi megadeal Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given its initial approval for the IGT-Everi merger, valued at a staggering $6.3 billion. This significant corporate deal could reshape the gaming supplier landscape as key stakeholders gathered to discuss regulatory compliance and ownership transfers associated with the merger. The […]

Russian Lawmakers Plan to Force Bookmakers to Pay ‘Gambling Addiction Rehabilitation Tax’ Summary Russian lawmakers are gearing up to introduce a new tax aimed at funding rehabilitation for gambling addiction. This tax would require bookmakers to contribute a percentage of their income, with the aim to combat the growing issue of gambling addiction in the […]

Report finds regulation of NSW gaming machines ineffective in supporting harm minimization outcomes Summary A report by the NSW Auditor-General reveals that the state’s regulation of gaming machines has failed to effectively minimise harm caused by gambling. Despite significant revenue from gaming machines, the pace of reform and reduction in machine numbers has been slow, […]

Nevada board gives initial approval to IGT-Everi megadeal Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given initial approval to a significant merger between International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi Holdings, facilitated by Apollo Global Management, valued at $6.3 billion. This merger is poised to greatly impact the gaming supplier sector as final approvals are awaited. […]

Russian Lawmakers Plan to Force Bookmakers to Pay ‘Gambling Addiction Rehabilitation Tax’ Summary Russian lawmakers are aiming to introduce a new tax aimed at encouraging legal bookmakers to contribute funds for gambling addiction recovery. This proposal will compel bookmakers to pay a percentage of their earnings towards the rehabilitation of those suffering from gambling addiction, […]

Nevada board gives initial approval to IGT-Everi megadeal Summary The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given an initial nod to the merger between IGT and Everi, a deal valued at approximately $6.3 billion. During a recent meeting, representatives discussed the implications of the merger, with a significant focus on corporate structure and compliance regulations. If […]

Russian Lawmakers Plan to Force Bookmakers to Pay ‘Gambling Addiction Rehabilitation Tax’ Summary In a significant move, Russian lawmakers are proposing a new tax on bookmakers to fund treatment for gambling addiction. Artem Metelev, the Chairman of the State Duma’s Youth Policy Committee, announced that discussions about this bill are to take place before the […]