Rank eyes land-based betting rollout in September as UK reforms pass into law Summary On 22 July 2025 the UK parliament enacted land-based casino reforms that allow casinos to offer betting via self-service betting terminals (SSBTs) and to increase the number of gaming machines in suitably sized venues. Rank Group’s Grosvenor Casinos plans to roll […]
Intralot weighing legal options after $260m Maryland Lottery U-turn Article Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:10:31 +0000 Summary Intralot is considering legal action after the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) withdrew its recommendation to award the company a 10-year contract worth an estimated $260,393,946. The commission says the decision was due to an […]
Macau winning streak to continue in August, with GGR up almost 15% Summary Analysts expect Macau casinos to post a strong August, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast to reach more than US$2.73bn — a 14.8% year-on-year rise and a modest month-on-month lift. After a slow Q1 the market has bounced back: May, June and […]
KSA report says gambling tax hike poses risk to player protection Summary The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warns that recent gambling tax increases are undermining player protection and driving business choices that may push players towards illegal operators. The tax rate rose from 30.5% of GGR to 34.2% on 1 January 2025, with a […]
Zeal H1 revenue surges 31% despite weak jackpot cycle Summary Zeal delivered strong first-half results despite a subdued jackpot cycle, driven mainly by customer acquisition and margin improvements. Group revenue climbed 32% to €101.5m and EBITDA surged 76% to €35.4m year‑on‑year. Lottery billings rose 4% to €527.3m and lottery revenue increased 34% to €91m thanks […]
BGC CEO Hurst slams mainstream media ‘lies’ about UK gambling sector Summary Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) chief Grainne Hurst accuses mainstream media of repeating myths and ‘lies’ about the UK gambling industry and says the trade body is working to counter that negative narrative. Hurst stresses the BGC’s role in using evidence and customer […]
Donaco shareholders OK buyout Article Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:02:03 +0000Article URL: https://igamingbusiness.com/casino/donaco-shareholders-ok-buyout/Article Image: Star Vegas image Summary Australia-listed Donaco International’s shareholders have voted to accept a full buyout by On Nut Road (ONR), a special purpose vehicle linked to Hong Kong-based Argyle Street Management. ONR, already a 12.84% investor in Donaco, proposed AU$0.045 […]
IMG Arena ended European Leagues Association deal ahead of Sportradar acquisition Summary Sportradar asked IMG Arena to exit a loss-making data-rights deal with the European Leagues Association ahead of its planned acquisition of IMG Arena from Endeavor (the takeover was first announced in March 2025 and is expected to close before year-end). Genius Sports has […]
South Korea’s Kangwon Land pushes back launch of second casino Summary Kangwon Land, the only locals casino operator in South Korea, has delayed the opening of its second gaming floor from 2027 to early 2028. The expansion is part of a wider KRW2.5 trillion project that includes a luxury hotel, upgrades to the existing resort […]
From Sydney to the Bronx, Bally’s Corp is a gaming enigma Summary Bally’s Corp is an unlikely success story in the gaming sector: a financially stretched, oddball corporate mash‑up that nevertheless keeps finding ways to survive and expand. The company has scrambled together funding deals and corporate restructures — from a lifesaving agreement with Gaming […]
