MIXI Australia submits ‘best and final’ improved bid in PointsBet takeover saga 8 August 2025 | By Richard Mulligan Summary MIXI Australia has lodged a “best and final” all-cash offer of AU$1.25 per PointsBet share, valuing the deal at an enterprise value of AU$419 million. The offer is now unconditional after approval from Australia’s Foreign […]
Wynn avoids Vegas slowdown in Q2 earnings, but profits dive amid Macau softness Summary Wynn Resorts largely sidestepped a wider summer slowdown in Las Vegas during Q2 2025 by leaning on premium customers, stronger ADR and healthy casino demand — but the company still posted a sharp drop in profit driven by weakness in Macau […]
Back from the dead, Bally’s Bronx makes its New York casino pitch Summary Bally’s Corp presented its proposed $4 billion integrated resort at Ferry Point in the Bronx to the local community advisory committee (CAC), pushing a bid that many see as a long shot. The project — backed twice by Mayor Eric Adams through […]
Weekend Report: Las Vegas ‘too expensive’ for tourists, Betano scores Sporting extension Summary This Weekend Report rounds up several short industry items: a poll says Las Vegas has become too pricey for tourists; Betano has extended its sponsorship with Sporting CP through the 2028-29 season; Gaming Corps will double monthly game output under an expanded […]
Report: Retrospective grey market taxes could generate $2.3 billion for Brazil government Summary The Brazilian government is reportedly considering retrospectively taxing betting operators for activity during the lengthy grey market period prior to full regulation. A working group (GTI-Bets), formed by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) and the Federal Revenue Service (RFB), is […]
Nigeria regulator sets live ‘SafePlay’ national self-exclusion tool Summary On 6 August 2025 the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) launched SafePlay, a statewide self-exclusion portal allowing players to voluntarily block access to all licensed gambling platforms in Lagos. The rollout, discussed at an industry event in Ikeja, positions well-being and player protection at […]
New NAGRA president advocates for cross-market collaboration to aid sector integrity Summary Jeremy Locke, newly appointed president of the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) and chief operating officer of compliance at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), has urged stronger co-operation between North American and European regulators to bolster sector integrity. Speaking […]
New York online sports betting handle slips to 12-month low in July Summary Consumer spending on online sports betting in New York fell to its lowest monthly level since July 2024, with players wagering $1.4 billion in July, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. That figure was down 15.2% from June 2025. Gross […]
Philippines iGaming operators establish PlaySafe Alliance, a responsible gambling initiative Summary A coalition of 19 PAGCOR‑licensed iGaming operators in the Philippines has formed the PlaySafe Alliance to promote responsible gambling, step up player protections and tackle illegal online operators. The group set out commitments on compliance, marketing controls, strengthened know‑your‑customer (KYC) checks, age verification, self‑exclusion […]
South Korea’s Inspire casino appoints ‘chief transformation officer’ Summary Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon has appointed Sangwon Lee as chief transformation officer with immediate effect. Lee brings experience from McKinsey & Company, LG Electronics and Serveone, and holds an MEng from Seoul National University and an MBA from Columbia University. His remit covers strategic planning, […]
