California lawmakers unanimously approve online sweepstakes ban, bill heads to Governor Newsom Summary California’s legislature has unanimously approved Assembly Bill 831, a measure that would ban online dual-currency sweepstakes that resemble gambling and offer payouts. The bill passed both chambers without opposition and now goes to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until 12 October to […]
Sri Lanka: An integrated resort experience takes root in Colombo with Nuwa, at City of Dreams | Yogonet International Summary City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened on 2 August 2025, delivering South Asia’s first integrated resort to Colombo. The complex combines ultra-luxury accommodation, large-scale gaming, dining, retail and entertainment under one precinct. Nuwa at City […]
Missouri nears sports betting launch as nine operators apply for mobile licences ahead of December 1 go-live date Summary Nine sportsbook operators have applied to the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) ahead of the state’s deadline, positioning to launch mobile sports betting on 1 December. DraftKings and Circa have already been granted untethered licences, allowing standalone […]
Bonus platform launched by Amusnet to elevate player engagement Summary Amusnet has launched ‘The Bonus Platform’, a tool designed to optimise player engagement across both online and live casino games. The platform enables operators to control multiple bonus types with flexible awarding options and includes real-time reporting to track performance. The initial offering includes free […]
Games Global & Spin Gaming partner to debut Brazil’s first fully localised live casino offering Summary Games Global has partnered with Brazilian start-up Spin Gaming to launch the country’s first fully localised live dealer studio, operating from São Paulo since January 2025. The studio, built to Tier A standards and powered by OnAir, combines Games […]
PAGCOR launches education framework to tackle illegal online gambling Summary The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has rolled out a comprehensive gaming education framework to help curb illegal online gambling. The scheme centres on three pillars: player education, operator training and public outreach, and is aimed at strengthening cooperation between regulators, operators, law enforcement, […]
Hub88 chosen as global distribution partner for Konquer Summary Hub88 has been selected by instant-win and table-game studio Konquer to distribute its games globally outside North America via Hub88’s aggregator platform. Konquer will add titles including debut “Fortune Cookie Fortunes” and the upcoming “Card Castle” to Hub88’s library, giving operators early access to the studio’s […]
Groove Technologies & BetOnGames sign strategic partnership to boost worldwide reach Summary Groove Technologies has entered a strategic partnership with BetOnGames (the RNG game studio of BETCORE) to extend global distribution and performance for operators. Groove brings an enterprise-grade aggregation platform with 15,000+ games from 150+ providers and advanced analytics; BetOnGames supplies a portfolio of […]
Pragmatic Play approved to launch sportsbook in Brazil | AGB Summary Pragmatic Play has received full certification to supply its sportsbook product to regulated operators in Brazil under the country’s fixed-odds betting framework introduced in January 2025. The approval allows operators to integrate Pragmatic Play’s complete sportsbook offering, including extensive pre-match and in-play markets powered […]
Malaysia’s unemployment rate steady at 3.0% in July 2025 Summary The Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) reports that the national unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.0% in July 2025, equivalent to about 521,600 people. The labour force expanded slightly to 17.47 million and employment rose to 16.95 million, with employees making up three quarters of […]
