Macau gaming tax climbs to new post-pandemic high of MOP$8.31 billion in August Summary Macau’s Financial Services Bureau reports gaming tax revenue of approximately MOP$8.31 billion (US$1.04 billion) for August — about 2.5% higher than July’s take. The August tax corresponds to July’s gross gaming revenue (GGR) of MOP$22.1 billion (US$2.73 billion), which was up […]
Aristocrat in leadership shakeup with former Light & Wonder exec Dylan Slaney to lead online unit, Barry French taking over corporate affairs Summary Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced a senior reshuffle: Moti Malul, CEO of Aristocrat Interactive, will step down in March 2026, while Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Natalie Toohey leaves immediately. Dylan Slaney — […]
Crypto gambling in Brazil: How the industry is changing Summary Brazil’s formal online betting market, launched 1 January 2025, explicitly bans the use of cryptocurrency for gambling payments under Normative Ordinance No 615. The move is intended to tighten financial controls, improve transparency and curb the black market. While crypto was a visible feature of […]
Glitnor secures €55 million facility with HG Vora Summary Glitnor Group has agreed a €55 million financing facility with hedge fund HG Vora Capital Management to fund future M&A activity and support broader growth initiatives, including product development and operational expansion. CEO Richard Brown framed the funding as evidence of market confidence and a tool […]
KSA introduces ‘exit plan’ requirement for online gambling licencees Summary Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) will require all applicants for a remote gambling licence to include an “exit plan” explaining how they would withdraw from the Netherlands if they do not renew their licence. The rule, part of several policy amendments, comes into effect on […]
Macau rally continued in August with strongest GGR since pandemic Summary Macau recorded its strongest month for gross gaming revenue (GGR) since the Covid-19 outbreak, with the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) reporting MOP22.15 billion (US$2.76bn) for August. That is a 12.2% year-on-year rise and a slight 0.13% increase from July, beating the government’s […]
Weekend Report: KSA extends gambling addiction programme, BCLC appeals FINTRAC Summary This Weekend Report rounds up several industry items: the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has extended and secured extra funding for a gambling harms prevention programme; Western Australia’s Gaming and Wagering Commission has three new appointments; BCLC has appealed FINTRAC’s administrative ruling on anti-money laundering […]
Las Vegas visitation down, gaming up for second straight month as autumn approaches Summary Las Vegas continued a curious trend in July: fewer visitors but higher gambling revenue. Visitor numbers fell 12% year‑on‑year to about 3.09 million, while Nevada gaming revenue rose to $1.35bn (+4% YoY) — the state’s second consecutive month of GGR growth. […]
New Dutch gambling tax leaves Holland Casino ‘vulnerable’ despite H1 growth Summary Holland Casino says a stepped increase in the Netherlands gambling tax is leaving the state-run operator exposed, even though it reported year-on-year improvement in the first half of 2025. A rise to 34.2% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) came into force on 1 […]
ASA raps KamaGames over ‘misleading’ Blackjackist advert Summary The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that a paid-for X (formerly Twitter) advert for KamaGames’ Blackjackist app was misleading and must be withdrawn. The ad claimed “No annoying notifications. No purchases. Just. Good. Old. Blackjack”, but a complaint by an academic argued the game included […]
