1xBet becomes Premium Sponsor of SBC Summit 2025 Summary Global betting operator 1xBet has been announced as a Premium Sponsor of the SBC Summit 2025 in Lisbon. The company will exhibit at booth C130 and run daily hospitality and activations, including a Game Zone in partnership with Paris Saint-Germain featuring the 1xFunball challenge. Football legend […]
Light & Wonder prices US$1 billion in senior notes to pay down existing debt Summary Light and Wonder International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, has priced US$1.0 billion of 6.250% senior unsecured notes due 2033 in a private offering at an issue price of 100.000%. The company says net proceeds will be used […]
2025 IAG EXPO: Day 2 Highlights Summary The 2025 IAG EXPO — which included the inaugural IAG Exhibition — wrapped up on Wednesday after two busy days at Newport World Resorts in Manila. This short wrap-up spotlights the key moments from Day 2 that helped define the new industry gathering, from panel conversations and product […]
As sector grows, industry warns that tightening of Philippines eGames regulations threatens to remove all incentives for operators to remain licensed Summary Industry figures at the IAG Academy Summit warned that recent regulatory moves in the Philippines — notably the central bank’s order blocking e-wallet links to gambling sites and PAGCOR’s ban on billboard advertising […]
Australian government reportedly ready to proceed with gambling advertising reform Summary Australia’s federal government is reported to be revisiting plans to tighten gambling advertising rules, including limits on ads during primetime television and total bans during sporting events and children’s TV times. The move follows recommendations from a 2023 parliamentary inquiry that called for sweeping […]
Hong Kong formally passes bill legalising basketball betting with 50% tax on profit Summary The Legislative Council has passed the third reading of the Betting Duty (Amendment) Bill 2025, legalising basketball betting in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) will be the sole licensed operator under the same model used for horse racing […]
IAG EXPO 2025: Interview with Paul Heretakis Summary Inside Asian Gaming’s Vice Chairman and CEO Andrew W Scott speaks with Paul Heretakis, Managing Director of Westar Architects. The interview covers Heretakis’s recent and ongoing work — notably the renovation of The Venetian Las Vegas — and his perspective on leading large integrated resort (IR) projects […]
MGM China to pay up to US$26 million to Shun Tak in 2025 for use of Macau hotel rooms Summary MGM China has raised the maximum amount it may pay Shun Tak Holdings in 2025 for use of Macau hotel rooms and related services from HK$180 million to HK$200 million (approximately US$25.7m). The increase of […]
Intralot cites Bally’s UK retention strengths as driving force for group’s B2C ambitions Summary Intralot plans to lean on Bally’s International Interactive’s UK retention strengths as it builds a global B2C arm following a €2.7bn acquisition. Executives said the combined group aims to launch one or two B2C products in a new market each year, […]
Online growth powers Cirsa record revenue in Q2 Summary Cirsa posted record operating quarterly revenue of €579 million in Q2 2025, up 11.3% year-on-year, and operating EBITDA of €187 million (+9.2% YoY). The company’s online gaming and betting unit grew 64% in Q2 to €139 million, driven by strong organic growth and the integration of […]
