Merkur: “Trade shows such as G2E are the ideal platform for establishing new contacts and business relationships” Summary With G2E Las Vegas 2025 approaching, Merkur arrives in the US fresh from securing a Nevada manufacturing and distribution licence. Dominik Raasch, Management Board Member at Merkur Games, tells Yogonet the company will use the show to […]
GLI confirmed as sponsor of Regulators’ Roundtable at EEGS 2025 | Yogonet International Summary Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will sponsor the Regulators’ Roundtable at the Eastern European Gaming Summit (EEGS) 2025, taking place on 27–28 November at the Inter Expo Center in Sofia, Bulgaria. GLI — which offers testing, certification and professional services across more […]
BetConstruct’s Bonus Pie wins ‘Industry Trendsetter 2025’ at SiGMA Euro-Med Awards Summary BetConstruct’s in‑game marketplace, Bonus Pie, has been recognised with the “Industry Trendsetter 2025” award at the SiGMA Euro‑Med Awards. Bonus Pie enables players to earn Pie Points via cashback rewards, tournament wins or spins on the Wonder Wheel. Points are redeemable for exclusive […]
Clark County Director of Aviation Pushes for Direct Link Between Las Vegas and Japan Summary James Chrisley, the new senior director of aviation for Clark County (Las Vegas), is advocating for a direct air link between Las Vegas and Japan. He argues Japan is an untapped market with strong potential for international tourism, noting prior […]
Robinhood Challenges Massachusetts Over Sports Prediction Market Enforcement Summary Robinhood Derivatives, a partner of prediction-markets operator Kalshi, filed a federal lawsuit on 15 September in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts seeking an injunction to stop Massachusetts regulators from treating its event contracts as state-regulated sports betting. The company argues state enforcement […]
South Korea Reports Disconcerting Increase in Adolescent Gambling Harm Summary South Korea has seen a sharp rise in gambling-related harm among adolescents. Official data show diagnosed gambling addiction cases climbed from 64 in 2022 to 210 in 2024. Police records indicate gambling-associated criminal cases involving youths rose from 76 to 631 over the same period, […]
Episode 53: David Rebuck takes aim at sweepstakes and prediction markets Summary This World Series of Politics podcast episode features Brandt Iden and Brendan Bussmann in conversation with David Rebuck, the former director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. Rebuck — who helped bring online gaming and sports betting to New Jersey — […]
New York casino race heats up with latest hearings for Freedom Plaza, Resorts World NYC and Bally’s Bronx Summary Monday saw three key hearings as the downstate New York casino competition intensifies ahead of the 30 September deadline for community advisory committee (CAC) votes. Freedom Plaza and Resorts World NYC each held second public hearings, […]
Operators Reach Out to Local Communities as New York’s Casino Race Intensifies Summary The contest for New York’s three downstate casino licences is heating up as eight bids compete for just three spots. Recent community advisory committee (CAC) hearings showcased two contrasting approaches: Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s East Side and Resorts World New York City […]
SGLA and SPGA Merge to Create “Clear and Consistent Voice” Summary The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has incorporated the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), creating a single representative body for sweepstakes operators in the United States. The consolidation aims to provide a unified, “clear and consistent voice” as the sector faces intensifying legislative […]
