Colombia senate vote clears path for online gambling VAT to end Summary A Senate Fourth Committee vote (9-4) blocked the Financing Law that would have made a temporary 19% VAT on online gambling permanent. The levy, introduced in February to fund spending linked to civil disturbances in Catatumbo, is expected to expire on 31 December. […]
New York casino timeline revealed as final licences granted Summary The New York State Gaming Commission has granted final approvals for three New York casino projects: Bally’s Bronx, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park, closing a 13-year expansion process. The decision follows the Location Board’s recommendation and requires each licence-holder to appoint an external monitor […]
Belgium elevates black market battle Summary Belgium is stepping up efforts to curb the illicit gambling market by involving DNS Belgium to help identify and act on illegal .be domain websites. Under new guidance, inspectors from the CJH (FR) / KSC (NL) can notify DNS Belgium when illegal gambling content is found on a site […]
Finnish Parliament approves major gambling reforms Summary Finland’s parliament approved a major overhaul of its gambling law at second reading, with over 94% support. The new Gambling Act paves the way for a competitive market launching on 1 July 2027, with operator licensing and authorisation to start in March 2026. Supervisory responsibility will move from […]
KYC in gaming – What it is and why it matters Summary The article from DSTGAMING explains why Know Your Customer (KYC) checks are now essential in the iGaming sector. As online gaming expands, operators face increased risks such as identity theft, fraudulent payments and underage play. KYC involves verifying a player’s identity (name, date […]
Arizona revokes Underdog’s fantasy sports licence over prediction markets | Yogonet International Summary Arizona regulators (the Arizona Department of Gaming, ADG) have issued a Notice of Violation and Intent to Revoke Underdog’s fantasy sports licence, citing the company’s involvement with sports-related event contracts marketed via its partnership with Crypto.com. The ADG says those event contracts […]
New York Gaming Commission approves three downstate casino licenses for Queens and the Bronx | Yogonet International Summary The New York State Gaming Commission on 15 December formally approved three downstate casino licences after a multi-year review. The authorised projects are Metropolitan Park (near Citi Field) in Queens, Resorts World New York City in South […]
SJM to experience further market share erosion as satellite closures bite: Analysts Summary Analysts warn SJM Holdings is likely to see its Macau market share shrink further in 2026 as government-driven satellite casino closures, intense competition on Cotai and structural weaknesses at its peninsula properties weigh on performance. Fitch expects market share to fall toward […]
The Star confirms departure of Steve McCann as CEO – G3 Newswire Summary The Star Entertainment Group has confirmed that Steve McCann will step down as Group CEO and Managing Director effective 16 December 2025. Bruce Mathieson Jnr will take on additional duties as Executive Chair while a search for a permanent CEO is carried […]
Wheels are in motion for Finland’s commercial gambling Summary Finland’s Parliament has approved a new gambling bill by a bipartisan 158-9 vote, leaving only the President’s signature before it becomes law. The reform opens the Finnish market to commercially licensed operators: sports betting and online casino licences will begin to be issued from March next […]
