Regulatory compliance has emerged as the top priority for iGaming firms, surpassing competitive pressures | AGB Summary A new survey and accompanying AGBrief coverage show that regulatory compliance has overtaken competition as the primary concern for iGaming operators. Nearly one-fifth of industry worries are now tied to regulations and compliance. Rapid rule changes in markets […]
Australia issues first Privacy Act penalty | China expands export curbs | Discord hit by major ID leak Summary Australia’s Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has imposed the first civil penalty under the Privacy Act: Australian Clinical Labs was fined $5.8 million after a 2022 breach exposed the data of more than 223,000 people. […]
2025 Director Compensation Report Summary FW Cook’s 2025 Director Compensation Report examines non-employee director pay practices using a sample of 300 companies across sizes and industries. About 96% of the companies overlap with last year’s sample, supporting direct year-over-year comparisons. The report updates a key valuation assumption to reflect current board workloads: the average director […]
G2E: New AI tools help casinos maximise marketing ROI and unlock revenue Summary At G2E, industry leaders explained how artificial intelligence is moving from theory into daily use on casino floors. Speakers from IGT, Graton Resort & Casino and AHEAD described practical AI applications that analyse guest behaviour in real time, optimise marketing spend, and […]
PGCB Executive Director Warns About the Impact of Predictions Markets Summary Kevin F. O’Toole, executive director of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), has written to Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation warning that sports prediction markets pose a “significant threat” to state gambling regulation. He argues these platforms classify their contracts as financial derivatives or swaps to […]
New York Nears Pivotal Moment in Downstate Casino Race Summary New York’s downstate casino competition has reached a decisive phase: the five-member Gaming Facility Location Board (GFLB) is set to assess four remaining bids and recommend up to three winners, with the final outcome expected in December. The shortlisted projects are Resorts World New York […]
College Athletes Closer To Pro Sports Betting Approval Summary The Division I Administrative Committee has approved a proposed NCAA rule change that would allow Division I student‑athletes and athletic department staff to wager on professional sports. The measure still needs votes from Divisions II and III before it can take effect on 1 November. Bets […]
Kalshi sues Ohio regulator as states escalate prediction markets crackdown Summary Kalshi has filed suit against the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Attorney General in the US District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, asking for a preliminary injunction to stop Ohio enforcing state gaming laws against its event contract platform. The […]
Ainsworth CEO Faces Uncertain Future After US Regulator Flags Licensing Concerns Summary Ainsworth Game Technology’s CEO, Harald Neumann, is facing serious licensing hurdles in the United States after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) urged him to withdraw his gaming licence application amid lingering questions about his alleged ties to a European corruption investigation. Neumann […]
Regulatory crackdown overtakes competition as iGaming industry’s top concern: Survey | AGB Summary The EvenBet Gaming report “iGaming Future 2026: Core Trends and Challenges”, based on surveys of more than 700 industry professionals, finds regulation has become the single biggest concern for iGaming executives (19%), ahead of competition (17%) and responsible gaming (13%). The sector […]
