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(ASA) has ruled that a paid-for X (formerly Twitter) advert for KamaGames’ Blackjackist app was misleading and must be withdrawn.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 […]
Virginia sports betting revenue and handle dip to 11-month low in July Summary Sports betting revenue and handle in Virginia both slipped to 11-month lows in July, though the state still posted year-on-year growth. Adjusted gross betting revenue was $45.6 million in July, down 20.1% from June but up 12.9% on July last year. Online […]
Underdog to launch sports prediction markets with CFTC-registered partner Summary Underdog is set to integrate federally regulated sports prediction markets into its app by partnering with Crypto.com Derivatives North America (CDNA), an exchange registered with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The rollout will cover 16 states and will target markets where traditional sports […]
Does PM’s ouster mean the end for Thailand casinos before they even begin? Summary Thailand’s Entertainment Complex Bill — the legislation that would open the door to integrated casino resorts — has been thrown into doubt after the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The bill, championed by Paetongtarn and aimed at boosting tourism and […]
Double-digit iGaming growth drives revenue to €1.15 billion at OPAP in H1 Summary Allwyn-owned OPAP reported group gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €1.15 billion for the first half of its 2025 financial year, a 6.5% year‑on‑year rise driven mainly by strong iGaming performance. iGaming revenue reached €171.3m (up 22.1% YoY), while lottery remained the largest […]
