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 […]
DraftKings’ Robins sees opportunity for prediction markets in non-sports betting states Summary DraftKings CEO Jason Robins told the 2025 BofA Gaming and Lodging Conference that prediction markets — sports derivatives resembling futures contracts — could unlock a large total addressable market in US states where online sports betting remains illegal. Robins said DraftKings will take […]
MGM Resorts still waiting on UAE casino licence Summary Eight years after announcing a partnership with UAE developer Wasl to build a 10.5-hectare integrated resort on Jumeirah Beach, MGM Resorts is still awaiting formal approval for a casino at the site known as the Island. Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed has not yet greenlit gaming at […]
Steve Cohen’s New York casino bid has first hearing but receives mixed reaction Summary Rowdy first public hearing at Queens Borough Hall for Metropolitan Park, Steve Cohen and Hard Rock’s proposed $8 billion mixed-use development, saw a sharply divided crowd of supporters and opponents. The community advisory committee (CAC) must hold at least two hearings […]
NCAA permanently bans three ex-college hoops players for betting on own games Summary The NCAA has permanently revoked the eligibility of three former Division I men’s basketball players — Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez and Jalen Weaver — after finding they bet on games they played in or provided information that enabled others to bet. The […]
