Rank eyes land-based betting rollout in September as UK reforms pass into law Summary The UK parliament passed land-based gambling reforms on 22 July 2025 that modernise rules for casinos, allowing converted casino premises to offer betting via self-service betting terminals (SSBTs) and to increase the number of gaming machines in certain venues. Rank Group’s […]
Intralot weighing legal options after $260m Maryland Lottery U-turn Summary Intralot says it is considering legal action after the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) withdrew its recommendation to award the company a 10-year lottery systems contract worth around $260.4m (with a possible five-year extension), weeks after Intralot was named the recommended bidder. The […]
Macau winning streak to continue in August, with GGR up almost 15% Summary Analysts expect Macau’s casinos to keep momentum into August, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast to rise 14.8% year-on-year to more than US$2.73 billion. Seaport Research Partners analyst Vitaly Umansky projects a 2.5% month-on-month increase as stronger visitation, higher-quality guests and a […]
KSA report says gambling tax hike poses risk to player protection Summary Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) warns that the recent rise in the gambling tax is undermining player protection and driving business choices that could push players to the unlicensed market. The tax rate went from 30.5% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) to 34.2% […]
Zeal H1 revenue surges 31% despite weak jackpot cycle Summary Zeal delivered strong H1 2025 results despite lower jackpot levels for LOTTO 6aus49 and Eurojackpot. Group revenue climbed to €101.5m (c.32% up year‑on‑year) and EBITDA jumped 76% to €35.4m, driven mainly by the lottery business and a sizable inflow of new customers. Lottery billings rose […]
BGC CEO Hurst slams mainstream media ‘lies’ about UK gambling sector Summary Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) CEO Grainne Hurst criticises mainstream media coverage of the UK gambling industry, saying it often repeats myths and “quite frankly lies”. Hurst tells iGB the BGC is working to correct misconceptions by using evidence and by listening to […]
Donaco shareholders OK buyout Summary A large majority of Donaco International shareholders have approved a 100% buyout by On Nut Road (ONR), a special purpose vehicle managed by Hong Kong-licenced Argyle Street Management. ONR, which has been an investor since 2019 and holds roughly 12.84% of issued capital, offered AU$0.045 per share in the proposed […]
IMG Arena ended European Leagues Association deal ahead of Sportradar acquisition Summary By Richard Mulligan Published: Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:39:37 +0000 IMG Arena was asked by Sportradar to exit its rights agreement with the European Leagues Association (ELA) because the deal was loss-making, with the arrangement wound up prior to Sportradar’s planned acquisition of […]
South Korea’s Kangwon Land pushes back launch of second casino Summary Kangwon Land, operator of South Korea’s only locals casino, has delayed the opening of its second gaming hall from 2027 to early 2028. The expansion is part of a wider KRW2.5 trillion (US$1.9bn) development that includes a luxury hotel, upgraded resort facilities and new […]
From Sydney to the Bronx, Bally’s Corp is a gaming enigma Summary Bally’s Corp, a Rhode Island-based operator, keeps pulling off improbable wins despite a stretched balance sheet, sprawling assets and limited corporate visibility. The company has survived through a series of complex deals: a funding agreement with Gaming and Leisure Properties that stabilised Chicago […]
