Author: Steve Tyler

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 […]

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 […]

Illinois sports betting operators face squeeze as Chicago continues to pursue city levy Summary Chicago alderpeople have put a revised city budget forward that includes a proposed 10.25% city tax on sportsbook operators, set to take effect from 1 January if adopted. That city levy would sit on top of Illinois’ existing state tax regime […]

New York casino process comes to a close with all three finalists awarded licences Summary The New York State Gaming Commission has unanimously granted the three downstate commercial casino licences to Bally’s Bronx, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park. Each licence carries a $500 million fee and a strict condition: licence-holders must sign third-party monitoring […]

Wynn Al Marjan Island project reaches topping out milestone Summary Wynn Al Marjan Island has reached a major construction milestone: the tower has been topped out at 283 metres across 70 floors, with structural concrete now complete. The spire — due in 2026 — will bring the height to 352 metres, making it the tallest […]