Dutch gambling minister resigns over blocked Israel sanctions

Dutch gambling minister resigns over blocked Israel sanctions Summary Teun Struycken, the Netherlands’ state secretary responsible for legal protection (including gambling), has resigned after several government members quit in protest at blocked sanctions against Israel. The departures began with Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, who said his proposals for further measures over Israel’s actions in Gaza […]

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Tabcorp a ‘fitter’ business focused on unlocking omnichannel value, CEO says

Tabcorp a ‘fitter’ business focused on unlocking omnichannel value, CEO says Summary Tabcorp returned to net profit in FY25 after a year of restructuring and strategic refocus under new CEO Gillon McLachlan. Revenue rose 11.8% to AU$2.61bn, driven by double-digit growth in wagering and media. McLachlan attributes the upturn to leadership changes, tighter cost and […]

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Macau’s concessionaires could soon turn to virtual performers to keep pace with rising competition in global entertainment scene

Macau’s concessionaires could soon turn to virtual performers to keep pace with rising competition in global entertainment scene Summary Macau operators are exploring virtual performers and AI-driven digital pop stars to plug a growing gap in headline entertainment. David Baxley of Sands China told an IAG EXPO panel that while post-COVID venue supply has expanded, […]

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Entain Australia and New Zealand CEO Andrew Vouris announced as Featured Speaker at Regulating the Game 2026

Entain Australia and New Zealand CEO Andrew Vouris announced as Featured Speaker at Regulating the Game 2026 Summary Regulating the Game has named Andrew Vouris, the newly appointed CEO of Entain Australia and New Zealand, as a Featured Speaker for its 9–11 March 2026 conference at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. Vouris joined Entain in August […]

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Vietnam’s Corona Resort & Casino falls to US$21 million loss in 1H25, wider than previously

Vietnam’s Corona Resort & Casino falls to US$21 million loss in 1H25, wider than previously Summary Corona Resort & Casino in Phu Quoc reported a VND564 billion (US$21.4 million) loss for the six months to 30 June 2025, a marked deterioration from the VND332 billion (US$12.6 million) loss a year earlier. The operator’s cumulative losses […]

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Dutch gambling minister resigns over blocked Israel sanctions

Dutch gambling minister resigns over blocked Israel sanctions Summary Teun Struycken, Netherlands state secretary for legal protection with responsibility for gambling, has resigned after cabinet colleagues blocked proposals to impose further sanctions on Israel. The walkouts began with Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp and were followed by ministers and state secretaries from Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC). […]

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Tabcorp a ‘fitter’ business focused on unlocking omnichannel value, CEO says

Tabcorp a ‘fitter’ business focused on unlocking omnichannel value, CEO says Summary Tabcorp returned to net profit in FY25 after a tough FY24, reporting AU$2.61bn in revenue for the year to 30 June 2025 — up 11.8% year-on-year. New CEO Gillon McLachlan credited leadership changes, tighter cost and capital discipline, and an evolved strategy focused […]

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