The Star Group CEO Steve McCann is departing the company, effective immediately | AGB Summary The Star Entertainment Group has announced that its CEO and Managing Director, Steve McCann, is leaving the company with immediate effect. McCann had held the role for a little over a year and his departure comes just weeks after approval […]
Steve McCann leaves role as The Star CEO and Managing Director, effective today Summary Australian operator The Star has announced that Group CEO and Managing Director Steve McCann has left his roles with immediate effect on 16 December 2025. McCann, who was appointed in December 2024 amid significant financial pressure and regulatory scrutiny, led a […]
New York approves all three downstate casino licenses | AGB Summary The New York State Gaming Commission has given final approval to all three recommended bidders for downstate casino licences: Bally’s Bronx at Ferry Point, Hard Rock’s Metropolitan Park at Citi Field, and Genting Group’s Resorts World New York City in South Ozone Park. Each […]
Steve McCann steps down as Group CEO and Managing Director of Australia’s Star with immediate effect Summary Steve McCann has left his role as Group CEO and Managing Director of The Star Entertainment Group with immediate effect, effective 16 December 2025. Bruce Mathieson Jr, newly appointed Chairman, will act as Executive Chair and take on […]
Lottery of the Province of Buenos Aires reports 300 illegal betting sites – G3 Newswire Summary The president of the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos, Gonzalo Atanasof, has filed complaints with specialised prosecutorial units in the Judicial Departments of Lomas de Zamora, La Matanza and San Isidro alleging the existence of 300 illegal betting […]
Attorney General insists on online gambling ban in Brazil – G3 Newswire Summary Brazil’s Attorney General, Paulo Gonet, has asked the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to declare laws and related decrees that allow online gambling and sports betting unconstitutional. Gonet argues the current framework leaves consumers unprotected and enables a “predatory” online betting market that […]
Turkey’s tough new illegal steps to illegal gambling Summary President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered a comprehensive overhaul of Turkey’s penal code to introduce a zero-tolerance stance on illegal gambling. The reforms, bundled into the 11th Judicial Package and due to take effect by 2026, significantly increase penalties for organisers, participants and intermediaries involved in […]
ICE Barcelona to host enhanced Regulatory Programme as focus intensifies on illegal online gambling Summary ICE Barcelona has confirmed an enhanced Regulatory Programme for its January 2026 show, aiming to attract around 400 regulators (up from 300 in 2025). The move responds to a European Casino Association report that estimates illegal online gambling costs EU […]
Seven Days And A Half Million Missouri Sports Betting Accounts Summary GeoComply reports that in the first week after Missouri launched legal sports betting it processed more than 18.5 million location checks from over 520,000 accounts. The market opened with eight online sportsbooks, including FanDuel and DraftKings. GeoComply noted heavy stadium activity — more than […]
Coinbase Global Set to Drop the Curtain on Prediction Markets Summary Bloomberg reports that Coinbase Global plans to launch prediction markets — and tokenised stocks — in the United States on Wednesday 17 December 2025. The firm intends to issue tokenised equities internally and expand into event contracts, potentially including sports outcomes. Coinbase has previously […]
