Further key dates added to New Zealand online casino bill Summary New Zealand’s Online Casino Gambling Bill has moved through the Governance and Administration Select Committee after consideration of more than 5,000 public submissions. The committee recommended a number of changes, including increasing the offshore gambling duty from 12% to 16% with the extra 4% […]
EveryMatrix powers 24-hour player support with AI agents Summary EveryMatrix has partnered with Cevro AI to offer generative AI agent systems to its operators, delivering 24/7 player support that aims to handle complex account queries with empathy, speed and accuracy. The agents are domain-tuned LLMs trained specifically for iGaming workflows — able to manage withdrawals, […]
Wynn commits $3.4bn to UAE resort ahead of 2027 opening Summary Wynn Resorts has committed $3.4bn of a $5.1bn budget to develop Wynn Al Marjan Island, an integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, targeting an early 2027 opening. The company says around 67% of project costs are already spent or contracted, with the remaining […]
New Florida bill proposes broad overhaul of gambling laws Summary An 86-page Florida House bill (HB 591), filed 2 December 2025, proposes wide-ranging changes to the state’s gambling enforcement framework. The draft creates new criminal offences, updates statutory definitions (notably for internet gambling and internet sports wagering), raises penalties across many gambling-related activities and reshapes […]
Florida targets non-tribal gambling through two-bill enforcement plan Summary Florida lawmakers are advancing two companion bills, HB 189 and HB 591, aimed at tightening enforcement against non-tribal gambling activities. The measures broaden definitions of internet gambling and internet sports wagering, increase criminal penalties for operators and facilitators, and extend enforcement against grey-market machine parlours and […]
Wynn Resorts’ UAE Project May Be Driven by Gaming Almost Exclusively Summary Wynn Resorts is building a US$5.1 billion integrated resort on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, due to open in early 2027. Company analysis suggests gaming will be the dominant revenue source — preliminary estimates put gaming at around 89% of revenue. Projected […]
UK regulator fines Betfred $1.10 million for social responsibility and AML failures | Yogonet International Summary The UK Gambling Commission has fined Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Ltd, trading as Betfred, £825,000 (about $1.10 million) for failures in social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) linked to B3 gaming machines in its retail betting shops. The operator […]
Kalshi sues Connecticut in big week of prediction markets news Summary Connecticut issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood and Crypto.com, saying their prediction markets operate as illegal sports betting and pose a “serious risk” to consumers. Kalshi responded by suing the state in federal court, continuing a pattern of legal fights it has with several […]
Brazil Supreme Court suspends municipal lotteries Summary The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil has issued a preliminary injunction suspending all municipal laws, decrees and activities that create, authorise or regulate municipal lotteries and sports betting. Minister Nunes Marques granted the injunction after the Solidarity Party filed an ADPF (Claim of Non-Compliance with a Fundamental Precept), […]
Wynn Resorts eyes huge UAE opportunity amid rapidly increasing hotel demand in Ras Al Khaimah Summary Wynn Resorts is positioning Wynn Al Marjan Island as the UAE’s first integrated casino resort after securing the initial land-based casino licence from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. The resort targets a March 2027 opening with pre-opening activity […]
