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), […]
Resorts World Las Vegas Faces RICO Lawsuit Summary A 95-page federal complaint has been filed against former executives of Resorts World Las Vegas by high-stakes gambler Robert Cipriani and businessman James Russel, alleging a racketeering scheme that enabled illegal bookmaking, money laundering and witness tampering. The suit names former president Scott Sibella and ex-vendor David […]
New Zealand Committee Backs iGaming Bill as the Measure Gains Traction Summary The New Zealand Governance and Administration Committee has backed the Online Casino Gambling Bill, supporting legalised online casino gaming to bring iGaming into a regulated framework, curb offshore gambling and retain community funding. Championed by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden, the proposal […]
Hector Fernandez Takes the Helm at IGT as Company Looks Toward the Future Summary International Game Technology (IGT) has appointed Hector Fernandez as its new CEO following the combination of IGT Gaming & Digital with Everi Holdings under a single corporate structure backed by Apollo. Fernandez, formerly CEO of Aristocrat Gaming with two decades of […]
Evolution–Playtech Dispute Deepens as Case Takes Another Dramatic Turn Summary New sworn testimony filed in New Jersey by investigative firm Black Cube — via an affidavit from director Dr Avi Yanus — claims Evolution’s live casino content remained accessible from multiple restricted or prohibited jurisdictions well into 2025. The filing names countries including Iran, France, […]
Wynn Resorts commits over two-thirds of $5.1B Al Marjan Island budget | AGB Summary Wynn Resorts has spent or contractually secured roughly $3.4 billion — about 67% — of the $5.1 billion budget for its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The development remains on track for an early-2027 opening […]
As Wynn details UAE market potential, forecasts show almost 90% of Wynn Al Marjan Island revenues could come from gaming Summary Wynn Resorts has released investor presentation details and hosted an Analyst and Investor UAE Market Tour that outline financial forecasts and development progress for its US$5.1bn Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in Ras […]
IGT appoints Hector Fernandez CEO to direct integrated IGT–Everi enterprise | Yogonet International Summary International Game Technology (IGT) has named former Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez as CEO to lead the integrated IGT–Everi Gaming business under Apollo’s ownership. Fernandez will assume responsibility for the Gaming business unit once required regulatory approvals are in place; leadership […]
Google Closes the Door on Horse Racing Aggregator Ads in the US Summary Google has updated its advertising policy in the United States to prohibit third‑party horse racing affiliates and comparison/aggregator sites from buying paid ads. Effective 1 December 2025, existing certifications for these aggregators are revoked and no new applications will be accepted. Licensed […]
New York Bill to Ban Sweepstakes Advances to Governor’s Desk Summary State Senator Joseph Addabbo’s SB 5935 — which would outlaw the dual-currency sweepstakes model used by many sweepstakes-style casino platforms — has passed the legislature and is now on New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk. The governor has until 31 December to sign, veto […]
