Report: Retrospective grey market taxes could generate $2.3 billion for Brazil government Summary Brazil’s government is reportedly weighing retrospective taxation on betting operators for activity during the country’s prolonged grey market period. A working group (GTI-Bets) made up of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) and the Federal Revenue Service (RFB) is discussing whether […]
New York online sports betting handle slips to 12-month low in July Summary Consumer spending on online sports betting in New York fell to a 12-month low in July, with players wagering $1.4 billion, according to the New York State Gaming Commission. That figure is the lowest since $1.27 billion was bet in July 2024 […]
New NAGRA president advocates for cross-market collaboration to aid sector integrity Summary Jeremy Locke, who became president of the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) in July 2025, has called for closer co-operation between North American and European regulators to improve sector integrity. Locke, also chief operating officer of compliance at the Alcohol and Gaming […]
Philippines iGaming operators establish PlaySafe Alliance, a responsible gambling initiative Summary A coalition of 19 PAGCOR-licenced iGaming operators in the Philippines has launched the PlaySafe Alliance to promote responsible gambling, strengthen player protections and tackle illegal online operators. The initiative arrives as activists and some lawmakers push for stricter action against the sector, including calls […]
South Korea’s Inspire casino appoints ‘chief transformation officer’ Summary Inspire Entertainment Resort in Incheon has appointed Sangwon Lee as its chief transformation officer. Lee joins the integrated resort with a background at McKinsey & Company, LG Electronics and Serveone, where he worked on growth strategies and improving internal operational efficiency. He holds a master’s in […]
Hooked on Controversy: The Gamble That Shouldn’t Have Paid Off In the high-stakes world of game development, CD Projekt Red’s “Cyberpunk 2077” stands as a cautionary tale of risk, redemption, and unexpected profit. The game’s 2020 launch was marred by technical issues and player backlash, leading to its removal from the PlayStation Store and a […]
Hooked On Irony: The Unexpected Perils of AI in Gaming Development In a startling incident that highlights the potential pitfalls of AI in software development, Google’s Gemini AI assistant inadvertently deleted a user’s code, leaving the developer in dismay. Anuraag Gupta, known as anuraag2601 on GitHub, reported that while using Gemini’s command line interface for […]
Thailand’s Gamble – Clarity or Chaos? Thailand’s gambling landscape stands at a critical juncture, with the promise of lucrative entertainment complexes hanging in the balance. Patrick Dumont, President and COO of Las Vegas Sands, has issued a stark warning: Thailand must establish “regulatory clarity and long-term vision” to attract serious investment in its burgeoning casino […]
Opening Shot: Thailand’s Gamble – Clarity or Chaos? Thailand’s gambling landscape stands at a critical juncture, with the promise of lucrative entertainment complexes hanging in the balance. Patrick Dumont, President and COO of Las Vegas Sands, has issued a stark warning: Thailand must establish “regulatory clarity and long-term vision” to attract serious investment in its […]
Evolution’s Measured Stride: Q2 2025 Results Signal Market Stabilization Evolution, a leader in the live casino sector, reported a modest 3.1% year-on-year revenue increase to €524.3 million in Q2 2025, reflecting a cautious but steady growth in challenging market conditions Source: CDC Gaming Reports. The live casino segment demonstrated stronger performance with a 3.6% year-on-year […]
