Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas charged as part of illegal California poker ring Summary Former NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged illegal poker ring run from a mansion he owned in Encino, California. The US Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California says Arenas faces three federal […]
The Coney makes its casino pitch, but not all community committee members convinced Summary By Jess Marquez — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:22:27 +0000 Brooklyn’s The Coney, a $3.4 billion mixed‑use casino and entertainment proposal from Thor Equities, Saratoga Casino Holdings and tribal partner the Chickasaw Nation, faced detailed scrutiny at its community advisory committee […]
More M&A on the horizon for Lottomatica as SKS365 drives online growth in H1 Summary Italian operator Lottomatica reported strong first-half 2025 results, with revenue up 13% year-on-year to €1.12bn. The business saw online revenue surge and adjusted EBITDA and net profit rise materially, driven largely by the integration of the SKS365 acquisition (now referred […]
FDJ United: Kindred H1 revenue dips on tough 2024 comps, wider group up 31% Summary FDJ United reported mixed first-half 2025 results after completing the Kindred acquisition. Kindred’s online betting and gaming revenue fell 11.5% year-on-year (restated to include 2024 comparisons) — largely a hangover from an exceptional Q2 2024 driven by Euro 2024. Excluding […]
‘Playful’ Money Mansion attracts new customers to Kasino Vannes Summary Arnaud Mandret, general manager of Kasino Vannes, explains how the Money Mansion slot — with a cartoonish, nostalgic design inspired by the Three Little Pigs — has brought fresh footfall to the casino. The machine pairs elaborate visuals and playful mechanics with several free-game features […]
LeoVegas CTPO dismisses betting platform integration delay, highlights migration complexities Summary LeoVegas Chief Technology and Product Officer Adrian Vella says the phased integration of Tipico US into LeoVegas is proceeding as planned and should not be read as a delay. The operator launched its new in-house sportsbook in Denmark in mid‑July as the first “core” […]
Codere Online: We’d need ‘a lot of money’ to replicate our business model in Brazil Summary Codere Online says it is unlikely to enter Brazil in the short term. CEO Aviv Sher told analysts on the H1 earnings call that, while the firm’s Spanish playbook has been successfully replicated in Mexico and Central America, applying […]
888 to re-enter Dutch market via ComeOn Group partnership Summary Evoke has agreed a strategic partnership with ComeOn Group that will see the 888 brand return to the Netherlands. ComeOn will operate the Dutch-facing 888.nl site under a local licence, offering online casino (slots, exclusive games, live tables) and a sportsbook covering a range of […]
Thailand attorney: No casinos without public support Summary Thailand’s plan to legalise integrated resorts — a bid to introduce up to five casino destinations — has stalled after public opposition and political scandal. The Entertainment Complex Bill, approved by the cabinet in March and touted to attract billions in annual revenue and major international operators, […]
New-look Playtech expects adjusted EBITDA to reach €90 million in H1 Summary Playtech forecasts at least €90 million in adjusted EBITDA for the first half of its 2025 financial year, a sizeable drop from €243m in H1 2024. The decline chiefly reflects the sales of Snaitech and HappyBet as Playtech repositions itself as a pure-play […]
