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 […]
Nigeria regulator sets live ‘SafePlay’ national self-exclusion tool Summary On 6 August the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) launched SafePlay, a national self-exclusion portal that lets players voluntarily bar themselves from all licensed gambling platforms in Lagos State. The rollout, held at the Regent Luxury Suites in Ikeja, brought together industry stakeholders, media […]
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 […]
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 […]
Avenir community advisory committee hits the ground running to evaluate the west-side Manhattan bid Summary The Avenir community advisory committee held its first meeting to kick off the evaluation of proposals for New York’s downstate casino licenses. The Avenir, led by Silverstein Properties, Rush Street Interactive, and Greenwood Gaming, presented their plan for a casino […]
Penn’s casino in suburban Las Vegas debuts new gaming floor; construction continues Summary M Resort in Henderson has unveiled its newly renovated casino floor, marking the first phase of a larger renovation that will continue through next year. The updated gaming area spans about 92,000 square feet, featuring a renovated table games pit, new carpet, […]
Las Vegas Sands’ Patrick Dumont says Thailand needs “regulatory clarity, long-term vision” to fulfil entertainment complex ambitions Summary Patrick Dumont, President and COO of Las Vegas Sands Corp, expressed concerns about Thailand’s delay in legalising casino gaming, emphasising the need for “regulatory clarity” and a “long-term vision” to attract international investors. Dumont made these remarks […]
Evolution opens first live casino studio in Brazil Summary Evolution has launched its first live casino studio in São Paulo, Brazil, aimed at catering to the rapidly growing regulated iGaming market. The studio will initially offer various Portuguese-speaking Blackjack tables and will also feature popular games like Crazy Time and XXXtreme Lightning Roulette, tailored to […]
