LVS Q3: Company Continues to Overperform in Macau and Singapore Summary Las Vegas Sands (LVS) delivered a strong Q3, with net revenue of $3.33 billion and net income of $491 million — both notably up on Q3 2024. Operating income rose to $719 million and consolidated adjusted property EBITDA climbed to $1.34 billion. The company […]
Kalshi, Polymarket become official prediction market partners of the NHL Summary The NHL has designated Kalshi and Polymarket as its official prediction market partners, marking the first major North American sports league to strike such commercial deals. Under multiyear agreements the two platforms gain access to NHL proprietary data and rights to use league marks, […]
Will DraftKings’ acquisition of Railbird trigger a chess battle in prediction market war? Summary DraftKings has acquired Railbird Technologies, bringing a federally CFTC-licensed prediction exchange under its umbrella and signalling a near-term launch of a new app, DraftKings Predictions, for trading regulated event contracts across finance, entertainment and pop culture. The deal positions DraftKings to […]
Playtech defends Black Cube investigation, Evolution calls it a ‘defamatory smear campaign’ Article Date: 2025-10-22T09:31:12+00:00Article URL: https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/evolution-playtech-black-cube-smear-campaign/Article Image: Summary Evolution alleges that Playtech commissioned intelligence firm Black Cube in late 2020 to produce a report containing “highly inflammatory and knowingly false claims” about Evolution’s business, intended to damage its reputation for anti-competitive reasons. Playtech rejects […]
Japan PM Takaichi’s election could be key to kick-starting casino development Summary Japan’s newly elected prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, took office on 22 October 2025 as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party and the first woman to hold the post. Her last-minute coalition with the pro-integrated-resort (IR) Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) and her long ties […]
Attorney Urges Tribes, States to Fight Against Prediction Markets Summary A prominent gaming lawyer, Daniel Wallach, urged tribal nations and state attorneys general to coordinate opposition to prediction markets, arguing these trading platforms threaten state authority and tribal sovereignty. The call came during an Indian Gaming Association webinar, shortly after DraftKings announced it had acquired […]
Interblock asserts its industry edge at G2E 2025 with AMUSE showcase | AGB Summary Interblock used G2E Las Vegas 2025 to stage its largest-ever display of AMUSE arcade-style wagering, electronic table games (ETGs) and a newly expanded slots portfolio. AMUSE — a category blending arcade play with wagering — earned 1st Place for “Best Table […]
Erdoğan makes significant election illegal gambling pledge Summary President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ordered his cabinet to “eradicate illegal online gambling by whatever means necessary”, pressing ministers, regulators and security agencies to shut down access to unlicensed and offshore betting sites ahead of the next general election (due by 2027). The directive, described by Erdoğan […]
Evolution of Robo‐Advisors: A Literature Review and Future Research Agenda Summary This systematic review (71 peer‑reviewed articles) uses the SPAR‑4‑SLR protocol and organises findings with the TCCM (theories, contexts, characteristics, methodologies) framework. The authors map the current robo‑advisor literature, identify common drivers and mediators of adoption, highlight geographic and disciplinary concentrations, and propose a forward‑looking […]
Gambling Commission fines Unibet bingo brand £10 million over ‘serious’ AML failures Summary The Gambling Commission has fined Platinum Gaming — operator of the Unibet bingo brand UK.bingo.com — £10 million for serious anti‑money laundering (AML) and social responsibility failings. The regulator also issued a formal warning and ordered an independent third‑party audit. The enforcement […]
