Operators Reach Out to Local Communities as New York’s Casino Race Intensifies Summary The contest for New York’s three downstate casino licences is heating up as eight bids compete for just three spots. Recent community advisory committee (CAC) hearings showcased two contrasting approaches: Freedom Plaza on Manhattan’s East Side and Resorts World New York City […]
$600K Monopoly Winner in NC Gets “Best Birthday Present Ever” Summary Chelsea Carter, a house cleaner and mother of three from Ocean Isle Beach, hit a big online prize on her 40th birthday after placing a $10 bet on the North Carolina Education Lottery’s Monopoly Digital Instants game at around 2am. Against odds of about […]
SGLA and SPGA Merge to Create “Clear and Consistent Voice” Summary The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) has incorporated the Social and Promotional Games Association (SPGA), creating a single representative body for sweepstakes operators in the United States. The consolidation aims to provide a unified, “clear and consistent voice” as the sector faces intensifying legislative […]
Gaming Corps partners with EGT Digital to expand slot game reach | Yogonet International Summary Publicly-listed Swedish developer Gaming Corps has partnered with EGT Digital to deliver its full portfolio of slot games via EGT’s X-Nave aggregator. Operators on X-Nave will gain access to titles including Coin Miner, Penalty Champion, Piggy Smash (with the Smash4Cash […]
Melco Plans Private Hospital at Macau’s Studio City Summary Melco Resorts & Entertainment is opening a 12,600-square-foot private healthcare centre at its Studio City resort in Macau in partnership with iRad Imaging and Diagnostic Medical Center. The centre, slated to open on 1 October 2025, will specialise in diagnostic and imaging services — MRI, CT, […]
New Jersey Takes Steps Toward Tougher Responsible Gambling Rules Summary The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has published proposed mandatory regulations to replace the current voluntary responsible gambling guidelines for online casinos and sportsbooks. The plan would require licensed operators to use a standard system to identify customers showing signs of problem gambling […]
Las Vegas Starts Big Sales Push to Fight Tourism Slump Summary Las Vegas will run “The Fabulous 5-Day Sale” from 22–26 September as part of a $35m “Welcome to Fabulous” marketing push to counter an 8% year-to-date drop in visits (including a 12% fall in July). The city-wide sale offers short-term discounts on hotels, shows, […]
Tanzania’s biggest bank overhauls core banking system to chase regional growth Summary CRDB Bank, Tanzania’s largest bank by assets, has completed a weekend migration from Fusion Banking Essence (FBE) to Temenos T24. The move is aimed at supporting multi-country operations, improving transaction efficiency, safeguarding customer data and enabling faster product rollouts as CRDB pursues expansion […]
CEMAC bets on interoperability, but at what cost for startups? Summary The BEAC (Central Bank of Central African States) pushed for regional interoperability through Instruction 001/GR/2018 and the GIMACPAY infrastructure. Launched progressively from 2020, GIMACPAY connects banks, mobile money operators and payment providers across the CEMAC zone, promising seamless transfers between wallets and bank accounts […]
NOVOMATIC gears up for multi-vertical showcase at G2E 2025 Las Vegas Summary NOVOMATIC will present a broad multi-vertical line-up at G2E 2025 in Las Vegas, focusing on new cabinets, game content and systems tailored for the North American market. Highlights include the US debut of the DIAMOND X 1.55J Quattro cabinet, the V.I.P. X series, […]
