Texas sports betting faces longer odds as lieutenant governor seeks another term Summary Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has declared his intent to run for re-election in 2026 — a development that makes legal sports betting and casino expansion in the state much less likely in the near term. Patrick, who controls which bills reach […]
Delta Corp backpedals on India IR project, citing tax concerns Summary Mumbai-based Delta Corp has paused plans for a proposed integrated resort-casino (IR) development in Dhargal, Goa, after reports that the Indian government may raise the goods-and-services tax (GST) on casinos from 28% to 40%. The planned 36-hectare resort, pitched as India’s first integrated resort […]
Sweden gambling revenue rises in Q2, regulator seeks new director general Summary Total gambling revenue in Sweden rose 1.9% year‑on‑year in Q2 2025 to SEK7.02 billion. Commercial online gaming — internet casino and sports betting — led the gains, with online revenue at SEK4.63 billion (up 1.4% y/y). State‑owned lottery and physical slots showed double‑digit […]
Outgoing CFTC commissioner warns of weak oversight as sports prediction markets expand Summary Kristin Johnson, an outgoing commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), used her farewell address to warn that the regulator has “too few guardrails and too little visibility” over prediction markets as more operators enter the space. Her critique focuses on […]
MGM CEO Hornbuckle expounds on Las Vegas, prediction markets and more at BofA conference Summary MGM Resorts CEO Bill Hornbuckle spoke broadly at the Bank of America Securities 2025 Gaming & Lodging Conference, covering MGM’s growth strategy, the state of Las Vegas, New York licence bidding and the company’s stance on prediction markets. MGM reported […]
Germany player losses cases remain in limbo as ECJ opinion fails to address German law uncertainties Summary The European Court of Justice (ECJ) advocate general has published an opinion in case C-440/23 that clarifies some procedural points but stops short of deciding whether Germany’s former State Treaty (which effectively banned internet games of chance) was […]
Digital focus continues to pay off for Allwyn as revenue rises in Q2 Summary Allwyn reported total revenue of €2.27 billion for Q2 (three months to 30 June 2025), a 6% increase year-on-year, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) rising 6% to €2.19 billion. Digital operations now account for 42% of GGR, up 16% versus the […]
Episode 17: Why Belgian gaming is growing and Zeal’s successful pivot Summary Right to the Source episode 17 sees Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin unpack two main stories: why Belgium’s gambling market kept growing in 2024 despite tougher regulation, and how Germany’s Zeal Network has successfully pivoted from lottery betting towards brokerage and online slots. […]
KSA study flags concerns over Dutch online gambling risk analysis measures Summary The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has concluded that current risk-analysis systems used by licensed online gambling operators in the Netherlands are not delivering adequate or effective player protection. A study of practices during 2024–25 found methods such as Asterig and Gamgard show limits around reliability, […]
Flamengo footballer banned for 12 games and fined over betting scandal Summary Flamengo forward Bruno Henrique has been suspended for 12 matches and fined BRL60,000 after Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) found he acted to influence the outcome of a 2023 match by intentionally seeking a yellow card for betting reasons. The ruling […]
