S&P downgrades Genting to ‘negative’ on US, Singapore investments Summary S&P Global Ratings has revised Genting Group’s outlook to “negative”, citing elevated risk from large, ongoing capital investments in New York and Singapore. Genting New York plans a $5.5bn upgrade to turn Resorts World New York City into a full-scale casino (including a $600m upfront […]
Bally’s chair eyes complete restructuring of Star, could dismantle corporate office Summary Soo Kim, chairman of US casino operator Bally’s Corp and newly appointed chairman of Australia’s Star Entertainment Group, has indicated the possibility of tearing down Star’s corporate structure in favour of stronger property-level management. Kim told the Australian Financial Review that the company […]
At least four Cambodian casinos damaged by Thai bombing as border conflict moves towards Poipet Summary Thai authorities confirmed they bombed a logistics centre close to Poipet, the well-known Cambodian border casino town, amid an intensifying border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Cambodia says at least four casinos along the border were damaged by Thai […]
No Legs, No Limits: Hari Budha Magar’s Everest Victory And The Mindset Behind It Summary After losing both legs above the knee in Afghanistan, former British Army soldier Hari Budha Magar rebuilt his life through sport and extreme adventure. He progressed from Paralympic sports to mountaineering, becoming the first double above‑knee amputee to summit Mera […]
Dubai has adopted a cautious, digital-first approach to commercial gaming: Legal counsel Summary The UAE is shifting from a long-standing perception of blanket prohibition on gambling towards a tightly controlled regulatory model for commercial gaming, with federal oversight via the newly formed General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). Legal counsel Sofia Linhares describes a “regulation-first” […]
World Cup 2026: Product readiness, innovation and a data-driven focus at Kambi Summary Kambi’s SVP Trading, Simon Noy, explains how the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup—48 teams, 104 matches across the US, Canada and Mexico—creates an unprecedented opportunity for sportsbooks in regulated markets. The provider is positioning its platform around AI-powered pricing, deep Bet Builder […]
iGB-Pentasia Salary Survey: Analysis of 2025 developments shaping sector pay Summary The iGB-Pentasia Salary Survey 2025 provides a final, consolidated view of pay across the iGaming sector, breaking remuneration down by seniority and role. The survey highlights AI as the dominant force reshaping required skills and team structures, while hiring remains focused on mid-to-senior hires […]
Macau Regulator Boss Says Responsible Gambling Is a Duty of Operators Summary Ng Wai Han, director of Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), emphasised that responsible gambling is not optional — it is a legal duty for casino operators and crucial to the lawful, healthy and orderly development of Macau’s gaming industry. The comments […]
Crime Hits 70% Spike During Sports Games, New Study Argues Summary A joint study from the University of Michigan and Rice University, published in the Journal of Sports Economics, analysed National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) data from 2017–2021 and found a 70% increase in criminal incidents beginning with the start of a sports contest and […]
UAE Opens Door to Regulated Online Betting Without Fanfare Summary The UAE has for the first time authorised regulated, real‑money online betting via licensed platforms under a federal framework. Play971, operated by Abu Dhabi’s Coin Technology Projects LLC, launched quietly and is the country’s first approved online sports and casino betting site. The regulator requires […]
