Thailand’s new PM says no casinos while he’s in office Summary Anutin Charnvirakul, who became prime minister on 5 September 2025, has ruled out legalising casinos while he leads the government. He criticised the previously promoted Entertainment Complex Bill — put forward by predecessors Srettha Thavisin and Paetongtarn Shinawatra — saying it harmed Thailand’s tourism, […]
Aristocrat taps L&W iGaming chief for Interactive CEO Summary Aristocrat has appointed Dylan Slaney, the former iGaming CEO at Light & Wonder, as chief executive officer of Aristocrat Interactive. Slaney is due to start on 3 November, subject to regulatory approvals, and succeeds Moti Malul, who will remain at the business until March 2026 to […]
Playtech bullish on Brazil market leadership opportunity despite KYC pains Summary Playtech is positioning itself to be a B2B market leader in Brazil, claiming it already leads in onboarding services. The supplier plans further investment in the market despite a 32% decline in LatAm B2B revenue in H1 (largely due to a revised agreement with […]
The Coney casino dreams seem farther off than ever after second hearing goes awry Summary The Coney Island casino proposal — a $3.4bn mixed-use bid backed by Thor Equities, the Chickasaw Nation and others — saw its second community hearing descend into chaos. Police intervened more than once as supporters and opponents shouted, waved signs […]
Veikkaus halts Finland floorball wagers as betting scandal builds momentum Summary Finnish monopoly operator Veikkaus has suspended betting on elite men’s floorball markets after uncovering widespread violations earlier this year. The pause covers the F-Liiga, Finnish Cup, certain international fixtures and other contests while disciplinary decisions are awaited following an investigation by the Finnish Centre […]
New Kindbridge initiative aims to reduce gambling-related harm for military members, families Summary Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI) has launched “Stigma Stand Down,” a Colorado-wide programme to support active-duty service personnel, veterans and their families facing gambling-related mental health issues. The initiative offers free, confidential therapy via a partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health, and an anonymous […]
California sweepstakes casino ban wins unanimous legislative vote, heads to Newsom Summary The California Assembly unanimously passed AB 831 (63-0) on the final day of the legislative session. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, would make it a misdemeanor to operate or knowingly support dual-currency sweepstakes sites that mimic casino or sports-betting products. The […]
Massachusetts sues Kalshi over alleged illegal sports wagering 12 September 2025 | By Pat Evans Summary The Massachusetts Attorney General, Andrea Campbell, has sued Kalshi in Suffolk County Superior Court, alleging the prediction-market operator is functioning as an illegal sports betting platform. The complaint claims Kalshi accepted more than $1 billion in sports wagers in […]
How ‘Sound of Freedom’ Maker Angel Studios Is Pitching Investors Summary Angel Studios — the Utah-based studio behind the surprise hit Sound of Freedom and the series The Chosen — has just gone public via a SPAC (Southport Acquisition Corporation) under the ticker ANGX. The company is pitching investors on a fan-driven, subscriber-as-investor model: streaming […]
PlayStation Plus Free Remaster Leaves Gamers Baffled Summary Sony’s PlayStation Plus upgrade system can let you convert certain PS4 disc games into PS5 remasters or remakes, often with no extra charge. But some players are discovering frustrating caveats: digital upgrades may still require the original PS4 disc to be present for license verification, and in […]
