The Coney makes its casino pitch, but not all community committee members convinced Article Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:22:27 +0000 Summary The Coney, a proposed $3.4bn mixed-use casino and entertainment development for Coney Island, made its presentation to the local Community Advisory Committee (CAC) on 30 July 2025. Backed by Thor Equities, Saratoga Casino […]
Philippines regulator’s H1 revenue shows e-games still rule, growing almost 90% Byline 30th July 2025 | By Marjorie Preston Summary The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR) posted first-half 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) of PHP214.75 billion (around $3.72bn), a 26% increase year-on-year. The standout is e-games (online gambling), which produced PHP114.83 billion — up […]
FDJ United: Kindred H1 revenue dips on tough 2024 comps, wider group up 31% Summary FDJ United reported mixed H1 results: Kindred-backed online betting and gaming revenue fell year-on-year against a record Q2 2024 (boosted by Euro 2024), while the wider FDJ United group delivered strong growth driven by French lottery and retail sports. Management […]
LeoVegas CTPO dismisses betting platform integration delay, highlights migration complexities 31 July 2025 | By Kyle Goldsmith Summary LeoVegas’ Chief Technology and Product Officer Adrian Vella says reports of a delay to the Tipico US sportsbook rollout are misplaced. He explains the operator is using a phased, planned approach that prioritises testing, regulatory compliance and […]
More M&A on the horizon for Lottomatica as SKS365 drives online growth in H1 By Robert Fletcher — Published: Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:57:38 +0000 Summary Italian operator Lottomatica posted a strong first half of 2025, with revenue up 13% year-on-year to €1.12bn. Online was the main driver: online revenue hit €463m (up 37%), while […]
Thailand attorney: No casinos without public support Summary Thailand’s plan to legalise up to five casino resorts has stalled after public opposition and a political scandal toppled momentum. A draft Entertainment Complex Bill that once promised billions in annual revenue has been withdrawn while lawmakers reassess the proposal and seek to rebuild trust with the […]
Codere Online: We’d need ‘a lot of money’ to replicate our business model in Brazil Summary Codere Online’s CEO Aviv Sher told analysts on the company’s H1 earnings call that, while the operator has successfully replicated its Spanish playbook in Mexico and parts of Central America, entering Brazil would require “a lot of money” and […]
888 to re-enter Dutch market via ComeOn Group partnership Summary Evoke has struck a strategic partnership with ComeOn Group to bring the 888 brand back to the Netherlands. Under the deal ComeOn will operate a Dutch-facing 888.nl site under a local licence, offering online casino (slots, exclusive games and live tables) and a sportsbook with […]
Star Queen’s Wharf partners terminate acquisition agreement Summary Australia’s Star Entertainment Group will keep its 50% stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development after its Hong Kong joint-venture partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises, abandoned a planned AU$53m (US$34m) acquisition. Star agreed to exit the joint venture in March. Deadlines to complete […]
Episode 13: Slovenia casinos, Chile online gambling regulation and Sheffield Wednesday’s woes Summary Robin Harrison and Ed Birkin take listeners through two regulatory snapshots: Slovenia, where land-based casinos still dominate because online licences are tied to physical venues; and Chile, where a bill to regulate online gambling (introduced in 2022 and passed by the Chamber […]
