UK lawmakers reboot multi-party inquiry on gambling reforms, with industry critic as chair Summary The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Gambling Reform in the UK has kicked off a fresh inquiry into the “Future of Gambling Regulation in the UK.” Long-time Conservative MP Sir Iain Duncan Smith will lead this initiative, aiming to closely examine […]
Star’s Hong Kong partners said to be eying Crown Resorts to run casino at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane if takeover talks succeed Summary Star Entertainment Group’s Hong Kong partners are exploring the possibility of bringing in Crown Resorts as the operator of the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino, pending a successful acquisition of Star’s 50% stake. Chow […]
Evolution posts modest revenue growth in Q2 but eyes stronger second half Summary Live casino specialist Evolution has reported a year-on-year revenue rise of 3.1% to €524.3m (€609.3m) in Q2 2025. Despite slight decreases in earnings, CEO Martin Carlesund expressed confidence in a stabilizing outlook despite facing regulatory and cybersecurity challenges. The company’s profit for […]
Evolution opens first live casino studio in Brazil Summary Industry leader Evolution has launched its first-ever live casino studio in São Paulo, Brazil. This pioneering facility will offer multiple variants of Blackjack tailored for Brazilian players, such as Blackjack Classico and Brazilian Blackjack, along with popular global games like Crazy Time and XXXtreme Lightning Roulette, […]
Wagner Fernandes (Oddsgate). Scaling with flexibility, autonomy, and solid partnerships Summary In a recent interview, Wagner Fernandes, the Chief Product Officer of Oddsgate, discusses the company’s flexible and user-centric solutions tailored for gaming operators. He elaborates on differentiators in a competitive market and shares insights about Oddsgate’s strategic approach to the Latin American market. Key […]
Avenir community advisory committee hits the ground running to evaluate the west-side Manhattan bid Summary The Avenir community advisory committee held its first meeting to kick off the evaluation of proposals for New York’s downstate casino licenses. The Avenir, led by Silverstein Properties, Rush Street Interactive, and Greenwood Gaming, presented their plan for a casino […]
Penn’s casino in suburban Las Vegas debuts new gaming floor; construction continues Summary M Resort in Henderson has unveiled its newly renovated casino floor, marking the first phase of a larger renovation that will continue through next year. The updated gaming area spans about 92,000 square feet, featuring a renovated table games pit, new carpet, […]
Las Vegas Sands’ Patrick Dumont says Thailand needs “regulatory clarity, long-term vision” to fulfil entertainment complex ambitions Summary Patrick Dumont, President and COO of Las Vegas Sands Corp, expressed concerns about Thailand’s delay in legalising casino gaming, emphasising the need for “regulatory clarity” and a “long-term vision” to attract international investors. Dumont made these remarks […]
Evolution opens first live casino studio in Brazil Summary Evolution has launched its first live casino studio in São Paulo, Brazil, aimed at catering to the rapidly growing regulated iGaming market. The studio will initially offer various Portuguese-speaking Blackjack tables and will also feature popular games like Crazy Time and XXXtreme Lightning Roulette, tailored to […]
Evolution posts modest revenue growth in Q2 but eyes stronger second half Summary Evolution, the live casino specialist, reported a 3.1% year-on-year increase in revenue to €524.3 million in Q2 2025. Despite the revenue growth, profit fell by 7.7%, bringing earnings down to €248.3 million. CEO Martin Carlesund expressed confidence in the company’s stabilising outlook […]
