Belgium elevates black market battle Summary Belgium is stepping up efforts to curb the illicit gambling market by involving DNS Belgium to help identify and act on illegal .be domain websites. Under new guidance, inspectors from the CJH (FR) / KSC (NL) can notify DNS Belgium when illegal gambling content is found on a site […]
SJM to experience further market share erosion as satellite closures bite: Analysts Summary Analysts warn SJM Holdings is likely to see its Macau market share shrink further in 2026 as government-driven satellite casino closures, intense competition on Cotai and structural weaknesses at its peninsula properties weigh on performance. Fitch expects market share to fall toward […]
New York Gaming Commission approves three downstate casino licenses for Queens and the Bronx | Yogonet International Summary The New York State Gaming Commission on 15 December formally approved three downstate casino licences after a multi-year review. The authorised projects are Metropolitan Park (near Citi Field) in Queens, Resorts World New York City in South […]
The Star confirms departure of Steve McCann as CEO – G3 Newswire Summary The Star Entertainment Group has confirmed that Steve McCann will step down as Group CEO and Managing Director effective 16 December 2025. Bruce Mathieson Jnr will take on additional duties as Executive Chair while a search for a permanent CEO is carried […]
Wheels are in motion for Finland’s commercial gambling Summary Finland’s Parliament has approved a new gambling bill by a bipartisan 158-9 vote, leaving only the President’s signature before it becomes law. The reform opens the Finnish market to commercially licensed operators: sports betting and online casino licences will begin to be issued from March next […]
Gambling Commission clarifies new bonusing rules to commence in January Summary Great Britain’s Gambling Commission has issued guidance clarifying that the new rules on promotions and offers will come into effect on 19 January. The central change is a ban on mixing different gambling verticals within the same promotion unless the bonus is genuinely unrestricted […]
Steve McCann steps down as CEO of Star Entertainment Summary Star Entertainment announced on 16 December that Steve McCann has stepped down as group CEO and managing director effective immediately. Bruce Mathieson Jr., representing one of the group’s largest shareholder families, will take on expanded responsibilities as executive chair while the company searches for a […]
Wynn Al Marjan Island project reaches topping out milestone Summary Wynn Al Marjan Island has reached a major construction milestone: the tower has been topped out at 283 metres across 70 floors, with structural concrete now complete. The spire — due in 2026 — will bring the height to 352 metres, making it the tallest […]
New York casino process comes to a close with all three finalists awarded licences Summary The New York State Gaming Commission has unanimously granted the three downstate commercial casino licences to Bally’s Bronx, Resorts World NYC and Metropolitan Park. Each licence carries a $500 million fee and a strict condition: licence-holders must sign third-party monitoring […]
Illinois sports betting operators face squeeze as Chicago continues to pursue city levy Summary Chicago alderpeople have put a revised city budget forward that includes a proposed 10.25% city tax on sportsbook operators, set to take effect from 1 January if adopted. That city levy would sit on top of Illinois’ existing state tax regime […]
