Tag: News

Canada: B.C. creates new gambling regulator seven years after money-laundering warning Summary British Columbia has established a Gambling Control Office, led by a general manager with independent statutory authority, to tighten oversight of casinos and tackle money laundering seven years after Peter German’s landmark 2018 report. The office will have powers to set anti‑money‑laundering rules, […]

Macau casino margins poised for decade of expansion: Morningstar Summary Morningstar forecasts a meaningful expansion in Macau casino profitability over the next decade, with industry-adjusted EBITDA-to-GGR margins rising from 27.6% in 2024 to 33.7% by 2034. The firm expects adjusted EBITDA to grow at a 6.2% CAGR to 2034, outpacing GGR growth of 4.2% CAGR. […]

Convicted financial planner sues Sportsbet, Tabcorp and Entain after gambling million in client funds – Report | AGB Summary Former financial planner Gavin Fineff, who is serving a nine-year sentence for defrauding 12 clients of more than AU$3 million, has launched a Federal Court action against three major online bookmakers — Sportsbet, Tabcorp and Entain […]

California Tribes Rally as Prediction Markets Spread in the State Summary California tribal leaders are mobilising in San Diego to oppose the rapid spread of prediction markets after Fanatics launched its platform in the state, with FanDuel and DraftKings expected to follow. Tribes say these markets threaten the exclusive gaming rights guaranteed under the Indian […]

Brazil launches self-exclusion platform to allow players to block betting access Summary Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has launched a centralised self-exclusion platform that allows players to block access to all federally licensed betting sites. The system, developed by the Federal Data Processing Service, is accessed via the Gov.br portal and lets users […]

India’s Supreme Court defers Online Gaming Law challenge to January Summary The Supreme Court of India has said the constitutional challenge to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA), 2025, will be referred to a three-judge Bench and heard on 21 January 2026. The Court indicated the matter raises questions about Parliament’s legislative […]