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Brazil: Federal Supreme Court Freezes Municipal Lottery Concessions and Related Services Published: 2025-12-05T01:58:45+00:00 Summary Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Nunes Marques issued a preliminary injunction suspending the creation and operation of all municipal lotteries in Brazil, including municipal sports betting schemes. The order, linked to ADPF 1212 filed by the Solidariedade party, freezes the validity […]

Resorts World Las Vegas Faces RICO Lawsuit Summary A 95-page federal complaint has been filed against former executives of Resorts World Las Vegas by high-stakes gambler Robert Cipriani and businessman James Russel, alleging a racketeering scheme that enabled illegal bookmaking, money laundering and witness tampering. The suit names former president Scott Sibella and ex-vendor David […]

New Zealand Committee Backs iGaming Bill as the Measure Gains Traction Summary The New Zealand Governance and Administration Committee has backed the Online Casino Gambling Bill, supporting legalised online casino gaming to bring iGaming into a regulated framework, curb offshore gambling and retain community funding. Championed by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden, the proposal […]

Hector Fernandez Takes the Helm at IGT as Company Looks Toward the Future Summary International Game Technology (IGT) has appointed Hector Fernandez as its new CEO following the combination of IGT Gaming & Digital with Everi Holdings under a single corporate structure backed by Apollo. Fernandez, formerly CEO of Aristocrat Gaming with two decades of […]

Evolution–Playtech Dispute Deepens as Case Takes Another Dramatic Turn Summary New sworn testimony filed in New Jersey by investigative firm Black Cube — via an affidavit from director Dr Avi Yanus — claims Evolution’s live casino content remained accessible from multiple restricted or prohibited jurisdictions well into 2025. The filing names countries including Iran, France, […]

Wynn Resorts commits over two-thirds of $5.1B Al Marjan Island budget | AGB Summary Wynn Resorts has spent or contractually secured roughly $3.4 billion — about 67% — of the $5.1 billion budget for its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The development remains on track for an early-2027 opening […]