GGR hits $247 million, up 16.7% y-o-y
New York sports betting hits record $2.48 billion in January, led by FanDuel
MGM China’s revenue hits $1.0 billion
MGM Resorts reports record $17.2 billion revenue in 2024, driven by MGM China growth
Given 14 days to halt operations
Michigan regulator issues cease-and-desist orders to nine offshore online casinos
Probes into football sponsorship risks
Regulatory pressure forces Stake to exit UK market as Gambling Commission investigates social media advertising
House Bills 1047 and 1101
Oklahoma sports betting bills advance, but still face tribal and political hurdles
Runs until December 31, 2029
Grupo Aposta Ganha obtains definitive authorization to operate in Brazil
To attend SiGMA Americas next
Uplatform says response from attendees at ICE Barcelona was 'overwhelmingly positive'
Feb 20, Malta Mediterranean Centre
SiGMA backing Sustainability Live Malta 2025 in support of ESG goals
Scheduled for Feb 20th
Skilrock reveals speaker lineup for iLottery marketing webinar
Success attributed to newest property
Red Rock Resorts posts record Q4 2024 results, details expansion plans for Durango and new Henderson casino
Introduced new products at two-story stand
SYNOT Group reflected on most successful ICE showcase yet in Barcelona
Fully authorized to operate
CreedRoomz secures certification to enter Brazil’s regulated live casino market
Over 300 construction jobs anticipated
Navajo Nation to open second casino in Flagstaff, Arizona
Company analysis
SOFTSWISS shares top 5 retention trends
Sought to delay approval of new casino
Iowa gaming commissioners reject Riverside Casino’s bid to pause Linn County gambling license
A decade-long partnership
Tipico extends partnership with Germany’s Bundesliga until 2029
Additional time for regulatory approvals
GAN and Sega Sammy amend merger agreement, pushing finalization to mid-2025
Nominations open until 28th April
AskGamblers Awards opens nominations phase for its eighth edition
Wagers drop to $151.6 million
Nevada sportsbooks win record $22.1 million on Super Bowl despite betting decline
March 10-13, Sydney
Regulating the Game to gather industry professionals and regulators in one month
Major investments in urban development
Local gaming tribes expand footprint in Downtown Sacramento real estate
Las Vegas Sands, TSBA intensify lobbying
Texas lawmakers revive push to legalize casinos, online sports betting despite political hurdles
Washington players lost nearly $18M
High 5 Games ordered to pay $25M in landmark social casino class action
Major foreign investment
Vietnam's Hoiana Resort & Golf to invest $1 billion in phase 2 expansion
Began in September 2024
UK Gambling Commission publishes findings from first phase of financial risk assessment pilot
A total of 37 sites authorized
Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issues 21 new definitive authorizations for operators
In effect from April 14
Google tightens gambling advertising rules, adds stricter compliance measures
during ICE Barcelona
Soft2Bet wins three major categories at Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025
From Feb. 12 - 28
GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025 kicks off online voting period
COMPANIES
COLUMNS
LAND BASED CASINOS
Melco to run casino operations
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to launch in late 2025, developers tout tourism and economic growth
Just a day after IRGC approval
Iowa: Cedar Rapids Casino breaks ground on $275M project after state approval, to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
Set to open on February 13
New DraftKings-branded sportsbook to open at Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana
EVENTS CALENDAR
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Scatters Club Streamers Awards 2025
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Asean Gaming Summit 2025
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SAGSE Latam 2025
MAR 19th 25 / MAR 20th 25
Live Event Hilton Buenos Aires Hotel and Convention Center, Argentina
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IGA 2025 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
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IGE 2025 Italian Gaming Expo & Conference
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Italian Gaming Awards IGA 2025
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GAT Expo Cartagena 2025
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PGS Perú Gaming Show 2025
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G2E LAs Vegas - Global Gaming Expo
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GAT Expo Santo Domingo
NOV 6th 25 / NOV 7th 25
Live Event Renaissance Jaragua Hotel y Casino, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana
SPORTS BETTING
Currently limited to tribal land
Wisconsin Policy Forum report warns of negative side effects of sports betting expansion
To take place on February 9
AGA estimates Americans will legally wager a record $1.39 billion on Super Bowl LIX
No objections to sports betting legislation
Governor Abbott signals support for online sports betting in Texas, but legislative hurdles remain
No evidence of game-fixing
MLB umpire Pat Hoberg fired over gambling violations
MAGAZINES
LEGISLATION
Reignites debate on gambling expansion
Texas lawmaker introduces constitutional amendment to let voters decide on sports betting
Could cost U.S. states $1 trillion by 2028
Casino leaders form coalition to oppose iGaming, share report warning about "economic and social dangers"
Would come into effect immediately
Illinois lawmakers introduce bills to legalize and regulate online casino across the state
INTERVIEWS
Interview at ICE Barcelona
Digital Isle of Man: "Businesses license with us for our credibility"
Andrii Lypovyi, Sales Manager
Slotegrator: "Not every provider offers the level of flexibility and customization that we do"
Ray Pineault, President and CEO
"Mohegan has a unique advantage in integrating sports betting with a broader entertainment and hospitality experience"
Carla Dualib, Regional Business Development Manager
SOFTSWISS: "Brazil is poised to become a trendsetter in the iGaming sector"
EVENTS
Slots and live casino tables
Pragmatic Play boosts UK presence by partnering with Ivy Casino
Effective February 21, 2025
Daniele Chilton appointed CEO of Desert Diamond Casinos
INTERVIEWS
