Gibraltar’s new Gambling Act seeks to increase compliance and award the regulator with more powers. But stakeholders have flagged ambiguities which require further clarification. 🔎 Overview: A Strategic Reform for a Post-Brexit Era Gibraltar, long seen as a premier gambling hub, is pivoting under its Gambling Act 2025 (effective from 1 October 2025 with a…
The Swedish government wants to rewrite the rules of online gambling with a radical amendment to its Gambling Act. But tougher laws might not fix a market that is losing its appeal. Sweden’s Gambling Act Reform: A Long-Awaited Shift with Real but Limited Impact For a market long plagued by declining channelisation and regulatory blind…
Las Vegas revenue is going up while visitation continues to fall. The combination makes forecasting challenging, but we examine the factors at work. In Nevada, the trend of higher gaming revenue continued for the third straight month in August, despite the Las Vegas tourism slump also continuing a downward trajectory. 🎰 Sin City: Glass Half-Full…
The association released the guidelines in an effort to safeguard an industry that has dealt with several major money laundering scandals over the last two years. More than any time since the 2018 PASPA decision, anti-money laundering best practices at the largest casinos on the Las Vegas Strip have come under intense scrutiny. Heightened AML…
Obtaining a Brazil gambling licence is essential for operators entering the regulated market. Learn the costs, requirements and steps to secure approval. The legalisation of online gambling in Brazil essentially opened the door to an industry that many betting companies are interested in. It may seem difficult to enter Brazil’s gaming market at first. This…
The Spanish iGaming landscape is one of the most interesting around. How have regulatory balance and flexible frameworks provided the industry the space it needs to innovate? 🇪🇸 Spain’s iGaming Market: A Blueprint for Balanced Regulation in Europe? Across Europe, online gambling regulation has become a high-stakes testing ground. Each jurisdiction seeks to…
🍷 Crown Perth Begins Construction on ‘Gladstones’ Wine Bar Venue Name: Gladstones Location: Between Crown Towers and Crown Metropol, Perth Opening: Date not yet announced (construction underway) Seating: ~50 guests Concept: Premium, yet accessible wine bar experience for pre- or post-casino visitors 🍇 What to Expect at Gladstones Curated wine list featuring top Western Australian…
🎰 BDG Launches AI Innovation Group to Drive Future of Casino Operations Date: October 2025 Company: Grand Korea Leisure (BDG) Brand: Seven Luck Casinos (foreign-player-only, based in Seoul & Busan) Ownership: Quasi-public, under the Korea Tourism Organization 🚀 Strategic Move: Establishment of the AI Innovation Group BDG has officially launched a new Artificial Intelligence Innovation Group…
📢 Intralot Opens Share Offering to Fund Bally’s Interactive Acquisition Date Announced: 3 October 2025 Offering Period (Greece): 3 business days, closing 3 October at 16:00 local time 🔑 Key Details of the Offering Purpose: To fund part of Intralot’s €2.7 billion acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive Shares Offered: 350–450 million new ordinary voting shares…
📰 Entain ANZ Exits TAB Racing Club in New Zealand What’s Happening: Entain Australia & New Zealand is shutting down the TAB Racing Club in New Zealand, launched just last year in 2024. The club, which offered exclusive racing experiences to ~18,000 members, will wind down after New Zealand Cup Week (November 2025). A formal…