New Zealand’s Problem Gambling Foundation (PGF) has called for a ban on gambling advertising ahead of the country’s regulated online casino launch, warning that offshore operators continue to breach existing restrictions and reach people experiencing gambling-related harm. Andree Froude, the foundation’s advocacy director, told RNZ’s Morning Report that overseas gambling companies had used social media, influencers and other promotional tactics...
Maine could launch its regulated online casino market in the first quarter of 2027, Gambling Control Unit Executive Director Milt Champion said, citing pending regulatory reviews and preparations for operator licensing. The timeline remains provisional, with further changes to the proposed rules potentially delaying the launch. Governor Janet Mills allowed legislation LD 1164 to become law without her signature in...
Aristocrat Gaming has marked two developments in Las Vegas, with a player winning more than $5 million on Dragon Link at ARIA Resort & Casino and Rio Hotel & Casino opening a dedicated gaming room featuring the supplier’s slot titles. The jackpot occurred on October 14, when an anonymous Las Vegas resident placed a $50 wager on a $1 denomination...
Indian casino operator Delta Corp reported a consolidated net loss of approximately ₹106 crore (INR1.06 billion) for the second quarter of FY27, compared with a profit of ₹25.1 crore during the same period last year. The company attributed much of the loss to an exceptional Goods and Services Tax (GST) provision of ₹137 crore, while weaker casino revenue placed additional...
Raketech Group has reached an agreement with the former owners of Casumba Media Ltd to settle an outstanding earnout obligation for €8.2 million, reducing the amount payable by approximately €12.1 million. The Malta-based iGaming affiliate announced the agreement on October 19, confirming that the existing liability stood at approximately €20.3 million, including accrued interest. The settlement represents a reduction of...
Hippos ATG Oy has announced that it has secured a five-year gambling licence in Finland, becoming the second operator to publicly confirm approval ahead of the country’s regulated online gambling market opening on July 1, 2027. The joint venture between Swedish gambling operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) and Finnish horse racing association Suomen Hippos plans to offer horse racing...
The Lumbee Tribal Council has approved a gaming ordinance in a 14-2 vote, advancing the tribe’s plans to establish a regulatory framework for gaming on tribal lands and sending the measure toward a public referendum. The ordinance, identified as CLLO-2026-1015-04, passed during a special called meeting following the council’s October business meeting. Tribal Chairman John Lowery must certify the measure...
Novig and Crypto.com have filed separate federal lawsuits against Missouri, challenging state demands that they stop offering sports event contracts or obtain authorization to operate under Missouri gambling laws. The legal actions followed cease-and-desist letters issued by Attorney General Catherine Hanaway in September, which gave six prediction market operators 30 days to comply. Both companies are asking federal courts to...
South Korean police have apprehended 77 suspects connected to an illegal gambling network accused of handling KRW23 trillion ($17.3 billion) in wagers through 188 websites, making it the largest operation of its kind identified in the country. The Chungnam Provincial Police Agency announced the arrests on October 19, confirming that 21 individuals had been detained and another 56 referred to...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published guidance explaining new restrictions that will prohibit prominent public figures from appearing in gambling advertisements from January 1, 2027. The prohibition covers professional athletes, celebrities and social media influencers, applying to wagering promotions across television, radio and digital platforms. Licensed interactive wagering operators will also be prevented from entering into sponsorship...