Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Jyri Lassi as its new General Counsel. Effective from September 1, 2025, Lassi will replace Hanna Kyrki, who is departing for a new role at Summa Defence. Lassi’s appointment comes at a crucial moment for Veikkaus, as Finland prepares to transition from a gambling monopoly to a multi-license market. This change, scheduled for 2026, will...
In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between prediction market operator KalshiEx LLC and Nevada gaming regulators, the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) has been granted permission to intervene in the lawsuit. The case, initially filed by Kalshi on March 28, 2025, challenges the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Nevada Gaming Commission over the state’s restrictions on sports betting and prediction contracts. This move has brought attention...
Aristocrat Interactive has entered into a landmark six-year agreement with the Michigan Lottery, solidifying its leadership in the U.S. iLottery industry. Set to commence in July 2026, this collaboration will see Aristocrat Interactive, under its NeoGames subsidiary, providing an extensive suite of iLottery services. This long-term deal not only strengthens the ongoing relationship between Aristocrat Interactive and the Michigan Lottery but also promises to drive innovation...
The National Football League (NFL) has announced a significant collaboration with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) aimed at tackling the increasing concerns surrounding gambling behaviors among college athletes and students. The NFL Foundation will contribute $600,000 over the next three years to fund independent, peer-reviewed studies that explore the prevalence, risk factors, and impacts of gambling within these high-risk populations. This new initiative reflects the NFL’s...
Japan is set to introduce tougher restrictions on online gambling as the country’s House of Representatives approved a bill Tuesday aimed at outlawing both the operation and advertisement of online casinos. The measure, which revises existing legislation on gambling addiction, gained strong backing from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP)....
In a firm move to protect consumers and uphold the legality of its online gaming market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to six digital gambling platforms that were found operating without the proper state licenses. The targeted entities—Bonus Blitz Casino, DomGame, Royal Ace Casino, Slots Capital, Supernova Casino, and Wins Mania—have been conducting internet-based gambling...
A legal conflict concerning electronic gambling has escalated to the Minnesota Supreme Court, where it will decide whether off-reservation electronic tables violate state agreements that grant Native American tribes exclusive rights to video games of chance. The case centers around Running Aces, a racetrack and card club located north of Minneapolis-St. Paul, which introduced touchscreen-operated electronic tables that simulate traditional card games like blackjack, baccarat,...
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against LiveScore Betting & Gaming (Gibraltar) after two in-app ads for LiveScore Bet were displayed in the under-18 version of the LiveScore app. The ads, viewed on January 10, 2025, on both Android and iOS devices, featured live betting odds linked to the LiveScore Bet app. The issue centers around LiveScore Bet’s age-gating mechanism,...
The Macau government has revised its 2025 budget, adjusting its gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast downward by 5%. Originally set at MOP 240 billion (US$29.7 billion), the new estimate for the year now stands at MOP 228 billion (US$28.2 billion). This adjustment was made after a reassessment of the economic situation and the gaming industry’s actual performance, which has not met the expected targets. New...
Tsogo Sun, a leading hospitality and gaming group, has expressed frustration over what it describes as “disappointing” regulatory delays in the Western Cape, South Africa, which have stifled its plans to expand casino and hotel operations in the region. The company has been eager to invest in Somerset West and Strand for over a decade, but its development projects have been delayed due to...