White Hat Studios has expanded its presence in West Virginia after reaching an agreement with Delaware North to supply online casino content to the Betly mobile sportsbook and casino. The launch places the supplier’s portfolio directly into one of the United States’ regulated iGaming markets and adds new branded titles and jackpot systems to Betly’s existing platform. Through the partnership,...
S&P Global Ratings has revised the outlook on several Genting Group entities to negative, citing concerns that sustained capital spending and recent strategic decisions could pressure the Malaysian conglomerate’s credit quality over the next few years. While the ratings agency affirmed the existing issuer and issue credit ratings of Genting Bhd, Genting Malaysia Bhd, Genting New York LLC, and Resorts World Las...
The Star Entertainment Group has confirmed a significant shift in its senior leadership and board composition, formalising changes that followed the departure of its previous chief executive and recent capital investment in the business. The updates were decided at a board meeting held on 16 December and mark another reset for the Australian casino operator as it continues to stabilise its...
PointsBet Holdings Limited has confirmed a planned leadership transition that will see Andrew Catterall assume the role of group chief executive officer from 1 February 2026, subject to customary gaming licensing and regulatory approvals. The appointment marks a shift at the top of the Australian-listed wagering group as long-serving chief executive Sam Swanell prepares to step back from day-to-day management while remaining...
Paddy Power Betfair has agreed to a £2 million regulatory settlement following a UK Gambling Commission investigation that identified repeated social responsibility failings across several of its remote gambling operations. The settlement covers breaches linked to customer interaction standards and marks the second time in two years that the operator has faced enforcement action in Britain. The investigation examined conduct at four...
New York State regulators have formally approved three casino licenses that will bring full-scale, Las Vegas-style gambling to New York City for the first time. The decision, finalized Monday by the New York State Gaming Commission, concludes a process that began more than a decade ago and narrowed a crowded field of applicants down to three projects located in Queens...
Penn Entertainment is facing a new legal challenge tied to the technology behind its Hollywood Casino mobile platform. Single Action Bet Tech LLC has filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, alleging that Penn and its digital unit, Penn Interactive Ventures LLC, used protected wagering technology without authorisation. The complaint, filed on...
Caesars Entertainment has announced plans to bring a Caesars Sportsbook retail location to Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin, Nevada, subject to approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. The project targets an opening in early 2026 and would replace Rampart Casino’s existing sportsbook, introducing Caesars’ retail and mobile betting ecosystem to the Summerlin community for the first time. The planned...
Ethiopia has enacted a sweeping shutdown of its sports betting sector, revoking all existing operating licences and ordering an immediate halt to wagering activity across the country. The decision, which took effect on December 15, 2025, applies to every licensed betting operator and covers online platforms, retail betting shops, agents, and associated payment services. Immediate Halt to Betting and Payment Activity...
Wynn Resorts and Marjan have marked a significant construction milestone at Wynn Al Marjan Island, confirming that the resort’s central tower has officially topped out. The structure has now reached its highest structural concrete point, standing 283 meters tall across 70 floors, just 27 months after foundation works began. The project is progressing toward a planned Spring 2027 opening. Once the...