Merkur Group has taken a decisive step forward in its long-running collaboration with Spintec d.o.o., formalizing a deeper corporate commitment through the acquisition of a significant stake in the Slovenia-based Electronic Table Games (ETG) specialist. What started in 2019 as a technological partnership has gradually evolved into a broader business relationship, and the companies now describe this new development as the...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is openly reassessing his decision to sign the 2021 measure that opened the door to legal sports wagering across the state. What he once supported as a structured and regulated expansion of gambling is now something he describes with clear regret, following a series of sports betting controversies that have placed Ohio in the national spotlight. His...
The latest quarterly findings from ATG show a continued upward shift in Sweden’s channelization rate, pointing to growing movement toward licensed gaming platforms. According to the Q3 2025 report, the rate now sits between 74 and 85 percent—an improvement over the 70 to 82 percent range recorded during the same period the previous year. ATG notes that this development signals a...
As Macau’s satellite casino model moves toward its final stages, several long-standing venues are nearing their last days of operation. Casino Fortuna, a profitable property situated beside Hotel Lisboa on the Macau Peninsula, is among the next to exit the market. An internal notice dated 20 November confirmed that the venue will cease operations on 10 December. The same document stated...
Nevada’s top gaming regulators have affirmed a substantial punishment handed down earlier this year to horse trainer Ricardo Castillo Jr., deciding once again that his conduct warranted one of the toughest sanctions issued in the state’s horse-racing history. The Nevada Gaming Commission voted unanimously to maintain a $100,000 fine and a minimum 15-year racing ban tied to drug violations discovered...
Despite earlier approval for limited wagering freedom, NCAA institutions have opted to reverse course and maintain a uniform prohibition on sports betting for all college athletes and athletics department staff. After the required 30-day review period, Division I schools cast the decisive votes needed to halt a rule change that would have permitted betting on professional sports only. With more than...
Caesars Entertainment and Monmouth Park officially unveiled their new trackside sportsbook in Oceanport, New Jersey, marking the latest expansion of the racetrack’s long-running involvement in legal sports wagering. Local officials joined leadership from both organizations for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the large-scale venue, which combines modern sports viewing amenities with the historic backdrop of the Monmouth Park Racetrack. The...
Elite Casino Resorts has received regulatory approval to move forward with its planned purchase of Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington, marking a significant moment for both the company and the community. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission granted the final authorization, allowing the transaction—first announced earlier this year—to move toward a scheduled closing date of January 27. Once...
In a sharp and highly personal rebuke, Australian billionaire James Packer has delivered one of his most forceful public critiques to date, accusing state regulators and former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews of inflicting deep and lasting harm on Australia’s casino sector. Speaking in an extensive interview with Rampart, Packer revisited the controversies that engulfed Crown Resorts—once the centerpiece of his...
Canada’s iGaming scene continues to expand, growing at a rapid pace due to the consumer trends and behaviours that are being experienced. The industry has become mobile-first for many players, while the implementation of seamless payment methods has further helped build trust between them and operators. Canada’s growth has seen many notable advancements in recent years, with Ontario leading the...