More than 50 of New Zealand’s top sporting bodies have come out in strong opposition to the Government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, arguing that it places vital community sport funding in jeopardy. The legislation, introduced by Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden in June, aims to establish a licensing system for up to 15 offshore online casino operators. While the bill passed its first...
Kristen Moriarty, the Houston-area mother who spent months battling for her $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot, will finally receive her winnings following a settlement with the Texas Lottery Commission. The agreement, filed last Thursday, resolves a high-profile dispute involving courier services, state investigations, and legislative action that nearly derailed Moriarty’s life-changing prize. As confirmed by court documents and a statement from the...
The $1.2 billion City of Dreams Sri Lanka resort, launched in Colombo on August 2, is being positioned as a potential gaming and tourism hub for South Asia, with a specific focus on attracting high-end travelers from India. Developed by Melco Resorts & Entertainment in partnership with John Keells Holdings, the resort marks Melco’s first property in the region and...
Donaco International is on the verge of going private, following overwhelming shareholder approval of On Nut Road Ltd’s proposal to acquire the remaining shares in the Southeast Asian casino operator. In a vote held on August 1, 2025, 98.11% of the votes cast were in favor of the scheme of arrangement, representing 77.5% of eligible shareholders who participated either in person or by proxy....
The Connecticut Sun may soon be calling Boston home if a record-setting sale and relocation plan gains approval from the WNBA’s Board of Governors. Steve Pagliuca, a minority owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics and co-chairman of Bain Capital, has reached a tentative agreement with the Mohegan Tribe to purchase the Sun for $325 million—a valuation that would set a...
Jeju Dream Tower, the premier foreigner-only integrated resort on South Korea’s Jeju Island, reported unprecedented growth in July 2025, setting new benchmarks in casino revenue, gaming volume, and guest visitation. The property, operated by Lotte Tour Development, experienced a dramatic rise in casino sales, which reached KRW43.4 billion (approximately US$32.5 million), up 90.1% compared to July 2024. This exceptional performance...
A federal court in Maryland has rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking the company’s first major legal defeat in its broader strategy to operate prediction markets nationwide under federal oversight. U.S. District Court Judge Adam B. Abelson issued the ruling on Friday, August 1, declining to halt Maryland’s enforcement of state gambling laws against Kalshi. The company, which operates a designated contract...
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd, the operator behind Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands resort, has been fined SGD100,000 (approximately US$77,300) by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) for launching casino-related promotions without prior regulatory consent. This penalty, announced in GRA’s enforcement update for financial year 2025, stems from a violation of Regulation 3(1)(c) under Singapore’s Casino Control (Advertising) Regulations 2010. According...
Playtech has announced that it anticipates adjusted EBITDA of no less than €90 million for the first half of its 2025 financial year, according to a recent trading update. While this forecast reflects a sharp decline from the €243 million reported in the same period last year, the gaming technology supplier emphasized that the business has undergone substantial structural changes...
Grandview Casino in Macau’s Taipa district has officially closed, marking a significant step in the city’s transition away from its longstanding satellite casino model. The shutdown occurred just before midnight on July 31, and according to a statement from Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), cited by Macau Daily Times, the entire process was executed in accordance with legal...