CVC Capital Partners is preparing to take over Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), one of the most prominent names in gaming certification and testing, via a UK-registered vehicle known as Avalon Buyer Limited. Regulatory filings submitted in Austria and Malta indicate the move will grant CVC sole control over GLI, as well as its affiliates Kobetron LLC and Worldwide Laboratories LLC. Though the companies involved have yet to...
A landmark era in northeastern Iowa’s gaming history is drawing to a close as Casino Queen Marquette undergoes a substantial transformation. The riverboat casino, moored for decades along the Mississippi River in Marquette, is being rebranded and replaced by a permanent land-based facility under the new name Bally’s Marquette. This move marks a $21 million investment aimed at revitalizing the...
Construction of the highly anticipated Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is officially moving forward, now that Riverside Casino has chosen not to pursue a final legal appeal. The announcement came earlier this week when Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell shared the news publicly on Facebook. “With no appeal filed by Riverside, it’s official: we’re going vertical in Cedar...
In a dynamic shakeup of the sports media landscape, FOX Sports and Barstool Sports have entered a sweeping content partnership that will bring Barstool’s unmistakable personality to FOX’s national platforms. The deal, unveiled in mid-July, encompasses television, digital, and live college sports coverage—uniting two of the most recognizable brands in sports media. FOX Sports CEO & Executive Producer Eric Shanks...
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has officially submitted its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a critical step in its pursuit of one of three downstate commercial casino licenses in New York. The planned development would convert the existing electronic gaming facility at the Aqueduct site in Queens into the largest fully integrated casino resort in the...
A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sector. Central to the allegations is Montoro’s former consultancy firm, Equipo Económico, which reportedly maintained close financial ties with Spanish gambling giant Codere SA. The case is being heard under judicial secrecy in Tarragona and has drawn sharp...
Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, has posted a positive post-close trading update for the six months ending 30 June 2025, showing solid momentum across both online and retail channels. The group reported a 5% increase in revenue for Q2, bringing first-half revenue growth to 3% year-on-year. Retail revival and online strength propel Evoke’s first-half gains: The improvement was...
Seaport Research Partners has upgraded its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau to 7% year-over-year growth, citing a solid second-quarter performance and a brighter outlook for the remainder of the year. According to senior analyst Vitaly Umansky, momentum is returning to the region, and GGR could potentially rise by as much as 9% in the second half of the year. The revised estimate...
Polymarket, the world’s leading blockchain-based prediction market, has taken a decisive step toward reentering the U.S. market by acquiring QCEX—a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange and clearinghouse—for $112 million. This acquisition grants Polymarket control over QCX LLC and QC Clearing LLC, two key entities that will now operate under the QCEX umbrella, giving the firm regulatory approval to offer...
The Indonesian government is intensifying its crackdown on online gambling, revealing that hundreds of thousands of social assistance recipients may be diverting funds to illegal betting activities. According to Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, 603,999 aid-receiving households have been flagged based on data from the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK). Large-scale data cross-matching reveals suspected gambling The Ministry of Social Affairs cross-referenced more...