SkyCity Entertainment Group has launched a structured process to assess potential takeover interest in the entire business, following two unsuccessful approaches earlier in 2026. The New Zealand casino operator is pursuing the review as it prepares to enter the country’s regulated online casino market and works toward restoring dividend payments in the 2028 financial year. Chair Julian Cook announced the...
The New York State Gaming Commission has asked a Manhattan court to compel Kalshi to comply with investigative subpoenas tied to possible violations of state gambling law. The verified petition names Kalshi Inc. and KalshiEX LLC as respondents and was received by the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, on October 22, 2026. Attorney...
Three people linked to the Conservative Party have received suspended prison sentences after admitting they used confidential information to bet on the timing of the 2024 UK general election. Anthony Lee, the party’s former director of campaigning, his wife Laura Lee and Amy Hind were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on October 23. All three had previously pleaded guilty to...
Macau recorded 32,181,272 visitor arrivals during the first nine months of 2026, representing an 8.5% increase from the same period last year. Casino gross gaming revenue also remained above 2025 levels on a cumulative basis, though growth was considerably slower. GGR reached MOP187.12 billion, or around $23.19 billion, from January through September, an increase of 3.2% year-on-year. September showed the...
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth term as Brazil’s president, keeping in place the government that introduced the country’s current betting ban through Provisional Measure 1,394. With 99.75% of votes counted by 9:12pm Brasilia time on October 25, Lula had 51.75% of valid votes, compared with 48.25% for Flávio Bolsonaro, according to the Superior Electoral Court. The...
Fitch Ratings expects Tabcorp Holdings to improve its operating margins and reduce debt over the next two years, citing the Australian wagering group’s established market position, strategy renewal and regulatory changes that have narrowed its cost disadvantage against online competitors. The ratings agency affirmed Tabcorp’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating at ‘BBB-‘ and maintained a Stable Outlook. It also affirmed the...
Former NBA guard Malik Beasley is negotiating a possible guilty plea with federal prosecutors in a bribery and sports betting case involving allegations that he manipulated his performances to benefit gamblers. Attorney Steve Haney confirmed that discussions are underway with Department of Justice lawyers, although Beasley has not signed an agreement. A court docket notice indicated that the 29-year-old intends...
Polymarket has dismissed Matthew Modabber, its chief marketing officer since January 2024, according to a report from The New York Post. Sources reportedly told the Post that the prediction market platform ended his employment after an internal probe into several embarrassing episodes that alarmed investors. One insider said Polymarket is finalizing a separation agreement and that both sides have maintained...
AvatarUX has put out Tempting Treats, a high-volatility online slot that combines Halloween-flavored confectionery with fast cascading wins. The game plays on a 7×7 grid where clusters of five or more matching symbols produce wins. Players can chase a maximum payout of 10,000x their bet. The game takes place inside an enchanted candy store beneath a glowing full moon. A...
The Philippines will review its visa-free entry arrangement for Chinese nationals after raids on suspected illegal offshore gaming operations raised concerns that the policy could be exploited to facilitate criminal activities. Malacañang Palace press officer Claire Castro said the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) had been asked to assess whether the 14-day visa-free arrangement was creating risks for the country....