Executives from US-based private credit firm WhiteHawk Capital recently traveled to Australia to visit properties operated by Star Entertainment Group as the casino operator seeks to secure a major refinancing agreement. The company is attempting to arrange a deal worth more than $400 million that would replace an existing $430 million loan facility. Star hopes to reach an agreement before...
Indiana has enacted new legislation targeting online sweepstakes-style casino platforms, setting a July 1 start date for a statewide ban on games that use dual-currency systems to replicate gambling products. The measure, House Bill 1052, received final approval after Gov. Mike Braun signed the legislation into law. Dual-Currency Gaming Models Targeted by New Law The bill forms part of a...
Popular slot provider Pragmatic Play has introduced a new video slot titled CULT, built around multiplier wild mechanics and a bonus system designed to amplify wins as the feature progresses. The game runs on a 5×4 layout with 25 paylines and focuses heavily on symbols that carry multiplier values, which can significantly increase payouts when they appear in winning combinations....
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued new guidance addressing the rapid expansion of prediction markets and the trading of event-based contracts. The agency’s Division of Market Oversight published a staff advisory that clarifies expectations for exchanges registered as designated contract markets (DCMs) when listing and supervising these instruments. Regulatory Expectations For Exchanges Authorities released the advisory as interest...
Macau’s gaming regulator has initiated 22 administrative infraction proceedings against casino concessionaires since the city implemented a revised gaming law in 2022. The figures were disclosed in a legislative reply from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), outlining how authorities have applied the administrative enforcement framework introduced under the updated law. Administrative Enforcement Under the Revised Gaming Law The...
Greyhound racing in New Zealand faces an approaching shutdown, yet industry representatives say key details about the transition remain unclear. The government previously introduced legislation to close the sport, with the proposed ban expected to take effect by August. Late last year, the Racing Industry (Closure of Greyhound Racing Industry) Amendment Bill (pdf) passed its first reading. A parliamentary select...
Reports about a legal dispute between Wynn Macau and Chinese film producer Yu Dong have drawn attention to the leadership of Bona Film Group, a major player in the country’s film industry. The case reportedly centers on claims that Yu owes the casino operator more than HK$4.73 million, while statements from the company emphasize that the matter concerns Yu personally...
World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and White Hat Studios have introduced a new online slot game titled WrestleMania: Road to Gold, launching exclusively on Fanatics Casino for players in regulated U.S. markets. The real-money casino game debuted as anticipation builds for WrestleMania 42, scheduled for April 18–19, 2026, in Las Vegas. The title incorporates well-known WWE personalities and event themes into...
Hacksaw Gaming has launched Eternal Duel, a new online slot centered on a clash between the Greek gods Zeus and Hades. The game combines mythology-inspired storytelling with the developer’s DuelReels feature and several bonus rounds designed to deliver large multipliers and high volatility gameplay. The title places two powerful figures from Greek mythology at the center of the action. While...
Billionaire businessman Tilman Fertitta is reportedly negotiating a potential acquisition of casino operator Caesars Entertainment in a deal that could reach roughly $7 billion, surpassing a competing proposal from investor Carl Icahn. The discussions place one of the largest U.S. gambling companies at the center of a possible takeover contest. According to reports, Fertitta’s holding company, Fertitta Entertainment, has been...