Allwyn International AG has announced the termination of its proposed €217 million acquisition of Novibet, a major Greek online sports betting and gaming operator. The decision comes after feedback from the Hellenic Competition Commission (HCC), which raised concerns about the potential for reduced competition in the Greek gaming market. The acquisition was initially intended to see Allwyn, the Czech gaming...
A recent investigation by Bloomberg has raised questions about the gambling results of rapper Drake on the cryptocurrency casino Stake. After reviewing extensive livestream footage, the publication concluded that Drake secured large payouts on certain games at a rate far exceeding that of typical users. Stake has rejected the findings, calling them inaccurate, while legal challenges against the company and...
DraftKings has announced plans to introduce a single mobile platform that combines nearly all of its gaming products under one brand. The Boston-based company revealed during its 2026 Virtual Investor Day that it will roll out a new application called DraftKings Sports & Casino, designed to bring together its sportsbook, online casino, lottery, and prediction offerings within one interface. The...
FIFA has agreed to extend and broaden its long-standing integrity partnership with Sportradar Group AG, securing monitoring and investigative services through 2031 as global betting activity around football continues to grow. AI Monitoring Across Global Football The five-year renewal deepens a relationship that began in 2017 and centers on detecting and assessing potential integrity risks tied to betting markets. Under...
The Star Entertainment Group has selected veteran American casino executive John Koster to lead The Star Sydney, marking another step in the company’s ongoing restructuring following a change in ownership and continued financial pressure. The appointment, which remains subject to regulatory approval, places Koster at the helm of the Sydney property at a time when the group is implementing cost reductions...
A national survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) indicates that early exposure to gambling is widespread in the United States, while routine healthcare discussions about gambling behavior remain uncommon. The online survey, carried out from February 19–23, 2026, included 2,072 adults ages 18 and older, among whom 1,975 were 21 and...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has called on authorised persons and industry stakeholders to participate in newly launched EU consultations on anti-money laundering standards that will affect the gaming sector across the bloc. AMLA Expands Oversight to Gaming Sector The consultations were opened by the European Union’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) and focus on three draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS). These cover...
Macau’s casino industry recorded year-on-year growth in February, supported by heightened visitation during the Chinese New Year holiday period, according to official data released by the city’s gaming regulator. Figures published by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) and cited by GGRAsia show that gross gaming revenue (GGR) for February totaled MOP20.63 billion (US$2.56 billion). The result marked a...
Austria’s Public Prosecutor’s Office for Economic Affairs and Corruption has filed criminal charges in the long-running CASAG investigation, targeting former Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache and two senior figures from the gambling group Novomatic AG. Prosecutors accuse Strache of accepting benefits to exert influence and allege that two Novomatic executives granted benefits to influence a public official. The indictment, submitted to the...
Hawthorne Race Course has entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in federal court in Chicago, taking what executives describe as a necessary step to stabilize operations and seek new investment. The filing, submitted Feb. 27, aims to restructure debt while keeping the long-running Stickney track active and preserving hundreds of jobs tied to Illinois racing. License Suspensions and Financial Pressures The 134-year-old...