Macau’s gaming sector has maintained steady performance in March, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) averaging around MOP700 million per day in the first half of the month. Estimates from investment banks indicate that the market continues to grow compared with last year, although results show a slight decline compared with February levels. March Performance Shows Stable Growth Trends Recent data...
The Colombian government has reinstated a tax on online gambling deposits as part of broader emergency measures addressing severe flooding in eight provinces. Under Decree 0240, the measure imposes a 16% consumption tax on wagers made through digital platforms, both from domestic and international operators providing services locally. The move is intended to contribute an additional COP8.6 trillion ($2.3 billion) to...
Bally’s Corporation reported a 28.6% increase in revenue for Q4 2025, reaching $746.2 million, fueled by both land-based and online growth across its global operations. The results mark the company’s first quarter following the completion of its €2.7 billion (£2.3 billion) merger with Intralot, which reorganized Bally’s Intralot division and added a controlling stake in international online operations. The UK...
Soft2Bet has announced plans to enter Alberta’s future regulated iGaming market, subject to obtaining the required approvals. The company intends to build on its existing Canadian presence by extending its localized approach, drawing from the experience gained with its Ontario-focused brand, ToonieBet. The move comes as Alberta prepares to establish a competitive online gaming environment under a new regulatory structure. Authorities...
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...