MGM China has opened MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay in the Prince Bay area of Shekou, Shenzhen, China, adding a 298-room property to its mainland hospitality portfolio. The hotel officially opened on September 10 and was developed by MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific), a wholly owned hotel-management subsidiary of MGM China. Located in Nanshan District near the Shekou Cruise Home Port, the property...
Playtech has renewed its defense of the Black Cube investigation into Evolution after the publication of a report prepared by Spectrum Gaming Group, arguing that the document supports several of the concerns raised during the long-running dispute between the companies. The report, cited by London South East, emerged as part of ongoing litigation in the United States involving Evolution and...
Buenos Aires Province has begun enforcing a 2% contribution on winnings generated through certain online gambling products, a move officials expect will generate billions of pesos each month while supporting social programs and initiatives aimed at addressing gambling-related harm. The measure took effect on 8 September following the publication of Resolution 1149/2026 by the Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos....
Underdog has filed lawsuits against five US states as the company seeks to prevent potential enforcement actions against its sports prediction markets business. The fantasy sports and prediction market operator filed cases against Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin on September 8. The company is asking federal courts to issue permanent injunctions preventing those states from applying gambling laws to...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published new risk indicators aimed at helping authorities and gambling industry participants identify financial crime threats linked to gaming and gambling activities. The international watchdog said the growth of online gambling, cross-border platforms and digital payment options has created additional opportunities for criminals to misuse the sector. The analysis focused on risks connected...
A federal judge has upheld the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to place a 2.4-acre property in Medford, Oregon, into trust for the Coquille Indian Tribe and allow gaming activities on the site. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta rejected a legal challenge filed by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Karuk Tribe, and the...
Kalshi faces renewed legal pressure after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit rejected the company’s request for emergency protection while it appeals a ruling that allows Utah to apply its gambling laws to sports-related event contracts. The decision leaves Utah free to pursue possible enforcement action against the prediction market operator while the broader legal dispute continues. Kalshi had...
Brazil’s online gambling sector could soon face its biggest regulatory challenge since the market was legalized, as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration considers introducing new restrictions through a provisional measure that would take effect immediately upon publication. Reports from sources close to the presidential administration indicate that the government is preparing a proposal designed to tighten oversight of...
As the UK government moves closer to deciding whether to prohibit sponsorship agreements with gambling firms that lack a British license, a growing number of Premier League clubs could find themselves exposed to significant commercial disruption. The issue has intensified following the conclusion of a government consultation examining whether sports teams should be allowed to maintain relationships with betting operators...
Gambling operator bet365 is reducing its workforce by around 340 positions as part of a restructuring plan linked to rising costs and increased regulatory pressure. The company said the changes will affect its European operations, with most impacted roles based at its Stoke-on-Trent headquarters. Around 300 positions are expected to be removed in the UK, while approximately 40 roles will be affected...