Veikkaus, the state-run gambling operator in Finland, has launched its latest sports betting platform developed in collaboration with OpenBet. This move comes as part of the operator’s strategy to modernize its offering and prepare for the country’s transition to a more competitive online gambling market in 2027. Tailored tech to support compliance and competition: The updated solution—now live across Veikkaus’ digital operations and its...
Ireland’s newly established gambling regulator has begun its work, but it could be over a year before the industry sees any real enforcement of new gambling laws. While the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) was officially formed in March 2025, the practical rollout of licensing and regulatory measures appears to be staggered, with varying interpretations of the timeline creating...
Japanese gaming giant Sega Sammy has officially completed the acquisition of GAN Limited, a leading North American B2B technology provider specializing in real money internet gaming solutions, as well as a significant international B2C operator of internet sports betting. The finalized purchase price reached $96.0 million, slightly exceeding the previously projected $95.8 million. This amounted to a cash payment of $1.97 per outstanding share of GAN, reflecting...
With Missouri’s legal sports betting market gearing up for its December 1 debut, BetMGM has officially secured entry into the state through a strategic alliance with Century Casinos, Inc. The collaboration gives BetMGM access to operate online and mobile sports betting under Century’s license and also opens the door for potential retail sportsbooks at Century’s Missouri properties. Century Casinos made...
Macau experienced a significant uptick in gaming-related criminal investigations during the first quarter of 2025, with authorities reporting 567 cases—a 61.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This surge primarily reflects the impact of recently enacted legislation targeting illegal money exchange operations, known locally as “money exchangers,” which came into force in late October 2024. New legislation drives rise in illegal money...
Playtech Group has entered into an agreement with NetX Betting Ltd., a subsidiary of the Frankfurt-listed German operator pferdewetten.de AG, to transfer its German sports betting brand Happybet. This deal represents a significant milestone in Playtech’s ongoing strategic transition toward becoming a predominantly pure-play B2B provider. Challenges and financial performance of Happybet: Having closed its Austrian Happybet operations in the latter half of 2024, Playtech...
The state Senate delivered a decisive 54-5 vote on Tuesday, May 27, approving the critical land-use changes needed for billionaire Steve Cohen’sambitious casino development in Queens. This legislative win significantly advances Cohen’s bid to construct a major casino complex on a 50-acre parking lot adjacent to Citi Field, currently designated as public parkland. The bill now awaits Governor Kathy Hochul’s signature...
Silverstein Properties, the development firm led by World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein, has unveiled an expansive proposal to bring a towering casino complex to Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen. The plan features a 785-foot skyscraper on a 2.1-acre site at 11th Avenue between 40th and 41st Streets, promising to reshape the western edge of Midtown with a combination of luxury hospitality,...
Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) for its involvement in a scheme that leveraged unlicensed money transmitting businesses to attract high-stakes international gamblers. The commission’s 4-1 vote in favor of the fine was announced in a news release (pdf) and it follows a series of hearings that have exposed...
Crown Perth has confirmed two major leadership appointments as it moves forward with significant operational and governance reforms. Pending regulatory clearance, Brian Pereira has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer, while former Western Australia treasurer Ben Wyatt will take on the role of chair of the Crown Perth Board. New leadership takes the helm at Crown Perth: Brian Pereira, who joined Crown in 2023...