Harald Neumann has resigned as chief executive officer of Ainsworth Game Technology, ending his tenure at the Australian slot machine manufacturer amid mounting regulatory and governance challenges. The resignation took immediate effect on Monday, October 13, just days after the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) recommended that Neumann withdraw his application for a gaming licence renewal in the state. Nevada Regulator...
California has officially outlawed online social games and sweepstakes-style gambling following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature of Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831). The measure, which faced strong opposition from industry stakeholders, passed both chambers of the Legislature without a single vote against it and takes effect January 1, 2026. Unanimous Legislative Support for Ban The legislation—crafted through a Senate amendment process that...
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has dismissed a major lawsuit brought by California’s tribal casinos against the state’s cardrooms, marking another turning point in the long-running dispute over casino-style gaming rights. The tribes, who claim exclusive authority to offer games such as blackjack under state law, were granted a one-time opportunity to sue through Senate Bill 549, passed by the Legislature and...
Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports has successfully completed a $14.5 million Series B funding round, marking another major milestone in its mission to redefine how sports fans engage with live events. The new round, led by Dream Ventures, will help the company expand its suite of products, grow its marketing and partnership initiatives, and strengthen its presence across both...
A Leeds-based millionaire who lost 1.5 million pounds betting on football is fighting to reclaim the money in a case that could reshape how gambling firms handle high-spending customers. Lee Gibson, a 47-year-old property investor in the United Kingdom, is challenging Betfair, alleging the company should have recognized he was a problem gambler and acted sooner to prevent his financial...
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies has removed Provisional Measure (PM) 1,303/2025 from its legislative agenda, ending a controversial push to levy retroactive taxes on gambling operators. The measure, which had been revised as an alternative to a proposed gambling tax hike, fell short of congressional support, marking a significant setback for the government’s fiscal strategy. The withdrawal vote took place on...
Chicago, Illinois, is grappling with a contentious proposal to lift the ban on video gambling terminals (VGTs) in the city, a move that could bring substantial changes to its gaming landscape. Bally’s, which is currently constructing the city’s first-ever casino at a cost of $1.7 billion, has raised alarms, warning that such a change could result in a significant loss of...
Royal Caribbean has announced a bold new feature for its highly anticipated ship, Legend of the Seas, which will debut in the summer of 2026. This Icon-class vessel will be the first in the cruise line’s fleet to feature a two-story casino, elevating the onboard gaming experience. The cruise line’s decision to expand the casino space is part of a larger trend within the...
Gregorio Araneta III, brother-in-law of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has announced the sale of his majority 57% stake in PhilWeb Corporation for ₱1.8 billion. The deal involves the transfer of 829.57 million common shares at ₱2.17 each to Nexora Holdings Inc. and Velora Holdings Inc., two domestic holding companies. This significant transaction marks Araneta’s exit from the gaming technology firm he acquired...
Bally’s Corporation has finalized its groundbreaking transaction with Intralot S.A., resulting in the successful acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive business by Intralot. This €2.7 billion deal merges Bally’s global digital and gaming operations with Intralot’s vast lottery infrastructure, creating one of the most formidable iGaming entities in the market today. As a result of this merger, Bally’s becomes the majority shareholder in Intralot,...