Kalshi, the federally registered prediction market, has taken another step toward mirroring the betting menus of traditional sportsbooks. In a recent filing with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the company self-certified a new category of markets called “FOOTBALLPLAYERSTAT.” This designation allows Kalshi to introduce an extensive array of player performance props, covering everything from passing touchdowns and rushing yards...
Macau’s Studio City integrated resort will soon expand its non-gaming amenities with the addition of a private hospital. The project, developed in partnership between Melco International Development Ltd and Hong Kong-based medical group iRad, is scheduled to open its doors on October 1, 2025. The initiative is designed to strengthen Macau’s healthcare sector while advancing the city’s broader economic diversification goals. Agreement Terms and Concession Commitments...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the Philippine company behind BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is preparing for its first overseas expansion with the launch of GamePlus in Brazil. Operations will commence on September 22, marking a milestone in the group’s strategy to broaden its reach beyond Asia and establish itself in Latin America’s rapidly growing iGaming sector. First Step in Global Expansion The company, listed...
Maple International Ventures Limited, the operator of the online gambling site Lottomart.com, has agreed to pay £360,000 after a UK Gambling Commission investigation revealed multiple breaches of anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility rules. The settlement directs all funds to socially responsible causes, as part of the regulator’s enforcement measures. Failings Identified in Compliance Assessment The action stems from a compliance assessment...
A controversial plan to introduce video gaming across Chicago cleared its first hurdle this week, though it faces strong pushback from Mayor Brandon Johnson. The City Council’s License and Consumer Protection Committee voted 8-6 to support an ordinance that would lift the city’s longstanding ban on video gaming terminals. If the full Council approves the measure, thousands of establishments could soon add...
A decade after grand promises of a “Titanic-themed” resort and casino on Tinian, the ambitious project has collapsed into a legal battle. Twenty-three Chinese nationals are now seeking $13.4 million in damages, according to Marianas Variety, claiming they were misled into funding a venture that never advanced beyond the planning stage. Filed in the New York State Supreme Court in...
Super Group Limited, the parent company behind Betway and Spin, gained fresh backing from Wall Street on September 15, 2025. Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon initiated coverage on the online betting and gaming operator with an “Outperform” rating, assigning a $17 price target, according to GuruFocus. That figure suggests nearly 34% upside compared to the company’s closing price of $12.69 on...
In a new twist to the ongoing legal battle surrounding sports prediction markets, Robinhood has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The trading platform is seeking an injunction to prevent the Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) from enforcing state laws against its operations. This lawsuit follows a complaint filed against Robinhood’s partner, Kalshi, and...
MIXI Australia has officially concluded its off-market takeover of PointsBet, acquiring a dominant 66.43% of the company’s voting power. This milestone comes after months of competitive bidding, with the final share acquisition made on September 12, 2025. MIXI’s winning bid of AU$1.25 per share was initially presented in August, and its offer was reinforced with a final acquisition, securing the majority of PointsBet’s outstanding shares....
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has officially ruled that Andrew Lo Kai Bong, the chairman and majority shareholder of LET Group Holdings and Summit Ascent Holdings, is unfit to serve as a director or hold senior management positions within the companies or their subsidiaries. This decision follows Lo’s controversial attempts to sell the Tigre de Cristal casino in Russia, which triggered regulatory concerns and led to board...