The Brazilian federal state-owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal announced that it will officially enter the regulated gambling market in November 2025, operating fixed-odds betting through its subsidiary Caixa Loterias Ltda with three brands, directly competing with private operators. Caixa President
Game provider Wazdan announced a partnership with the Delaware Lottery, officially entering the Delaware iGaming market and further expanding its business layout in the United States. This cooperation is an important step in Wazdan's continuous expansion in North America, having previously successfu
International technology provider SOFTSWISS announced its support for the 2025 South African Responsible Gambling Summit and won the "Safer Gaming" Platinum Award, recognizing its contribution to promoting safe and sustainable gambling. The summit, organized by the South African Responsible Gambling
China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) has lowered its EBITDA forecasts for Macau gaming operators for 2025 and 2026, expecting a 9% year-on-year growth in industry EBITDA in 2025 and a 7% increase in 2026, only recovering to 89% and 96% of the 2019 levels, respectively. Despite main
The Supreme Court of India has begun hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) that seeks to ban online gambling platforms that are suspected of operating under the guise of social and esports games nationwide. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for Accountability and Systemic Change (CASC) on Oct
Cambodia and Myanmar have recently become hotspots for human trafficking activities related to cybercrime, prompting Asian countries such as South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam to strengthen cooperation to combat transnational fraud networks. Cambodia has intensified its crackdown, expelling thousand
Federal Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby dismissed attorney Tom Goldstein's motion to exclude his 2018 statement of carrying $968,000 in cash upon entry, allowing the prosecution to use the evidence in trial. Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog, is charged with failing to declare millions in gambling earnin
MGM Resorts International has agreed to sell its MGM Northfield Park operations in Ohio to Canadian private equity firm Clairvest Group for $546 million in cash. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval. This sale will bring MGM approximately
Swedish game developer Nolimit City launches the new high-volatility slot game "Breakout," themed around a dark and tense prison escape adventure, breaking away from the company's usual humorous style. The game narrates around the crime syndicate "Syndicate," featuring a 5×4 reel layout and 20 payli
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has acquired the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulated Designated Contract Market (DCM) Small Exchange for $100 million, further consolidating its position in the U.S. derivatives sector. The acquisition, completed from IG Group, provides Kraken wi
Japan is discussing the establishment of a regulated digital framework for online casinos. With high disposable income, advanced digital literacy, and nearly universal smartphone usage, the country has the potential to develop the iGaming market. Industry forecasts suggest that if a controlled onlin
Czech gambling group Allwyn announced on October 13 that it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 48% stake in Greek national lottery and gambling operator OPAP, achieving full ownership with a post-merger entity valuation of 16 billion euros. This acquisition marks Allwyn's transformation
MGM Resorts suddenly withdrew from the southern New York casino project this week, retracting its $2.3 billion plan to renovate the Yonkers Empire City Racetrack Casino, citing continuously declining economic returns during the approval process. Currently, only three bidders—Bally's, Metropolitan Pa
NBA Hall of Fame member Charles Barkley strongly opposes the proposal approved by the NCAA Division I Management Committee on October 8, which allows student athletes and sports department staff to bet on professional sports events, scheduled to take effect on November 1. Barkley, who claims to have
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) this week rejected the Dutch government's appeal against a 2023 ruling, upheld the original judgment, and required the European Commission to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the licensing process for the Dutch lottery monopoly market. The case originate
The Supreme Court of the Philippines announced its decision on October 17, 2025, officially dismissing the lawsuit filed by Cassandra Li Ong against the congressional POGO investigation, confirming that the Senate and the House of Representatives have the constitutional authority to conduct investig
