A product showcase aimed at gamers often represents a decade-long tacit understanding between suppliers and operators. In April this year, Light & Wonder held a rather impressive launch event at the Portomaso Casino in Malta, in collaboration with the host Tumas Group, transforming the entire casino
New Zealand's Department of Internal Affairs confirmed on Wednesday that a man in downtown Auckland has been formally charged for operating two illegal poker venues. This investigation, dubbed "Operation Turbine," has uncovered a batch of underground casinos masquerading as legitimate businesses. Th
In Argentina, engaging in the gambling industry requires understanding the rules of 23 provinces plus one autonomous city individually. Each region has its own set of legislation, and no province listens to another. This provincial autonomy rooted in the constitution makes it difficult for operators
When New York City's casino market issued three commercial licenses last December, the industry's expectations were sky-high. Resorts World New York City, Bally's Bronx, and Hard Rock Metropolitan Park were the three to secure entry, with all predictions pointing to one conclusion: this would become
htmlCapitol Hill in the United States argued again about sports betting on Wednesday. Senator Blackburn, chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, convened a straightforwardly titled hearing - "No Sure Bet: Protecting the Integrity of American Sports." Unlike the last hearin
The Spanish Gambling Regulatory Authority has been very active recently, simultaneously funding research and advancing the public consultation for the revision of the advertising law. The Spanish Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs, and the 2030 Agenda has officially announced a competitive
A quiet revolution is taking place in the African betting market on the payment front. Last November, Super Group announced the launch of the digital currency ZAR Supercoin in South Africa, pegged 1:1 with the rand, and it entered the soft testing phase in mid-April this year. This multinational com
The youth debt issue in Enschede, Netherlands, is escalating to the national legislative level. This Monday, local CDU councilor Miriam Sumel publicly called for raising the legal minimum age for online gambling from 18 to 24 years old, while tightening the screws on "buy now, pay later" services an
htmlAs AI lowers the barrier to building betting models, a batch of ambitious new players are trying to squeeze into the professional gambling table. However, the problem is that the top syndicates that firmly control the global gambling market may be widening the gap. Waterhouse VC's latest observ
htmlThe Chilean gambling industry is at a delicate crossroads. The Chilean Casinos and Gaming Association (ACCJ) released its 2025 annual report on Monday, highlighting both the plight of the legal market and the expansion of the illegal market. On one hand, licensed casino revenues continue to shr
Playtech CEO Mor Weizer described the company's performance in the first four months before 2026 as an "excellent start" in a trading update released this week. The Americas segment has become the core engine of this growth momentum—with the return on investment in the US market accelerating, and th
When precision completely gives way to chaos, the experiment no longer follows any known formulas. "Tango of Chaos" takes players into a laboratory that has long gone off the rails, where all rules are constantly mutating. The game features a 6×6 reel panel, offering up to 46,656 ways to win, with e
#PronetGaming Product Director Rafiq Sheikh stated that the iGaming industry is moving towards higher efficiency, with artificial intelligence, personalized experiences, and a mobile-first strategy defining the next growth phase of the industry.The iGaming industry has entered a mature phase, no lon
Swedish gaming technology giant Evolution AB announced on Tuesday a stock repurchase program of up to 2 billion euros (approximately 2.3 billion US dollars), accompanied by a 300 million euros senior unsecured revolving credit arrangement, to maintain liquidity throughout the repurchase period. The
After the massive gambling crackdown in Jakarta that detained 320 foreign nationals, the Indonesian government's enforcement focus is shifting from criminal crackdowns to immigration control. Agus Andrianto, the Minister of Immigration and Corrections in West Java, publicly stated in Banyuwangi that
Tilman Fertitta's acquisition of Caesars Entertainment has evolved from rumors to a seemingly inevitable conclusion, but the final gavel on the deal has been slower than the market expected. According to details disclosed last week, a consortium led by Morgan Stanley is forming a financing package o
