Former Aristocrat Gaming CEO Hector Fernandez (l.) will become the new CEO of the IGT/Everi merger facilitated by Apollo Global Management. Fernandez may join the new venture following the completion of a non-compete clause.

Las Vegas NBA arena project moves forward, Nevada regulators recommend new operators for Virgin Las Vegas, a deep-dive on NCLGS’ model iGaming legislation and more.

New U.K. gambling minister reaffirms White Paper reforms, Sweden struggles with black market traffic, BML Group back on Finland’s payments blacklist and more.

Robinhood mulls sports betting possibilities, Bowyer sentencing postponed, Arizona regulator gives Bovada the boot and more.

Graton Rancheria files suit to halt Koi Nation project, Grand Traverse Band announces new casino, date set for Arizona tribal casino opening and more.

Philippine official accuses POGOs of enlisting vloggers for smear campaign, Indonesia grapples with black market iGaming, Kangwon Land announces expansion and more.

Brazilian casino vote delayed again, Paraguay moves to end gambling monopoly, Anatel struggles to block illegal iGaming sites and more.

The latest announcements from Playtech, Inspired Entertainment, Novomatic and more.

This week we sit down with Justin Carter (l.), senior vice president of regional operations at Penn Entertainment and chair of the company’s diversity council.