
Archive: Vol-23-No-05-February-14-2025





If it Looks Like a Duck and Walks Like a Duck…
Prediction markets have emerged as a new kind of gray-area sector that blends wagering with economic trading. But many, including Bruce Merati (l.), argue that they are simply betting platforms that regulators should take heed of.




Texas Wagering Constitutional Amendment Filed
The years-long quest to bring gaming to Texas has begun anew, following the introduction of a sports betting bill. Will this finally be the year for the Lone Star State?
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Gavin Isaacs Steps Down as Entain CEO
For Entain, the appointment of Gavin Isaacs as CEO represented a much-needed sense of stability. Less than six months later, Isaacs is out, and the operator again faces an uncertain future.
U.S. IN FOCUS
Cannibalization continues to polarize Marylanders, Tysons casino dies in subcommittee, new anti-online gambling group emerges and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
Stake pulls out of the U.K., Superbet gets massive refinancing and Latvian operators to be compensated for Covid shutdowns.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Sports betting moving in Hawaii, GRIT Act reintroduced, legal operators see account boost from Super Bowl and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Oklahoma sports betting bills move to full committee, Navajo Nation announces new casino, Kewadin Casinos hit with cyberattack and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Thai PM pledges to combat illegal iGaming, Macau sees uptick after CNY comes up short, Hoiana Resort announces massive new investment and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
New round of operators licensed in Brazil, Colombian VAT raises questions, Betano re-ups deal with F1’s Massa and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
The latest announcements from ICE Barcelona, IGT, Koin and more.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: The Goldilocks Operators
All too often, the biggest-name operators and the flashy startups are the ones who receive all the coverage. But there are some mid-size companies that have the total package: strong leadership, growth plans and exposure to the right markets.
GGB PODCAST: Kevin Mullally, CEO, General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, United Arab Emirates
In this episode we sit down with Kevin Mullaly, the first CEO of the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority.
Casino Estoril rolls out Novovision casino management system
Portugal's Casino Estoril has followed its sister venue, Casino Lisboa, in implementing the Novovision casino management system from Novomatic Biometric Systems (NBS),
Danish regulator targets young people with new self-exclusion campaign
Denmark’s gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden has launched a new campaign aimed at raising young people’s awareness of the country’s ROFUS self-exclusion scheme.
Melco Resorts secures global recognition for sustainability performance
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has received recognition from several environment-focused organisations for its ongoing corporate sustainability efforts.
Churchill Downs confirms infrastructure upgrades
Churchill Downs Incorporated has unveiled a series of major infrastructure projects at its Churchill Downs racetrack in Kentucky, USA.
Scientific Games selected by New Mexico Lottery
Scientific Games will provide the New Mexico Lottery with the company’s Momentum solution, which features the advanced AEGIS central gaming system, as well as the SciTrak instant game system and the Infuse business intelligence platform.
L&W to acquire Grover Charitable Gaming
Light & Wonder (L&W) has agreed to acquire the charitable gaming assets of Grover Charitable Gaming in a deal that could eventually cost more than $1bn.
NSW opens public consulation over exclusion scheme proposals
New South Wales has launched a public consultation over gambling policy reforms, including the establishment of an exclusion scheme.
Thailand proposes tough rules to keep nationals out of planned casino resorts
Thailand is proposing tough new entry requirements designed to restrict its citizens from entering its planned casino resorts.
Land-based giants form anti-online gaming union
US land-based gambling groups such as Churchill Downs Incorporated and The Cordish Companies have joined together to form a group opposing the expansion of online gaming.