
Archive: Vol-23-No-07-February-28-2025





As Sweepstakes, Skill Games Expand, Policymakers Should Set the Policies
It's become harder than ever for the regulated industry to keep pace with its unregulated counterpart. But as industry veteran Michael Pollock (l.) notes, policymakers should lead from the front.




New Jersey Lawmakers Latest to Jump on Gambling Tax Hike Train
The trend of raising gambling tax rates seems to have arrived in New Jersey, as Gov. Phil Murphy (l.) has proposed increasing both the sports betting and iGaming rates to 25 percent.
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WEEKLY FEATURE: Hawaii Wagering Up, Then Down and Now Likely Dead
The prospects for legal sports betting in Hawaii looked promising for a brief moment before fizzling away once again.
U.S. IN FOCUS
Potential roadblock emerges for Churchill Downs’ newest HHR venue, casino bills in MS, El Cortez unveils new expansion and more.
EUROPE IN FOCUS
U.K.’s Twycross lays out dates for levy and slot stakes, Romanian regulator in hot water, online expansion in Germany and more.
Brand View: Traka deep-dive — hassle-free asset management for casinos
Many land-based casinos overlook key and asset management, impacting security, compliance, and profitability. Disparate systems fall short—integrated solutions offer centralized control for better efficiency and value, says Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager at Traka.
SPORTS BETTING IN FOCUS
Hoskins rejects emergency rules for MO sports betting, Joe Brennan departs Prime Sports, Titus asks CFTC to curb prediction markets and more.
TRIBAL GAMING IN FOCUS
Kewadin Casinos back from cyberattack, latest updates in the Colorado sports betting suit, Koi Nation casino approval faces lawsuit and more.
ASIA IN FOCUS
Thailand casino bill progressing, MGM seeking Macau financing, Philippines exits AML gray list and more.
LATIN AMERICA IN FOCUS
Loterj/ government dispute comes to an end, Stake rolls out new bonuses to combat Colombian tax, Curaçao regulator launches new dispute mechanism and more.
SUPPLIERS IN FOCUS
The latest announcements from Sightline, Flows, Aristocrat Interactive and more.
FANTINI’S FINANCE: From the Top Down
The flurry of activity from the White House is resulting in much uncertainty for the investment landscape, gaming included. But still, there are some steady stalwarts beyond the noise.
GGB PODCAST: Dr. Sally Gainsbury, Professor, School of Psychology, University of Sydney
In this episode we sit down with Sally Gainsbury, a professor at the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney and the director of the Gambling Treatment and Research Clinic.
Allwyn Pens Self-Checkout National Lottery Deal With Aldi
Allwyn has agreed to a deal for supermarket chain Aldi to begin offering the National Lottery at all self-checkouts in its store across the UK.
Star Entertainment Suspended from ASX after Missing Deadline
Star Entertainment Group has been suspended from Sydney’s ASX after failing to lodge its half-year results by Friday’s deadline.
Iowa Lottery Partners With Scientific Games for Enhanced Retail Offering
Scientific Games has completed the rollout of its PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ self-service terminals at select Iowa Lottery retailers across the Hawkeye State.
PMU to Deploy New Betting Terminals
French horse racing operator Pari-Mutuel Urbain (PMU) is to deploy a new betting terminal across its network of points of sale.
Andy Boucher Becomes GambleAware Chair of Trustees
Great Britain's GambleAware charity has announced Andy Boucher as its new Chair of trustees.
Star Entertainment Searches For Cash Injection Under Threat Of Listing Suspension
Australia’s Star Entertainment Group looks set to be suspended form the ASX after failing to publish its financial results on time due to a lack of liquidity.
Bally’s Breaks Ground on Chicago Casino
Bally’s Corporation has officially broken ground on its permanent casino facility in Chicago following approval from the Illinois city’s Department of Planning and Development.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Appoints New Casino Marketing Chief
John Fechik has been appointed as the new Senior Vice President of Casino Marketing at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton.
NSW Backtracks on 'Pokies' Buyback Scheme
New South Wales’ government has abandoned plans to remove thousands of poker machines in its latest gambling U-turn.