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Resorts World NYC Opens First Table Games Casino on April 28
The Queens property will add 240+ table games after regulatory approval, moving ahead of rival NYC casino bids.
Bally’s Pursues £225m Evoke Deal While Funding US Projects
The takeover targets UK assets including William Hill as Bally’s uses real estate deals to fund ongoing US developments.
MGM Completes $546m Northfield Park Sale, Frees $420m Capital
The Ohio racino sale converts a steady asset into liquidity while cutting annual lease costs by more than $50 million.
Brazil iGaming Growth Shifts Focus to Execution Pressure
Early growth confirms demand at scale, but operators now face rising pressure on compliance, localization, and margins.
US Prediction Markets Push Lobbying as CFTC Rules Loom
Operators are stepping up lobbying in Washington as US regulators move closer to defining how prediction markets will be treated under federal law.
LBPay Strengthens Efforts Against Illegal Betting by Joining IBIA Forum
LBPay, a licensed payment institution, confirmed on 9 April 2026 that it has joined the IBIA Payment Providers Forum in Brazil.
Bet365 Enters Michigan’s iGaming Market After PokerStars Departure
Bet365 launched its online sportsbook and casino in Michigan on April 17, 2026, marking its 17th state in the U.S.
UKGC Financial Risk Pilot Delivers 97% Frictionless Checks, Eyes Rollout
The regulator confirms only 0.1% of all accounts would face non-frictionless checks during the testing phase, beating the White Paper's original 0.6% estimate.
Black Market Hits £100M During Grand National Week
Illegal operators captured up to £100 million in bets during the Grand National period, as concerns grow over customer migration linked to stricter compliance measures.
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Deploy $41M PAC for State Expansion
A new super PAC backed by major sportsbooks will target key state races, with early focus on unregulated markets ahead of the 2026 cycle.
Macau Police Bust $6.7M Laundering Ring Using Casino Exchange
Macau’s Judiciary Police have dismantled a cross-border money laundering operation that channelled approximately CNY45.6 million ($6.7 million) through illegal currency exchanges linked to casino activity. The case involves 65 suspects across Macau and mainland China, with the network active since early 2025. Investigators say the scheme relied on gamblers to...
Brazil Bill Targets Full Betting Ban Less Than a Year After Regulation
A new bill in Brazil seeks to ban fixed-odds betting nationwide, reversing the 2023 regulatory framework and forcing operators to exit within weeks if passed.
Bally’s Targets £225m Evoke Deal as Debt Pressures Mount
Evoke confirmed takeover talks with Bally’s Intralot at 50p per share, with a formal offer deadline set for 18 May under UK rules.
Norwegian Bingo Revenue Drops 20% in 2025 Due to New Gambling Regulations
Bingo revenue in Norway dropped by 20% in 2025, totaling 3.685 billion kroner. This is 930 million kroner less than the previous year.
PAGCOR Reports 6.39% Growth in Philippine Gaming Revenues for 2025
The biggest growth came from online and electronic gaming, which rose by 30.04% to Php201.12 billion. For the first time, online gaming made up more than half of the total revenue, surpassing traditional casinos. While online gaming thrived, licensed casinos experienced a decline. Their earnings dropped by 9.58%, amounting to...