Australian casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Ltd reported a AUD307.3-million (US$220.3-million) net loss after tax for the year to June 30, it said in a Monday announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange. The loss was nonetheless a 28.2 percent improvement on the AUD427.9-million…
Kalshi’s legal battle over sports event contracts has taken a hit after a federal appeals court ruled that Nevada can apply its gambling laws to the prediction market operator. Court Rejects Kalshi’s Claim That CFTC Rules Override Nevada Law On August 28, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals unanimo…
The legalization of single-event sports betting in Canada has dramatically altered the country’s gambling landscape, with Ontario being the most prominent example of both accelerated commercial growth and rising concerns about gambling-related harm. Private Gambling Expansion Fuels Ontario’s Online…
The NORC at the University of Chicago has released a new study in which it looked into how young people between the ages of 18 and 25 feel about sports betting. Specifically, the study concluded that people in that cohort view sports betting as a “socially acceptable” activity and largely share a b…
If prediction regulators have been hoping to gain ground in Canada, they may need to readjust their strategy, as regulators are going on the offensive. A letter signed by a pair of organizations, including the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organizat…
Denmark-based player-protection technology specialist Mindway AI has joined the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) as a silver sponsor. Mindway AI provides player-protection systems said to combine use of neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI). The technology aims to help…
Cambodia’s ACU alleges three former officials sold 12,000 visas to scam and casino workers in a $3 million scheme. The post Cambodian officials accused of selling 12,000 visas to scam, casino workers first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
Brokerage Seaport Research Partners says management for City of Dreams (CoD) Manila is “evaluating potential entry into Philippines online gaming”. The institution gave the commentary as part of its summary from discussions with management at casino firm Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd at the 202…
Regulating the Game has officially announced that Sydney 2027 is taking shape, opening its highly anticipated Call for Speakers and launching exclusive partnership tiers for the upcoming global gambling law and regulation conference. The post Regulating the Game Sydney 2027 opens call for speakers…
Leaked documents allege Star Entertainment cut compliance staffing and problem-gambling safeguards ahead of a key casino license decision. The post Leaked documents allege governance breakdown at Star Entertainment under new ownership first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
A legal dispute has erupted between two opposing corners of YouTube’s gambling ecosystem. Vegas Matt, one of the largest slot‑machine content creators online, and Rob Minnick, known as Rob ODAAT, a gambling‑addiction recovery advocate. The dispute raises broader questions about how gambling creator…
SBC has unveiled the five industry leaders selected for its Hall of Fame Class of 2026, recognising individuals whose achievements and influence have helped shape the global betting and gaming industry. The post SBC announces five industry leaders for 2026 Hall of Fame first appeared on Asia Gaming…
International Entertainment Corp, a Hong Kong-listed investor in a casino hotel and online gaming business in the Philippines, widened its loss to HKD486.4 million (US$62.0 million) for the 12 months to June 30. Its loss had been HKD282.1 million in the preceding financial year. International Enter…
Hong Kong-listed Shin Hwa World Ltd, promoter of Jeju Shinhwa World (pictured), a resort with a foreigner-only casino on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju, narrowed its net loss by 72.1 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026. The loss attributable to owners of the company was approxim…
The National Football League (NFL) has officially added Fanatics Sportsbook to its roster of sports betting partners alongside DraftKings and FanDuel. Casino.org first reported the Fanatics deal on Aug. 18. DraftKings and FanDuel have held the designation since 2021. All three operators have signed…
Add Nationwide to the growing list of financial services firms cautioning that retail prediction market traders and sports bettors are making mistakes when they direct capital away from standard investment accounts to pursue higher-risk gains. In a recent report, Mark Hackett, chief investment stra…
The Alberta government minister who spearheaded the province’s competitive iGaming market has issued a sharp rebuttal to criticism from British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) chair Greg Moore. “It is disingenuous for the chair of another province’s Crown gaming corporation to criticize another…
A surge in filings for prediction market Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is putting pressure on regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), to quickly develop appropriate regulatory solutions. However, this hasn’t happened yet, as the SEC hasn’t approved any prediction-market E…
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