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Finland’s gambling regulator officially confirms 12 licence approvals ahead of gambling market launch in 2027. Finland’s National Police Board confirmed the news to iGB. Of the 79 submitted applications, the list reveals the following 12 operators that received an operating licence: Hippos ATG Oy S…

Macau can still achieve the government’s MOP236-billion (US$29.2-billion) casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) target for 2026, says CreditSights. The institution said in a Monday report that it was “too early to conclude” that recent softer monthly figures reflect structural weakness in the market. T…

The victory of the left-wing candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential-election runoff on Sunday is likely to mean “iGaming will be offshore in the country for a long time”. So suggested market analytics platform Blask in an update about the Brazil market. It said demand for iGam…

The promoter of Vietnam’s Hoiana Resort & Golf casino complex is looking to establish a Singapore office to expand its commercial opportunities within Southeast Asia. That is according to a Friday press release from Hoiana. It was issued following a recent “Meet Hoiana” event in Singapore, said to…

South Korean casino operator Kangwon Land Inc has approved a revised management strategy under new chief executive Kim Do-kyun, including a company-wide revenue target of KRW3.00 trillion (US$2.26 billion). The company said in a Tuesday press release that its board had approved its 2027-2031 medium…

Casino equipment and technology supplier Light & Wonder Inc has announced the first installation of its RapidPlay cashless payment system, which allows players to transfer funds directly at a slot machine using a personal mobile device. The system made its debut at Crystal Bay Casino in Nevada, in…

Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd plans to issue U.S. dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes, with part of the proceeds earmarked to redeem US$700 million in debt due in 2027. The proposed offering was announced on Monday by the company’s parent, U.S.-based Las Vegas Sands Corp. The principa…

The Las Vegas Raiders, in the midst of a four-game losing streak, the latest being a 35-21 loss to the L.A. Rams yesterday at Allegiant Stadium, are clearing up any confusion about a possible quarterback change. In yesterday’s (Oct 25) post-game news conference, Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak said…

A New Jersey middle school teacher accused of helping rob a man inside Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City was simply looking for a night out and had no idea a prostitution-related encounter was taking place, according to her attorney. Amanda Crafts, 35, of Wildwood, N.J., was arrested on Oct. 9 and char…

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the company behind Chumba Casino, Global Poker, and Luckyland Slots, reportedly continues to operate in Arizona nearly two years after state regulators ordered it to stop. This case raises questions about the state’s enforcement of gambling laws and the company’s politi…

Italian authorities have seized EUR 25 million ($28 million) after five former Lottomatica employees allegedly abused their system access to secure guaranteed jackpot wins. They reportedly targeted the popular “Gratta e Vinci” scratch-off lottery tickets, winning at least four major prizes. They no…

Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been involved in a gambling case for months now, but his attorney, Steve Haney, said his client is negotiating a plea deal with Department of Justice prosecutors, and a decision is expected in the next few days. Beasley’s Legal Team to Announce a New Plea Soon Ea…

After signing a strategic partnership, Brian Christoper and his company, BCSlots, will use Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG)’s data and analytics to improve the statistical outlook on gambling and give gamblers a way to rate games. BCSlots and EKG Sign Deal According to Christoper, EKG has long collect…

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On Monday morning (Oct. 26), the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) identified the passenger arrested for allegedly sending text messages about hijacking United Flight 1681, which he was aboard when it took off from Las Vegas for New Jersey on Saturday night. Dante Milne, 25, was arre…

As the company itself has said, prediction markets represent Robinhood Markets’ (NASDAQ: HOOD) fastest-growing business on record and that’s prompting some bullish sell-side commentary. In a report out Monday, Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani reiterated the view that Robinhood’s prediction market…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has hired a consulting firm specializing in governance and strategic operations to help navigate an internal crisis sparked by its recent embrace of prediction markets. On Monday (Oct. 26), the NCPG named Charles H. Jeffers II as interim executive dir…

Construction on the 34-story Bally’s Chicago hotel abruptly ground to a halt on Aug. 9. With the worksite abandoned, graffiti soon covered the tower’s upper floors. More than two months later, the tags remain a visible symbol of the stalled project intended to help solve Chicago’s pension shortfall…