Business & M&A

El Gobierno húngaro está considerando cerrar la Autoridad de Supervisión de Actividades Reguladas (SZTFH) tras la controversia sobre la concesión de un casino. El SZTFH ha defendido su independencia y resultados en la regulación del juego y el tabaco.

Avanti Studios, an ambitious live casino startup, has beefed up its C-suite with the addition of senior finance expert Jonas Ericson. As a member of the Avanti Studios leadership, Ericson has been named chief financial officer and tasked with managing the company’s finances. Financial Expert Joins…

Kambi ha presentado un rediseño de marca que refleja su compromiso con la innovación en el sector de las apuestas deportivas, destacando su nueva identidad visual y su enfoque en la inteligencia artificial para mejorar la experiencia del usuario.

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) modestly increased its stake in its Sands China unit, taking its equity ownership in the Macau casino giant to just over 75%. In a Tuesday regulatory filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange — the home bourse for Sands China — the two companies revealed that the US-based…

A Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to give controversial slot-like skill games a regulatory framework while overhauling the state’s tax structure to direct more gambling revenue to homeowners. Pennsylvania Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) says he will soon introduce legislation to legalize skill games in s…

Bellagio Fountain Club will return for the 2026 F1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix with a stellar lineup of celebrity chefs and bartenders from Nov. 19-21, 2026. For 2026, MGM lists a returning core group of chefs: José Andrés, David Chang, Mario Carbone, Jean‑Georges Vongerichten, Masaharu Morimoto,…

Ho-Chunk Inc. has broken ground on WarHorse South Sioux, a $100 million tribal casino development in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The 63,000-square-foot project, located at 4501 G Street next to the Atokad Downs racetrack, will feature 600 slot machines, 16 table games, and a 100-room hotel. The dev…

FanDuel has announced new sportsbook features ahead of the NFL season, including a new loyalty programme, expanded bet protection, and enhanced research tools. The company will introduce a points-based monthly Rewards Club for sportsbook customers, with loyalty levels that unlock additional benefit…

Rothera, the prediction market that’s a joint venture between Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) and Susquehanna International Group, announced it selected Stats Perform as the exchange’s data provider for sports event contracts. The data provider will support the “creation, trading and settlement of…

Star Entertainment Group narrowed its statutory net loss to AU$307.3 million ($220 million) in FY26 from AU$428 million a year earlier, while warning that material uncertainty remains over its ability to continue operating. The Australian casino group said its liquidity and financial outlook depend…

El presidente Lula da Silva de Brasil organizó una reunión sin la participación de representantes del sector del juego, lo que podría indicar divisiones entre su gobierno y esta industria. Se anticipa que se realice una reunión con los interesados en el juego antes de las elecciones nacionales en octubre.

The Burbank Police Department still calls it “one of the most infamous crimes in the city.” It inspired two books, an Oscar‑winning Susan Hayward movie, and three executions — including one of a woman who didn’t deserve it. And the brutal 1953 slaying of 64‑year‑old widow Mabel Monahan only happene…

Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) has added Japan to its overseas licensing push as the Macau-based gaming equipment supplier pursues approvals in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore and […] The post Asia Pioneer Entertainment adds Japan to overseas licensing push first appear…

In this article, Tom Light, Founder and CEO, FIRST.bet, explores the importance of true localisation in iGaming, highlighting how adapting the sportsbook to local player behaviour goes far beyond language, payments and surface-level changes. Localisation is one of the most overused words in iGaming…

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker has proposed legislation to legalise and regulate skill games before a court-imposed deadline would make the machines illegal across the commonwealth. Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) said Tuesday that his proposal would amend Pennsylvania’s Gaming Act to bring skill game…

BetMGM has unveiled "It Happens Here," a new campaign featuring Emmy Award- and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jon Hamm. The effort pairs celebrity talent with the operators' "Make It Legendary" brand platform ahead of the football season. Hamm is headlining the four-spot advertising campaign for…

Tech Race Summit has announced that it will stream a full day of technology-focused content to a global audience on 10 September, providing iGaming leaders with direct access to expert insights on the trends shaping the future of the industry, from AI-driven development and infrastructure challenge…

Caliente.MX, Brazino777 and Google Mexico were among the winners at the SiGMA North America Awards 2026, held as the gaming industry event made its debut in Mexico City this week. The awards ceremony, held at the Hyatt Regency ballroom and brought to attendees by BETCONSTRUCT AI, recognised compani…