PointsBet Holdings Limited has entered into an agreement with MIXI, Inc. and its subsidiary, MIXI Australia, for the complete acquisition of PointsBet’s issued share capital. The deal will see PointsBet shareholders receive A$1.06 ($0.66) per share in cash, amounting to a total transaction value of A$353 million ($220.80 million). The proposal is pending shareholder and
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The Hawaii Senate has halted a bill to legalize online sports betting, just two days after its House counterpart advanced. Senate Bill 1569, which mirrored House Bill 1308, passed a Senate committee earlier this month by an unanimous 5-0 vote but was quickly deferred Wednesday by the Commerce and Consumer Protection Committee. “After reviewing the
In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson, Fast Offshore, shares insights into the evolution of the regulatory requirements to acquire a Curacao license, and the benefits behind it as well. Since 1996, Curacao has been at the heart of the iGaming industry, with the authorities issuing hundreds of licenses to online gambling operators. It
The Italian government is reportedly preparing to lift its ban on betting sponsorship and advertising in football, a move that could provide a major financial boost to Serie A clubs. The ban, which has been in place since January 2019 under the Five Star Movement’s Dignity Decree, prohibited gambling companies from sponsoring teams or advertising
SOFTSWISS, a software provider with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, announced the launch of the Cohort Analysis Report within the Affilka Platform. The new feature enhances how operators monitor and evaluate player behavior. Affilka by SOFTSWISS, supporting over 440 brands, introduces a new feature to help present data in an intuitive table format,
Super Group, the parent company of online gaming brands Betway and Spin, reported record-breaking fourth-quarter revenue of €500 million ($524.1 million), marking a 39% increase from the same period last year. The company also raised its annual dividend target for 2025 as it shifts its focus to key growth markets. Super Group’s full-year 2024 revenue reached
The AIBC Awards gala, held February 25, brought the latest edition of the AIBC Eurasia summit to a close, handing out 26 awards in a ceremony held at the InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City’s Al Baraha Ballroom. The evening kicked off with a brief networking period, accompanied by the sounds of live saxophone music. Afterwars,
Plans for a proposed Rosie’s Gaming Emporium gambling venue in Henrico County could stall after Virginia lawmakers approved a budget measure requiring a public referendum before any gaming facility can open. The General Assembly passed the measure on February 22, mandating gambling companies like Rosie’s parent company, Churchill Downs, to hold a referendum before building or operating
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta continues to be the top shareholder for Wynn Resorts Ltd. with a 10% ownership level, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing by the company dated Monday. Fertitta, the owner of Houston-based Fertitta Entertainment Co., which operates the Landry’s restaurant chain and Golden Nugget-branded casinos, is the owner of 10.9 million
As soon as the doors of Riocentro opened on Wednesday, February 26, one thing was clear: SBC Summit Rio has grown in size and relevance compared to the 2024 edition. With an estimated attendance of 15,000 people and close to 400 exhibiting companies, the first day of the event brought together executives from Brazil, different Latin
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) is seeking industry feedback on its newly published responsible gaming policy, with a consultation period open until March 5. The policy outlines key requirements for B2C operators, including player protection measures, age verification protocols, self-assessment tools, and self-exclusion options. While formal monitoring of the policy will begin in four months,
SiGMA has unveiled the final shortlists for the SiGMA Africa Awards 2025, to take place on March 10th at the GrandWest Complex, Market Hall in Cape Town, as part of the SiGMA Africa summit. The shortlists are the result of an extensive voting process, open to both the public and a panel of judges. The annual event
A majority of Rhode Island voters support a smoking ban at the state’s two casinos, according to a new poll released by the Rhode Island AFL-CIO, adding momentum to an ongoing legislative push despite resistance from casino operators. The survey, conducted by Fleming and Associates, polled 400 registered voters between Feb. 1 and Feb.
Sen. Billy Hickman has introduced Senate Bill 208 to expand the Georgia Lottery’s authority and allow it to oversee sports betting. The bill accompanies Senate Resolution 131, which seeks a constitutional amendment to legalize sports wagering. Efforts to legalize sports betting in Georgia have previously stalled due to disagreements on the approach. A constitutional amendment
Governor Phil Murphy’s proposal to increase taxes on online gambling and sports betting is facing mounting opposition from casino operators, online betting companies, and lawmakers from both parties. The proposal, part of the governor’s budget plan, seeks to raise the tax rates on both forms of gambling to 25%, up from the current 13% on
The Philippines has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) “grey list” after addressing deficiencies in anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CTF), and counter-proliferation financing (CPF). The global AML watchdog announced the decision following a plenary meeting in Paris on Friday, stating that the Philippines had successfully completed its action plan within agreed timeframes.
The Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (Finanční Správa) has uncovered CZK 540 million ($22.71 million) in tax evasion by gambling-related businesses, following a tax audit of Czech gambling licenses for the period 2021–2022. The investigation, which leveraged new gaming data analysis, identified suspicious financial flows and irregular player behavior in casinos, resulting in
The Casino Association of New Jersey (CANJ) has voiced strong opposition to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposal to raise the state’s tax rate on online gaming, warning that the measure could have serious consequences for Atlantic City’s casino industry, workforce, and tourism sector. Under the governor’s fiscal year 2026 budget plan, the tax rate on
iGaming content and solutions provider Inspired has announced the launch of Big Big Horsey Fortune, an equine-themed slot game, for players online and in retail settings ahead of the horse-racing season. The latest release is an evolution of Big Horsey Fortune and joins Inspired’s growing omnichannel portfolio, “blending the excitement of Inspired’s much-loved Big Big
iGaming content provider Galaxsys has entered a strategic partnership with Ukrainian operator Casino UA. According to the company, this collaboration marks “a significant milestone” in expanding Galaxsys’ presence in the European market. Through this partnership, Galaxsys will bring its portfolio of games to Casino UA’s platform, “offering players an even richer and more immersive gaming