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
Month: February 2025
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
Feb 27, 2025 2 min read An anonymous Michigan player made history today by landing the largest jackpot in U.S. iGaming history. Playing at DraftKings Casino, the lucky player turned a mere 20-cent spin into a scarcely believable $9.28 million payday while playing the progressive jackpot game Irish Pot Luck on Wednesday. The payout equates
Feb 27, 2025 2 min read Table Of Contents The 2025 Irish Open, the 45th edition of Europe’s longest-running live poker festival, is only six weeks away, with the first event on the action-packed schedule shuffling up and dealing on April 10. The €1,150 buy-in, €2.5 million guaranteed Irish Open Main Event starts three days
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
Feb 27, 2025 2 min read Online poker players of a certain age will remember the excitement and exhilaration of watching the world’s best cash game players battle it out for pots most mere mortals could only dream of winning. Rail Heaven on the now-defunct Full Tilt Poker was a haven for the so-called “nosebleed”
Vadim Komissarov, the former CEO of Trident Acquisitions Corp. (TDAC), is facing serious federal charges, including securities fraud, obstruction of justice, and perjury. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated a scheme to deceive investors by reporting false revenue figures to secure a merger with Lottery.com. The indictment, unsealed in the Southern District of New York, details an
In a significant legal confrontation, the Lytton Rancheria of California, along with the Dry Creek and Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). The lawsuit, submitted to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, centers on the expedited approval of a casino project slated for
In a bold move to expand its footprint in the Australian casino and hospitality sector, Iris Capital, led by Sam Arnaout, has proposed a significant acquisition of the Reef Casino Trust. This initiative is part of a larger strategy by Iris Capital to consolidate its presence in key markets, evidenced by the group’s recent $130 million-plus offer for the trust.
In a bold fiscal move, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has proposed significant tax increases on online sports betting and internet gambling, sparking widespread concern among casinos and betting firms. The proposed hikes, which would see taxes on both sectors rise to 25% from their current rates of 13% and 15%, respectively, are part of the Governor’s broader budget plan aimed
Relax Gaming, the acclaimed iGaming aggregator and unique content supplier, has significantly expanded its footprint in Latin America by launching its services in Brazil and Peru on January 1st. This move is part of the company’s broader strategy to penetrate key emerging markets, following successful launches in Mexico in 2021 and Colombia in 2022. The entry into these markets is seen
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