Licence
Rhode Island Lottery selects Bally’s for second online sportsbook licence
Bally’s tentative selection could introduce a second Rhode Island sportsbook, but contract negotiations and the exclusivity date shape timing.
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Appointment
Marker Trax and Koin appoint Tiffany McGrath chief marketing officer
The appointment puts one executive in charge of marketing across the companies’ casino credit and digital payments businesses.
Results
VGW reports A$7.3bn revenue for year to June 2025
VGW’s reported revenue, profit and cash reserves give investors a financial snapshot before its move into private ownership.
Nebraska casinos report $27.1m revenue in April, up 28.3%
April figures let operators and investors compare Nebraska casino revenue across slots, table games and retail sports betting.
Kenneth Dart raises Flutter voting rights to 27.6% as CIBC takes 5.3% stake
The reported ownership changes affect the shareholder positions of two investors in Flutter.
Fund III
Yolo Investments secures Abu Dhabi approval for $250m Fund III
The approval allows Yolo to pursue a fund targeting gaming alongside fintech and crypto investments from Abu Dhabi.
Italy’s Chamber dossier identifies five outstanding gaming measures
Operators and suppliers face uncertainty over implementation of gaming rules and the operating framework for a newly approved lottery game.
Tennessee sportsbooks handle $484.6m in April wagers
The April total gives operators a measure of year-on-year betting activity in Tennessee.
Armenia applies gambling payment controls from 1 May
Licensees targeting Armenia face tighter payment and advertising controls, with oversight split between the finance ministry and revenue committee.
Short sellers report $2.3bn in paper gains from gambling stocks in 2026
The reported gains and share-price falls indicate investor pressure across several listed gambling companies.
Rhode Island seeks injunction against Kalshi and Polymarket sports contracts
The case could determine whether state gambling laws apply to prediction-market sports contracts in Rhode Island.
MASAF backs Flutter and Snai plans for Milan’s San Siro racecourse
The ministry’s support may shape public-private plans for investment and wider use of San Siro racecourse.
Flutter plans long-term investment in Milan’s San Siro racecourse
Flutter’s plan aims to strengthen racing and broaden San Siro’s appeal beyond horse racing through long-term development.
MGA says Malta’s rules can cover prediction markets under existing licences
Malta’s existing licences may cover prediction markets, but operators must assess the relevant model and unresolved regulatory issues.
Yolo Investments launches Fund III targeting US$250 million
The fund’s planned raise and investment mandate could provide capital to gaming businesses in its target sectors and regions.
Licence
PAGCOR approves Playson game distribution in the Philippines
The approval allows Playson to offer its games to licensed operators in the Philippine market.
ADM suspends Novara bingo concession lapse pending court ruling
The suspension keeps the Novara venue's concession status in place while the underlying case proceeds.
ADM suspends Oxford's bingo concession forfeiture in Novara pending court case
Oxford’s bingo concession remains protected from forfeiture while the administrative court case continues.
Swiss authorities update blacklist of unauthorised online gambling sites
Telecom providers must block listed domains, limiting access in Switzerland to unauthorised platforms.
Appointment
DeGaming launches iGaming platform and appoints Ulle Skottling CEO
The platform’s launch and leadership appointment introduce a new supplier option for operators seeking integrated gaming systems.
Romania's local licensing shift leaves land-based operators in regulatory limbo
Operators with valid national authorisations face closure or relocation as local councils gain veto powers over venues and permits.
Penalty
CoPReGI reports €5.711m in penalties after illegal-gambling checks across Italy
Operators face enforcement scrutiny as authorities target unauthorised gambling outlets and irregular gaming equipment.
Licence
E-Gaming Spain says Valencia approves multigame system with 16 titles
The homologation allows E-Gaming Spain to offer the specified multigame configuration in the Valencia market.
Singapore GRA censures Resorts World Sentosa operator over internal controls
The censure concerns an approved control requirement for Singapore's casino operator.
Armenia directs banks to reject unlicensed gambling transactions
Banks and licensed operators will need to apply the new transaction controls and compliance requirements.