Resorts World New York opens 200 live table games in Queens
The opening starts live table gaming at the property and adds a new operating format for its staff and customers.
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Reports
AMLA invites EU trade bodies to roundtable on risk assessment method
The proposed methodology may shape AML risk assessment for non-financial obliged entities, including parts of the gambling sector.
Source: MGA (Malta)
Taiwan authorities refer 21 suspects in gambling-linked laundering case
The case links payment processing for illegal gambling sites to alleged cross-border laundering activity and prosecution in Taiwan.
Romania gambling regulator opens €5m harms-prevention funding call
Eligible organisations have until 11 May to seek funding for prevention, treatment, research and related projects.
Caesars and Tilman Fertitta continue talks over proposed $18bn acquisition
The proposed transaction could reshape ownership of casino assets across the US, subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Caixa seeks to join Brazil Supreme Court case on municipal lotteries
The court case addresses the legality of municipal lottery and betting systems across Brazil.
Brazilian lawmakers ask Apple to list authorised betting apps
The request seeks wider app-store access for authorised operators as lawmakers address illegal betting and fraud.
Licence
AGCO registers Endorphina as a gaming supplier in Ontario
The registration enables Endorphina to supply gaming content to licensed Ontario operators.
Catapano criticises Italy’s €100 online gaming top-up limit
The criticism raises concerns for Italian operators about the limit’s effect on legal-market activity.
Caesars reportedly continues $18bn acquisition talks with Tilman Fertitta
The reported talks could affect Caesars’ ownership, but no agreement or completed transaction is confirmed.
Como police report four people over alleged street gambling
The enforcement action concerns alleged unlicensed gambling activity in a public area.
Playson supplies slot games to Hommerson Casino in the Netherlands
The partnership expands Playson’s Dutch distribution through Hommerson’s online platform and Relax Gaming’s aggregation engine.
Naples study finds 51% of surveyed young people cannot distinguish legal gambling
The findings point to an information gap relevant to prevention efforts concerning minors and gambling venues.
ASVOMAR submits comments on Valencian gambling-sector decree proposal
The proposed restrictions could shape gambling-sector rules in the Valencian Community.
Licence
Casino Barcelona receives licence extension
The extension affects the casino’s authorisation to operate in Barcelona.
Chile’s online betting platforms record 72.4 million Q1 visits
The reported traffic growth and shifting platform rankings give operators a snapshot of competition in Chile before definitive regulation.
Jamaican Senate approves casino regulations ahead of market launch
The regulations set licensing and oversight requirements for operators seeking to enter Jamaica’s land-based casino market.
Lonabol launches online lottery ticket sales platform in Bolivia
The launch gives Lonabol a digital sales channel for lottery tickets across Bolivia.
Appointment
UK Tote appoints John O’Reilly as non-executive director from 1 May
The appointment adds an experienced director as the Tote pursues domestic and international growth in pool betting.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports $107.76 million casino revenue for March
The figures report casino and sports wagering performance and the associated tax base in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission releases March casino and sports wagering revenue
The release gives operators and investors a recurring measure of activity in Massachusetts casino and sports wagering markets.
Polymarket agrees $22m Lazio shirt sponsorship despite Italian ban
The deal tests how Italy’s restrictions on gambling advertising apply to a prediction-market brand’s football sponsorship.
Kansspelautoriteit eases Cruks registration process for clients under guardianship
Guardians can seek gambling exclusion for financially vulnerable clients through a shorter application process.
Hawaii working group hears gambling testimony ahead of 2027 session
The group’s recommendations could shape Hawaii’s consideration of sports betting and casino gambling.
Appointment
IGT appoints Mark Wadley as land-based gaming president, pending approvals
The appointment consolidates leadership of IGT’s land-based gaming operations, subject to regulatory approval.