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Completing the steel structure moves the project toward interiors and finishing before opening.
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California man admits illegal gambling business run from Costa Rica
The case shows US prosecutors pursuing offshore-based operators who take bets from American customers, a jurisdictional risk for Costa Rica-facing gambling businesses.
Five Star Movement proposes ban on sports venue gambling advertising
The motion seeks to stop gambling advertising in sports venues during sports decree consideration.
1X2 Network launches with seven Alberta operators
Going live with seven operators establishes distribution as Alberta's regulated market opens.
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Netflix appoints Ian Hunter to develop gambling advertising relationships
Netflix now has dedicated responsibility for relationships with betting and gaming advertisers.
Italian authorities identify illegal betting centres in Agrigento
Penalties and reports against two people target unauthorised betting centres.
CME Group CEO says sports prediction contracts resemble gambling
A US Supreme Court ruling on whether sports prediction contracts fall under derivatives or gambling law would reshape how operators and exchanges offer such products.
DGOJ discusses gambling law reform with three trade associations
Continued contacts let trade associations contribute to preparing gambling law reform.
Catalan tax agency identifies €6.2m gambling tax fraud
The identified fraud and actions quantify the agency's reported gambling-sector tax enforcement activity.
Dominican Republic deputies return gambling bill with venue and advertising limits
The bill would impose location, advertising and self-exclusion rules on casinos, betting shops, bingos and online operators in the Dominican Republic.
GLI consults on online gambling and sports betting standards
The consultation lets stakeholders comment on revisions to online gambling and sports betting standards.
JP Morgan reaffirms Light & Wonder outlook
The bank's positive outlook cites industry conditions, AI-based products and maintained fiscal 2026 guidance.
Korea Casino Association seeks changes to levy and renewal proposals
The association asks the culture ministry to revise a higher tourism levy and licence renewal requirements.
Genting begins further construction at New York casino
The phase expands planned accommodation, entertainment and gaming capacity at Resorts World New York City.
Nevada regulators question proposed People Inc purchase of MGM Resorts
Nevada Gaming Commission members' questions signal regulatory scrutiny of the proposed MGM acquisition.
China Sports Lottery records CNY83.3bn in World Cup football sales
The sales figures quantify single-match football betting through China's state Sports Lottery during the World Cup.
Aristocrat installs first $1 million MONOPOLY Big Board Bucks at Venetian Las Vegas
The installation gives Aristocrat a flagship placement for its MONOPOLY slot line at a major Las Vegas Strip resort.
Buenos Aires bill proposes gambling session limits and facial verification
The bill would add session limits, daily login requirements and facial verification to licensed online platforms.
Macquarie forecasts $1.5tn prediction-market volume by 2030
The forecast raises projected prediction-market turnover to $1.5tn by 2030, above other analysts' projections.
UN report identifies China as principal target of illegal gambling networks
The report identifies China as the main target of illegal gambling networks in Southeast Asia.
NASPL warns prediction markets threaten lottery funding for public programmes
Lottery operators argue prediction markets could divert revenue that funds public programmes, a concern for state lotteries and their suppliers.
Polymarket plans legal challenge to French blocking order
Polymarket will contest France's website blocking decision, which ANJ classified as illegal gambling.
Entain launches Sports Interaction and Party Casino in regulated Alberta
The launches expand Entain's presence in Alberta's regulated online market.
Brazil's MJSP signs digital advertising oversight agreement with Conar
The agreement gives consumer authorities a channel to flag irregular betting advertisements to Conar, affecting how operators' marketing is scrutinised in Brazil.
US senators seek sports prediction-contract ban in CLARITY Act
The senators' letter urges adding a prediction-market ban targeting sports wagers or casino-like contracts to the CLARITY Act.