Vietnam finance ministry proposes easing casino entry financial checks
A change to financial-proof requirements would affect casino entry procedures and compliance workloads in Vietnam.
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NorthStar Gaming appoints interim CEO and chairman after dismissals
NorthStar’s leadership changes come as the company warns it may lack funds to finance operations and meet minimum liquidity requirements.
debt facility
Bally’s expands loan commitments to $1.1 billion for New York casino plans
The delayed-draw facility is intended to fund New York licensing costs, while the financing supports Bally’s planned property sale.
Lombardy anti-mafia commission approves report on gambling hearings
A proposed update to Lombardy’s gambling law could change regional measures to prevent organised-crime infiltration.
Appointment
Inmaculada Domínguez continues as Valencia gambling director
The continuation keeps the leadership of Valencia’s gambling administration unchanged.
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Valencia government retains Inmaculada Domínguez in tax and gambling role
The appointments maintain the officials responsible for gambling regulation and tax policy in the Valencian government.
DGOJ discusses illegal online gambling and domain enforcement in Spain
Coordination on illegal gambling domains and advertising may shape enforcement involving registrars and other public bodies.
Appointment
IGT appoints Héctor Fernandez as CEO
The appointment changes leadership responsibilities at IGT during its corporate restructuring.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission considers Boomer’s and Caesars sportsbook applications
The decisions could expand sportsbook access at five Nevada properties and extend Caesars app access at four venues.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission considers Sun Valley Casino licence for Hobey’s
The application would enable the partnership to operate Hobey’s and add slots if regulators approve the licence.
Gate City Casino adds Interblock electronic table games in New Hampshire
The installation adds a named supplier’s electronic table games to a New Hampshire casino floor.
US Justice Department seizes domain linked to Myanmar casino scam operation
The seizure targets a domain prosecutors linked to investment scams operating from a casino complex in Myanmar.
Fanatics launches prediction markets platform with Crypto.com pricing
The launch gives Fanatics and Crypto.com a presence in prediction markets across the states where the app is live.
TG Lab opens Santiago managed services centre with more than 60 staff
The new centre adds local operational capacity for TG Lab’s partners in Latin America.
Loto-Québec plans Saguenay gaming hall opening within 18 months
The project adds a planned gaming venue in Saguenay and supports Loto-Québec’s approach to limiting access to video lottery machines.
Appointment
VBET names Fábio Tibéria vice-president for South American operations
The appointment puts a regional executive in place as VBET operates amid proposed tax changes in Brazil.
England and Wales appeal court rejects £1.5m claim against Betfair
The ruling addresses the evidence relevant to operators’ responsibility for identifying problem gambling among customers.
Appointment
Flutter appoints João Studart and Eduardo Monte to lead Brazil business
The leadership changes put named executives in charge of Flutter’s Brazilian operations as the company faces scheduled tax increases.
Appointment
VBET appoints Fábio Tibéria as Brazil vice-president
The appointment gives VBET a named executive to lead its Brazil operation and work on its BSOP partnership.
Departure
NorthStar names Corey Goodman interim CEO after Michael Moskowitz exits
The leadership changes put Goodman in charge of NorthStar’s operations while the board selects another independent director.
Russian investigators pursue alleged illegal gambling operations in St Petersburg and Samara
The investigations and seizures show enforcement action against alleged unlicensed gambling venues in two Russian regions.
Appointment
GLPI appoints Michael Borofsky as independent director
Borofsky’s appointment would expand GLPI’s board, but remains subject to regulatory approval.
Scotts Valley Tribe seeks dismissal of three lawsuits over Vallejo land approval
The motions add a procedural step to litigation over the proposed casino while the DOI reviews gaming eligibility.
Greg Abbott withholds support for Texas destination-resort casinos
Abbott’s position complicates Las Vegas Sands’ effort to secure legislative and voter approval for a Texas casino proposal.
New York governor signs dual-currency sweepstakes casino ban
The law extends compliance and licensing risks to operators, payment processors, geolocation vendors and media partners.