HG Vora sues Penn over reduction in board seats up for election
The dispute could affect Penn’s board election and the hedge fund’s effort to secure director seats.
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Reports
Teresópolis council approves municipal lottery bill
The approval creates a municipal lottery authority and sets a planned timetable for its first operator accreditation.
Sporttrade seeks CFTC relief to offer sports exchange nationwide
The pending CFTC request could determine whether Sporttrade can offer its sports exchange nationwide beyond its current state-licensed operations.
Philippine police name two junkets in US$3.6m ransom transfer case
The investigation may expose two casino junket operators to criminal charges over alleged ransom transfers.
Acquisition
KZNERA approves Hollywoodbets acquisition of Gold Circle in KwaZulu-Natal
The approval gives Hollywoodbets control of Gold Circle and supports planned investment in KwaZulu-Natal racing facilities.
Russian investigators shut 12 alleged illegal casinos across three cities
The raids show enforcement action against venues allegedly posing as licensed bookmakers in three Russian cities.
Results
Lottomatica reports Q1 revenue of €585.7m, up 33.1%
The results and planned buyback provide investors with updated financial and capital-allocation information.
Series A
Kero Gaming raises $3m Series A led by SIG Sports
The funding supports a supplier whose micro-betting technology is used by sportsbook operators and platforms.
Licence
Japan reportedly considers applications for two more integrated resorts
A further application round could create new opportunities for resort operators and investors seeking entry to Japan’s casino market.
Colombia approves esports betting under Bill 026
The legislation provides a basis for Colombia’s regulated online gambling sector to offer esports betting.
EGBA urges Romania to establish a national gambling self-exclusion register
A national register would require gambling operators in Romania to apply self-exclusion across online and land-based channels.
Results
Wynn Resorts reports year-on-year declines at Macau properties in Q1 2025
The results give investors and suppliers an update on Wynn Resorts’ Macau performance and the factors affecting it.
Fine
Spelinspektionen fines Spooniker SEK10m over due diligence failures
The fine and required customer checks affect Spooniker’s compliance obligations in Sweden.
Ukraine’s Cabinet defines PlayCity’s expanded gambling oversight powers
The rules set new oversight duties for PlayCity and responsible-gambling requirements for operators in Ukraine.
DRA bans Andy Jenkins for 11 years over match-fixing and betting breaches
The ruling bars Jenkins from DRA events and sets out consequences for match manipulation and betting violations.
Licence
GCGRA lists IGT Global Services as a licensed UAE gaming vendor
The listing records IGT Global Services’ approval status as a gaming vendor in the UAE.
New York Assembly committee advances sweepstakes gaming ban bill
If enacted, the bill would prohibit covered sweepstakes games and expose violators to fines and loss of licensing.
CFTC withdraws appeal in Kalshi political event-contract case
The withdrawal leaves the court ruling in place while state-level challenges to Kalshi continue.
India's Supreme Court hears dispute over 28% GST on online games
The court's interpretation could determine whether operators pay GST on contest entry amounts or only on platform fees and commissions.
New York Senate committee advances Cohen-backed Queens casino bill
The committee vote advances a proposed casino project but does not secure the licence Cohen needs to proceed.
Florida lawmakers withdraw two online gambling bills
The withdrawal leaves the proposed restrictions on sweepstakes casinos and non-tribal mobile sports betting unenacted for now.
Bet365 sale speculation names private equity firms as possible buyers
A possible change in Bet365’s ownership could affect competitors and investors, but the company has not confirmed a sale process.
Licence
GRAI plans phased Irish licence applications later in 2025
Operators seeking an Irish gambling licence need to follow the regulator’s planned phased application process and licensing rules.
Veikkaus prepares digital business for Finland’s 2027 market opening
Veikkaus is preparing its digital operation to compete when Finland’s online gambling market opens to private operators.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission schedules hearing on proposed racing rules
Racing operators and participants may need to respond to proposed changes affecting track procedures and responsibilities.