minority investment
Serent Capital takes minority stake in casino software provider Casino Cash Trac
The investment brings a new minority investor and growth-team support to a supplier serving casino operators.
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Reports
Brazilian Senate committee approves lottery proceeds for disaster fund
The bill would redirect lottery proceeds and affect how Caixa schedules one annual draw if enacted.
Licence
PAGCOR reports rise in online gaming licence inquiries after grey-list exit
More applicant inquiries could increase PAGCOR’s workload as it oversees the post-POGO gaming market.
Pennsylvania Lottery seeks end to 20% profit mandate on traditional games
Changing the mandate could affect the lottery’s scope to offer higher-priced scratch-off games and its proceeds for the state.
Appointment
Aristocrat appoints Craig Toner as gaming chief executive
Toner’s focus on integrating land-based and digital teams shapes Aristocrat’s coordination as it integrates acquisitions.
Licence
Brazil’s SPA authorises six companies for fixed-odds betting through 2029
The permits define which operators may offer fixed-odds betting and online games in Brazil through 2029.
NYSGC settlement requires Underdog to pay $17.5m and leave New York
The settlement requires Underdog to exit New York while its permanent fantasy sports licence application remains pending.
Croatia approves gambling law with player checks and advertising restrictions
Operators will face new identification, advertising, location, tax and licence-fee requirements in Croatia.
Dutch trade bodies seek advertising access in proposed gambling policy
The proposals could shape advertising rules and operators’ access to customers in the Dutch licensed market.
Nebraska committee advances digital sports betting amendment to Senate
Operators and suppliers may face a route to a new market, subject to legislative and voter approval.
Results
Sun International reports Sunbet income growth of 60.6%
Sunbet’s income growth highlights its contribution to Sun International’s gaming revenue and overall financial performance.
New Jersey plaintiff withdraws sweepstakes casino lawsuit without prejudice
The dismissal leaves the allegations against the casino and technology companies unresolved and permits the plaintiff to refile.
Ghana finance minister submits bills to repeal betting winnings tax
The proposal could change the tax treatment of betting winnings if Parliament approves it.
Sixth Circuit sends four social casino lawsuits back to Tennessee state court
The lawsuits will continue in state court, where the plaintiffs’ claims against the operators remain pending.
Licence
Meridianbet launches B2B operations in Nigeria under local licence
The launch gives Meridianbet a licensed route to supply betting and casino services to operators in Nigeria.
Award
SELAE awards €1.848m National Lottery advertising contract to Contrapunto BBDO
The award gives Contrapunto BBDO a one-year contract for National Lottery advertising, excluding the Christmas and El Niño draws.
Altenar integrates Optimove’s Opti-X platform for operator clients
The integration gives Altenar’s operator partners additional messaging, search and player-segmentation capabilities.
KSA examines DNS blocking powers to tackle illegal gambling sites
Potential DNS-blocking powers could change how quickly the KSA can restrict illegal gambling sites.
GGL restores LUGAS interface after certificate fault disrupts online gambling deposits
Operators relying on LUGAS can use restored registration and deposit functions, while the certificate fault highlights a technical control risk.
Source: GGL (Germany)
CearaPar studies Ceará lottery after visit to Paraná operator LOTTOPAR
A possible Ceará lottery could create a new state market and a potential cooperation route with Paraná's operator.
Appointment
CBTH elects Alberoni Castro as president of Brazil’s poker confederation
The leadership change could shape cooperation between Brazil’s poker confederation and the World Poker Federation.
Alberta government targets Q1 2026 iGaming launch, CGA chief says
Operators and suppliers cannot plan Alberta market entry against a confirmed timetable while the government has not set one.
Thailand committee names four cities for potential casino venues
The proposed locations give casino operators an indication of where future Thai market opportunities may be considered.
Appointment
Gaming Laboratories International appoints Dalbock and Grewal to EMEIA roles
Regulators and suppliers will work with new GLI leaders responsible for regulatory engagement and regional operational delivery.
Thailand names four potential cities for casino development as legislation advances
The locations and unresolved selection criteria shape where operators may pursue future Thai casino projects.