Arkansas Supreme Court upholds ballot wording on Pope County casino licence
Pope County voters will decide a measure that could revoke the casino licence and require local approval for future licences.
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Appointment
Clarion Gaming appoints Nadine Dereza to chair 2025 World Gaming Forum
The appointment affects the programme and leadership of a gaming-industry conference for delegates and participating businesses.
Pennsylvania governor asks PGCB to pursue MSIGA membership
Joining MSIGA could let Pennsylvania’s online poker players compete across state lines with players in member states.
Australia's High Court orders SkyCity to pay A$13.1m in casino duty
SkyCity faces additional casino duty, while the amount of interest remains for a South Australian judge to determine.
Appointment
Scientific Games appoints Patrick Homm as international systems engineering vice-president
The appointment assigns leadership of international systems engineering at a supplier serving lottery operators.
Arkansas Supreme Court rejects signature challenge to casino ballot measure
The ballot measure could revoke the Pope County casino licence awarded to Cherokee Nation Entertainment.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission reports September casino and wagering revenue
The figures show monthly revenue across Massachusetts casino and licensed sports wagering operations.
Licence
WA.Technology says MINCETUR approves its entry into Peru
The reported approval enables WA.Technology to offer its gaming products to operators in Peru.
GGL wins court backing for broader payment blocking against illegal gambling
The ruling gives the GGL court-backed scope to restrict payment services linked to unauthorised gambling offers not yet identified.
Source: GGL (Germany)
Eleventh Circuit revives Muscogee lawsuit over Alabama casino site
The ruling returns the casino-site dispute to the trial court for further analysis of the Poarch officials’ immunity.
G2E panel debates whether sweepstakes sites constitute gambling
Operators and suppliers face differing views on how gambling rules apply to sweepstakes and social-gaming models.
Brazil begins blocking more than 2,000 irregular gambling websites
Operators face website blocks and a stated clearance fee and compliance conditions to continue operating in Brazil.
Brazil’s SPA sends 2,040 unauthorised betting domains for blocking
Operators outside the approved list face blocking, while eligible firms must meet the stated grant condition to continue in 2025.
Licence
Botswana Gambling Authority awards 16 betting and LPM licences
The awards create new licensed capacity for betting and machine operations and set a stated local-ownership profile.
Texas gaming advocates outline hurdles to legalisation in 2025
Operators and suppliers weighing Texas market entry face legislative and referendum requirements before gaming could be authorised.
NatsumeAtari targets North American igaming with Japanese intellectual property
Potential partners can assess Samurai Studio’s Japanese intellectual property and its search for distributors to bring further content to market.
CNIGA plans California sports betting ballot measure after 2024 election
The proposed tribal framework could shape future sports betting legislation and market access in California.
DC Lottery reports GambetDC September handle of more than $826,000
The decline in GambetDC handle helps operators and regulators track its remaining retail betting activity.
bet365 launches online betting and casino services in Peru
The launch gives bet365 a new market for its online casino and sports betting services.
IAG and CDC Gaming plan merger into Complete Media Group
The proposed combination would bring two gaming media businesses under one parent while retaining their regional brands.
Shape Games partners with Choctaw Nation on sportsbook and online casino
The agreement supplies front-end and customer engagement services for the tribe’s sportsbook and online casino.
Maryland Lottery and Gaming reports $159.5m casino revenue in September
The figures give operators and regulators a monthly view of casino revenue and state contributions in Maryland.
Source: Maryland Lottery and Gaming (MD)
Acquisition
FDJ completes Kindred acquisition for nearly €2.5bn
The acquisition combines FDJ’s lottery operations with Kindred’s online businesses, reshaping their presence across European markets.
Licence
Wynn says UAE regulator awarded it a commercial gaming licence
The licence provides a commercial gaming approval for Wynn’s resort project in Ras Al Khaimah.
Gaming Realms partners with S Gaming to distribute titles in North America and Europe
The agreement adds S Gaming titles to Gaming Realms’ platform across North American and European markets.