Appointment
Western Regional OTB appoints Byron Brown as chief executive at $295,000
Brown’s appointment changes the betting agency’s leadership, and its board sees his Albany relationships as potentially useful.
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Reports
SEC orders DraftKings to pay $200,000 over investor disclosures
The order requires DraftKings to pay a penalty and change training for employees handling corporate communications.
Sam Hou Fai backs gaming sector growth and Macau concessionaire oversight
The stated approach signals continued oversight of concessionaires and their MOP$130bn non-gaming investment commitments.
Liquor & Gaming NSW reports 93% venue compliance with harm-minimisation rules
Venues must address reported compliance gaps and prepare for additional senior-staff training requirements.
Massachusetts Gaming Commission approves Penn sportsbook and app changes
The approval enables Penn’s app and sportsbook changes while clarifying that college award wagers are not permitted.
Appeals court hears tribes’ dispute over Alabama casino site
The appeal could affect the casino’s legal position and the tribes’ dispute over the site.
Acquisition
Nevada Gaming Commission approves Sega Sammy’s GAN acquisition
Regulatory approval removes one hurdle for Sega Sammy’s acquisition of GAN, though completion remains pending.
Dotty’s waives interest claim on Nevada gaming-tax refund
Refund claims could return gaming-tax overpayments to the operator, while the proposed settlement still requires Commission approval.
Spelinspektionen prepares situation report on illegal online gambling in Sweden
The planned assessment could inform enforcement strategies and possible legislative changes in Sweden.
Entain backs proposals to tackle illegal gambling in the UK and abroad
The proposals could affect operators’ payment access, advertising and exposure to enforcement in markets where unlicensed gambling is targeted.
Acquisition
WA.Technology acquires Onseo to bring iGaming development in-house
Onseo’s development capabilities expand WA.Technology’s in-house capacity to serve operator clients.
Licence
Colorado Division of Gaming licenses JCM Global to sell TITA system
The licence allows JCM Global to offer its table-game system to Colorado customers.
Appointment
EveryMatrix appoints Kevin Furlong as group chief product officer
Furlong’s remit puts product strategy across EveryMatrix’s business units under coordinated leadership.
Netherlands plans gambling tax rises to 37.8% by 2026
Operators in the Netherlands face higher planned tax rates on qualifying lottery and casino winnings.
Licence
MGM Resorts says it has applied for an Abu Dhabi casino licence
MGM’s application gives Abu Dhabi authorities another casino proposal to consider as they develop the framework.
BOBS makes Botswana gambling equipment standards available
Operators and equipment suppliers can consult the standards covering gambling equipment and related systems in Botswana.
D.C. Circuit issues no decision on Kalshi election betting appeal
The unresolved appeal leaves the status of Kalshi’s US congressional election betting markets uncertain.
KSA reduces Videoslots sanction to €975,000 after appeal
The reduced sanction lowers Videoslots’ financial exposure, while the company continues to dispute the regulator’s findings.
Appointment
VGW appoints Graciella Anthony as head of casino
Anthony’s experience leading live and table games at Entain is relevant to her new oversight of VGW’s casino operations.
BetMGM partners with Gannett across USA TODAY Network
The partnership gives BetMGM a channel to provide betting information and promote its sportsbook and casino across Gannett’s network.
Illinois Gaming Board extends advertising rules to casinos and video gaming
Operators in Illinois casinos and video gaming must now follow the board’s advertising requirements as well as sports wagering rules.
Appointment
Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces Carrie Torrisi as sports wagering division chief
The appointment identifies the official leading the commission’s sports wagering division.
short-term financing
NorthStar secures $3m short-term financing from Playtech
The financing provides NorthStar with funds for growth and general corporate purposes while adding repayment and interest obligations.
Playtech amends Caliplay agreement and reports more than €150m in fees received
Playtech’s fee recovery and paused litigation depend on the amended agreement taking effect after Mexican antitrust approval.
Licence
Nevada Gaming Commission considers Prospector takeover by Marnell-linked trust
The decision could change ownership of a Nevada casino and determine whether its existing workforce is retained.