S&P Global flags Asia-Pacific casino policy shifts as credit risk
Operators and investors in Cambodia and the Philippines face wider credit-quality gaps if policy shifts continue, according to S&P Global Ratings.
All news
Reports
AGCO sets provincial rules for charitable bingo and break-open ticket licences
The rules set agreement, membership and province-wide benefit conditions for charitable lottery licence applicants.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines Ontario rules for break-open ticket licences
The policy sets licensing conditions and duration limits for charities selling break-open lottery tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO manual sets Ontario charitable lottery licensing policies
The manual outlines licensing procedures and fundraising conditions for Ontario charitable gaming organisations.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO sets Ontario break-open ticket licensing policies
The policies set licence-duration and operating conditions for organisations selling break-open tickets in Ontario.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO outlines signs of intoxication for Ontario establishments
The guidance gives licensed establishments indicators to monitor when assessing customer intoxication and smoking restrictions.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO advises Ontario liquor licensees on preventing controlled substances
Ontario liquor licensees face potential sanctions if controlled substances are held, sold or consumed on covered premises.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
PlayCity reports first-year licensing and enforcement results
PlayCity issued 250 licences and blocked more than 4,100 illegal gambling websites in its first year.
Source: PlayCity (Ukraine)
Hellenic Gaming Commission warns users about unlicensed gambling websites
The notice warns users and providers of enforcement consequences tied to unlicensed gambling sites in Greece.
Source: Hellenic Gaming Commission
Results
Caesars issues second-quarter figures without earnings call
Caesars released second-quarter results through a press statement without the usual executive earnings call.
Court blocks Minnesota from enforcing prediction market ban
The ruling keeps prediction markets open in Minnesota, affecting operators and suppliers weighing US state restrictions on event contracts.
Finland's online gambling rules raise channelisation concerns
Finland's licensed market must stay competitive with offshore sites or channelisation targets will be missed, as Sweden's experience shows.
ADM says circular 18/2026 is suspended and under review
The clarification limits how the suspended customs circular can be applied to Covid-era procedures, affecting operators handling product clearance.
La Banca warns of impersonation through social media advertising
La Banca's warning alerts users to social media advertising impersonating Uruguay's state-regulated betting network.
Kahnawà:ke council reports appeal against dismissed Quebec court proceedings
The appeal keeps the dispute over an unlicensed community-based gambling operation before Quebec's courts, with occupancy of the premises still at issue.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Nigeria's Supreme Court ruling leaves operators facing 37 state regulators
Operators entering Nigeria now face multiple state licences and uneven enforcement, raising compliance costs and complicating market entry.
Caixa Loterias orders exclusive use of official advertising material
Retailers face penalties for advertising not using authorised materials, while they criticised the absence of official materials.
UKGC to publish full FRA data set in autumn, Gardner says
Operators and suppliers will gain sight of the evidence and methodology behind the UKGC's FRA work when the material is released.
Veneto tax court upholds cancellation of betting data centre assessment
Operators and investors see the income-tax and regional-tax assessment remain cancelled.
Veneto tax court rejects revenue agency appeal over betting centre assessment
Operators and investors see the challenged tax assessments against the betting centre annulled.
WLA confirms Level 2 responsible gambling certification membership requirement
Operators must secure Level 2 responsible gambling certification to satisfy WLA membership requirements before the October submission deadline.
Veneto tax court rejects revenue agency appeal over betting centre assessment
The rejected appeal confirms annulment of personal income and regional business tax assessments for the betting data transmission centre.
Gambling Commission to publish financial risk assessment evidence in autumn
Operators await the Commission's financial risk evidence, which will shape compliance expectations for licence holders in Britain.
Judge signals possible rejection of DraftKings dismissal request
The judge's preliminary view leaves DraftKings facing possible continuation of California consumer claims about fantasy contests.
Geronimo Law warns staff retention could reduce PAGCOR sale bids
Buyers could resist staff-retention obligations and potentially lower bids for the planned Casino Filipino properties sale.