Star reports A$12m quarterly EBITDA as Sydney licence suspension continues
Star’s quarterly profit improvement is reported alongside continued licence restrictions and external oversight across its casinos.
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Galicia closes consultation on draft gambling regulation after 31 submissions
Operators and other stakeholders await the draft’s approval and any changes following the consultation.
Macrobingo puts Grabingo absorption to shareholders on 15 December
The proposed merger would combine Grabingo’s assets with Macrobingo if shareholders approve it.
Tender
Loterie Nationale seeks creation of draw-game tickets in Belgium
Print and design suppliers can assess a procurement opportunity for the national lottery’s draw-game materials.
Source: TED
notes issue
Sands China proposes notes issue to refinance US$700 million debt
The proposed notes offering could refinance debt, making its terms relevant to investors assessing Sands China’s financing.
Arizona gaming department maintains VGW is operating illegally as enforcement is assessed
The outcome of the department’s assessment could determine whether VGW faces enforcement over its Arizona operations.
Gambling Commission signals further action after UK election betting convictions
Further enforcement may affect betting operators’ controls around politically sensitive markets.
Brazil communications minister defends proposed online betting ban after election
The minister’s defense of a proposed ban leaves operators facing uncertainty about Brazil’s policy direction.
Bally's halts non-casino construction at its Chicago resort
The dispute over terminal permissions has paused hotel and other non-casino construction at Bally's Chicago resort.
New York gaming commission asks court to enforce Kalshi subpoenas
The petition could require Kalshi to provide records the commission says it needs to assess civil penalties.
ADM introduces five-minute Fai3 and Fai4 draws in Italy
The higher draw frequency changes the schedule for retailers offering Fai3 and Fai4.
Fine
PlayCity fines Tribuna.com owner ₴5.2m over gambling advertising
The penalty signals enforcement exposure for media businesses carrying advertising linked to unlicensed gambling.
Appointment
Polymarket reportedly dismisses marketing chief after promotional investigation
The reported departure raises governance and disclosure issues for a prediction-market operator and its marketing partners.
Ohio commission excludes bettor from state gambling market after threats
Ohio’s exclusion bars the bettor from its legal gambling market, underscoring regulatory action following an alleged threat.
ADM sets payment rules for gaming-shop top-ups amid fraud risks
Retail operators and concessionaires may need to assess portal-access risks not covered by the payment controls described in the determination.
ADM sets conditions for dedicated gambling payment instruments in Italy
Operators and retail top-up points must account for the determination’s requirements when organising gambling deposits and payment processes.
Campania court upholds refusal of betting shop licence near Naples church
The ruling means revoked licences cannot protect proposed betting shops from Campania’s distance limit.
Gamanza Engage adds gamification suite to ALL IN Platform
The partnership expands the range of gamification tools available to operators on ALL IN Platform.
Wildz Group says it has received Finland online gambling licence
The licence gives Wildz Group permission to operate in Finland when its regulated online gambling market opens.
Cassazione rejects gaming company’s tax appeal over 2006 entertainment duty
The ruling underlines that gaming companies disputing tax collection must identify evidence of when a payment notice was served.
Blask finds offshore brands dominate a third of major regulated betting markets
The findings point to competition from offshore brands in regulated markets, including those beginning to issue betting licences.
Mincetur says IAGR recognised Peru’s gambling regulation progress
The recognition and conference reflect regulatory cooperation relevant to gambling operators and suppliers in Peru.
Source: Mincetur (Peru)
Spillemyndigheden launches campaign on gambling elements in children’s games
The campaign draws attention to gambling-like mechanics in games, an issue relevant to regulators and suppliers serving younger audiences.
Source: Spillemyndigheden
New York gaming commission asks court to compel Kalshi subpoena compliance
The court request could determine whether Kalshi must provide records about its sports-event contracts and users to the commission.
Brazilian measure threatens 85 betting authorisations worth R$2.55bn
Operators risk losing paid authorisations without reimbursement, while disruption to real-time monitoring and legal uncertainty could follow.