Pennsylvania attorney general announces former Pace-O-Matic executive’s guilty plea
The guilty pleas and pending sentences may heighten scrutiny of gaming compliance and proceeds in Pennsylvania.
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Licence
GRAI opens applications for Ireland’s betting licences
Operators must prepare for Ireland’s phased licensing process and the stated dates for remote and in-person licences.
Latvia reports €299.6m in gambling revenue for 2025
The reported flat annual total gives operators and investors a headline measure of Latvia’s gambling market.
Results
Betsson reports 2025 revenue growth as EBITDA falls 1%
Higher gaming taxes and product investment reduced EBITDA despite revenue growth, informing profitability and dividend assessments.
Sportradar expands Betfred retail technology agreement across UK outlets
The expanded agreement will update technology supporting Betfred’s 1,300 UK betting shops.
Rhode Island casinos report $646.3m gaming revenue for 2025
The reported flat annual revenue provides operators and investors with a measure of Rhode Island’s casino market performance.
Ontario iGaming operators report CAD 4bn-plus revenue in 2025
The figures give operators and regulators a view of Ontario’s licensed market scale and tax contribution.
KSA calls on Dutch online gambling operators to stop bet-sharing features
Dutch licensees using these tools face an immediate request to stop and potential regulatory enforcement.
Stakelogic supplies slot titles to Gran Madrid Casino Online in Spain
The partnership adds Stakelogic slot titles to Gran Madrid’s online casino through an aggregation platform.
Chinese Football Association bans 73 people for life over football misconduct
The measures affect club standings and compliance requirements while signalling continued enforcement against football-related betting misconduct.
Nebraska petition sponsors revise online sports betting measures
The proposals could set platform limits, tax treatment and rulemaking requirements for any Nebraska online sports betting market.
Playbook Fusion launches football betting game with Betano in Brazil
The launch gives Betano customers in Brazil access to Playbook Football through Playbook Fusion’s platform.
Brazilian authorities close 550 bank accounts linked to illegal betting in 2025
The closures and website blocks show how Brazil is targeting financial channels and access to unauthorised betting sites.
Departure
Interblock appoints Bala Ganesan interim CEO as John Connelly leaves
The leadership change leaves Ganesan overseeing Interblock during its search for a permanent CEO.
Results
Boyd Gaming and MGM discuss fourth-quarter results and Las Vegas trends
Boyd and MGM’s results and outlook can inform assessments of regional casino performance and Las Vegas demand.
J.P. Morgan forecasts 5.4% fall in US regional casino visits in January
The estimates give casino operators and investors a measure of weather-related trading pressure and potential online competition.
Metropolitan Gaming and Aristocrat open dedicated gaming space at London casino
The launch adds a named supplier’s games and dedicated space at a UK casino under a commercial partnership.
China’s finance ministry reports lottery sales of 6.28 trillion yuan in 2025
The figures show a marked slowdown in China’s lottery growth and differing trends across product categories.
SkyCity outlines plans for New Zealand's proposed online casino market
SkyCity’s possible entry depends on player safeguards and the proposed licensing process for New Zealand’s online casino market.
Alabama senator introduces bill for lottery and sports betting vote
The proposal could put lottery and sports betting authorisation to Alabama voters and establish a new state regulator.
Brazilian Supreme Court justice maintains suspension of betting ban for aid recipients
The suspension leaves the Treasury's proposed exclusion of social-benefit recipients from betting platforms on hold.
Brazilian Senate committee approves bill to ban betting advertising
The proposal could restrict betting companies' advertising and election-related promotions if it advances into law.
Brazil Senate committee advances bill to ban gambling advertising
If passed, the bill would restrict gambling operators’ advertising and could expose licensees to suspension or revocation.
Results
Playtech raises 2025 adjusted EBITDA outlook to at least €195m
The revised forecast gives investors an updated profitability outlook, with specified inclusions and exclusions.
Brazil lower house speaker urges caution on proposed betting ad ban
Operators and sports organisations face uncertainty over the proposed restrictions on betting advertising and sponsorship.