DigiPlus appoints Teneo to advise on overseas gaming expansion
Teneo will advise DigiPlus on overseas opportunities and risks as it considers New Zealand entry.
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Cipriani Group considers temporary casino at former Mantra hotel
A temporary site could require government approval to relocate a casino already authorised for the San Rafael project.
Casino Magic plans USD 15 million hotel and venue investment in Neuquén
The investment forms part of the infrastructure commitments tied to casino concession extensions in Neuquén.
Inprojuy and EAP agree student gambling awareness initiative in Jujuy
The agreement involves a provincial gambling authority in outreach on responsible gambling and illegal betting to young people.
Brazil reports about 5 million betting platform blocks under legal restrictions and self-exclusion
The figures indicate the scale of legal and voluntary access restrictions that operators must account for in Brazil.
Appointment
Bally's Atlantic City appoints Tom Pohlman as president
The appointment gives Bally's Atlantic City an executive with experience managing a local casino resort.
Albania completes framework for return of online sports betting
Operators considering Albania must await the licensing competition and assess its entry requirements and revenue obligations.
Appointment
Spelinspektionen appoints Peter Knutsson director-general
The appointment changes the senior leadership of Sweden’s gambling regulator.
Appointment
NorthStar Gaming confirms Corey Goodman as permanent CEO
The appointment gives NorthStar Gaming a permanent chief executive while it works through outstanding reporting matters.
AGCO sets five-year renewal rule for Ontario horse-racing professional permits
The five-year rule affects whether horse-racing professionals can renew an expired permit or must apply anew.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO explains Ontario horse-racing business licence renewal requirements
The guidance sets the renewal window that determines whether holders can renew or must make a new application.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO warns Ontario cannabis retailers that expired licences cannot be renewed
Cannabis retailers must maintain both a valid operator licence and store authorisation to sell cannabis.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
Appointment
Veikkaus deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski to leave as Chris Armes joins
The departure and technology appointment change Veikkaus’ executive team ahead of Finland’s planned online gambling market opening.
Finanstilsynet bars Inpay from new igaming agreements during AML review
The restriction prevents Inpay from forming new relationships with online gaming operators until its AML controls are approved.
FGCC seizes 60 illegal slot machines from Cape Coral bingo venue
The action removes illegal slot machines from a venue that authorities said presented itself as a lawful bingo business.
DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic adviser for global growth
DigiPlus’s appointment of Teneo gives investors a concrete step supporting the company’s global growth ambitions.
Kahnawà:ke council says Diabo appeal already filed in Quebec case
The pending appeal leaves the legal position around the May Superior Court judgment unresolved for operators.
Source: Kahnawake Gaming Commission
Acquisition
Evoke shareholders approve Bally’s Intralot acquisition for £243m
The vote advances the acquisition, but remaining regulatory and antitrust approvals are still required before completion.
CFTC faces court pressure as prediction market disputes continue
Court pressure on the CFTC and approaching geofencing deadlines give gambling industry investors regulatory developments to monitor.
Catania police suspend betting centre for seven days
The suspension prevents the centre from operating for seven days and signals enforcement over public-order concerns at betting venues.
Penn Entertainment plans $195m relocation of New Orleans casino
Penn Entertainment’s planned $195m casino relocation requires Louisiana Gaming Control Board approval, making regulatory consent a condition for construction.
Italy’s Supreme Court upholds conviction over betting accounts used by customers
The ruling clarifies that operators’ authorisations do not shield centres that obscure bettors’ identities from criminal liability.
Bally’s weighs asset sales and equity to address financing needs
Bally’s financing choices could affect its planned $4 billion Bronx casino project and its Las Vegas development rights.
Tuscany court confirms VLT licence revocation over unreported entrance change
The decision makes clear that venue plans alone may not satisfy notification requirements for changes affecting supervision.
Connecticut judge rejects Kalshi’s emergency injunction request
Kalshi remains without its requested emergency injunction during appeal after the judge rejected reliance on the CFTC order.