Results
City of Dreams Sri Lanka records LKR340m quarterly EBITDA
The figures give investors an update on the resort’s operating performance and continuing pre-tax losses.
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Reports
ESRI survey finds operator messages preceded one in seven Irish gamblers’ latest sessions
The findings give regulators and operators evidence on reported links between marketing communications and gambling sessions.
GRAI research finds online betting accounts lead many users to other gambling
The findings give GRAI evidence on cross-product gambling and reported losses as it develops Ireland’s regulatory framework.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Sri Lanka’s GRA sets 31 December target for casino guidelines
Operators and suppliers need the guidelines to understand the regulator’s planned casino framework.
Investor withdraws proposed Colombo Port City casino during due diligence
An applicant withdrew its proposed Colombo Port City casino during due diligence, among five withdrawn projects disclosed.
MGM Osaka partners with Japan Casino School on certified gaming talent course
The partnership aims to develop gaming talent through a certified course for the MGM Osaka project.
Licence
Retabet secures retail betting licence in Castilla y León
The authorisation completes Retabet’s retail betting licence coverage across Spain’s autonomous communities.
Portuguese online gambling association proposes live casino and licensing changes
Any adopted changes could alter licensed operators’ permitted products, procedures and advertising rules in Portugal.
Sri Lankan authorities block 122 online gaming platforms
The reported blocks and expected rules affect access to the Sri Lankan market and regulatory oversight of online gambling.
Former POGO workers move to Sri Lanka as authorities weigh risks
Sri Lanka's new Gambling Regulatory Authority must assess whether former POGO operators entering Colombo Port City comply with licensing rules.
Sri Lanka blocks 122 gaming platforms as offshore gambling scrutiny grows
The developing rules and platform blocks could affect gambling businesses seeking to operate in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka tightens enforcement against illegal online gambling websites
Operators targeting Sri Lanka must register with the authorities and pay the government licence fee to stay on the right side of enforcement.
Sri Lanka blocks 24 unlicensed gambling sites, including Stake and bet365
Operators targeting Sri Lanka without a local licence now face access blocks, raising compliance costs for unlicensed market entry.
Sri Lanka blocks 24 gambling websites accused of operating without licences
The blocks may cut unlicensed gambling sites off from Sri Lankan users, and authorities warn against using them.
Sri Lanka orders telecoms to block 24 unlicensed gambling websites
Online gambling providers in Sri Lanka risk unlawful activity and blocked access if they operate or promote services without a valid licence.
GRAI launches campaign on signs of underage gambling
Parents spotting gambling signs matters to operators targeting Irish consumers under the regulator's new awareness campaign.
Source: GRAI (Ireland)
Licence
SRIJ grants Retabet and Vincino online gambling licences in Portugal
The approvals add two operators to Portugal’s regulated online betting and casino market.
Results
City of Dreams Sri Lanka records LKR388.72m EBITDA in Q2 2026
The results distinguish resort-wide earnings from casino performance, which JKH said was not yet generating variable rental income.
Licence
SRIJ grants Play Jogo three-year online casino licence in Portugal
The licence allows Play Jogo to offer regulated online casino games in Portugal.
Licence
Portugal’s Gaming Commission authorises Retabet and Play Jogo licences
The licences permit two companies to offer specified online betting and casino games in Portugal.
Source: SRIJ (Portugal)
Sri Lanka delays first unified gambling rules past June deadline
Operators and suppliers awaiting a single national framework face continued uncertainty over compliance rules in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka’s gambling authority delays regulations until October
Operators face continuing uncertainty over licensing and enforcement while the regulations remain unfinished.
Sri Lanka gambling rules now expected in October
Finalisation is now expected in October amid enforcement-capacity concerns, delaying the framework.
SRIJ reports €65m in Portugal land-based gambling revenue in Q1 2026
The figures show revenue by gambling segment and self-exclusion activity in Portugal’s regulated land-based market.
European gambling regulators agree to coordinate during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Operators and sports organisations face coordinated scrutiny of betting compliance and prediction-market partnerships across nine jurisdictions.
Source: SRIJ (Portugal)