BCI Worldwide says its UAE operation has been active for 18 months, supporting logistics for integrated resort development in the country. The company says its regional office is in Dubai and is led by Alan Field, its managing director for the UAE; Wynn Al Marjan Island is scheduled to open in Spring 2027.
BCI’s expansion positions a supplier of resort logistics services in the UAE’s developing casino market.
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Turkey’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) is examining betting-related financial data as part of the country’s 2025–2026 action plan, according to the report. Investigators are reviewing nearly 14 million pieces of user data, more than 14,000 deposit accounts and 52,000 withdrawal accounts; domestic reports say over three million Turkish ID numbers have been linked to gambling-related activity.
TaDa Gaming has entered South Africa’s regulated market through collaborations with operators and platforms, the company said. It began operating in Africa with betPawa in 2024, gaining access to more than 15 countries; the company described South Africa as a key market for 2026 and beyond.
DraftKings expects adjusted EBITDA investment of up to $1.05bn in its Predictions business across 2026 and 2027. The company budgeted $650m–$700m for 2026 and $250m–$350m for 2027; former lottery finance executive Ivan Soloviov said the first half of 2027 would better show whether customers remain active after promotions end.
Caixa Loterias has added Pix as a way to receive prizes from bets placed on its digital channels in Brazil. The option covers prizes up to R$2,428.80; the company also uses Azulzinha to process credit-card payments, replacing Mercado Pago, which the source says had been inoperative since Monday 9 November.
Caixa Loterias has introduced Pix payments for prizes from bets placed on its digital channels. Prizes of up to R$2,428.80 can be credited to the account associated with the bettor’s key.
Wynn Resorts could lower its lease-adjusted leverage to 5x after its Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in the UAE opens, CBRE Credit Research analysts said. They said the project could support a credit-rating upgrade, while noting that Wynn holds a 40% equity stake; the resort is due to open in September 2027.
Wynn’s upcoming UAE casino hotel could help bring its lease-adjusted leverage down to 5x, according to CBRE Credit Research analysts Colin Mansfield and Connor Parks.