Betty submitted a licence application as it prepares to expand into the UK, according to the report. Justin Park said the 40% remote gaming duty rate would accelerate smaller brands’ efforts to gain market share.
Betty’s application is a step towards entering the UK market, while the stated duty rate forms part of its expansion context.
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Jaime Costello has left her role as director of programmes at the National Council on Problem Gambling earlier than planned, according to the report. Her departure came after prediction-market company Kalshi joined the organisation and pledged $2m, the report says.
Reportedly, Midnite has appointed Dale Tang as general manager for Canada ahead of a planned launch. Tang joins after nearly five years at Flutter-owned FanDuel.
MGM Resorts said construction of its integrated resort on Yumeshima Island in Osaka is progressing, with more than 40% of foundation piles installed or completed. The company expects the approximately $10bn project, developed with Orix Corporation, to open in 2030; MGM said it invested $140m in the first quarter and expects Japan funding of $200m-$225m this year.
OPAP said 23,959,850 shares were sold under a cash exit right offered to shareholders ahead of its planned merger with Allwyn, following an extraordinary general meeting on 7 January. The offer covered 50,154,474 shares at €19.04 each, and the transaction remains subject to regulatory clearances; the companies expect completion in the first half of 2026.
Austria’s governing coalition is working on a new gambling bill, with a draft expected soon and the law planned to take effect in mid-2026, according to the report. The proposed changes would accompany a reallocation of gambling concessions; Win2Day’s licence expires in 2027. The report said the government also intends to improve player protection.