ClubWPT Gold indicated that it expects to enter Canada later in the autumn, while the scope of any launch remains unclear. The brand said it had previously limited play to US residents following legal advice, and did not confirm whether Ontario or Québec would be included.
A Canadian launch could change the jurisdictions in which ClubWPT Gold offers its poker platform, but provincial coverage remains unconfirmed.
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Thailand's tourism and sports minister and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau announced a collaboration with the World Poker Tour and Thailand RF Tourism and Sports Competition Club, reportedly. The plan starts with one event per season and could grow to three or four annually; the casino-entertainment complex bill remains pending discussion.
Allwyn said it will introduce a UK version of Powerball in collaboration with the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL), with ticket sales due to start later this summer. Tickets will cost £4, and UK winners will receive the main jackpot in instalments over 30 years; Allwyn also plans two Lotto draws using the same numbers for each ticket.
New Zealand plans a regulated online casino launch later in 2026, according to the Waterhouse VC newsletter described in the report. The report says offshore operators declared NZ$520.8 million in liable gambling revenue for the 12 months to 30 June 2025 and paid NZ$62.5 million in duty.
Asaf Noifeld said he is leaving his managing director of casino role at FanDuel after more than four years. In a LinkedIn post on 10 June, he said he would remain with the business for a few more months before departing later in the year.
Reportedly, NICC chief Phil Crawford indicated that The Star Sydney could regain its casino licence within weeks. Any return would be conditional.