The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) plans to investigate licensed sportsbooks, including DraftKings, regarding their use of artificial intelligence in betting promotions. This inquiry follows a New York Times investigation into how machine learning targets customers with promotional offers, prompting the MGC to seek to understand these practices.
New York State has filed a lawsuit against Polymarket US, alleging the prediction market operator is running an illegal and unlicensed gambling operation. The suit claims Polymarket, which launched in the US in December 2025, allows users to bet on various outcomes, violating state gambling laws.
Genting Casinos UK has stated that 13 of its 32 British casinos would become unprofitable and face potential closure if the Treasury doubles the slot tax from 20% to 40%. The company estimates this increase could lead to 850 job losses across its UK operations. CEO Paul Willcock highlighted the severe impact on their business model.
The Star Entertainment Group's Sydney casino licence suspension has been extended until 2027. This extension means the casino will have been without independent operating rights for nearly four years since October 2022.
Brazil's president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, stated he would take 'immense pleasure' in ending betting activity within the country. This declaration was made during his re-election campaign, promising to halt the activity if re-elected.
The UK government has initiated a six-week consultation on a proposal to ban licensed gambling operators in Great Britain from offering third-party bets on Powerball draws. This move aims to align Powerball with existing National Lottery product regulations and would introduce a new license condition under the Gambling Act 2005.
GR8_TECH has announced a rebuilt frontend architecture for its iGaming platform, claiming an average Lighthouse score of 90-95 points and a load time of 1.72 seconds. The provider states this makes its platform the fastest in the industry, based on benchmarking against over 15 leading iGaming B2C sites.
The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has fined Crown Sydney's property company $40,000 for a serious intoxication incident. The fine relates to the company's responsibility for property management and licensed premises on the ground floor of Crown's Barangaroo precinct, despite not operating the casino itself.
The New South Wales government has extended the term of The Star Sydney's manager, Nick Weeks, until June 30, 2027. This decision means the casino's license will not be returned to The Star Pty Limited for the foreseeable future, maintaining external management.
Khalid Ali, CEO of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), discussed the insights from African alert data, noting that increased alerts indicate more effective integrity systems. He highlighted that most football alerts involve accounts outside the country and expressed IBIA's reservations about restricting regulated betting on domestic competitions.
Tabcorp has been fined $350,000 by Victoria's gaming regulator for telemarketing violations. This penalty follows an earlier fine by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), marking the second regulatory action against the operator in three months.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has reportedly pledged an outright ban on online betting. This decision, confirmed in a meeting with economic ministers, fulfills an election promise by the Workers Party government.
Investors have reacted positively to the announced merger between Italy's Lottomatica Group and Spain-headquartered CIRSA Enterprises. Lottomatica informed the Borsa Milan of its intention to merge with CIRSA via an all-share transaction earlier this month. Analysts are optimistic about the strategic implications and potential market synergies of this consolidation.
Danske Licens Spil, a subsidiary of state-owned Danske Spil, has gone live with EveryMatrix's casino platform technology. This integration powers the tier-1 Danish operator's casino operations as part of a long-term partnership established in late 2025.
Bulgaria is proposing a new reform that would cap net fees retained by payment facilitators from gambling transactions at 1.5%. This measure targets the national payments infrastructure, rather than directly impacting gambling operators. It represents a novel fiscal approach within the EU.
Tabcorp has been fined $350,000 by the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission for failing to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication controls. This failure led to unauthorized access and withdrawals from some customer wagering accounts.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have filed a lawsuit against Polymarket, alleging it operates an illegal gambling business in New York. The suit seeks to halt Polymarket's operations and impose fines for its unlicensed prediction market platform.
PENN Entertainment and NASCAR are holding a groundbreaking ceremony for a new boutique hotel adjacent to Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway. The 140-room hotel, set to open in 2028, will connect to the casino's west entrance.
Barry Diller's People Inc. has rescinded its takeover bid for MGM Resorts, as the operator commits to a standalone strategy. MGM shares experienced a decline following the initial offer in June.
Tribal gaming leaders are scheduled to address the topic of prediction markets during a featured session at G2E. The discussion will cover tribal sovereignty and strategies to protect the tribal gaming market from potential impacts of prediction market operations. This highlights growing concerns within the tribal gaming sector regarding market integrity.
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James have initiated legal action against Polymarket. The lawsuit alleges that Polymarket's prediction market platform operates as an unlicensed gambling business within the state. This marks a significant regulatory challenge to prediction market platforms in the US.
Dilanti Media, a Malta-based iGaming affiliate group, has announced a CEO transition as part of its next development phase. Founder Johan Styren has moved to the Chairman position, with Daniel Prado succeeding him as CEO. Prado has been with the company for two years and previously served as Chief Commercial Officer.
South Korea has expanded its Tourism Promotion and Development Fund loan program to include casino operators for the first time since 1998. Revised guidelines allow operators to borrow up to KRW15 billion (US$11 million) for construction, expansion, and renovation projects. This initiative aims to support the development of integrated resorts and boost tourism infrastructure.
The UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is proposing a ban on betting firms offering bets on the new Powerball UK lottery. This initiative seeks to align Powerball UK with existing National Lottery products and prevent unauthorized betting on its outcomes. A consultation period has been opened to gather feedback on the proposed ban.
The Ho-Chunk Beloit Casino in Wisconsin is scheduled to open to the public on October 23, operating 24/7. The new property will feature approximately 1,300 slot machines and 40 table games.