Licensing

Leadership Shake-up at The Star Entertainment Group Amid Financial and Regulatory Pressures
The Star Entertainment Group, an Australian casino operator, announced the departure of Chief Financial Officer Frank Krile and…
January 2, 2026
Macau’s Final Satellite Casino to Close, Marking End of an Era
The last of Macau’s satellite casinos, Casino Landmark at the New Orient Landmark Hotel, is set to shut…
December 29, 2025
Finland Parliament Blocks Major Changes to Online Gambling Bill
Finland’s parliament decisively rejected a series of proposed amendments to its new online gambling bill this week. Only…
December 13, 2025
Illegal Gambling Operation on WhatsApp Leads to Suspended Sentence in Britain
Haydon Simcock, a 40-year-old from Britain, has been handed a 30-week suspended jail sentence after operating an illegal…
December 10, 2025
Moody’s Downgrades Genting Bhd Rating Amid Strategic Expansion Moves
On December 9, 2025, Moody’s Ratings announced a downgrade for Malaysian conglomerate Genting Bhd, lowering its rating from…
December 10, 2025
Italy’s iGaming Industry Restructuring Creates New Oligopoly
In November 2025, Italy decisively overhauled its online gambling framework, compressing a market of over 400 domains into…
December 10, 2025
New York Casino Licenses Nearing Decision in Queens and the Bronx
The New York Gaming Facility Location Board has advanced all three contenders for the downstate casino licenses, narrowing…
December 10, 2025
Dutch Gambling Regulator Invests Nearly €2 Million to Combat Gambling Harm
Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced a substantial investment of almost €2 million to support a new initiative…
December 9, 2025
iGaming Industry Set to Focus on Consolidation in 2026
As 2025 comes to an end, the iGaming industry finds itself at the cusp of a significant strategic…
December 9, 2025
Brazil Supreme Court Suspends All Municipal Lotteries
On December 4th, 2025, the Federal Supreme Court of Brazil took decisive action by halting the operations of…
December 5, 2025
Wynn Resorts Sees Major Opportunities with UAE Casino Launch
Wynn Resorts expects to capitalize on the nearly 30% annual growth rate in tourists visiting Ras Al Khaimah…
December 5, 2025
Betfred Ordered to Pay £825,000 for Licence Failures by Gambling Commission
The Gambling Commission in Great Britain has commanded Done Brothers, operating as Betfred, to remit £825,000 following multiple…
December 4, 2025
