TLDR Playson has partnered with StarVegas, one of Switzerland’s first licensed online casino operators StarVegas is operated by Casino Interlaken and is a leading Swiss online casino brand Several Playson games have launched on StarVegas, including Thunder Coins XXL and Coin Strike The game integration was completed through Greentube Playson described Switzerland as a key area of opportunity and growth for the company Playson has announced a new partnership with StarVegas to expand its reach in the regulated Swiss online casino market. The deal brings several of Playson’s popular slot titles to one of Switzerland’s first licensed online casino platforms.…
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TLDR The Albanese government released its response to the Murphy inquiry into online gambling on budget day, drawing accusations of avoiding scrutiny The response came 1,049 days after the Murphy report was first tabled in parliament Reforms include restrictions on gambling ads during live sport, limits on celebrity endorsements, and new rules for influencers and podcasters The government does not fully endorse all 31 Murphy recommendations and key details remain unresolved Plans also include national match-fixing laws and a “triple lock” opt-out system for gambling ads on digital platforms The Australian government has released its long-awaited response to a major…
TLDR Australia’s 2026-27 budget includes AU$112.7 million (US$73.3 million) over five years to reduce online gambling harms AU$39 million will go toward expanding financial counselling for individuals and families affected by gambling The national self-exclusion register BetStop will receive AU$28.7 million for upgrades and awareness campaigns Part of the funding comes from an increased levy on licensed gambling operators New gambling advertising bans during live sports broadcasts take effect in January 2027 Australia’s federal government has committed AU$112.7 million over five years to address online gambling harms, according to the country’s 2026-27 budget papers released on Tuesday. The package, titled…
TLDR DraftKings launched Combos, a parlay-style feature letting users bundle up to six event contracts on its Predictions platform The Combos feature runs on Crypto.com’s exchange infrastructure and excludes tennis, PGA Tour, elections, crypto, and commodities markets A new standardized fee structure charges between $0.01 and $0.02 per contract depending on price DraftKings plans to invest $200–$300 million into Predictions in 2026, focused on marketing and product development Annualized consumer volume on Predictions topped $1 billion in April, with total volume traded surpassing $2.3 billion DraftKings has launched a new parlay-style feature called Combos on its Predictions platform. The company…
TLDR The Ontario Securities Commission issued a failure-to-file cease trade order against NorthStar Gaming after the company missed its 2025 audited annual financial statements deadline. NorthStar’s auditor withdrew its report on 2023 and 2024 financials, citing an inability to verify a key technology vendor’s system controls. Trading of NorthStar securities is now halted across all Canadian jurisdictions, with limited exceptions for non-insiders selling through foreign markets. CEO Michael Moskowitz stepped down in December, and the audit committee chair also resigned, with Corey Goodman now serving as interim CEO. If filings are submitted within 90 days, NorthStar can apply to have…
TLDR 60% of Brazilians plan to place bets on digital platforms during the 2026 FIFA World Cup 26% of survey respondents are already in debt before the tournament begins Indebted Brazilians are 1.6 times more likely to bet than those without debt 70% of 18-24 year olds plan to use betting platforms during the games 30% of respondents view betting as an additional source of income A new survey from Creditas and Opinion Box found that 60% of Brazilians plan to bet on digital platforms during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The study polled 561 employed adults between April 15…
TLDR The American Gaming Association (AGA) called prediction markets a direct threat to the regulated U.S. gaming industry in its latest report. AGA CEO Bill Miller said the industry will “fight back” against illegal sports betting through sports event contracts. The Gaming Industry Outlook showed a 1.5% rise in real activity across casinos and betting operations. Executive confidence improved to a net positive of 21.4%, up from negative sentiment in early 2025. Nearly two-thirds of gaming executives plan to increase spending on projects in the next year, with half expecting AI to help cut costs. The American Gaming Association has…
TLDR The Dominican Republic adopted Resolution No. 184-2026, introducing new responsible gambling rules and a National Self-Exclusion System Gambling operators must now implement deposit limits, spending limits, time limits, automatic alerts, and mandatory pauses Citizens can voluntarily exclude themselves from all gambling platforms and physical establishments nationwide New restrictions ban gambling advertising aimed at minors and prohibit using child-attractive imagery in marketing The resolution applies to all gambling forms including casinos, sports betting, online gambling, and lottery shops The Dominican Republic has introduced sweeping new gambling regulations with the adoption of Resolution No. 184-2026. The rules establish a National Self-Exclusion…
TLDR American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller highlighted growing momentum in Asia’s gaming sector at G2E Asia 2026 Wynn Resorts is progressing toward a 2027 opening in the UAE, while MGM Resorts targets 2030 for its Osaka integrated resort Las Vegas Sands is expanding Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, with completion expected by 2030 Galaxy Entertainment Group is expanding in Macau and Vietnam, adding to the region’s resort pipeline Non-gaming investments in sports, entertainment, and technology are playing a larger role in driving growth across Asian gaming markets The gaming industry in Asia is entering a new phase of expansion,…
TLDR Kentucky’s gaming board chairman expects the state’s attorney general to take action against prediction markets within months Polymarket pulled Kentucky Derby contracts after Churchill Downs requested their removal Kentucky’s attorney general joined 40 other state officials urging the CFTC to block sports contracts on prediction markets State lawmakers passed a bill banning licensed sportsbooks from offering prediction market products and a 14.25% tax on prediction market revenue The KHRGC approved Plannatech’s takeover of Prime Sports, which filed for bankruptcy in November 2025 The chairman of the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation said Tuesday he expects the state’s attorney…