Author: Maisie Morrison

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…

TLDR Morgan Stanley says the Philippine land-based casino market will remain under pressure through 2026 due to falling visitor numbers from South Korea and China Philippine gross gaming revenue dropped 9.6% in 2025 to $2.97 billion Morgan Stanley’s Praveen Choudhary expressed doubt that MGM Osaka will open on schedule in 2030 Wynn Al Marjan Island in the UAE was highlighted as a bright spot, though its opening may be delayed past spring 2027 Asia’s overall gaming sector returned to pre-COVID levels by 2025, but recovery remains uneven across the region Morgan Stanley is warning that the Philippine casino industry faces…

TLDR Genting Singapore reported a 55% drop in Q1 2026 profit to SGD65.2 million compared to the same quarter last year Overall revenue slipped 3% to SGD607.6 million, with gaming revenue down 7.8% while non-gaming revenue rose 8.3% Adjusted EBITDA fell 24.1% to SGD179.0 million for the quarter ending March 31 Geopolitical tensions and supply chain costs, including higher energy and shipping prices, added pressure on profitability The company is midway through a SGD6.80 billion upgrade plan for Resorts World Sentosa, including the launch of The Laurus hotel last October Genting Singapore posted a sharp decline in first-quarter profit for…

TLDR Britain’s illegal gambling market has reached £16.6bn in stakes, more than tripling since 2019 according to H2 Gambling Capital research shared by the Betting and Gaming Council. Offshore betting stakes doubled between 2023 and 2025, with the steepest growth in the most recent two-year period. The legal gambling market share has fallen from 97% in 2019 to 92% in 2025 as more bettors move to unlicensed sites. Illegal operators now account for nearly half of all UK gambling ad spend and are expected to hold the majority within two years. The BGC warns that higher taxes, tighter rules, and…

TLDR The UK Gambling Commission is tightening rules on non-compliant gaming machines and ramping up enforcement against illegal land-based gambling. From 29 July 2026, operators must immediately remove gaming machines that lack proper licences or fail technical standards. The UK government has allocated £26 million over three years to help the Commission tackle illegal gambling in land-based venues. New survey data shows 3.3% of British adults played bingo in 2024, with total bingo gross gambling yield hitting £816 million. Two-thirds of land-based bingo revenue comes from gaming machines rather than bingo games themselves. The UK Gambling Commission has laid out…