EGBA CEN Standard Sets European Markers of Harm in Gambling
CEN and EGBA release EN 18144, a voluntary European standard identifying nine behavioural markers to help operators detect risky gambling patterns earlier.
Brazil MPF Inquiry Probes Lula Government Online Betting Oversight
Brazil’s Federal Public Prosecutor launches a year-long inquiry into the Lula government’s oversight of online betting, examining compliance, responsible…
The Star Sydney Penalty Raises Financial Crime Compliance Standards
The Star Sydney faces a AU$10 million penalty and AU$5 million tech upgrade after breaches in financial crime and responsible gambling compliance…
The Star Sydney Faces AUD 10 Million Fine Over Compliance Failures
The Star Sydney has been fined AUD 10 million for compliance failures and ordered to invest AUD 5 million in upgrades as Australian regulators tighten…
People Inc MGM Resorts $18B Bid Signals Gaming Asset Valuation Shift
People Inc’s $18 billion all-cash offer to take MGM Resorts private highlights how capital markets are revaluing durable casino assets that AI cannot…
Brazil Bets Regime Faces Pre-Election Pressure as Treasury Defends Regulation
Brazil’s Bets regime faces mounting pre-election pressure while the Treasury defends the regulated market with new consumer-protection tools and…
TPG GBP 800 Million Commitment Fuels UK Gambling M&A
TPG Credit eyes GBP 800 million backing for Bally’s Intralot’s Evoke takeover, signaling renewed US private equity interest in UK gambling assets amid…
Austria iGaming Liberalisation Draft Ends Monopoly With Strict Controls
Austria’s iGaming liberalisation draft ends the monopoly, introduces multiple licences and demands high entry costs plus tight player protections to…
Greece Expands Hellenic Gaming Commission Powers to Curb Black Market Gambling
Greece is arming the Hellenic Gaming Commission with sweeping new powers to dismantle its €2bn black market gambling sector and protect licensed operators.
Colorado SB 26-131 Boosts Sports Betting Protections Under Jared Polis
Governor Jared Polis signs SB 26-131 to strengthen sports betting protections in Colorado with new deposit limits and marketing restrictions that…