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Key Moments: Win Systems introduced its new Gold Club Colors 8-player electronic roulette during ExpoCongreso de Juego “Luis Escribano” in Torremolinos. The Gold Club Colors offers extensive customization options and ergonomic features aimed at enhancing player experience. The Dynamic Paytable feature brings four payout modes, including Standard, Premium, Elite, and Player Select, with higher multipliers and bigger prizes. Launch Highlighted at Major Spanish Gaming Event Win Systems took part in the recent ExpoCongreso de Juego “Luis Escribano” in Torremolinos, collaborating with Recreativos Hermanos Blanco. The event, which occurred on Wednesday,…

Key Moments: SBS has confirmed that a gambling ad block option will become a permanent feature on SBS On Demand in 2026. Complaints about gambling ads decreased by approximately 50 percent during the 2024 trial period. Industry advocacy groups and former SBS leadership welcomed the move, encouraging similar actions from other broadcasters. User Control Over Advertising Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Australia’s public service broadcaster, has announced plans to introduce a permanent feature allowing users to block gambling advertisements on its SBS On Demand platform starting in 2026. After a feature…

Key Moments: Allwyn has agreed to acquire a 62.3 percent stake in PrizePicks for $1.6 billion in cash. The transaction gives PrizePicks an upfront enterprise value of $2.5 billion, potentially increasing to $4.15 billion based on performance metrics over the next three years. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. Deal Overview Allwyn International continues its global expansion by agreeing to acquire a majority stake in U.S. daily fantasy sports operator PrizePicks. The European-based gambling company will pay $1.6 billion…

Key Moments: North Carolina’s sports betting handle reached $478.7m in August, representing a 29.2 percent increase from July 2025. Gross wagering revenue recorded by the state’s eight licensed operators was $54.1m. Tax revenue for August was estimated at $9.7m, with an 18 percent tax applied to gross wagering revenue. August Revenue and Handle Highlights The North Carolina State Lottery Commission published its August sports wagering revenue report, showing significant growth in market activity. Sports betting handle reached $478.7m for the month, marking a 29.2 percent increase over July 2025. Of…

Key Moments: Social casinos provide casino-style entertainment without real-money wagering, appealing to users seeking risk-free play. The freemium business model allows basic access for free, while offering optional microtransactions for virtual goods and bonuses. Controversies around addictive design, spending behavior, and regulatory gaps have driven debate about consumer protections. Understanding Social Casinos Social casinos are digital platforms or mobile applications that replicate popular casino games such as poker, blackjack, roulette, and slots. Unlike traditional gambling venues, these games operate solely with virtual currency – typically offered for free, but sometimes…

Key Moments: The Wynn Al Marjan Island project remains on track for a 2027 launch, according to Marjan Properties CEO Abdulla Al Abdouli. The resort is projected to help Ras Al Khaimah attract more than 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030. Wynn Resorts and partners completed a US$2.4 billion construction loan in February 2025, with the full project valued at up to US$5.1 billion. Project Overview and Timeline Wynn Al Marjan Island is being developed as one of the UAE’s largest hospitality destinations. The project, headed by Wynn Resorts Ltd…

Key Moments: Macau’s Judicial Court of First Instance dismissed LT Game’s patent claims against Light & Wonder subsidiaries in a ruling dated July 30, 2025. The court invalidated two LT Game patents, finding them obvious and lacking inventive step under Macau’s Industrial Property Legal Regime. LT Game has indicated it will appeal, despite being ordered to stop referencing the revoked patents and cover legal expenses. Court Decision Brings Closure to Extended Legal Fight The Judicial Court of First Instance in Macau has rejected efforts by LT Game to enforce its…

Key Moments: Websites using the “.bet.br” domain recorded 2.21 billion visits in August, surpassing the previous record of 2.18 billion in May 2025 Visits in August 2024 totaled 761 million, making the year-over-year rise nearly 190% Revenues for legal betting companies reached R$17.4 billion in the first half of 2025 after deductions for player payments Record-Breaking Online Traffic Brazil’s legal online gambling sector reached a new peak in August as traffic on registered “.bet.br” sites climbed to 2.21 billion visits, according to data provided by Aposta Legal. This performance overtook…

Key Moments: Authorities have mandated all Macau casinos to close once the No. 8 typhoon signal is raised, reversing earlier guidelines. Super Typhoon Ragasa’s approach has triggered multiple warnings, including anticipated storm surges potentially raising water levels by nearly five meters. Historical closures during severe weather have been rare, including the 33-hour shutdown in 2018 and a nine-hour disruption in 2023. Immediate Casino Closures Amid Storm Warnings Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has declared that all casinos will be required to cease operations when the No. 8 typhoon…

Key Moments: Approximately 500 attendees from Japan and the UK gathered in Tokyo to address growing concerns about youth gambling linked to digital platforms. Younger individuals in their 20s and 30s made up 78 percent of those seeking help for gambling addiction in 2023, up from 64 percent in 2019. Annual illegal betting on overseas sports by residents in Japan is estimated at JPY6.5 trillion (€37.3 billion). Call for Collaboration on Youth Gambling Prevention An international event on gambling addiction convened in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, bringing together specialists, family members,…