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Key Moments: Vermont achieved a $20 million sports betting handle in September, a 19.8% year-over-year increase Football led wagering with $6.9 million in bets, followed by baseball, tennis, and soccer 13,159 local and 11,047 out-of-state users placed 818,441 bets during the month Robust September Recovery Drives Vermont Market Gains Following a subdued summer, Vermont’s legalized sports betting industry posted a notable rebound in September. According to the Vermont Liquor and Lottery, the state’s total sports betting handle hit $20 million. This figure reflects a 19.8% increase compared to the same…

Key Moments: Hub88 and Live88 have obtained gaming-related vendor licenses from the UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) Live88 is set to become the first licensed online live casino studio in the United Arab Emirates Both brands will maintain research and development activities in Tallinn, Estonia Regulatory Approvals Open UAE Market Access Hub88 and Live88 have been granted gaming-related vendor licenses by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), an independent authority under the UAE Federal Government. This regulatory approval enables these two B2B brands from Yolo Group to…

Key Moments: Alea has achieved its fifth anniversary as a pure B2B iGaming aggregator since pivoting in 2020 The company expanded its platform from 2,000 games in 2020 to more than 16,000 games Alea has grown its workforce from a core team of 12 to over 80 employees, with continued expansion in key global markets B2C Origins to B2B Aggregation Specialist Alea’s trajectory began in 2012 as a B2C casino, but in 2020, the company embarked on a major transformation by focusing solely on game aggregation. This pivot was guided…

Key Moments: Fincore introduced its new Find It Within brand and platform on 15 October 2025 in London The rebrand emphasizes Fincore’s commitment to modern technology solutions for the iGaming industry The creative partnership with Amigo Partnership produced The Core, a visual identity embodying integrity and purpose Strategic Rebrand Aims for Industry Leadership Fincore has launched Find It Within, a comprehensive new brand identity and platform that signifies a pivotal moment in its mission to serve the iGaming sector. With this move, the company places a strong emphasis on its…

Key Moments: The Pools has named Joseph Carter-Bell as Director of Customer Success and Operations. Carter-Bell joins after prior roles at MrQ and LeoVegas Group, contributing 15 years of industry expertise. This hire follows a series of leadership appointments and a major rebranding campaign in the past 12 months. Leadership Transition at The Pools The Pools has strengthened its executive team by bringing on Joseph Carter-Bell as Director of Customer Success and Operations. In this new role, Carter-Bell is set to oversee a suite of responsibilities, including customer service, customer…

Key Moments: A proposed ordinance change seeks to attract new investors to Necochea’s casino and secure over 60 local jobs No investors showed interest in the first tender for the casino’s concession, leaving the venue’s future unclear Union and council representatives emphasize relocating the casino gaming hall as an alternative if the next tender fails Proposal Targets Casino Ordinance and Local Employment In Necochea, Argentina, a proposal has emerged to amend city regulations currently confining gambling activities to the existing Casino Complex. Initiated by Evangelina Almada of the Unión por…

Key Moments: Aurora is evaluating a proposal to raise the maximum number of video gaming terminals per establishment from five to six The total number of allowed gaming terminals in the city would rise by 40, bringing the citywide limit to 240 Officials project that the expansion could generate more than $200,000 in additional annual revenue for the city Proposed Expansion Plan Aurora officials have presented a plan that would permit establishments with gaming licenses to increase their allotment of video gaming terminals from the current maximum of five to…

Key Moments: MGM Yonkers has withdrawn its bid for a New York commercial casino license The company cited changing assumptions around competition and economic returns Three proposals now remain in the race for the New York licenses Withdrawal of MGM Yonkers from Licensing Process MGM Yonkers, which operates as a subsidiary of MGM Resorts, has decided to cease its pursuit of a new commercial casino license in New York. The company noted that the competitive and economic factors that originally underpinned its application in June have since changed, impacting the…

Key Moments: Mayor Paul Klisaris criticized the Victorian Government for making loss limits optional in the upcoming cashless gaming pilot. Monash residents lost $126 million on pokies in the 2024-25 financial year, the third-highest loss statewide. A new state-commissioned study estimated the annual cost of gambling harm in Victoria at $14 billion. Policy Backlash Over Changes to Cashless Trial Mayor Paul Klisaris of Monash has called on the Victorian Government to bolster protections for those suffering from gambling addiction, following widespread criticism of revisions to the scheduled cashless gaming pilot.…

Key Moments: The Gaming Control Board was established on 19 April 1999 and has evolved into the Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) after the National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK) entered into force on 24 December 2024. Leadership responsibility for the CGA shifted from the Minister of Finance to the Minister of Justice as of 19 August 2025, with the change announced on 13 October 2025. The Supervisory Board resigned in mid-September, and the government has initiated the appointment process for new members; all licensing and supervisory operations remain unaffected.…