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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Key Moments: MGM Yonkers has withdrawn its bid for a New York commercial casino license The company cited changing assumptions around competition and economic returns Three proposals now remain in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.…

Key Moments: The gross gaming result in the legal market dropped to €600 million in the first half of 2025, down 16% from six months earlier. Active legal player accounts climbed to 1.29 million per month in early 2025, while average player losses declined to €119 monthly. The share of funds gambled with illegal providers rose, with illegal market BSR increasing to 49% at the start of 2025. Market Shifts Under Regulatory Measures The Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) has reported a notable shift in the country’s online gambling landscape in…

Key Moments: The VGCCC released its 2025–26 Annual Plan on 15 October, highlighting new priorities for harm prevention and accountability. The regulator is rolling out a five-year public awareness campaign and technology upgrades to modernize its operations. Ongoing oversight includes major transformation programs for Crown and Tabcorp, as well as a zero-tolerance policy on underage gambling. Regulatory Priorities and Vision The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has released its Annual Plan for 2025–26. This marks its fourth year as an independent regulator. The plan outlines steps to prioritize…

Key Moments: BetMGM reported $667 million in Q3 2025 revenue, marking a 23 percent year-on-year increase. The company upgraded its minimum full-year 2025 revenue forecast to $2.75 billion and expects EBITDA of $200 million by year-end. BetMGM achieved positive Q3 2025 EBITDA of $41 million, compared to a loss of $16 million in the prior year quarter. Strong Performance Across Online Gaming and Betting BetMGM posted revenue of $667 million in the third quarter of 2025, representing a 23 percent increase from the previous year as the company continues to…

Key Moments: FanDuel is targeting a late 2025 launch of “FanDuel Markets,” offering federally regulated prediction markets on financial and economic outcomes. The platform, built in partnership with CME Group, will allow users to place wagers as low as $1 on products like gold, oil, S&P 500, GDP, and inflation trends. Nevada regulators have recently questioned FanDuel’s expansion, while the company maintains its state license and leaves the door open for additional partnerships. FanDuel’s Expansion Beyond Sports Betting Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel is preparing to significantly broaden its operations in the…