Day: 17 September 2025

Key Moments: The Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA) has merged into the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA), forming a unified advocacy voice. California Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831), which seeks to ban sweepstakes casinos and dual-currency social games, awaits the governor’s signature or veto before 12 October. The industry remains divided as large tribal and gaming organizations support the bill, while smaller tribes and gaming operators oppose it alongside SGLA. Industry Associations Join Forces The Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA) and the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance (SGLA) have…

Key Moments: MIXI has increased its voting power in PointsBet to 66.43 percent at the close of the offer on 12 September 2025. Moreover, PointsBet’s board endorsed MIXI’s $0.83 per share cash proposal over Betr’s all-scrip offer. In addition, share acquisitions between 10 and 12 September 2025 are expected to settle on a T+2 basis. Acquisition Details and Offer Finalization MIXI Australia, the fully owned subsidiary of MIXI Inc., has finalized its successful bid to take control of PointsBet Holdings Limited. At the conclusion of the off-market offer on 12…

Key Moments: IBJR has launched BetAlert, a tool allowing bettors to instantly verify if a gambling site is authorized by the Federal Government. Research indicates between 41% and 51% of Brazil’s gambling industry continues to operate illegally. Unpaid taxes from illicit betting activity are estimated at R$1.8 billion to R$2.7 billion over three months. Introduction of BetAlert The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR), which brings together top local and international operators, has unveiled BetAlert – an innovative platform designed to assist bettors in confirming whether a betting website is…

Key Moments Delta Air Lines will introduce nonstop New York flights to Malta and Sardinia in 2026, aiming to expand transatlantic connectivity. The “Route Race” program allowed SkyMiles members and Delta employees to select Malta and Sardinia as featured new destinations. Malta’s gaming sector accounted for just under 7 percent of national GVA, contributing approximately €1.4 billion, according to the Malta Gaming Authority. Delta Strengthens Transatlantic Network Delta Air Lines has revealed plans to launch direct flights from New York to Malta and Sardinia in 2026. This expansion is designed…