Author: Daniel Williams

Key Moments: The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation authorized electronic table-game themes for Historical Horse Racing (HHR) systems on 25 November. Churchill Downs Incorporated, Exacta Systems, and Interblock Gaming submitted the request for approval. Only one board member, Catherine Parke, opposed the measure, voicing concerns over roulette-themed displays. Regulator Approves Major HHR Expansion The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC) has granted approval for electronic table-game themes to be incorporated into the state’s Historical Horse Racing (HHR) system. This marks a significant expansion of technology used for pari-mutuel…

Key Moments: Odds88 has entered into a partnership with Betinovio to expand comprehensive odds data streams. Betinovio’s partners can now access customizable feeds covering over 110 sports and 4,000 events each day. Odds88 introduces a new 50/50 betting product, targeting a broader range of sports fans. Expanded Sports Data Coverage Odds88 has announced a new collaboration with sportsbook technology provider Betinovio. Through this arrangement, Betinovio will incorporate Odds88’s award-winning modular data services into its existing sportsbook solutions. This development grants Betinovio’s operator partners access to a wide array of betting…

Key Moments: More than half of Germany’s online gambling market is currently unregulated, with unauthorized virtual slots accounting for up to 80% of play. Gross Gaming Revenue in Germany’s regulated sector reached €13.7 billion in 2023, but tax revenue from online slots has been declining. Registrations on the national self-exclusion platform OASIS have exceeded 271,000 by mid-2024, a significant increase from 47,000 in 2020. Surge in Unregulated Operators Despite New Regulatory Framework Germany’s online gambling landscape is grappling with a major crisis as illegal operators continue to thrive despite the…

Key Moments: The Better Gambling Forum (BGF) established an independent Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC) to ensure research and policy are guided by top-tier scientific standards. Eminent global figures in public health, addiction science, and gambling research have joined the SOC. The SOC’s creation reflects BGF’s commitment to multi-stakeholder governance and scientific integrity. Launch of the Scientific Oversight Committee The Better Gambling Forum (BGF), an international project under the Brain Capital Alliance, has initiated its Scientific Oversight Committee (SOC) as of December 1. This new panel aims to uphold the highest…

Key Moments: Century Entertainment transitioned from a net loss to a net profit of HK$26.4 million (US$3.4 million) in the first half of its 2026 fiscal year Revenue reached HK$5.76 million (US$739,855), primarily driven by a new online gaming platform partnership with World Platinum Technologies Inc. One-off accounting gains, including reversal of a HK$30.2 million (US$3.9 million) impairment and debt settlement, had a significant impact on reported profits New Business Strategies Spark Financial Upswing Century Entertainment, listed on the Hong Kong exchange, revealed marked improvement in its financial performance for…

Key Moments: Fraudulent gambling sites have used Jeff Bezos’ image to falsely claim affiliation with Amazon. Italy’s long-standing gambling ad ban has not prevented fake casino ads from appearing on major social media platforms. Apps imitating Amazon-branded casinos are accessible on both the App Store and Google Play Store, falsely boasting thousands of downloads and high ratings. Deceptive Use of Jeff Bezos and Amazon Identity Fraudulent online casinos have emerged, masquerading as Amazon platforms and leveraging images of Jeff Bezos to mislead potential customers. These sites claim false associations with…

Key Moments: NorthStar Gaming has increased Q3 2025 revenue by 4% year over year, reaching $6.9 million Gross margin for Q3 2025 rose 14% to $2.4 million, with margin percentage climbing to 34.7% The company has cautioned that liquidity issues could impact its ability to meet debt obligations Quarterly Revenue Rises as VIP Strategy and Cost Controls Take Effect NorthStar Gaming has reported growth in both revenue and margin for the third quarter of 2025, as it continues to refine its operational approach. For the period ending September 30, 2025,…

Key Moments: Two women have been arrested on allegations of facilitating at least HK$70m in illegal currency exchanges for casino clients Police reported the operation yielded approximately HK$2m in unlawful profits since late 2024 Officers confiscated HK$2.82m in cash and RMB 60,000 during an on-site intervention next to a NAPE casino Policing Activity Leads to Discovery of Unlawful Exchange Network Macau’s Judiciary Police (PJ) detained two local women, aged 58 and 42, for allegedly running an unauthorized currency exchange business catering primarily to casino visitors. Both suspects, sharing the surname…

Key Moments: Payhound has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. The new MiCA license transitions Payhound from Malta’s VFA Category 3 regime to an EU-wide regulatory standard. The MiCA framework is designed to enhance consumer protections, support innovation, and address illicit activity in digital assets. Payhound Gains Pan-EU Regulatory Clearance Payhound has been granted approval to operate as a Crypto-Assets Service Provider under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regime. This new authorization provides Payhound with a unified legal structure for conducting digital asset…

Key Moments: South Africa’s National Treasury has introduced a draft plan for a 20% national tax on online gambling GGR Online gambling GGR increased 60% year on year, with income reaching R152.6 billion in 2023 The proposed framework would increase effective tax rates for online gambling to between 26% and 29% Proposal Seeks to Tighten National Oversight of Digital Gambling South Africa’s National Treasury has released a draft proposal that outlines the introduction of a 20% national gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax on online gambling operators. This initiative arrives as…