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Key Moments: The Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes have renewed their campaign to access Colorado’s online sports betting market. A recent legal ruling upheld Colorado’s restrictions on tribal mobile wagering, citing state jurisdiction over off-reservation bets. An environmental emergency involving a nearly 97,000-gallon gasoline spill on tribal land has amplified tribal frustrations over limited economic opportunities. Ongoing Battle Over Access to Colorado’s Sports Betting Market The Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute tribes in southern Colorado are reinvigorating their efforts to participate equally in the state’s online sports…

Key Moments: Thailand’s Appeal Court has upheld an order for SHE Zhijiang’s extradition to China, citing large-scale illegal gambling allegations Authorities link Zhijiang to over 239 casino websites with reported cash flows of 2.78 trillion yuan ($32.3 billion) The extradition order arrives shortly after Thailand’s assurance to China that it will not pursue casino legalization Court Ruling Finalizes Extradition Process Thailand’s Appeal Court has confirmed its directive for the extradition of SHE Zhijiang, a Chinese-Cambodian national accused by authorities of running major illegal gambling operations that targeted Chinese citizens. The…

Key Moments: The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting has revoked Trisigma B.V.’s authorization to operate as a certification entity in Brazil. The revocation takes effect on September 30, 2025. Certificates previously issued by Trisigma remain valid under the technical oversight of GLI, following SPA/MF No. 504/2024. Operators will need to seek certification or renewals from other SPA-recognized entities after September 30, 2025. Regulator Pulls Trisigma’s Authorization The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), part of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, has revoked the Dutch company Trisigma B.V.’s clearance to serve as…

Key Moments: Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd reported over HK$5 million (approximately US$643,000) revenue from its gaming systems joint venture in its first three months. The company recorded month-on-month revenue increases: HK$800,000 in July, HK$1 million in August, and HK$3.27 million in September 2025. A non-binding letter of intent has been signed to explore opportunities in the Vietnamese gaming sector. Strengthening the Online Gaming Platform Business Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd has advanced its efforts to diversify its income streams by pivoting into the online gaming systems platform sector. After…

Key Moments: Wynn Resorts has scheduled the US$3.9 billion Wynn Al Marjan integrated resort to open in early 2027. The company increased its total investment in Wynn Al Marjan to $835 million in the third quarter of 2025. Management expects the Al Marjan property to contribute $345 million in EBITDA and rent to Wynn’s portfolio. Competitive Landscape and Market Opportunity Wynn Resorts is positioning itself as a first mover in the United Arab Emirates’ rapidly evolving gaming market. The company aims to capture a major share of an industry projected…

Key Moments: The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe has announced the acquisition of Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. Elements Casino Chilliwack features more than 300 slot machines, table games, bingo, and live entertainment. This transaction adds to a series of recent British Columbia casino sales involving First Nations groups. Expansion of First Nations Casino Ownership The Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe, consisting of seven First Nation communities within the Chilliwack River watershed, has made a significant move by acquiring Elements Casino Chilliwack from Great Canadian Entertainment. The transaction was carried out through an entity…

Key Moments: The Treasury Committee has called for stricter tax distinctions between land-based and online gambling forms Recommendations were made to increase taxes on higher-risk gambling, citing greater societal harm from online platforms Potential tax hikes could raise up to £3 billion annually if rates for Remote Gaming and Machine Games Duties are significantly increased Calls for Policy Adjustments in Gambling Tax The UK Parliament’s Treasury Committee has recommended that the government intensify the distinction between taxation for land-based gambling venues and online gambling platforms, describing the latter as more…

Key Moments: Over 80% of American sports bettors have expressed beliefs that athletes alter their performance to impact betting outcomes YouGov’s brand sentiment index found DraftKings and FanDuel recorded more than 3% annual declines in reputation Survey of 19,000 Americans took place in the aftermath of high-profile FBI match-fixing arrests Survey Reveals Disquiet Among Bettors A YouGov survey has exposed a significant lack of faith in the integrity of U.S. professional sports, with over 80% of sports bettors reporting a belief that athletes deliberately change how they play in order…

Key Moments: AGCO has fined Score Media and Gaming Inc. CA$105,000 for failing to intervene with a high-risk gambler One customer was allowed to wager approximately CA$2.5 million and lose CA$230,000 over eight months without proper oversight theScore breached three sections of Ontario’s Registrar’s Standards, highlighting deficiencies in monitoring and employee training Regulator Imposes Significant Penalty The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a CA$105,000 penalty to Score Media and Gaming Inc., the company behind theScore Bet. The regulator identified failures related to responsible gambling protocols, specifically…

Key Moments: 33 percent of Americans believe NBA coaches and players engage in illegal betting, as reported by the Quinnipiac University Sports Poll 68 percent of Americans view NBA betting misconduct as a problem, with 32 percent labeling it a major issue Public confidence in Commissioner Adam Silver’s oversight stands divided, with only 41 percent expressing confidence Public Perceptions of NBA Integrity A recently released Quinnipiac University Sports Poll shows that 33 percent of Americans believe NBA coaches and players are involved in illegal betting activity. The results arrive in…