
UK veteran online bingo operator Tombola recently underwent a major overhaul of its Arcade product line. The company, based in Sunderland and part of the Flutter Entertainment group, officially launched the Arcade 2.0 version, with two core selling points: all new games are exclusively developed by

Hong Kong-listed Century Entertainment International recently welcomed the return of a familiar face. The company announced in its latest notice that 78-year-old Macau gaming veteran Wu Wenxin will take over as Executive Director, Chairman of the Board, and Chairman of the Nomination Committee, rep

UK gambling operator Rank Group has delivered a quarterly report card that has been well received by the market. For the third fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2026, the group's comparable net gambling revenue grew by 5% to 205.4 million pounds, with nine-month cumulative revenue reaching 625.2 milli

Australia is tightening the reins on gambling advertising, but Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC has raised a spine-chilling question for regulators—will this restriction push more players towards illegal offshore platforms? His logic is straightforward: for every dollar earned by a legal operator, mo

When law, ethics, and business collide in digital sports marketing, the boundaries of responsibility often become blurred. Former professional footballer Moses Swaibu points out that there is a clear cognitive gap between operators, athletes, and regulatory bodies. Recently, the Belgian Gambling Com

The intersection of the gambling and sports circles has recently seen another major news story. Tilman Fertitta—a billionaire holding the Golden Nugget casino chain and the largest individual shareholder of Wynn Resorts, has purchased the WNBA's Connecticut Sun team for $300 million. This price sets

Taiwanese fugitive Lin Bingwen was ambushed by several gunmen on the night of March 23 in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, and was killed by 29 bullets, ending his years-long run from the law. Lin Bingwen was wanted in Taiwan for his involvement in the "88 Club" money laundering case, which allegedly proces

Spanish gaming group Codere has been reported to be for sale with a valuation of 2 billion euros (approximately 2.3 billion US dollars), attracting widespread attention in the industry. However, Christian Tirabassi, founder of the M&A consulting firm Ficom Leisure, openly stated that this valuation

Spanish media Expansión reported this week that gambling operator Codere has hired Jefferies and Macquarie Capital as advisors to prepare for the company's sale. The company is valued at over 2 billion euros (approximately 2.3 billion US dollars), and expects to receive non-binding offers by mid-May

German lottery operator Zeal Network delivered an impressive report card for the fiscal year 2025, with annual revenue reaching 218 million euros, a 16% increase year-over-year, exceeding the previously expected range of 205 million to 215 million euros. The lottery business contributed 89% of the r

The UK Gambling Commission recently announced the appointment of Sue Young as the new Chief Operating Officer. Young joined the regulatory body from HM Revenue & Customs, where she served as the Director of the Debt Management Office. Her extensive public sector experience also includes several seni

Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta has recently been reported to be negotiating the acquisition of Caesars Entertainment, with an offer of approximately $7 billion ($34 per share), higher than Carl Icahn's $33 per share. Following the news, Caesars' stock price soared nearly 50%. However, this tyco

Indiana Governor signed HB 1038, opening the door for commercial casinos in places like Fort Wayne, but Full House Resorts CEO Dan Lee warned in the earnings call that the November referendums in three counties could face significant challenges. The bill requires voters in Allen, DeKalb, and Steuben

Eight years ago, I camped outside the office of the Prime Minister of Malta to draw attention to the unjust killing of a female journalist. This may not be an experience many CEOs in the gaming industry have, but it perfectly illustrates the balancing act I often need to navigate—walking the line be

MGM International's CEO Bill Hornbuckle recently stated that the competition in the Macau market has become "like rabid dogs fighting over food." Despite being favored by "Lady Luck" in 2025 and the first quarter of this year, he remains cautious about the expectations for the remainder of the year.

Regarding the corruption allegations against former Austrian Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache, Novomatic founder Johann Graf, and former CEO Harald Neumann, it may cast a shadow over the gambling giant's acquisition in Australia. Although the allegations are not directly related to the acquis