Business & M&A

LISA, the first K-pop artist with a Las Vegas residency, has expanded hers with two newly added shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace: Nov. 12 and 19. The additions bring “VIVA LA LISA” to six total dates, after the initial four (Nov. 13-14 and 27-28) reportedly sold out in under 10 minutes when…

Government and Lisbon city dignitaries join ribbon-cutting ceremony as SBC Summit returns to the Portuguese capital Multiple Portuguese government and Lisbon city dignitaries turned out to welcome SBC and its 40,000 attendees to the city for the third year running, taking part in an official ribbon…

The rise of illegal online gambling platforms in Brazil post-outright online betting ban has now ensued, with an eye-watering amount of unlicensed operators beginning to infiltrate the South American country. President Lula’s decision to prohibit regulated online gaming and betting operators came a…

White Hat Gaming has appointed Leon Thomas, a former Hard Rock Digital and Entain executive, as Chief Commercial Officer to drive commercial growth as operators worldwide look to re-platform in regulated markets. The post White Hat Gaming appoints Leon Thomas as CCO to lead growth across regulated…

IGT will unveil its new brand identity at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E), held from September 28 to October 1 at The Venetian Las Vegas. The post IGT signals next chapter with a bold brand refresh at G2E Las Vegas 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

SOFTSWISS has unveiled the 2027 edition of its iGaming Trends report, a research-backed guide designed to support decision-making across the industry. The post SOFTSWISS rolls out 2027 iGaming Trends report, backed by industry research first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Flutter and Entain have warned that Brazil’s decision to prohibit online gambling could affect their full-year results, with both operators revising expectations following the measure introduced by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The provisional ban must receive congressional approval within 1…

Buzz words are nice, but the stakes are stacking up for sports, wagering and technology leaders as to who will dominate and commercialise future audiences. “Nothing is linear anymore. We must expect that sports live in a mixed environment. But there is now an opportunity to commercialise every elem…

Ainsworth Game Technology will feature PLAYBOY ELITE™ as the centrepiece of its Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2026 lineup, alongside new game content and cabinet technology for Latin American and European markets. The collaboration with Playboy will be showcased on the Raptor 65" cabinet at Booth 2659 a…

DR Gaming Technology (DRGT) has appointed former Group Chief Financial Officer and Executive Board Member Koen De Wispelaere as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). De Wispelaere joined DRGT in 2015 and has worked closely with Jurgen De Munck, the company's former CEO and co-founder who now serve…

RedCore shared what determines the outcome of the entire pitch in the first seconds, why numbers are more convincing than loud statements, and why the final part of a pitch should prove the hypothesis rather than simply ask for funding. A pitch almost always starts the same way: the founder sits do…

As of Monday (Sept. 28), Saracen Casino Resort has a new leader in Chief Executive Officer Rod Centers. His appointment came only days after the Arkansas casino resort in Pine Bluff shocked the state gaming industry by terminating General Manager Matt Harkness and Chief Market Officer Carlton Saffa…

Dutch gambling trade body VNLOK has summoned Meta to court, making good on its promise to legally challenge the tech giant over allowing illegal gambling ads on its platform. Earlier in June, VNLOK filed a complaint with the European Commission relating to an alleged large influx of gambling ads pr…

South Korea received a record 15.05 million international visitors from January to August, up 21.6 percent, with Greater China leading growth. The post South Korea visitor arrivals rise 21.6% to 15.05M through August, highest in 30 years first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Brightline Holdings and affiliated Florida parent companies—sister companies to Brightline West, the company that still says it plans to build a high-speed rail line from Las Vegas to Southern California—have entered a new chapter. Specifically, Chapter 11. Brightline Holdings and about 16 affiliat…

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White Hat Gaming has appointed Leon Thomas as Chief Commercial Officer. He will take ownership of sales, marketing and partnerships as the company grows its presence across regulated markets worldwide. Thomas brings more than 20 years’ experience in the global gaming industry with senior roles at o…

Play’n GO, a world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has released a public statement in response to the Brazilian government’s provisional executive order banning online betting and gaming in the country. The post Brazil’s situation is a reminder that sustainable growth and public trust are…