Business & M&A

Seastreak is exploring a ferry service between New York City and Atlantic City, with a trial potentially starting by Memorial Day 2027. The Highlands-based ferry company is in preliminary talks with Atlantic City interests led by developer Tommy Carr, according to Seastreak President James D. Barke…

According to South Korean police, three South Korean suspects accused of operating an illegal online gambling business worth KRW 3.1 trillion (about $2.3 billion) from abroad have been arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a joint investigation with local authorities. UAE Arrested th…

With the deadline for proposed Congress amendments to Brazil’s controversial Provisional Measure (MP) No. 1,394/2026 now over, many submitted updates aim to temper or even fully reverse the harsh legislation. With thousands of jobs at risk, rising discontent among sports leagues and broadcasters, a…

Argentina’s Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) reported that revenue from the indirect tax on authorized online betting and gambling platforms totaled ARS 123.856 billion (USD 81 million) between January and September 2026. The figure exceeds the total collected throughout last year and repr…

In this article, 1xBet Panama explores how the unpredictability of sports drives audience engagement and creates business opportunities for sports content creators and affiliates, while emphasizing the importance of responsible betting. Sports hold our attention when the final outcome is impossible…

The Brazilian Association of International Gaming Operators and Providers (ABRAJOGO) published an article on LinkedIn this Wednesday (14) regarding the impacts of Provisional Measure No. 1.394/2026 on legal certainty and […] O post “Bets” Provisional Measure: ABRAJOGO director warns of impacts on l…

Google will allow online gambling advertisers to run YouTube Masthead campaigns from October 21, according to new policy updates from the company. The Masthead is one of the most premium advertising placements on YouTube, and it appears at the top of the platform’s homepage. The decision comes at a…

The Villas at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas has been named the top‑ranked casino hotel in AAA’s first‑ever list evaluating casino hotels and resorts across North America, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. The designation places the property at the top of 161 AAA‑rated casino hotels included in t…

Genting Bhd, the Malaysian conglomerate with an array of casino holdings, may need to sell some assets to ward off a credit downgrade and its unused Miami real estate could be atop the list of potential divestments. In a recent report, CreditSights analysts praised Genting, which owns Resorts World…

DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has withdrawn from the final rounds of New Zealand’s online casino licensing auction, adding to obstacles facing its overseas expansion following Brazil’s ban on online betting. In […] The post DigiPlus withdraws from New Zealand online casino bid amid overseas expansion…

Stake is pursuing entry into New Zealand’s regulated online casino market following its expansion into Alberta (Canada), Argentina and Mexico in 2026. The company expects to pursue further international opportunities during the year, subject to market access and regulatory requirements. Stake is am…

The worker strike at Encore Boston Harbor has now run 40 days, with approximately 1,300 union members employed by the Wynn Resorts property continuing to walk the picket line. Leaders of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters 25 say they continue to fight for a “fair contract” from the Las Vegas-based c…

Okada Manila drew more visitors in 3Q26, but flat total revenue and a 13% decline in adjusted EBITDA pointed to continued pressure. The post Okada Manila 3Q EBITDA falls 13% despite 12% rise in visitors first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Slotegrator has observed drastic differences in performance between localized and non-localized casino operations, and its new report maps what works for operators across five regions. The downloadable report, titled "No market left behind: Localize for growth," is available here. It sets out why s…

Ontario’s regulated online poker market faces an uncertain future if the Supreme Court of Canada rules against allowing international player pools, potentially pushing more Canadian players to unregulated offshore gambling sites, warned Sarne Lightman, managing director of NSUS Group, GGPoker’s par…

Sportsbook technology supplier FIRST.bet has made its engine available to operators in Sweden, the first market in the next phase of the company’s European growth plan. Swedish operators can now retain their own brand and frontend, while the FIRST.bet engine runs in the background. Sweden is among…

The secretary-general of the Korea Casino Association (KCA) has told GGRAsia the body has yet to hear from the South Korean government on how it would implement an enlarged, up to 15 percent, levy on each casino’s revenue to support a tourism fund. That is according to the KCA official, Shin Jong H…

B2B sportsbook solutions provider BETBY has strengthened its position in the regulated Polish market through a partnership with betting brand Lebull. The agreement will see BETBY power the brand’s sportsbook with its technology, betting content, features, and managed services offering. The collabor…