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Rank Group NGR rises 5% to £835m as profit after tax falls 23%

Underlying EBITDA increased 15% to £138.3m, while the operator expects digital profitability to decline in FY27 as the higher UK Remote Gaming Duty takes full-year effect.

2 min read • Aug 13 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Online + 3 more

Entain H1 revenue rises 7% to £2.51bn as EBITDA falls 2%

UK and Ireland online NGR increased 13% on a constant-currency basis, while Entain agreed the first stage of its phased exit from its Central and Eastern European business.

2 min read • Aug 13 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Jeff Bandman returns to prediction market sector as Kalshi Prime CEO

Bandman previously led Kalshi’s regulatory strategy from January 2019 to July 2024, having also overseen the CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk and Office of International Affairs.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Palms Casino Resort unveiling new non-smoking casino space on August 24

The 7,300 sq ft space will include 224 slot machines and be located near the property’s William Hill sportsbook, as well as provide its own full-service bar for non-smoking casino players.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

No takers! Three operators criticize Chile casino tender failed auctions

Dreams, Marina del Sol and Corporación Meier have criticized the conditions of Chile's latest casino tender after two casinos received no bids, while Coquimbo and Pucón attracted one offer each.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Ex-police chief charged in Argentina online casino money laundering probe

Former Buenos Aires police chief has been charged in a federal money laundering probe tied to illegal online casinos moving funds through mule accounts, crypto and luxury property.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

⁠Chile: No bidders for Viña del Mar as casino tender process advances

Chile's gaming regulator has closed the bidding stage for four casino operating permits, with only two of the four locations attracting proposals.

1 min read • Aug 12 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Kazakhstan tightens lending rules for active gamblers

Being classified as actively involved in gambling will not automatically prevent an individual from obtaining credit but will affect how their creditworthiness is assessed.

2 min read • Aug 12 • By Marieta Lezaic