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Macau: APAGS President sees high-end play driving Macau recovery

Zhonglu Zeng says steady GGR growth reflects resilience despite external uncertainties.

1 min read • May 5 • By Keih Ma

Senate subcommittee to discuss sports betting integrity concerns during May 20 hearing

As part of the hearing, the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology and Data Privacy will speak on gameplay manipulation and potential insider trading.

2 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Casino + 4 more

Ontario generates all-time high monthly handle with CAD$9.6bn during March

The figure (US$7bn) equates to an increase of 20.6% year-over-year, while the province’s total non-adjusted gross gaming revenue grew 30.7% to $387m during the monthly period.

1 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Sports Betting + 1 more

Brendan Sorsby hires prominent antitrust attorney to maintain collegiate eligibility

The Texas Tech quarterback will enter a gambling addiction treatment program and take a leave of absence from the team after it was found he placed over 10,000 sports wagers since 2022.

1 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, marks first-ever female trainer victory

The Kentucky Derby set a new record in all-sources handle after the figure increased 3% to $487m for Derby Week 2026, while TwinSpires set an all-time high with $129m in wagers.

1 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Appointments Personnel

Ivo Dimitrov joins SCCG Management as VP of Strategy and Operations

Dimitrov previously served as Senior Sportsbook Operations Manager for Pragmatic Play Sports, having built operational readiness processes and drove measurable commercial impact.

2 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Casino iGaming + 2 more

Galaxy Gaming extends exclusive Perfect Pairs distribution agreement with Netco

Perfect Pairs serves as blackjack and baccarat side bets for online players, offering multiple payouts based on whether their first two cards form a mixed pair, colored pair or perfect pair.

2 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 2 more

Stake launches online casino and sportsbook offerings in Mexico

The operator made its entrance into Mexico through the stake.mx platform, as the launch was said to continue Stake’s focus on ‘high-value’ and regulated jurisdictions across the globe.

2 min read • May 4 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Personnel + 1 more

CFTC files motion for preliminary injunction against New York AG

The Commission previously filed a lawsuit against the state of New York on April 25, arguing it overstepped authority by pursuing legal action against crypto-linked prediction market operators.

1 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Results + 2 more

Minnesota Senate advances legislation to ban prediction markets, awaits House vote

If passed, Senate File 4511 would prohibit any prediction market offerings tied to sports, casino-style gambling, people, elections, catastrophes and death in Minnesota.

2 min read • May 1 • By Kirk Geller