News – Page 21 | Global Gaming Insider

Appointments Online + 1 more

ProphetX appoints legal chiefs amid CFTC push

The hires come as sports event contracts face federal and state-level challenges across the US.

2 min read • May 1 • By Shaan Khan

PlayCity launches player reporting tool for illegal gambling ads

The system stores submitted evidence, captures disappearing content such as social media stories, while the regulator works with major digital platforms and law enforcement to speed-up removal.

1 min read • May 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

Financial Casino + 1 more

Macau April GGR rises 5.5% to MOP19.9bn despite monthly fall

Monthly revenue fell below the MOP20bn level for the first time since September 2025, despite continued year-on-year growth across the market.

2 min read • May 1 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Vici closes on $1.16bn acquisition of Golden Entertainment casino properties

As part of the transaction, Vici entered into a triple-net master lease agreement with a newly formed entity owned and controlled by Golden Entertainment Chairman & CEO Blake Sartini.

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Graton Resort & Casino unveiling $1bn expansion wing on May 4

The ‘Vegas-class' expansion will include a high-tech and smoke-free casino area, as well as Aya, a 250-seat restaurant led by Chef Royden Ellamar and located on the property’s roof.

1 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Results + 2 more

US Senators implement self-ban on engaging in prediction market activity

The resolution was officially passed following a voice vote held on April 30, with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour encouraging the US House of Representatives to apply similar legal action.

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Appointments + 2 more

Sports broadcaster Erin Andrews joins FanDuel as a Responsible Gaming Ambassador

Andrews will be tasked with creating responsible gaming content for FanDuel’s social platforms, participating in key campaigns and supporting broader education and awareness efforts.

1 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory CSR + 1 more

Andrew Rhodes officially steps down as Gambling Commission CEO

Rhodes served as CEO for nearly five years, having addressed his departure in a social media post on 30 April and describing his role with the Commission as the ‘best job I’ve ever had.’

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Appointments iGaming + 1 more

Hacksaw CEO Christoffer Källberg relieved of duties, Ana Vrabic Verdir named Interim CEO

The supplier’s Board of Directors officially released Källberg of his CEO duties on 30 April, following a ‘careful and thorough review’ of current leadership to align strategic direction.

1 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller

Nevada reports March 2026 gaming revenue

Financial Land Based + 4 more

Nevada witnesses 11.8% increase in total gaming revenue for March to $1.4bn

Both the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown areas in Nevada managed to increase revenue year-over-year, rising 14.4% and 20.8%, respectively, for totals of $780m and $103.1m.

2 min read • Apr 30 • By Kirk Geller