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jennifer carleton appointed chief of licensing in uae

GCGRA appoints Jennifer Carleton as Chief of Licensing and Investigations

The appointment strengthens the UAE regulator's leadership team as it builds a global framework for gaming compliance and licensing.

3 min read • Oct 29 • By Shaan Khan

President Marcos signs Anti-POGO Act into law, formalizing nationwide ban on offshore gaming

The new law repeals previous legislation permitting Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators and introduces stricter penalties for related illegal activities.

3 min read • Oct 29 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Australia: Crown Resorts returns to profit with AU$142m net gain in FY25

Operator reports first annual profit since FY2020 amid improved performance in Sydney and Perth.

3 min read • Oct 29 • By Shaan Khan

DraftKings appoints Gregory Wendt to Board of Directors

Appointments Casino + 4 more

Gregory Wendt joins DraftKings Board of Directors

Wendt most recently served as Partner of Capital Group Companies, an investment management firm and parent company of the American Funds portfolio of mutual funds.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Kirk Geller

Land Based Systems & Software + 5 more

Delaware North partners with Acquire.Bet to advance iGaming strategy

The operator is set to integrate AI-powered user-acquisition tools and UX design into its digital platforms to connect online and land-based properties, such as its Betly iGaming brand.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Kirk Geller

Entain files defence over AUSTRAC’s statement of claim

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Entain files defence against AUSTRAC civil action

The operator stated its previous anti-money laundering program failed to 'meet expectations' from December 2018 to August 2024 but plans to fight AUSTRAC's claim in court if required.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

KSA fines BetCity €2.7m for youth protection failures

An investigation found 18-to-23-year-olds were losing tens of thousands of Euros.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Beth Turner

Allwyn launches $1.64bn in financing for PrizePicks acquisition

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 4 more

Allwyn launches $1.64bn financing to fund PrizePicks acquisition

The operator also issued a trading update to shareholders, stating 'exceptionally customer-friendly sports results' affected operations for September and impacted sports betting margins.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Kirk Geller

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Brazilian Senator proposes temporary 27.5% betting tax hike

Senator Sérgio Petecão has introduced a bill directing part of the betting revenue to healthcare and social security.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Layla Victoria

Bill Hornbuckle and wife Wendy to lead initiative for inaugural Southern Nevada children's hospital

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Bill and Wendy Hornbuckle to lead fundraising campaign for children's hospital

The MGM Resorts executive, along with his wife, were named Co-Chairs of Nevada Campaign for Kids, a push to build the first-ever stand-alone children's hospital in Southern Nevada.

3 min read • Oct 28 • By Kirk Geller