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The Star 'Special Manager' term extended as operator completes Queen’s Wharf exit

The NSW government has kept Nick Weeks in charge of Star Sydney until 30 September 2026, while Star finalises the sale of its Brisbane resort stake to its Hong Kong joint venture partners.

2 min read • Apr 1 • By Shaan Khan

Appointments Casino + 2 more

Veikkaus appoints two Board Members

New additions bring international business and transformation experience as the operator prepares for Finland’s upcoming licensing system.

2 min read • Apr 1 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Evoke to close some William Hill shops amid cost pressures

Retail estate review identifies locations deemed unsustainable following tax increases outlined in the UK Government’s Autumn Budget.

2 min read • Apr 1 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 3 more

Macau March 2026 GGR jumps 15% to MOP22.61bn, Q1 up 14.3%

Strong March performance lifts first-quarter revenue to MOP65.87bn as market stabilizes above MOP20bn monthly level.

2 min read • Apr 1 • By Keih Ma

IGA panel on gray markets and prediction markets

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 2 more

Tribal regulators discuss enhanced strategy of combatting unregulated markets

NTGCR Gaming Commissioner Richard Armstrong stated prediction market activity has ‘crept into’ Tribal-regulated jurisdictions and is ‘undermining and circumventing’ primary regulations.

2 min read • Mar 31 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Online + 2 more

Penn Entertainment partners with Birches Health to expand responsible gaming support

Operator integrates digital care services to provide intervention and treatment pathways across its platform

2 min read • Mar 31 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Mar del Plata casino evacuated due to bomb threat during chess tournament

A call to emergency services triggered a full security response at the Casino Central during a chess tournament, with a participant banned from competing identified as the likely source of the threat.

1 min read • Mar 31 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Argentina's Esquel Casino crisis deepens as layoffs are formalized

With dismissal notices delivered to all 50 workers, Chubut's Governor is set to travel to the Patagonian city this week while a lawmaker demands official answers

1 min read • Mar 31 • By Milagros del Priore