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Appointments Casino + 2 more

SkyCity Entertainment appoints Elen Barber as its Online Managing Director

The former Kindred and Super Group executive has stepped in to help re-shape the operator’s online operations.

1 min read • Mar 9 • By Will Underwood

Winning the right way: Entain's Andrew Vouris addresses Regulating the Game Sydney 2026

The Entain and NZ CEO speaks at this year’s conference, outlining the shifting tides of compliance and doing business the right way Down Under.

2 min read • Mar 9 • By Will Underwood

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

SkyCity faces proposed class action over online gaming operations

Proceedings seek to test the lawfulness of offshore online gaming activities conducted by a Malta-licensed third party on behalf of the operator.

1 min read • Mar 6 • By Shaan Khan

Financial Land Based + 7 more

Rob Wood exclusive: UK restrictions an 'opportunity' larger operators will seize

In his last results day with Entain, the CFO and Deputy CEO also reflects on 13 years with the organisation, growth in Georgia and New Zealand – and digital marketing in Spain.

4 min read • Mar 5 • By Tim Poole

Casino Online + 1 more

Hub88 expands 155.io partnership with launch of CCTV-based live game

New Rush Hour title uses real-time traffic footage and computer vision tracking to create a live predictive betting format.

1 min read • Feb 26 • By Shaan Khan

Two Weeks to Go: Final Calls for Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney

With two weeks remaining until Regulating the Game 2026 Sydney (9–11 March 2026), final registrations are now open for what will be the conference’s most concentrated program yet - bringing together regulators, policymakers, researchers, operators, and technology leaders to examine the future of gambling regulation, sector direction, innovation and operational compliance capability, and safer gambling outcomes.

2 min read • Feb 23 • By Mariya Savova

X bans paid gambling partnerships for influencers

The platform moves betting, lotteries and casinos into ‘Prohibited Industries’ category for paid collaborations.

2 min read • Feb 20 • By Layla Victoria

Financial Land Based + 2 more

SkyCity H1 revenue falls 2.4% to NZ$411.7m

New Zealand operator reports lower gaming volumes following regulatory changes, partly offset by non-gaming activity and convention centre opening.

1 min read • Feb 20 • By Shaan Khan

Appointments Casino + 1 more

SkyCity appoints Blair Woodbury as CFO

Executive previously held finance leadership roles across telecoms, media and state-owned enterprises

1 min read • Feb 16 • By Shaan Khan

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 5 more

Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific 2026: The nominations window is open

The Global Gaming Awards Asia-Pacific will return to Manila in 2026, bringing the region’s leading gaming operators and suppliers together once again during the SiGMA Asia Summit.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Mariya Savova