Entain plc hires Jette Nygaard-Andersen as its new CEO, while issuing Q4 update showing online surge more than offsetting retail decline.
Japan’s lower house approves casino legislation
The lower house of Japan's parliament approves casino legislation, setting up debate in upper house with a possible vote as early as Friday.
Ader to Amaya: reject Baazov bid, cut all ties with former CEO
Investor Jason Ader tells Amaya Gaming to reject takeover bid by "discredited former executive" David Baazov due to lack of transparency re financing.
Caesars finally finds new South Korean casino partner
Caesars Entertainment finally finds new South Korean casino joint venture partner in Chinese developer Guangzhou R&F Properties Co Ltd.
Spread betting shares tumble on new UK restrictions
Spread betting firms' shares tumble as much as 32% after UK Financial Conduct Authority announces tighter restrictions on contracts for difference sector.
More than half of Japanese oppose casino legalization plan
A new survey shows 57% of Japanese citizens oppose plans to legalize casinos, just as Lower House prepares for plenary session vote on casino legislation.
Baha Mar resort casino to begin phased opening in April
Bahamas Prime Minister says Chow Tai Fook Enterprises will begin phased opening of $3.5b Baha Mar casino resort in April 2017.
Online payment seizure exposes hypocrisy of US gambling ban
Details of a 2011 online gambling payment processing seizure exposes the lie behind US authorities' claim to be protecting punters from harm.
Australian church group opposes Tabcorp, Tatts in-play carveout
Online gambling firms opposing the in-play betting carveout offered to Tabcorp and Tatts Group gain unlikely allies in Xenophon, church groups.