Crown Resorts' Melbourne casino to face royal commission in Victoria while yet another director quits following Bergin report.
Canada Supreme Court ruling casts more doubt on Quebec’s IP-blocking plans
Canada's Supreme Court ruling affirms federal government's control over telecom issues, casts doubt on Quebec's IP-blocking plans.
888.ru sports betting site launches in Russia; new online lottery restrictions?
Launch of 888.ru -- no relation to 888 Holdings -- gives Russia two licensed online betting operators, while online lotteries face curbs.
China’s WeChat messaging service cracking down on ‘red envelope’ gambling pools
China's WeChat mobile messaging service launches crackdown on gambling pools that use the app's Hongbao 'red envelope' function.
German sports betting wagers to top €5b for the first time in 2016
Germany's sports betting market to top €5.1b for the first time in 2016, with all but €210m coming from 'grey' market operators.
Caesars Entertainment wins temporary reprieve of creditor lawsuits
Bankruptcy judge grants Caesars Entertainment temporary reprieve from creditor lawsuits but warns company this is their last chance.
Crown Resorts to spin off int’l operations, launch real estate investment trust
Crown Resorts to spin off its international operations -- including its stake in Melco Crown Entertainment -- into a separate company.
California online poker bill vote delayed to consider new ‘bad actor’ amendment
California Assembly committee postpones vote on online poker bill to consider new plan to allow 'bad actors' to pay $20m back taxes.
New York senate approves online poker bill despite zombie warnings
New York state senate overwhelmingly approves S-5302 online poker bill but the Assembly's chief poker backer says the issue is "dead."