Entain plc hires Jette Nygaard-Andersen as its new CEO, while issuing Q4 update showing online surge more than offsetting retail decline.
VIP gamblers’ share of Macau casino revenue drops five points
Macau says VIP gaming revenue fell over 42% in Q2 2015, while sales of luxury goods at Macau retailers fell up to 50% in H1 2015.
South Africa doubles down on opposition to online gambling expansion
South Africa's government establishes "multi-disciplinary task team" to combat unauthorized online gambling operators.
888 to maintain Bwin.party brands, spin off technology division
888 Holdings says no immediate plans to scrap Bwin.party brands, tech division to be spun off, Norbert Teufelberger rides off into sunset.
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Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling hires lobbyist/ex-cheerleader Trent Lott
Sheldon Adelson's Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling hires former GOP senator Trent Lott to lobby for Restoration of America's Wire Act.
Macau academics urge Beijing to legalize gambling on the mainland
A pair of Macau academics publish paper urging Beijing to legalize gambling on the Chinese mainland to combat “capital-exodus problem."
Australia cracks down on Bet365, Ladbrokes, William Hill in-play betting apps
Australia's communications regulator questions legality of Bet365, Ladbrokes and William Hill online in-play betting apps.
UKGC sees “no evidence” of thriving black market since new online gambling regime
UK Gambling Commission says it has found "no evidence" of widespread black market activity since introduction of new online gambling regime.