Two recent antitrust filings in Europe reveal that private equity firm CVC Capital Partners is planning to purchase global gaming certification leader GLI. Paysafe set to acquire PagoEfectivo According to filings in Austria and Malta, Avalon Buyer Limited—a UK-listed company backed by CVC Capital Partners—intends to acquire Gaming Laboratories International, along with affiliates Worldwide Laboratories…
New Zealand’s amended racing law has officially taken effect, making TAB NZ the sole operator for legal online sports and racing betting as offshore providers must withdraw. TAB New Zealand The government of New Zealand has enacted new legislation establishing TAB NZ as the exclusive online betting service for sports and racing. The bill received…
A meeting with Dubai’s deputy ruler could hint MGM Resorts is refocusing on launching an integrated resort in the UAE’s biggest city. United Arab Emirates MGM Resorts once looked fully invested in Abu Dhabi, with CEO Bill Hornbuckle saying a proposal had been filed last September to build there. But his Q1 earnings call remarks…
Super Group is considering adding crypto payments in Africa to cut expensive banking fees and bring in fresh players. Super Group is evaluating a move to roll out crypto payments across its main African territories to address high banking expenses. “We are currently implementing and pursuing new prospects in the crypto sector,” CEO Neal Menashe…
Testing and certification leader BMM Testlabs has been purchased by The Visualize Group, a private equity firm based in New York, both parties announced on 15 April. Details of the financial terms were not shared in the release. BMM operates three branches: its core testing arm, a cybersecurity unit and an RG training service. Only…
The PointsBet board considers Betr’s offer to be stronger than MIXI’s bid. PointsBet Betr MIXI Betr Entertainment has taken the lead in the takeover contest for PointsBet, after the company labeled the wagering operator’s offer as “superior.” On Monday, PointsBet released a statement confirming the decision, supported by advice from external consultants. The business has…
The Japan Casino Regulatory Commission is now expected to restart bidding for two remaining integrated resort licences later this year. The Japan integrated resort sector is stirring back to life. According to reports from local outlets, the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission, which only awarded one of three IR licences in 2023, plans to reopen the…
Scheduled to begin his prison sentence on Monday, Ippei Mizuhara has been given another month of freedom with a new reporting date set for mid-June. Courthouse shot Ippei Rather than entering federal custody on Monday for stealing at least $17 million from Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara was granted a second postponement, court records confirm. The…
Political upheaval in Thailand may spell the end for a controversial casino proposal. Lawmakers have now removed the bill from the upcoming parliamentary schedule. Yet again, efforts to bring casino resorts to Thailand have stalled. On July 1, the Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra over alleged ethics breaches, pending a lengthy review. The…
