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DraftKings Integrates Mindway AI’s Gamalyze Tool
DraftKings has integrated Mindway AI’s Gamalyze into its Responsible Gaming Center, providing players with a behaviour-based, interactive assessment tool. The move enhances responsible gaming efforts and helps users understand and manage their play habits.
Japan Turns to Overseas Tech as Online Gambling Surges
Japan is struggling to contain illegal online gambling as user numbers and addiction cases rise sharply. With enforcement proving insufficient, attention is shifting toward overseas-developed blocking tools as a last line of defence.
Banijay exits bet-at-home after selling 53.9% stake
Banijay has finalised the sale of its majority stake in bet-at-home, closing its chapter with the German-facing operator as it pivots toward consolidating Betclic and Tipico into a scaled European betting platform.
Viva Sorte Bet exits Bahia master sponsorship early
Viva Sorte Bet has terminated its R$80 million master sponsorship deal with Esporte Clube Bahia ahead of its 2026 expiry, prompting a commercial reshuffle as Banco BMG steps into a prominent sponsorship role.
Paradise Co to Acquire Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing
Paradise Co is set to complete the purchase of the Grand Hyatt Incheon West Wing on January 6, strengthening its integrated resort portfolio. The acquisition adds 500 hotel rooms adjacent to Paradise City, supporting growth in gaming and tourism.
Penang Real Estate Agent Loses RM760K in Online Casino Scam
A Penang real estate agent fell victim to an online gambling scam, losing nearly RM760,000 through Casino Marina Bay. The case illustrates the increasing sophistication of investment frauds targeting local residents in Malaysia.
Macau Casino Profits Set to Outpace Revenue in 2026
Macau’s casino sector is heading into 2026 with profitability expected to outpace revenue growth, as analysts point to improved cost discipline, stronger margins, and resilient VIP and mass-market performance.
Kambi signs multi-year sportsbook deal with Mexico’s Pickwin
Kambi Group has signed a multi-year online sportsbook agreement with Mexican operator Pickwin, which will migrate to Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook platform as it scales operations in the country’s fast-growing regulated betting market.
Jeju Dream Tower Casino Sales Jump 62% in 2025
Jeju Dream Tower delivered strong casino-led growth in 2025, with revenues rising nearly 62% and visitor numbers climbing sharply, reinforcing its position in South Korea’s foreigner-only gaming market despite mixed year-end trends.
MGM Osaka Unveils Casino & Resort Architecture Plans
MGM Osaka, Japan’s first integrated resort, unveils detailed plans including a 23,293 m² casino floor, two hotels with 2,500+ rooms, MICE facilities, and cultural activity spaces, marking a major milestone in Osaka’s tourism and gaming sector.
Sri Lanka hikes gaming taxes and local casino fees
Sri Lanka’s new gaming tax regime doubles entry fees for locals to $100 and increases the operator gross collection levy to 18%. The changes coincide with the opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, strengthening state revenue and sector regulation.
LOTERJ Increases Social Investments to R$45M
The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (LOTERJ) expanded social investments to R$45M by 2025, funding education, shelters for women, and community initiatives, highlighting how lottery revenues drive social development and inclusion.