Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics argued that lifting the current advertising ban would expose the public to a barrage of gambling promotions and undermine funding currently provided by pokie machines to community organizations. […]| World Casino News
Mixi Australia secures 51.86% of PointsBet, making it a subsidiary and ending Betr Entertainment’s pursuit. Final $1.25 per share offer closes September 12.| World Casino News
Betr challenges PointsBet’s approval of MIXI’s AU$1.20 per share offer, citing a vote exclusion. Legal action looms as the takeover battle intensifies.| World Casino News
PENN Entertainment integrates ESPN Bet into ESPN and theScore applications and plans to rebrand eight retail sportsbooks to strengthen its market presence.| World Casino News
ESPN BET launches FanCenter, a personalized betting hub integrating fantasy football rosters and sports betting for a seamless, tailored user experience.| World Casino News
CVC Capital Partners plans to acquire full control of GLI via Avalon Buyer Ltd, signaling a major move into global gaming compliance and certification services.| World Casino News
Inspired Entertainment's Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins goes live in Michigan and Ontario, expanding the hybrid dealer game after a debut in New Jersey.| World Casino News