Kambi Group and PENN Entertainment have agreed to extend the terms of their retail sportsbook platform agreement until 31 July 2027, replacing the prior deal set to expire 31 December 2025.
The new agreement relates to on-property sportsbooks active by end of 2025, with Kambi currently supporting 30 PENN properties in 13 US states.
Under the terms of the extension, Kambi’s premium retail sportsbook technology will continue to power PENN’s on-property sportsbooks, providing PENN with additional flexibility as it prepares for migration to its proprietary technology.
Werner Becher, Kambi CEO, said: “We are pleased to extend our retail agreement with PENN Entertainment, reaffirming Kambi’s position as the trusted sportsbook provider for leading operators. This agreement ensures PENN can continue to benefit from our high-performance technology while maintaining the flexibility to execute its long-term strategic plans. We look forward to continuing to work alongside PENN to deliver exceptional retail sportsbook experiences for its customers across the US.”
Kambi’s industry-leading retail offering combines advanced trading capabilities, state-of-the-art betting kiosks, Bring Your Own Device technology and seamless over-the-counter wagering solutions, delivering a best-in-class on-property sportsbook experience to partners and their customers.
The highly anticipated Season 3 of Stretch Network’s World Poker League (WPL) is set to begin on November 28, bringing a thrilling finale to an already successful series.
Running until December 21, this final season promises to deliver non-stop gameplay and maximum player engagement across a variety of exciting tournaments.
With a €1,593,000 GTD prize pool across 3 seasons, WPL is closing out with a packed schedule of events, offering players more opportunities to compete, win, and experience unforgettable moments.
Key Events:
Main Event: Saturday, December 20
Mini Main Event: Friday, December 20
Omaha Main Event: Sunday, December 21
Season 3 is designed to keep players engaged and competing longer, offering a variety of tournaments and formats that are sure to keep excitement levels high throughout the season.
The final chapter guarantees fierce competition, steady action, and an unforgettable experience for players and fans alike. Season 3 promises to be a thrilling conclusion to an incredible series.
A new research article has cast fresh light on one of Australia’s most serious race-fixing cases, detailing how Victorian racing investigators used betting-pattern analysis to expose a scheme involving two jockeys and a professional punter.
The revelations, published in the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime by Racing Victoria’s Brent Fisher, show how the punter exploited insider information to manipulate betting markets between April and August 2022, prompting some of the heaviest sanctions seen in Australian racing.
Racing Victoria (RV) launched its probe in August 2022 after its Betting Intelligence Unit detected abnormal activity on Betfair Australia.
Investigators soon established that the punter controlled 16 betting accounts, including nine ‘bowler’ accounts registered under other names to circumvent wagering limits.
Although the punter’s betting history showed only modest profits over the previous 15 months, his behavior changed dramatically from April 2022 onward. The better began picking horses ridden by two jockeys with an extraordinary level of success.
Over a four-month period, the individual placed 135 lay bets against their mounts, and 133 of them were successful — a rate RV investigators said was far beyond statistical plausibility.
The size of bets also increased substantially. The individual was wagering an average of AU$29,449 ($19,136) per lay bet on the jockeys’ rides, compared with less than AU$3,000 ($1,948) on other riders. By late August, 83 percent of all the punter’s betting outlay was concentrated on races involving the two jockeys, generating profits totaling AU$363,894 ($236,306).
The success in head-to-head markets involving the jockeys reached 87 percent, a probability of only 0.74 percent occurring by chance, according to RV.
Interviews reveal deception
RV interviewed the punter in August 2022, with investigators reporting that he gave vague answers and concealed key information about his relationship with the jockeys and about the bowler accounts.
After this initial interview, he abruptly stopped wagering against the riders and quickly began losing money, finishing the period from September to December 2022 down AU$23,879 ($15,508).
A second interview in January 2023 followed the seizure of 1.7 terabytes of mobile-phone data. In that interview, he disclosed additional third-party accounts and claimed that a middleman — identified as “Person A” — acted as an intermediary for one of the jockeys.
The breakthrough came in June 2024, when RV investigators secured phone records tied to two SIM cards. On the punter’s device, they found a saved Signal message that referred directly to Race 3 at Swan Hill on August 7th, 2022: “Race 3 lay the 1 for 70/80. Have 10K on mine to beat his H to H.”
RV said these instructions aligned precisely with the punter’s recorded wagers. He risked nearly AU$100,000 ($64,935) laying the horse ridden by the second jockey and placed AU$8,734 ($5,669) on a head-to-head bet backing the other jockey to defeat him. The targeted horse finished 11th, beaten by more than 13 lengths.
RV charged both jockeys and the professional punter with multiple breaches of the Australian Rules of Racing, and all three pleaded guilty.
One jockey received a 13-year-and-six-month disqualification for corruption, dishonesty and misconduct. The second jockey was disqualified for 10 years for corruption, conduct detrimental to racing and failing to provide required information. The punter was warned off for 10 years.
RV said the prosecution illustrated the critical value of real-time wagering surveillance, advanced digital-forensic capabilities and strong cooperation with betting operators.
The evidence brief submitted to the Victoria Racing Tribunal exceeded 3,800 pages and was supported by expert testimony in betting analysis, mobile-phone forensics and voice-recognition technology.
According to the report, the case demonstrates how modern monitoring tools can penetrate encrypted messaging, burner-phone usage, and digital obfuscation.
Racing authorities warn that this type of internal manipulation remains one of the gravest threats to the sport’s integrity and that sustained investment in investigative capacity is essential to maintaining public confidence.
Macau gaming operator MGM China has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the local community by contributing MOP 700,000 to the Macau Tung Sin Tong Charitable Society’s annual fundraising campaign, supporting the organization’s diverse charitable initiatives and social services.
This marks the 18th consecutive year of MGM’s support, bringing its cumulative contributions to MOP 9.3 million. MGM remains dedicated to upholding the Society’s ethos of a “common wish to benefit society, a virtuous atmosphere to welcome all” and will continue to champion local charitable work.
The cheque presentation ceremony was held at the MGM MACAU. Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited; Wendy Yu, Executive Vice President of Human Resources of MGM;and Irene Wong, Senior Vice President of Public & Community Relations of MGM, presented the donation on behalf of the Company.
The donation was received by Chui Sai Peng José, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Tung Sin Tong, along with Directors Victor Armando Fung, Charles M. Choy, Lam In Nie, Alberto Lei, and Jeff Chan. The event concluded with a sharing session during which both parties exchanged views on the development of charitable services in Macau.
During the ceremony, in his speech, Kenneth Feng, President and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings, shared, “For over a century, Tung Sin Tong has been deeply rooted in Macau, tirelessly serving those in need by offering free medical services and diverse charitable programs. MGM shares this dedication to the community and is honored to have partnered with Tung Sin Tong for 18 consecutive years and to once again support its annual fundraising campaign. We hope this contribution can provide tangible assistance to those in need. We will continue working hand in hand with Tung Sin Tong and other social service organizations to help build a more harmonious Macau.”
PG Soft has been announced as official sponsor of SiGMA South Asia 2025, taking place from November 30th to December 2nd at the Lumina Ballroom, Cinnamon Life City of Dreams, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
PG Soft’s sponsorship will ensure prominent brand visibility throughout the three-day event, including at key locations such as the registration desk and on the LED Arch at the hotel lobby entrance. A 40-second promotional video will also play on loop across the LED screen pillars within the hotel lobby.
Additionally, a PG Soft display image will feature in the same area, providing further exposure to SiGMA South Asia attendees as they arrive and move through the venue.
SiGMA South Asia 2025 is set to bring together leading stakeholders from across the global iGaming ecosystem for a dynamic summit that blends innovation, networking, and regional insight in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
PG Soft’s spokesperson commented: “Sri Lanka is primed to be a pivotal market in South Asia, and we wanted to demonstrate our belief in its potential by sponsoring SiGMA South Asia. Colombo is the perfect place to connect, collaborate, and explore new opportunities across this rapidly developing region.”
SJM Resorts will cease operations at Casino Kam Pek Paradise at 11:59pm on December 1st, 2025, following coordination with government authorities and the venue’s service provider.
Casino Kam Pek Paradise is a satellite casino operated by Hong Kong-listed Paradise Entertainment under SJM’s gaming license.
The decision was announced on Wednesday, November 26th. According to SJM, the closure aligns with the Macau government’s policy of maintaining a healthy and orderly gaming industry and complies with the amended Gaming Law and related regulations.
Under the government’s 2021 revision to the gaming law, all satellite casinos were given a three-year transition period to regularize their operations or close by the end of 2025. The shutdown of Kam Pek Paradise follows this requirement.
SJM stated that all gaming tables and machines currently in operation at the property will be redeployed to its self-promoted casinos. From December 2nd onward, customers holding chips, deposits, or cash rebates accumulated at Kam Pek Paradise may process follow-up arrangements at other SJM-operated properties, with the company pledging to honor all entitlements.
The operator also stressed that safeguarding local employment remains a priority. All local employees directly hired by SJM will retain their jobs and be reassigned to other casinos as needed. Local staff not directly employed by SJM will be invited to apply for suitable vacancies across the group, with equal consideration under the same conditions. Support measures will be offered, based on individual circumstances, to ensure a smooth transition.
SJM added that it will complete all necessary legal procedures to guarantee an orderly handover, reaffirming its commitment to corporate responsibility and to contributing to the stable development of Macau’s gaming sector.
St8, a casino games aggregator, has debuted in the UK through a successful integration with LottoGo, the Annexio-owned lottery betting brand.
Through this partnership, LottoGo now gains access to St8’s complete portfolio of premium casino content from hundreds of top-tier suppliers, along with a steady pipeline of upcoming releases all delivered through a single API.
The launch represents St8’s official entry into the UK market, coming shortly after the company secured its UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) remote gambling software licence in July this year.
Tom Brodie, Founder and CEO at LottoGo, said: “It’s an honour to be St8’s first partner in the UK. The integration has been remarkably fast and stress-free, with the St8 team supporting us at every step. With access to such a deep pool of high-quality content through a single API, we’re now able to bring LottoGo players an even richer selection of world-class casino content.”
St8 continues to rapidly expand its regulated footprint. As well as the United Kingdom, the aggregator holds licences or certifications in Romania, Malta, the Isle of Man, Anjouan, and, most recently, Ontario.
Vladimir Negine, founder and CEO at St8, added: “LottoGo is a fast-growing, forward-thinking brand and an ideal match for us at St8. We’re proud to offer LottoGo seamless access to the industry’s best content. Delivering top-tier service is central to who we are, and we’re excited to support LottoGo as they scale their casino offering.”
Operators in regulated markets worldwide are choosing St8 not only for its deep content portfolio but also for the rich functionality offered beyond the core offering. This includes its powerful Bonus API for tailored promotions and instant rewards, a sophisticated reporting system with real-time, regulation-ready dashboards, and one of the industry’s most comprehensive thumbnail libraries- all available through St8’s unified API.
SA Gaming, recognized as a leading Live Game Solution provider, has officially obtained the esteemed Supplier License issued by Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Commerce (MINCETUR), as well as a license for its Remote Gaming Server (RGS) platform.
This is a major achievement in our expansion in the fast-growing Latin American market. It means that our entire portfolio of exciting gaming content, products and services is now fully compliant with Peruvian regulations, legally accessible to both operators and players across the market.
The MINCETUR Supplier License covers a broad range of products and services of the gaming industry, including various live casino games, gaming software, player account management platforms, RNGs, RGS, and technology platforms.
This endorsement not only is a proof of our efforts in creating fairness and trust in operation, but also shows our dedication to providing a transparent and safe gaming experience from back-end technology to player interface.
We would like to thank you for your long-term support so we can grow and excel. SA Gaming will continue to strive for excellence, and deliver premium games and exceptional user experience.
Malaysian gaming equipment supplier RGB International reported a steep drop in third-quarter earnings as weaker sales, high jackpot payouts and foreign-exchange losses dragged performance across its core divisions.
The group’s profit before tax fell 73 percent to RM5.5 million ($1.28 million) in the three months to September, down from MRY20.4 million ($4.74 million) a year earlier, while net profit plunged 78 percent to MRY4.1 million ($0.95 million).
Revenue contracted 25 percent to MRY71.1 million ($16.53 million), reflecting a slowdown in its Sales and Marketing arm, where revenue slipped 14 percent to MRY57.3 million ($13.33 million) amid lower product shipments. Profit before tax for the segment eased to MRY7.3 million ($1.70 million) from a year earlier.
The downturn was more severe in the Technical Support and Management division, where revenue halved to MRY13 million ($3.02 million). The unit swung to a pre-tax loss of MRY372,000 ($0.09 million) from a profit a year ago, hit by high jackpot payouts and the continued closure of several outlets in Poipet.
Unrealised foreign-exchange losses also weighed on results, pushing unallocated expenses higher compared with the same quarter last year.
Compared with the previous quarter, the group’s performance also weakened sharply. Revenue fell 25 percent from MRY94.9 million ($22.07 million) in the second quarter, while profit before tax tumbled 66 percent from MRY16.1 million ($3.74 million). Both major divisions posted lower earnings due to softer sales and weaker gaming activity.
Despite the slump, RGB said it remained optimistic about its medium- to long-term outlook, citing sustained regional demand and growth in key gaming markets such as the Philippines.
Vietnam has enacted a major shift in its gaming policy by granting permanent access for Vietnamese nationals at the Corona Resort & Casino and authorizing five-year pilot programs for local entry at The Grand Ho Tram Resort and the planned Van Don integrated resort.
The changes were formalized under Resolution No. 307/2025/NQ-CP, issued by the government on November 26th, 2025.
The resolution, which takes immediate effect, represents the country’s most significant expansion of domestic casino access since the initial local-entry pilot launched in 2017.
Corona Casino & Resort, Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Under the new framework, Corona Resort & Casino in Phu Quoc Island—previously the only property permitted to admit Vietnamese nationals under the local-entry trial—has been approved to continue welcoming eligible local players without a fixed end date. The decision reinforces Corona’s position as Vietnam’s long-standing testing ground for regulated local participation.
The resolution further authorizes The Grand Ho Tram (Ba Ria–Vung Tau Province) and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province) to accept qualified Vietnamese nationals for a five-year pilot period beginning upon the resolution’s effective date. The scheme supports the government’s broader goal of evaluating the economic benefits, regulatory performance, and social-safeguard measures associated with expanded local-player access.
According to the document, all management and oversight requirements for Vietnamese gamblers must comply with Decree 03/2017, including income thresholds, entry-fee rules, and strict monitoring obligations. Pilot operations at Ho Tram and Van Don will conclude only after authorities conduct a comprehensive assessment and determine whether to continue, expand, or end local access.
Decree 03/2017, which took effect in March 2017, sets two entry-fee options for eligible local players: a daily pass priced at VND1 million ($44 at the time of issuance) for 24 consecutive hours, and a monthly pass priced at VND25 million ($1,100).
Beyond meeting the fee requirement, Vietnamese nationals must be at least 21 years old, have full civil act capacity, and demonstrate a stable monthly income of at least VND10 million ($400) or be subject to grade-3 income tax or higher. They must also not be subject to written objection from their parents, spouse, or siblings.
Van Don casino project
Earlier this year, industry analyst Tim Nguyen told AGB that following the resumption of the Van Don development, it was “only a matter of time” before controlled local access became a long-term feature at selected resorts.
The Van Don integrated resort is considered a strategically significant project. First approved more than a decade ago, the VND51.5 trillion ($2.16 billion) development is planned for Van Yen commune near Ha Long Bay. Designed to roll out across three phases over nine years, the project aims to serve as a major tourism anchor for northern Vietnam and will operate under a 70-year concession. The inclusion of local-player access is expected to strongly influence investor sentiment and the resort’s long-term commercial viability.
The Grand Ho Tram Resort
Ho Tram, meanwhile, remains Vietnam’s largest operating integrated resort and the country’s most established gaming destination in the south. Opened in 2013 following an investment of around $500 million, the property is currently undergoing a $1 billion expansion that will increase its capacity to more than 9,000 hotel rooms, alongside new entertainment offerings and expanded gaming facilities.
