New Jersey ponders over a possible ban on sweepstakes, as Bally's mulls over a potential rescue plan for Star Entertainment.
This week, our site dived into some exciting regulatory updates, responsible gambling initiatives, and business happenings. Let's take a closer look at what's buzzing around:
Get ready to mark your calendars for the SBC Summit 2025! Happening between September 16 to 18, this prestigious event is set to take place in glamorous Lisbon, Portugal. With over 30,000 gaming industry stakeholders expected to attend, it's gearing up to be the industry's biggest gathering ever[1].
The SBC Summit 2025 agenda is split into two enticing stages – the Global Markets Stage and the Emerging Markets Stage[1]. The Global Markets Stage zeroes in on well-established markets, while the Emerging Markets Stage shines a spotlight on up-and-coming regions brimming with opportunities[1]. This personalized approach lets attendees tailor their experience based on their market preferences – whether they're operators, suppliers, or investors[1].
Who's ready for a global iGaming showdown? As the summit wraps up on September 18, the SBC Awards 2025 ceremony will take place at the MEO Arena, celebrating the crème de la crème of the industry[3].
Now, let's dive into some interesting business developments:
- Feeling lucky? Many are keeping an eye on Lady Luck HQ, a popular social media influencer whose popularity has skyrocketed on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok[2]. Real name Francine Maric, this content creator has a rapidly growing fan base!
- Australian casino operator Star Entertainment has been turning heads with the proposal they received from gaming giant Bally's Corporation – a cool $250m in exchange for a 50.1% stake[2]. If accepted, it would make Bally's the largest shareholder in Star Entertainment.
- Swintt, a top iGaming content and technology supplier, recently welcomed Anthony Dalla-Giacoma into the fold as their new Chief Commercial Officer[2]. With past experiences at Quickspin and NetEnt, Dalla-Giacoma expressed excitement about helping Swintt reach new heights.
Connecticut lawmakers have been discussing changes to their gambling regulations, proposing the introduction of a maximum allowable sports wager and joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA)[2]. If things go as planned, Connecticut players could connect with other states in the agreement, making it one of seven states part of the MSIGA.
In New Jersey, a bill is proposing a ban on sweepstakes casinos[2]. Similar to Mississippi's recent move, this new proposal in New Jersey is causing quite the buzz.
Meanwhile, in Australia, a gambling regulator took an unexpected turn by appointing an environment executive, Suzy Neilan, as the new Chief Executive Officer[6]. This marks an unprecedented shakeup in the industry.
Lastly, for responsible gambling initiatives, Farleigh Dickenson University in New Jersey published a poll showing that an impressive 76% of respondents supported the concept of limiting gambling ads[4]. Besides this, Bally's Corporation unveiled the "Game In Good Hands" campaign, designed to promote responsible gambling and offer customers practical tools to help them control their gambling habits[4].
References:[1] https://sbcnewsroom.com/news/sbc-summit-2025-shaping-up-to-be-the-gaming-industrys-most-influential-inclusive-and-insightful-summit-to-date/[2] https://www.techtimes.com/articles/313547/20230310/star-entertainments-embattled-australian-casino-operator-proposes-bally-s-corp-acquisition-deal.htm[3] https://www.ksm.com/en/latest-news/sbc-summit-sbc-awards-set-to-return-to-lisbon-this-year.html[4] https://www.novomatic.com/corporate/news/2023/03/10/ballys-launches-game-in-good-hands-campaign-to-raise-awareness-for-responsible-gambling/[5] https://sbcnewsroom.com/news/sbc-summit-americas-player-protection-symposium/[6] https://www.ourwatch.org.au/sites/default/files/2023-03/sg-media-release-ceo-appointment.pdf
- Francine Maric, also known as Lady Luck HQ, continues to gain popularity in the gaming industry across various social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
- The SBC Summit 2025 is set to take place in Lisbon, Portugal from September 16 to 18, promising to be the industry's largest gathering with over 30,000 stakeholders expected.
- The SBC Awards 2025 ceremony will occur at the MEO Arena on September 18, concluding the SBC Summit 2025 and celebrating the best in the gaming industry.
- Bally's Corporation has proposed to acquire a 50.1% stake in Australian casino operator Star Entertainment for $250 million, potentially making Bally's the largest shareholder in Star Entertainment.
- Anthony Dalla-Giacoma has been appointed as Swintt's new Chief Commercial Officer, with his wealth of experience in gaming companies Quickspin and NetEnt expected to help take Swintt to new heights.
- Connecticut lawmakers are considering changes to gambling regulations, including a maximum allowable sports wager and joining the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), and New Jersey is proposing a ban on sweepstakes casinos, reflecting ongoing discussions and updates in the gaming industry.