Economy/Finance

Philippines’ Wealthiest Entrepreneurs Maintain Top Spots, With Casino Tycoons Holding Strong Rankings

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Casino moguls, Employment & Careers, Asian Casino News, Philippines
The latest rankings of the Philippines' wealthiest entrepreneurs, as compiled by Forbes for 2025, reveal that the Sy siblings, Enrique Razon Jr., and Manuel Villar continue to lead the pack. Despite the ongoing...

ESPN to Acquire NFL Network in Landmark Media Rights Exchange

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, NFL, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In a groundbreaking development set to transform how football fans consume the game, ESPN and the National Football League (NFL) have reached a transformative agreement that will see ESPN acquire NFL Network an...

Netherlands Gambling Tax Increase Fails to Meet Revenue Goals, Sparks Unintended Consequences

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Taxes, Netherlands
The Netherlands’ recent hike in gambling tax, from 30.5% to 34.2%, has failed to achieve the government’s intended goal of increasing tax revenues. Despite the higher tax rate, the first half of 2025 saw a sign...

NZ Sporting Bodies Challenge Online Gambling Bill Over Funding Concerns

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, New Zealand, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News
More than 50 of New Zealand’s top sporting bodies have come out in strong opposition to the Government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, arguing that it places vital community sport funding in jeopa...

MGM Resorts Achieves Record Q2 2025 Revenues, Boosted by MGM China and BetMGM

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Financial Press Releases
MGM Resorts International achieved its highest-ever consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong international performances and an expansion in various key sectors. The company's c...