News May 2025
Supplier News Blueprint live with Swiss
Blueprint Gaming, the UK slots developer and member of the Merkur Group, has entered Switzerland's iGaming market after securing an agreement with operator Swiss Casinos. Te launch sees a host of the supplier’s games made available to slot players through Swiss Casino’s online offering, including its branded library such as Rick and Morty: Strike Back, Te Flintstones and ted Afterparty. Swiss Casino is one of the largest land-based and online operator groups in Switzerland.
Operator News New York hits $23.9bn
New York set a new record for sports betting last year with the New York State Gaming Commission confirming $23.94bn was bet on sports during the 2024-25 fiscal year, up 21.9 per cent. Te market was led by FanDuel who accounted for $969.8m of the revenue followed by DraftKings with $727.9m. Caesars accounted for $131.4m with BetMGM generating $121.4m, Fanatics $120.2m, and Rush Street Interactive with $582.7m. For the first time, every month surpassed $1bn in handle.
Colombia opens way for legal slots Operator News
In a move aimed at refining the legal framework surrounding games of chance, Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator has announced amendments to two resolutions over the sector. Te amendments introduce specific
minimum area requirements for locations based on the population of municipalities. For instance, establishments in areas with more than 50,001 residents must provide at least six square metres for up to four machines. Tis requirement decreases for smaller municipalities, with areas under 25,000 residents needing a minimum of three square
Supplier News Konami begins rollout
Konami Gaming has announced the official European premiere of its real- money online slots with Solverde. Portugal’s largest online casino became Europe’s first to wager on Konami slots via smartphone, tablet, and desktop. For more than a decade, guests at traditional land-based casinos across Europe have enjoyed Konami slot games and the supplier now aims to expand those same experiences across European iGaming markets, beginning with the launch in Portugal.
Brazil’s Central Bank lacks betting authority Legislation Representatives of the Central Bank participated in a hearing at the Senate's CPI for Sports Betting, which is studying measures against the over indebtedness of bettors and investigating irregular sites and the possible links between betting and organised crime. According to the President of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, the monetary authority does not have the legal powers to prevent the use of funds from Bolsa Família and the Continuous Cash Benefit for betting. As reported by Radio Senado, Galípolo clarified that
oversight and enforcement concerning the regulation of the betting sector fall exclusively under the purview of the Ministry of Finance. Tis includes the regulation of payment institutions that serve betting sites. He noted that in order for the Central Bank to have the authority to impose fines or to halt activities that contravene betting regulations, legislative amendments would be necessary. According to Galípolo, a betting entity operating without
meters for up to two machines. Additionally, operators must submit a sworn
declaration to demonstrate compliance with the minimum area requirements.
authorisation from the Ministry of Finance does not necessarily commit offences such as money laundering or illegal remittance of money abroad. When such relationships exist, the Central Bank acts differently with the financial institutions that provide services to them. Te Central Bank also reported that Brazilians spend between R$20-30bn per month on online betting.
Manhattan casino bids at risk Operator News
Whilst one Manhattan casino blueprint has been pulled altogether, another three could be in danger of missing out on bidding for one of three downstate licences due to the state’s Gaming Commission’s failure to start the environmental assessments needed to progress. Saks Fifth Avenue has confirmed it has
officially withdrawn from the process to concentrate on 'other strategic priorities.' It has planned to use its top three floors for a 1920s-
20
inspired casino, but it faced local opposition from Manhattan’s Community Board 5. Sarah Helwig, Vice President at Morningstar Credit, said: “Te failed casino bid doesn’t come as a major shock given the obstacles to get a licence.”
Another three proposals in Manhattan could
be about to miss the September deadline for resolving any issues with the State Environmental Quality Review Act. SL Green’s in Times Square, which includes Caesars, Silverstein Properties’ near Hudson Yards and the Soloviev Group’s near the United Nations are at risk of not attaining approvals in time.
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