Star locks in US$390 million debt refinancing, turns focus to efficiencies and compliance – CDC Gaming

Thursday, May 7, 2026 10:54 AM Ben Blaschke, Inside Asian Gaming Email, LinkedIn, and more Australia’s Star Entertainment Group said Thursday it has entered into a binding credit facility agreement with funds associated WhiteHawk Capital Partners, effectively locking in refinancing in full of the group’s debt. This follows the signing of a binding commitment letter…

Emergency bill? How to bridge the £7k savings gap

The average large bill for an unexpected emergency – whether it’s a broken boiler, vet’s bill or another major cost – is £10,996 according to research by Compare the Market. Yet the average savings pot sits at £3,553 – meaning many face a savings gap of £7,443. The comparison site’s research found surprise expenses are…

Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Seeks Help for $2M Legal Debt

TLDR Keonne Rodriguez has asked the crypto community for donations to cover $2 million in legal fees and a $250,000 fine. A federal court sentenced Rodriguez to five years in prison on Nov. 19 after he pleaded guilty to operating an illegal money transmitter. Samourai Wallet co-founder William Lonergan Hill received a four-year prison sentence…

Gambling ban fuels the illegal market in Brazil

In an interview with iGaming Business, the president of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) stated the programme included proposals to improve financial health, but the mistake is prohibiting beneficiaries from gambling. According to Plínio Lemos Jorge, this will drive gamblers to the underground market. With the launch of the Novo Desenrola Brasil…