Popular slot provider Microgaming has added Moonlight Romance Twilight to its vampire-themed series, following Moonlight Romance – The Awakening with a familiar 5×3 setup and several changes to the bonus structure. The slot uses five reels, three rows and 243 ways to win. Stakes range from 0.30 to 75, while the game carries very high volatility and an RTP of 96.2%. Its symbols include card values from 9 through A, letters, pistols and four characters named Raven, Victor, Damien and […]

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Malta’s revised gaming tax and VAT frameworks came into force on October 1, 2026, introducing new tax rates by gaming category and updated reporting requirements for licensed operators. The reforms were introduced through Legal Notices 84 and 86 of 2026 and form part of measures announced in Malta’s 2026 Budget. They followed consultation with the gaming industry and were developed to provide clearer treatment of gaming activities. Under the new gaming tax structure, Type 1 services, including casino-style games and […]

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Macau welcomed nearly 751,000 visitors during the first four days of October Golden Week, with October 4 setting a new single-day arrival record. Preliminary figures from Macau’s Public Security Police show 210,325 visitors entered the city on Sunday, the highest daily total recorded for the holiday period. Average daily arrivals stood at just over 187,700 between October 1 and 4. The seven-day holiday began on October 1, China’s National Day, and runs through October 7. The opening four days were […]

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Thai cybercrime authorities have arrested prominent crime victims’ advocate and anti-corruption campaigner Atchariya Ruangrattanapong as part of an investigation into an online Muay Thai betting operation that police say handled more than THB1 billion (almost 30 million US dollars) in turnover. Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) detained Atchariya near the Siam Om Noi boxing stadium in Samut Sakhon on Saturday under a Criminal Court warrant issued the previous day, according to Thai PBS News. Authorities have accused […]

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Conflicting statements from the Seneca Nation and New York State have created uncertainty over the status of negotiations for a new gaming compact, with questions remaining about whether an agreement has been reached and whether future casino revenue-sharing payments will continue to flow to local governments. The debate intensified after Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca announced that negotiators had reached what he described as an agreement in principle with the state. According to the Nation, the proposed framework does […]

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Hacksaw Gaming has released Le Vampire, a new entry in its Le series featuring Smokey in a vampire-themed setting and a maximum win of 15,000x the bet. The October 1, 2026 release uses a six-reel, five-row grid with Cluster Pay mechanics. Winning clusters require at least five matching symbols to touch. Official game data lists volatility at 3/5 (medium), while available RTP settings are 97%, 96%, 94%, 92%, and 86%. Le Vampire continues the gameplay structure used across earlier titles in the […]

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Jeju Dream xTower recorded its highest-ever monthly casino visitation in September, extending a year of double-digit growth in overall resort revenue even as casino earnings declined due to an unusually low table hold rate. Lotte Tour Development reported on October 1 that the Jeju integrated resort generated 43.4 billion won in combined casino and hotel revenue during September. For the first nine months of 2026, total revenue reached 525.3 billion won, representing a 15.9% increase compared with the same period […]

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A Las Vegas gambler who has repeatedly denied wrongdoing is facing a new round of criminal allegations after a Clark County grand jury returned an indictment tied to an alleged illegal sports betting operation. William West Roberts, 57, appeared before District Judge Carli Kierny on Wednesday after prosecutors unsealed an indictment charging him with several offenses related to sports wagering activity. The charges include operating a gaming establishment without a license, unlawful receipt of compensation for accepting wagers without the […]

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Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, will invest $14 million to expand and redesign The Cove, its high-limit slot area, with the upgraded space expected to open in early 2027. The project will increase The Cove from 7,450 square feet to 11,935 square feet and raise its gaming inventory from more than 140 machines to over 192. The enlarged venue will sit next to the resort’s Asian Table Games area. The new lineup will feature products from Aristocrat, […]

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Cambodian authorities say 24 casinos across three provinces stopped online gambling activities and removed related equipment by a September 30 enforcement deadline. The affected properties include 12 casinos in Preah Sihanouk, seven in Banteay Meanchey and five in Svay Rieng. The halted services covered live-streamed gambling, online sports and football betting, digital lotteries and online betting on bird fights. Inspections found that equipment and other materials used for those operations had been dismantled and removed. The action follows the government’s […]

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A federal judge has denied the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ request for a preliminary injunction that could have reopened the path toward casino gaming at its Vallejo property, California, while its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of the Interior continues. Judge Trevor N. McFadden of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia found that the tribe failed to meet the requirements for preliminary relief. His decision leaves in place Interior’s July determination that the Vallejo property […]

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Maverick Washington LLC plans to close eight casinos across Washington on November 30, placing 850 jobs at risk while its parent company continues restructuring under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The affected properties are Great American Casino in Everett, Chip’s Casino, Macau Casino and Palace Casino in Lakewood, All Star Casino in Silverdale, Casino Caribbean in Yakima, Crazy Moose Casino in Pasco and Coyote Bob’s Casino in Kennewick. Maverick filed separate Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notices with the Washington Employment […]

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a significant step in its ongoing effort to define the regulatory framework surrounding prediction markets, sending two proposed rule changes to the White House for review as disputes over federal and state authority continue to intensify. The measures were submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), a branch of the Office of Management and Budget responsible for reviewing federal regulations before publication. Together, the proposals seek to clarify how […]

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CBS News has entered into a partnership with prediction market operator Kalshi that will see the broadcaster incorporate market-based election forecasts into its coverage of the 2026 US midterm elections. The collaboration was unveiled on CBS Mornings, where Anthony Salvanto, executive director of elections and surveys at CBS News, outlined how Kalshi’s market data will be used alongside the network’s polling results, reporting, and political analysis. CBS has identified Kalshi as its prediction market sponsor and plans to feature the […]

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The UK Gambling Commission has highlighted the risks posed by illegal gambling operators after the UK’s latest National Risk Assessment identified an increase in illegal casinos targeting the British market. In its 2026 money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment, published on 30 July, the Commission said illegal gambling sites targeting British consumers are not supervised by the regulator and do not operate within its regulatory framework. The warning highlights an important distinction for players encountering casinos licensed overseas. Seeing […]

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has confirmed new technical and licensing requirements for land-based gaming machines, with the first measures due to take effect in March 2027. The framework follows a consultation launched in 2025 that received 1,065 responses and covered the Gaming Machine Technical Standards, the Gaming Machine Testing Strategy and Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice. The reforms stem from the government’s 2023 Gambling Act Review white paper. New machines will have to give players clearer information about […]

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Novig has reportedly raised new funding at a $2 billion valuation, quadrupling the sports-focused prediction market operator’s value since its previous financing round earlier this year. The company was valued at $500 million in February after raising $75 million in a funding round led by Pantera Capital and other investors. The latest financing therefore represents a fourfold increase in less than eight months. Novig, founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah in 2021, began as a peer-to-peer sports exchange before […]

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Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue fell 1.2% year-on-year in September to MOP18.06 billion, approximately US$2.24 billion, extending the market’s run of annual declines to four consecutive months. Figures released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau on October 1 show that September produced the lowest monthly GGR total recorded in 2026. Revenue also declined 17.5% from August, when Macau casinos generated MOP21.89 billion. The result came broadly in line with Citigroup’s revised estimate of MOP18 billion. The brokerage reduced its […]

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Entain has soft launched BlackRush Casino, a new brand created for New Zealand as the country moves toward a regulated online casino market. The site appeared shortly after New Zealand opened the auction for 15 planned online casino approvals on September 29, 2026. Successful bidders will earn the right to submit formal licence applications before the regulated market launches. BlackRush currently operates under Entain’s ElectraWorks Gibraltar licence and requires a New Zealand VPN for access. The site appears to run […]

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Bombay Club, the luxury casino and hospitality venue developed by Bombay Group in Tallinn’s Old Town, has ceased operations as parent company Yolo Group moves away from land-based gambling activities in Estonia. The casino closed on September 30, while Shang Shi, the Cantonese fine-dining restaurant that formed part of the original project, is scheduled to serve its final guests on November 15. The decision brings an end to one of the most ambitious gaming and hospitality investments undertaken in the […]

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Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has once again tied a major sports wager to a customer promotion at his Gallery Furniture business, this time placing a $516,000 position through prediction market platform Kalshi on the Houston Astros to win the World Series. The Houston businessman said the position could return $13 million if the Astros capture baseball’s championship, with the wager serving as a hedge against a sales campaign that promises refunds to qualifying customers should the team complete a title-winning […]

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Indian Gaming Association Chairman David Z. Bean has welcomed a recent Ninth Circuit decision involving Kalshi, describing the ruling as support for concerns tribal gaming organizations have raised about sports-related prediction markets for nearly two years. In commentary published after the September 16 decision, Bean focused on what the case means for tribal sovereignty and the regulatory authority tribes exercise over gaming on their lands. The IGA has consistently argued that sports event contracts offered by prediction market platforms amount […]

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SkyCity Entertainment Group is preparing to formally seek buyers for SkyCity Adelaide after receiving interest from potential purchasers during a strategic review of the Australian casino. The company said in a September 30 filing that UBS will manage the sale process and seek proposals from parties that have already expressed interest as well as other potential bidders. SkyCity announced the Adelaide review in August as part of a broader examination of its assets and ownership structure. “SkyCity has received inquiries […]

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Norway’s Ministry of Culture and Equality has opened a public consultation on regulatory changes that would allow state-owned Norsk Tipping to offer online poker, with a package of limits intended to reduce gambling-related harm. The consultation was published on September 29 and remains open for responses until November 29. The ministry shortened the consultation period because it wants the amended regulations to take effect quickly and give Norsk Tipping an opportunity to begin developing a regulated online poker product. The […]

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Revenue-sharing payments from Michigan tribal casinos have fallen sharply as more tribes withhold money from the state over disputes involving gambling exclusivity, adding pressure to a funding stream that supports the Michigan Economic Development Corp. Payments to the Michigan Strategic Fund dropped 71% from $52.8 million in 2022 to $15.4 million in 2025, according to Michigan Gaming Control Board figures. The Strategic Fund helps finance the MEDC, which administers economic development programs across the state. Michigan has 12 federally recognized […]

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New Jersey lawmakers are once again considering legislation that would change how the state handles underage gambling violations in casinos and simulcasting facilities. A bipartisan measure filed in the Senate seeks to replace criminal penalties with a system of escalating civil fines while directing all collected revenue toward gambling addiction services. Senate Bill 597, sponsored by Sen. James Beach, a Democrat from Camden, and Sen. Vincent Polistina, a Republican from Atlantic County, would amend provisions of the Casino Control Act […]

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Brazil’s newly imposed prohibition on online gambling has been followed by a sharp increase in the number of detected illegal betting websites, intensifying concerns about the scale of the country’s unregulated market as authorities move to shut down licensed operators. Data gathered by Bet Legal, a monitoring platform operated in partnership with cybersecurity firm Iron Security, shows that hundreds of unauthorized betting domains were identified in the days immediately following President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s announcement of Provisional Measure […]

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DraftKings has entered a new agreement with Prime Video that will make the company the exclusive sportsbook and online casino integration sponsor of NHL on Prime’s Wednesday Night Hockey broadcasts in Canada. The partnership covers the 2026-27 NHL regular season and selected Stanley Cup playoff games. Prime Video’s Wednesday schedule begins September 30, when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the New York Islanders, and concludes April 7 with the Winnipeg Jets facing the Edmonton Oilers. Each NHL on Prime matchup […]

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Brazil’s new ban on online betting is facing legal challenges from three industry associations, with petitions before the Supreme Federal Court seeking to suspend the measure while Congress considers its future. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1.394 on 25 September 2026. The measure immediately prohibited the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds sports betting and online games in Brazil, including offshore operators serving Brazilian players. The ban stopped new deposits on the day it […]

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Pragmatic Play has expanded its Gates of Olympus franchise with Gates of Olympus 2500, a 6×5 video slot that retains the series’ tumble gameplay while adding larger multipliers and four distinct free-spin configurations. The game returns players to the Greek mythology setting associated with the franchise, with Zeus positioned beside a grid surrounded by clouds, columns and a golden platform. The core structure remains familiar: players win by landing matching symbols anywhere on the reels, with winning symbols removed and […]

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Crown Resorts has launched proceedings against RiverStone International in the Supreme Court of Victoria, alleging the insurer has failed to contribute to a $72.5 million shareholder class-action settlement arising from years of scrutiny over the casino operator’s anti-money laundering controls and governance. Crown says RiverStone is responsible for part of the settlement under excess insurance policies held by the company. Court documents indicate Crown is seeking $22.5 million from the insurer, while also pursuing interest and damages. The dispute concerns insurance arrangements […]

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Brazil’s sudden decision to halt online betting and casino activity has prompted operators to review their positions in one of the world’s most closely watched regulated gambling markets. Among the companies responding to the government’s move is DigiPlus Interactive Corp., which says it is taking steps to comply with the new requirements while maintaining that the measures are unlikely to significantly affect its broader business. The Philippine gaming operator issued a statement after Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva […]

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The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has launched a search for a new executive director after Heather Maurer resigned less than a year after taking the leadership role, marking another significant change for the organization during a period of internal and external scrutiny. The nonprofit confirmed that Maurer will remain in her position through October 16 to assist with the transition process. Her departure comes as the organization continues to face criticism and membership losses linked to its partnership […]

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Century Entertainment International Holdings has disclosed that it was informed in April that its Philippine strategic partner, World Platinum Technologies Inc. (WPT), had lost key gaming accreditations, while maintaining that alternative regulatory arrangements have allowed its online gaming operations in the country to continue uninterrupted. The Hong Kong-listed company outlined the developments in its annual report for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, which was released on September 25. The filing provides additional detail on the status of the […]

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Britain’s betting sector has launched a campaign to highlight the possible impact of further gambling tax increases ahead of the Autumn Budget on October 28. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) introduced Back Our Betting Shops as speculation grows that Chancellor John Healey may raise Machine Games Duty. The campaign will feature employees, customers and community partners, with much of the material running across the BGC’s digital channels. The industry is trying to shift attention toward the people and local […]

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A new study commissioned by the American Gaming Association found that gamblers scored higher on financial literacy than non-gamblers, while prediction market users tended to rate their mathematical ability more highly than their test results supported. Researchers surveyed 3,201 U.S. adults online from July 15 to 21, 2026. After data-quality screening, the final sample included 3,149 participants: 537 sports bettors, 574 prediction market users, 557 casino players, 495 iGaming users and 986 non-gamblers. Across all gambling groups, participants averaged 3.93 out […]

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Researchers at the University of Oxford have found that artificial intelligence agents can hide coordinated behavior inside ordinary blackjack table talk, allowing them to exchange card-counting information without reliably triggering conversation-based monitoring systems. The experiment placed four AI agents at a simulated blackjack table. Two were secretly instructed to cooperate, with one counting cards and passing useful information to its partner. The agents knew their communication would be monitored and were allowed to create a hidden code for sharing information. Instead […]

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Mainland Chinese travel activity picked up sharply during the Mid-Autumn Festival period, with Hong Kong receiving nearly 440,000 inbound trips from across the border as transport systems throughout China handled heavy holiday traffic. Hong Kong’s Immigration Department recorded 439,532 inbound trips by mainland visitors from Friday through Sunday. That figure accounted for about one quarter of the 1.73 million inbound trips made by all visitors during the three-day period. Attention is already shifting to the mainland’s seven-day National Day holiday, which begins […]

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Brazil’s online betting sector faces an abrupt shutdown after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed a provisional measure prohibiting online sports betting and casino gaming across the country, marking a dramatic policy shift less than three years after his administration established a regulatory framework for the industry. The announcement came as Brazil enters the final stretch of its presidential campaign, with the first round of voting scheduled for October 4. Opinion surveys cited in reports indicate Lula is engaged […]

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Kansas Entertainment has broken ground on a long-planned hotel beside Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, moving forward with a smaller property after an original agreement requiring a 250-room hotel went unfulfilled for more than a decade. The groundbreaking took place Friday, September 25, 2026, in Kansas City, Kansas. Kansas Entertainment, a joint venture between PENN Entertainment and NASCAR, hosted the ceremony for the approximately 140-room boutique property, which is expected to open in 2028. The hotel, known as The Dotte, […]

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Relax Gaming has brought back one of its best-known slot franchises with the launch of Money Train 5, marking an unexpected continuation of a series that had previously appeared to reach its conclusion. The latest release follows Money Train 4, which had been positioned as the final chapter in the long-running series. Despite that messaging, strong interest from players prompted the supplier to revisit the brand, introducing a new installment that expands on established mechanics while adding fresh gameplay elements. […]

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The Indiana Gaming Commission has voted unanimously to reject an NCAA request to prohibit pregame college player proposition bets, leaving existing sports wagering rules unchanged and placing the question of any future ban in the hands of state lawmakers. The decision came during a commission meeting in Indianapolis and concluded a process that began earlier this year when the NCAA formally petitioned regulators to remove college player prop wagers from Indiana’s legal sports betting market. The issue was first discussed […]

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Finland’s National Police Board has received 75 gambling licence applications as the country prepares to open its competitive gambling market on July 1, 2027, marking a substantial increase from the 50 applications recorded earlier in the year. The National Police Board confirmed that it had received 75 applications as of September 22. The regulator had reported 50 applications in June, while the total was still described as approximately 50 during August. The latest figure means another 25 applications reached the […]

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Caesars Entertainment shareholders have approved Tilman Fertitta’s proposed $17.6 billion acquisition of the casino operator, allowing the transaction to move forward while federal antitrust and other regulatory reviews remain outstanding. Shareholders voted on the proposed merger at a special meeting held Tuesday at the Eldorado hotel-casino in Reno, Nevada. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the transaction received 133,313,001 votes in favor, compared with 4,276,986 votes against and 5,687,952 abstentions. The votes supporting the deal […]

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will review how licensed sports betting operators use artificial intelligence and machine learning, beginning with DraftKings following concerns raised about the operator’s promotional practices. Chair Jordan Maynard announced the planned review during the Commission’s September 24 public meeting, according to Sports Betting Dime. MGC Executive Director Dean Serpa and staff will engage directly with DraftKings to examine the circumstances described in a recent New York Times investigation and obtain more information about how the company uses […]

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Queensland has granted The Star Gold Coast another six months before a planned suspension of its casino licence takes effect, moving the deadline from September 30, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The decision gives The Star Entertainment Group additional time to complete outstanding remediation work and keeps independent oversight of the property in place. The casino had faced a 90-day licence suspension beginning September 30. The latest decision represents the seventh time authorities have deferred the suspension, which followed compliance […]

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The UK government has launched a consultation on proposals that would prevent licensed betting operators from offering wagers on the outcome of National Lottery Powerball draws, a move aimed at aligning the game with existing protections that apply to other National Lottery products. The consultation, led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), opened this week and will remain active until 23:59 on 4 November 2026. Officials are seeking feedback from businesses, consumers, lottery stakeholders and other […]

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New York officials and prediction market operator Polymarket have entered a new legal battle that could further shape the ongoing debate over who has authority to regulate event-based trading contracts in the United States. On Thursday, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced legal action against QCX LLC, doing business as Polymarket US, alleging that the company has been operating an unlicensed gambling business in the state. Later the same day, Polymarket responded with its own […]

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The Curaçao Gaming Authority has confirmed that unauthorized access to its online gaming licensing portal continued for approximately nine months before the regulator identified and ended it in September 2026. The account involved in the incident was created in December 2025 under a false identity. Access took place through the customer-facing section of the licensing portal and did not involve a confirmed compromise of the authority’s core technical infrastructure. The regulator continues to investigate what information was obtained. It has […]

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Tabcorp VIC Pty Ltd has received a A$350,000 fine after failing to fully introduce mandatory multi-factor authentication controls for customer wagering accounts in Victoria. The breaches occurred between January 30 and June 23, 2025, when some customers could continue accessing Tabcorp services without the required additional authentication step. During that period, unauthorised parties gained access to some wagering accounts and withdrew funds. Tabcorp eventually completed the rollout of mandatory multi-factor authentication in June 2025 by requiring remaining customers to upgrade […]

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Barry Diller’s People Inc has withdrawn its proposal to acquire MGM Resorts International and take the casino operator private, ending negotiations that had continued for several months. People Inc submitted the proposal on June 1, offering $48.30 in cash for each MGM share covered by the transaction. The deal valued MGM Resorts at more than $18 billion, including debt. People already owns roughly 27% of the casino company, making it one of MGM’s largest shareholders. MGM shares closed regular Wednesday […]

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Republican Sen. John Curtis of Utah has asked Senate Judiciary Committee leaders to investigate business activities involving members of presidential families, with his request covering Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden. Curtis sent a letter dated September 21 to Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member Dick Durbin asking the panel to examine whether presidential family relationships have provided private financial benefits or preferential access. He also urged the committee to subpoena Trump Jr. and Biden over previous business […]

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Tesco has found itself pulled into a growing online gambling scam in which fraudsters borrow the names of well-known companies and celebrities to make casino promotions look legitimate. Ads for a supposed “Tesco casino” recently appeared on Facebook and Instagram, giving users the impression that the supermarket giant had entered the online gambling business. It had not. Tesco reported the misuse of its name and branding to the National Cyber Security Centre and Report Fraud after the promotions came to […]

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The Bulgarian government has launched a broad reform effort aimed at reshaping the country’s gambling sector, proposing extensive advertising restrictions, higher taxes for online operators, tighter financial oversight, and new measures designed to address gambling-related harm. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that draft amendments to Bulgaria’s Gambling Act have been submitted for public consultation, outlining what officials describe as a significantly stricter regulatory framework for the industry. The proposals come as lawmakers, regulators, and opposition parties continue to debate the […]

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued new guidance highlighting concerns about a growing category of prediction market contracts that depend on the actions or statements of specific individuals. The agency’s Division of Market Oversight (DMO) advised designated contract markets (DCMs) that so-called “mention markets” may face greater susceptibility to manipulation and should undergo heightened scrutiny before being listed. Mention markets typically allow traders to speculate on whether a public figure will use a specific word or phrase […]

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More than half of U.S. sports bettors surveyed in 2026 said they had placed wagers in an effort to pay household bills, highlighting the connection between sports betting and personal finances among some participants. The survey covered 1,200 Americans who had placed a sports bet during the previous year. Researchers conducted it between August 31 and September 3. Among respondents, 51% said they had wagered hoping to cover bills, while 21% reported betting to help pay rent or a mortgage. […]

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Former UK Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller has launched GamReg Consulting, an international advisory business that will work with governments and regulators as gambling markets face technological change and growing scrutiny. Miller, who serves as founder and managing director of the new company, left the Gambling Commission in September following 10 years with the regulator. He announced his departure in June and said at the time that his next role would sit outside Britain’s regulated gambling sector. GamReg Consulting will […]

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Queensland will combine the functions of Racing Queensland and the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission under a new hybrid governance structure, reshaping how the state manages racing administration, integrity and animal welfare. The Crisafulli Government announced the change on September 23 as part of The Next Lap: A plan for the future of Queensland racing. The reform will place functions currently divided between Racing Queensland and QRIC within a single structure while creating a Chief Integrity Officer role to oversee integrity […]

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Palmer Bookmaking Pty Ltd, which trades as Palmerbet, has entered into an 18-month court-enforceable undertaking after the Australian Communications and Media Authority found breaches of national online gambling self-exclusion requirements. The regulator’s investigation centered on a customer who joined BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register, in September 2023. Palmerbet did not close the customer’s wagering account until February 2025, leaving the account open for roughly 17 months after the registration took effect. During part of that period, the customer continued using […]

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The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has introduced a new AI Gaming Charter in partnership with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), offering gambling operators a framework for the responsible use of artificial intelligence as adoption continues to spread across the industry. The voluntary initiative follows research conducted among Malta-licensed operators that examined how AI technologies are currently being deployed. While the regulator noted that the survey represented only part of the sector, the findings provided insight into the maturity of […]

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Police investigating suspected illegal gambling activity in Manchester city center have arrested four men and seized more than £20,000 in cash following a coordinated enforcement operation involving multiple agencies. The action took place on the night of September 21, when officers executed four warrants at premises in Deansgate and other parts of Manchester city center. Greater Manchester Police (GMP), cited by Yahoo News UK, said the operation formed part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that several locations were being […]

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NBA House Macao will return to The Venetian Macao in October with an expanded five-day program built around the NBA China Games 2026. The free interactive event will run from October 7 to 11 at the Cotai Expo, coinciding with two preseason games between the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets at The Venetian Arena. The teams will meet on October 9 and again on October 11 as part of the NBA China Games 2026 presented by Taobao 88VIP. NBA House […]

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OpenBet has appointed company president Nikos Konstakis as its next Chief Executive Officer, with the leadership change scheduled to take effect at the end of 2026. Current CEO Jordan Levin will move into the Chairman role and remain involved in the betting and gaming technology provider’s long-term strategic direction. Konstakis will assume responsibility for OpenBet’s overall vision and day-to-day operations. His remit will cover the company’s growth plans alongside its product and technology priorities. The appointment extends the executive responsibilities […]

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The U.S. NFL wagering market could generate about $40.5 billion in regulated activity during the current season, with traditional sportsbooks expected to retain the majority of that business despite rapid growth among prediction-market operators. Eilers & Krejcik Gaming projects regulated sportsbooks will handle $31.7 billion in NFL wagers during the season. The research firm places the prediction-market handle analog at about $8.4 billion, producing a roughly 79% to 21% split between the two channels. Handle analog provides a way to […]

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Singapore has brought a second tranche of Casino Control Act amendments into force, adding new criminal offences for casino patrons and expanding the Gambling Regulatory Authority’s powers over operators. The measures took effect on September 21, 2026, under reforms contained in the Casino Control (Amendment) Act 2024. The updated framework covers conduct inside casinos, exclusion and visit-limit breaches, operator suitability, financial-crime controls and future forms of casino gaming. Singapore currently has two integrated resorts with casino gaming, Marina Bay Sands […]

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Betfred has confirmed it will bring its long-running sponsorship of rugby league to a close at the end of the 2026 season, with founder Fred Done linking the decision to rising tax burdens and increasing operating costs that have already led the bookmaker to reduce its retail footprint. The company currently serves as title sponsor of the Super League, the Challenge Cup and England Rugby League. Its involvement with the sport began in 2017 and will conclude after a decade […]

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A German court has upheld Wiesbaden’s decision to increase its slot machine tax, rejecting arguments from gaming hall operators who claimed the measure placed excessive pressure on their businesses. The Hessian Higher Administrative Court in Kassel ruled that the city’s increase in the gaming machine tax from 5% to 7.5%, which took effect on January 1, 2024, remains valid. The decision supports a policy adopted by Wiesbaden’s city council in December 2023 as part of efforts to strengthen municipal finances. […]

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Ohio lawmakers considering legal online casinos are examining a proposal that would connect iGaming promotions directly to the state’s existing casinos and racinos. State Representative Brian Stewart has discussed preventing operators from issuing promotional credits for online casino play while allowing incentives that customers could redeem at physical gaming properties. The approach forms part of the continuing debate around House Bill 298, sponsored by Stewart and Representative Marilyn John. The measure would legalize and regulate internet gambling in Ohio and […]

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Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has issued cease-and-desist letters to six prediction market operators over sports event contracts offered to customers in the state. The action covers Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog and Robinhood. Hanaway maintains that the sports contracts offered by the companies constitute sports wagering under Missouri law. Her office has directed the operators to stop offering those contracts to Missouri customers unless they obtain licenses from the Missouri Gaming Commission. Each company received 30 days to comply […]

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Morpheus at City of Dreams Macau has become the first hotel in Macau to receive Three MICHELIN Keys, the highest level in the MICHELIN Guide’s hotel recognition system. The Melco Resorts & Entertainment property moved up from Two Keys in the 2026 selection. The distinction places Morpheus at the top of Macau’s nine recognized hotels this year. Hong Kong and Macau together have 19 properties with MICHELIN Keys in the latest selection, marking the second year that hotels from both […]

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Tabcorp is preparing to move its One Pool national tote project into live domestic testing, with the first trials scheduled for Thursday, September 24. The initiative will combine wagers that currently flow through separate state-based tote systems into one national pool, giving customers in participating jurisdictions the same winning dividend for each race included in the test. The opening phase will involve racing meetings at Tamworth in New South Wales and Warwick in Queensland. Mt Gambier’s greyhound meeting has also […]

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Loto-Québec opened its 2026-27 fiscal year with higher revenue and profit, supported by stronger performance from its casino operations and increased activity across several lottery products. For the three months ended June 29, the Québec government-owned lottery and gaming corporation generated revenue of C$782.6 million, an increase of 2.1% compared with the same period a year earlier. Consolidated net income reached C$398.1 million, rising 3.6% year-on-year and surpassing internal targets. The latest results highlighted the growing importance of the casino […]

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Federal prosecutors have identified 18 pitches they intend to use as evidence in the gambling-related case against former Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase, narrowing the scope of allegations ahead of a trial scheduled to begin in November. Court filings submitted Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York detail pitches thrown by Clase across 17 games between May 2023 and May 2025. Prosecutors allege that advance information about those pitches was shared with bettors, who […]

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Belgium’s regulated gambling market remained largely unchanged in 2025, with growth in online gaming offsetting declines across much of the land-based sector. Newly published figures (pdf) from the Belgian Gambling Commission (Kansspelcommissie, KSC) show total gross gaming revenue (GGR) of approximately €1.62 billion, representing a marginal year-on-year decrease of around 0.1%. While the overall market showed little movement, the latest data highlights a continuing shift toward digital gambling. Online operators generated €964.4 million to €964.5 million in GGR during the […]

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Nolimit City is getting ready to open the door to Ding Dong Death, its latest online slot, with the worldwide release scheduled for September 22, 2026. The game entered exclusive early access on September 15 and introduces a gloomy cartoon clubhouse filled with dead and decidedly unusual residents. The release continues the developer’s interest in darker subject matter, although Ding Dong Death approaches its graveyard theme with exaggerated animation and black humor. Its cast includes the Grim Reaper, a Mental […]

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Entain has renewed its campaign for an immediate prohibition on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sports teams, arguing that delays in implementing government plans are allowing unregulated brands to gain further visibility across football and other sporting competitions. The Ladbrokes Coral parent company has submitted fresh arguments as part of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) consultation on the issue. According to the company, recent developments in football sponsorships demonstrate why the government should move more quickly […]

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Great Britain’s licensed gambling industry generated £17.5 billion in gross gambling yield during the financial year from April 2025 through March 2026, representing a 4.4% increase from the previous 12-month period. When lotteries are excluded, GGY reached £13.2 billion, up 4.7% year on year. Remote casino, betting and bingo remained the largest part of the licensed market, producing £8.3 billion in GGY after a 6.9% annual rise. Land-based gambling generated £4.9 billion, increasing by a more modest 1.1%. The latest […]

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Genius Sports has launched Prediction.com, a new consumer-facing platform designed to bring prediction-market information from multiple providers into one location. The service allows users to find event contracts, compare equivalent markets across different platforms and watch probabilities change while events are in progress. The company introduced Prediction.com through Legend, its consumer media and technology business. Genius Sports acquired Legend for $1.2 billion in February 2026, and the new platform represents one of the first major products to emerge from the […]

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Brazil’s government is preparing a major change to the country’s regulated gambling framework, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expected to approve a measure that would prohibit online casino operations. Early reports also raised the prospect of restrictions or a ban covering sports betting. More recent information indicates that the current proposal would leave fixed-odds sports wagering and related sports sponsorship agreements outside the prohibition. The proposal could arrive before Brazil’s first round of general elections on October 4. […]

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A federal appeals court has backed two California tribes in their legal challenge against Kalshi’s sports event contracts on tribal lands, reversing a key part of an earlier district court decision and sending the request for a preliminary injunction back for further consideration. The unanimous three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that Blue Lake Rancheria and Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians were likely to succeed on their claims that Kalshi’s sports-related contracts violate the […]

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New York’s online sportsbooks processed nearly $595 million in wagers during the opening week of the 2026 NFL season, setting a new record for an NFL Week 1 since the state introduced mobile sports betting in 2022. While betting activity reached unprecedented levels for an opening weekend, operators experienced a significantly less favorable outcome as customer-friendly results cut deeply into sportsbook revenue. Data released by the New York State Gaming Commission showed that bettors placed approximately $594.6 million in wagers […]

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A congressional effort to reverse a federal tax change affecting gambling losses moved forward this week after the House Ways and Means Committee approved legislation aimed at restoring the longstanding 100% deduction for wagering losses. The committee action advances proposals championed by Nevada lawmakers, including Rep. Dina Titus and Rep. Steven Horsford, who have spent more than a year seeking to overturn a provision contained in the tax-and-spending package known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. The measure reduced the […]

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A House of Lords committee has recommended a comprehensive restriction on gambling advertising across Great Britain, arguing that stronger controls would support efforts to reduce gambling-related harm. The House of Lords Liaison Committee made the recommendation in its 173-page Gambling Harm—Time for Action: Follow-up report, published on September 17. The cross-party committee described a comprehensive advertising ban as the most effective policy option available to advance the government’s objective of reducing gambling harms. The proposal would largely reverse the liberalisation […]

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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is preparing stricter controls for payment service providers after authorities identified thousands of merchant accounts allegedly connected to illegal online casino transactions. According to Bloomberg, the Philippine central bank’s surveillance found businesses that appeared on paper to be ordinary merchants while processing large volumes of small payments late at night. Authorities eventually determined that some of those transactions represented wagers placed with online casinos. Beauty salons, bakeries and small neighborhood stores were among the business […]

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Konami Gaming has expanded directly into the Class II casino gaming segment, bringing established titles from its existing portfolio to tribal gaming properties after previously licensing Class II content through a third party. The move follows Konami’s acquisition of ISDgames, which gave the company access to a Class II gaming system and titles including Shockwave. After completing the deal, Konami worked on the acquired system while developing a broader game library that could support direct deployment in multiple Class II […]

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The companies behind two of Vietnam’s casino properties remained under financial pressure during the first half of 2026, with accumulated losses reaching substantial levels at both Phu Quoc and Ha Long. Phu Quoc Tourism Development and Investment JSC, which operates Corona Resort & Casino Phu Quoc, reported an after-tax loss of more than VND211 billion for the six months. The result represented a significant improvement from the VND564 billion loss recorded during the corresponding period of 2025. According to VietTimes, […]

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Entain has begun a consultation process that could lead to the loss of approximately 400 customer care positions across its global operations, as the gambling group seeks to manage the impact of rising tax costs in the United Kingdom and prepare for potential further increases. The company, which owns Ladbrokes, Coral and Sportingbet, said the proposed reductions would affect around one-fifth of its 2,000 customer care roles spread across 11 countries. The review includes employees in the UK, Austria, Bulgaria, […]

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Prime Video is expanding its sports betting integration for the 2026 NFL season by bringing FanDuel’s live bet-tracking technology to its exclusive Thursday Night Football broadcasts, giving viewers the option to monitor wagers in real time while watching games. The feature builds on a partnership that first appeared during Prime Video’s NBA and WNBA coverage last year. Viewers who choose to participate can connect their FanDuel account to their Prime Video profile and follow active bets directly on screen throughout […]

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Texas lawmakers are examining whether prediction markets offering sports event contracts should fall under the state’s gambling restrictions, setting up a debate over the boundary between federally regulated financial products and sports wagering. The Texas Senate Committee on State Affairs held a hearing on September 15 to examine prediction markets, with particular attention to contracts tied to sporting events and elections. Traditional sports betting remains prohibited in Texas, while platforms such as Kalshi offer event contracts to customers in the […]

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The Indian Gaming Association has intensified its opposition to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, arguing that revised language still lacks protections for Tribal gaming authority and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The dispute centers on prediction markets and whether federally regulated event-contract platforms could offer products tied to sports or casino-style gaming without following existing Tribal and state gaming frameworks. In a September 11 statement, the Indian Gaming Association said changes proposed for the latest version of the CLARITY […]

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OpenBet has entered into an agreement to acquire sportsbook technology provider OmniLogic as it seeks to expand its presence in regulated lottery markets worldwide. The proposed transaction requires regulatory approval and is expected to close later in 2026. The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. The deal will add OmniLogic’s sportsbook technology and existing operator relationships to OpenBet’s business. OpenBet expects the acquisition to support its work with World Lottery Association members and strengthen its provision of […]

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New research published by the UK Gambling Commission has questioned whether simply making information available gives consumers enough support to make informed gambling decisions. The study found that product design and pace of play can affect a player’s ability to make choices once gambling is underway. Emotional state can also influence how consumers understand and act on information. The Behavioural Insights Team conducted the work through the Commission’s Consumer Voice Programme. Researchers reviewed 53 sources. The qualitative work included three […]

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Five of the largest professional sports leagues in the United States and their respective players associations have jointly called on state gaming regulators to adopt stronger measures against sports bettors who harass or threaten athletes, coaches, officials, and their families. In a letter (pdf) dated September 15 and sent to gaming regulators across the country, representatives of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association, Major League Soccer (MLS) and the MLSPA, the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the […]

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Dabble has paid more than A$1 million in penalties after Australian regulators found the betting operator breached national self-exclusion requirements designed to protect people who choose to stop gambling online. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced in a press release that Dabble Sports Pty Ltd paid A$1,069,200 following an investigation into its handling of customers registered with BetStop, Australia’s National Self-Exclusion Register. The regulator also secured a court-enforceable undertaking from the company aimed at strengthening future compliance with […]

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Michigan’s online casino market keeps setting a fast pace, but Detroit’s three commercial casinos are still bringing more money through their physical gaming floors than they did a year ago. July offered a good example. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown generated a combined $111.64 million from table games and slots, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. That was 5.3% higher than July 2025 and 9.6% above June. The numbers don’t suggest that Detroit has […]

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FanDuel has apologized to daily fantasy sports players and issued compensation after a technical failure disrupted its Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) platform ahead of the opening Sunday of the 2026 NFL season. The outage occurred in the hours before the first wave of Week 1 games, leaving many users unable to modify lineups, access contests, view player information, or complete roster construction before entries locked. The disruption triggered widespread complaints from customers who said they were unable to react to […]

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Stake has halted access for customers in Ireland after discussions with the country’s gambling regulator, becoming one of the most prominent operators affected by the nation’s new licensing framework. The move follows engagement between Stake and the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI), which recently assumed oversight of the gambling sector and introduced a licensing system for remote betting operators. Irish media first reported that Stake blocked local users during the week beginning September 7, with customers now encountering a […]

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The Dutch Gambling Authority has called for stronger European cooperation against illegal gambling, arguing that the Netherlands lacks the scale to confront internationally operating gambling businesses and the infrastructure supporting them on its own. NEXT.io reported on the warning on September 14, citing a September 11 blog post published by the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), in which chairman Michel Groothuizen reflected on the Dutch parliament’s annual gambling committee debate. Groothuizen welcomed the attention lawmakers gave to illegal gambling, while saying the discussion […]

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The opening week of the 2026 NFL season delivered a sharp increase in prediction market activity, with Kalshi setting consecutive daily volume records and several competing platforms reaching their own milestones. Kalshi recorded $2.426 billion in total volume on Saturday before edging past that figure with $2.433 billion on Sunday. Multi-leg contracts contributed heavily to both records, while football generated hundreds of millions of dollars in additional activity. The wider prediction market sector also experienced significant growth during the week […]

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Bally’s Corporation has secured $560 million in new financing for its Bronx casino development while reaffirming plans to open its permanent Chicago resort in early 2027. The two updates arrived on the same day as the company works through major development commitments in New York and Illinois. According to Bally’s September 14 announcement, WhiteHawk Capital Partners is leading the financing package for Bally’s Bronx. The facilities include $400 million in term loan commitments available at closing and another $160 million […]

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IGT has selected Adam Chibib as its next chief financial officer, with the appointment scheduled to take effect on November 1, 2026, subject to required regulatory approvals. Chibib will replace Fabio Celadon, who will remain CFO through October 31 before moving into an advisory role through December 31 to assist with the handover. The change comes as IGT continues a broader company transformation centered on stronger operating discipline and cash flow creation, with portfolio performance also forming part of the […]

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Kalshi has continued expanding its prediction-market offering, with new weather-related event contracts certified with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on September 1. The latest CFTC filings include Kalshi Weather Index contracts covering markets including Southeast Michigan, Greater Boston, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Puget Sound and the San Francisco Bay Area. The additions come as prediction markets have moved from a niche concept to one of the biggest talking points in the US betting and trading landscape. Increased media coverage, regulatory discussions […]

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Connecticut has ordered nine prediction market companies to stop offering sports event contracts to residents as state officials increase enforcement against platforms they consider unlicensed sports betting operations. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) issued cease-and-desist orders to Polymarket, Coinbase, Crypto.com, Robinhood, ProphetX, Novig, Webull, Gemini and Underdog Predict. The department instructed each company to immediately stop advertising, promoting or making sports event contracts or other forms of unlicensed online gambling available to people in Connecticut. The orders also […]

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New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs has secured commitments to return NZ$11.5 million to community organisations following a wide-ranging review that identified accounting and compliance problems across the country’s Class 4 gambling sector. The investigation examined how operators commonly known as pokie trusts accounted for and distributed money generated through gaming machines. Officials found cases where funds that should have been available for community grants were instead used to meet society expenses, including the purchase of gaming machines. The wider […]

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Tesco has reported the unauthorised use of its name by an online casino after advertisements promoting a supposed gambling operation connected to the supermarket appeared on social media. The website remained accessible to users in Britain despite lacking the licence required to provide gambling services in the country. The supermarket referred the matter to the National Cyber Security Centre and Report Fraud, the fraud-reporting service operated by City of London Police, GB News reports. Police confirmed that they had received […]

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The NFL has expanded its official sports betting partnerships ahead of the 2026 season, renewing multi-year agreements with DraftKings and FanDuel while adding Fanatics Betting and Gaming as a new league partner. The agreements, announced on August 27, give all three sportsbook operators the ability to use NFL branding within the sports betting category, promote online and retail wagering and activate around major league events including the Super Bowl and NFL Draft. The partnerships arrive shortly before the 2026 regular […]

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A record-setting heads-up poker contest at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Jeju ended with Finnish businessman Ossi “Monarch” Ketola defeating Poker Hall of Famer Patrik Antonius in a $20 million battle that became the largest livestreamed match of its kind. The contest saw both players commit $10 million each, creating one of the biggest individual poker matches ever broadcast. After more than four hours of play, Ketola emerged victorious, adding another notable result to a trip that had […]

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Universal Entertainment Corp (UEC) has unveiled plans to establish a new overseas gaming equipment business centered on slot machine development, manufacturing, and distribution, marking a significant step in the Japanese group’s efforts to broaden its revenue streams beyond its existing operations. The initiative will be pursued through a newly incorporated Nevada company, UDN Gaming, Inc., which was established by UEC President and Executive Director Tomohiro Okada. Based in Las Vegas, the new entity is expected to serve as the vehicle […]

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Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay is preparing to welcome guests on September 16, 2026, with the six-storey property beginning operations at Station 0 in Barangay Yapak. The opening introduces what has been described as Boracay’s first hotel-casino venue licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), ahead of a larger formal launch planned for October. The 88-room property forms part of a broader 23-hectare development led by Philippines-based Golden TW Realty and Development Corp. Its September opening will introduce […]

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Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) have advised businesses to physically remove skill game machines before enforcement begins on October 14, following a state Supreme Court ruling that classified the devices as slot machines. The guidance comes as lawmakers approach an October 13 deadline to regulate or tax the machines. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court established the 120-day period after ruling on June 15 that skill games fall under the state’s Gaming Act and qualify as gambling devices under the Crimes Code. Under the […]

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Nolimit City has expanded its Duck Hunters slot franchise with the release of Duck Hunters 2, a follow-up to the original title that builds on the position multiplier mechanics that have become increasingly common across the online slot market in recent years. The new online slot retains the core multiplier-based format of its predecessor while increasing the maximum multiplier available on a single position and introducing additional bonus upgrades, feature-buy options and side-bet mechanics. According to the developer, the sequel […]

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As the new NFL season begins, Codere Online has strengthened its presence in one of its most important markets by securing a multi-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) in Mexico. The agreement announced by Codere Online gives the online gaming and sports betting operator a prominent role around several major NFL events and expands its access to football fans across the country. The deal establishes Codere Online as the NFL’s official betting partner in Mexico and includes rights […]

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Macau recorded 30 million visitor arrivals for 2026 by 11am on September 11, reaching the milestone 22 days earlier than it did in 2025, according to information from the city’s Public Security Police Force. The figure represents an 8% year-on-year increase and comes as Macau continues to benefit from strong travel demand during the summer period. Police authorities described visitor numbers as showing “stable growth”, citing Chinese central government visa policies and seasonal travel patterns as factors supporting the increase. The latest total places […]

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MGM China has opened MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay in the Prince Bay area of Shekou, Shenzhen, China, adding a 298-room property to its mainland hospitality portfolio. The hotel officially opened on September 10 and was developed by MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific), a wholly owned hotel-management subsidiary of MGM China. Located in Nanshan District near the Shekou Cruise Home Port, the property gives MGM a presence at an important maritime gateway linking Shenzhen with destinations across the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and […]

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German authorities have uncovered an alleged illegal online gambling network that processed more than €5.8 billion in wagers between mid-2021 and the end of 2023. The investigation led to searches at 11 properties across Frankfurt and the wider Rhine-Main region, with more than 100 officers involved. The Frankfurt public prosecutor’s office coordinated the operation with the Frankfurt tax investigation unit, the State Office for Combating Financial Crime in North Rhine-Westphalia and Frankfurt police. Authorities executed an arrest warrant and seized luxury vehicles, […]

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The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has unanimously renewed the operating licenses of Detroit’s three commercial casinos following its latest annual review. MGM Grand Detroit, MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown will continue operating under state regulation through September 2027. The board approved the renewals during its regularly scheduled public meeting on September 8. Before reaching its decision, regulators examined the financial condition of each property, its operating practices and compliance with responsible gaming requirements under the Michigan Gaming Control and […]

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The investigation into bets placed on the timing of the United Kingdom’s 2024 general election has reached another milestone after former Conservative Party campaign director Anthony Lee and his wife, former parliamentary candidate Laura Saunders, admitted offences connected to the use of confidential information. The pair entered guilty pleas at Southwark Crown Court on 10 September, becoming the latest individuals to acknowledge wrongdoing in a case that has drawn scrutiny over the use of sensitive political information in gambling markets. […]

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PENN Entertainment has launched a major redevelopment project in Council Bluffs, Iowa, marking the next step in its strategy of replacing riverboat casinos with land-based gaming destinations. The company has announced a groundbreaking ceremony for Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, a new casino complex that will take the place of the existing Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat operation. The project carries an estimated price tag of between $180 million and $200 million and is expected to open in 2028, subject to […]

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A federal judge has upheld the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to place a 2.4-acre property in Medford, Oregon, into trust for the Coquille Indian Tribe and allow gaming activities on the site. U.S. District Judge Amit P. Mehta rejected a legal challenge filed by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, the Karuk Tribe, and the Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation in a memorandum opinion issued on September 4, 2026. The ruling granted summary judgment to the federal […]

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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published new risk indicators aimed at helping authorities and gambling industry participants identify financial crime threats linked to gaming and gambling activities. The international watchdog said the growth of online gambling, cross-border platforms and digital payment options has created additional opportunities for criminals to misuse the sector. The analysis focused on risks connected with money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing across casinos, gambling services and video gaming. The project collected information from […]

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Underdog has filed lawsuits against five US states as the company seeks to prevent potential enforcement actions against its sports prediction markets business. The fantasy sports and prediction market operator filed cases against Massachusetts, New Mexico, Ohio, Washington and Wisconsin on September 8. The company is asking federal courts to issue permanent injunctions preventing those states from applying gambling laws to Underdog’s prediction market operations. It is also requesting declarations that such enforcement would be unlawful. The legal move follows Underdog’s […]

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Kalshi faces renewed legal pressure after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit rejected the company’s request for emergency protection while it appeals a ruling that allows Utah to apply its gambling laws to sports-related event contracts. The decision leaves Utah free to pursue possible enforcement action against the prediction market operator while the broader legal dispute continues. Kalshi had requested an injunction that would have prevented the state from acting until the appeals court reached a final decision. The […]

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Buenos Aires Province has begun enforcing a 2% contribution on winnings generated through certain online gambling products, a move officials expect will generate billions of pesos each month while supporting social programs and initiatives aimed at addressing gambling-related harm. The measure took effect on 8 September following the publication of Resolution 1149/2026 by the Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos. Signed on 1 September, the regulation applies to the seven licensed online gambling operators currently authorized to offer services in […]

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Playtech has renewed its defense of the Black Cube investigation into Evolution after the publication of a report prepared by Spectrum Gaming Group, arguing that the document supports several of the concerns raised during the long-running dispute between the companies. The report, cited by London South East, emerged as part of ongoing litigation in the United States involving Evolution and Black Cube. According to Playtech, the findings contained in the Spectrum document reinforce elements of the private intelligence firm’s earlier […]

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Malaysian gaming and plantations group Genting Bhd is facing increased pressure on its credit profile as major expansion projects and weaker-than-expected performances at several properties raise concerns over its investment-grade rating. S&P Global Ratings said Genting is at risk of becoming a “fallen angel” if earnings weakness continues and the company cannot take sufficient measures to protect its financial position. The company currently holds a “BBB-” rating with a negative outlook, leaving it one step above speculative grade. The ratings agency said the group’s […]

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OpinionKings has introduced its iOS application, combining creator-driven content with prediction markets through a social media-style interface. The platform allows users to follow discussions, view short-form content and participate in simulated prediction trading within the same environment. Founded by Harshit Geddam, OpinionKings aims to merge elements of social networks and event-based trading platforms. The company’s approach differs from traditional prediction market services by placing creator content at the centre of user engagement, allowing audiences to discover market ideas directly through posts […]

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Illegal online gambling networks are increasingly targeting customers in the UK who have chosen self-exclusion or want to avoid the restrictions applied by regulated operators, according to a new industry report. The report estimates that the global illegal online gambling market generated around US$50 billion in gross revenue in 2025. It outlines how operators use cryptocurrency payments, digital advertising channels and mirror websites to continue reaching customers despite enforcement efforts. The research identified so-called “Non-GamStop” casinos promoted to people who have registered with GAMSTOP, […]

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Gambling operator bet365 is reducing its workforce by around 340 positions as part of a restructuring plan linked to rising costs and increased regulatory pressure. The company said the changes will affect its European operations, with most impacted roles based at its Stoke-on-Trent headquarters. Around 300 positions are expected to be removed in the UK, while approximately 40 roles will be affected in Malta and Gibraltar. bet365 employs around 10,000 people globally, including about 5,500 staff in Stoke-on-Trent, where the company remains […]

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As the UK government moves closer to deciding whether to prohibit sponsorship agreements with gambling firms that lack a British license, a growing number of Premier League clubs could find themselves exposed to significant commercial disruption. The issue has intensified following the conclusion of a government consultation examining whether sports teams should be allowed to maintain relationships with betting operators that are not authorized to operate in the UK. According to recent analysis published by The Guardian, 10 of the […]

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Brazil’s online gambling sector could soon face its biggest regulatory challenge since the market was legalized, as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s administration considers introducing new restrictions through a provisional measure that would take effect immediately upon publication. Reports from sources close to the presidential administration indicate that the government is preparing a proposal designed to tighten oversight of licensed betting operators. Discussions have advanced to the point where restrictions on entire gambling segments, including online casinos and some […]

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College football prediction markets generated approximately $790 million in notional trading volume during the first four days of the 2026 NCAA season, highlighting the growing role of event contracts in sports-related trading. Data compiled by Aldrin Research showed activity from Thursday through Sunday reached the figure across prediction market platforms. Sports and combination contracts accounted for about 80% of total prediction market volume during the period. Kalshi recorded the largest share of the activity. Its overall trading volume reached $7.3 billion during […]

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Cambodia will suspend online betting operations conducted or broadcast from land-based casinos nationwide from October, following a decision by Prime Minister Hun Manet. The measure forms part of wider government efforts to address technology-related scams and financial activity involving unclear sources of funds. Interior Minister Sar Sokha announced the decision during a public event on September 5. He said authorities had identified difficulties in monitoring cash flows connected with online betting broadcast from casino premises. The suspension will remain in place while […]

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Cyprus lawmakers are considering measures that could prevent Guaranteed Minimum Income (GMI) recipients from gambling, with discussions focusing on how authorities can identify beneficiaries without creating unnecessary privacy risks. The issue came before the House Audit Committee during its review of an Audit Office report concerning the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare. MPs examined whether welfare authorities should receive more detailed banking information and whether government systems could cross-reference beneficiary data with casinos and betting operators. GMI, known locally as EEE, […]

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Bulgaria’s We Continue the Change party has submitted legislation seeking to impose a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising across the country’s media and public spaces. The proposal would extend the restrictions introduced in 2024 and address forms of gambling-related promotion that lawmakers believe can continue through sponsorships, branding and product placement. Under the draft, gambling advertising would be prohibited on television, radio, print publications, websites and social media. The restrictions would also apply to billboards, public transport stops, building facades, electronic displays […]

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The United Kingdom government has appointed Ruth Evans as the next Chair of the Gambling Commission, bringing an end to a prolonged period without a permanent leader in the role. The appointment was confirmed by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), with Evans set to begin her five-year term on 30 September. Her arrival concludes a search that followed the departure of former Chair Marcus Boyle in January 2025. Since then, Charles Counsell has overseen the regulator in […]

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The City of Springfield has launched legal action against MGM Resorts International and Blue Tarp Redevelopment, LLC, claiming the operators of MGM Springfield have failed to meet obligations established under the casino’s Host Community Agreement (HCA). Mayor Domenic Sarno announced the lawsuit after what city officials described as nearly two years of unsuccessful discussions with MGM regarding compliance issues tied to the agreement that paved the way for the casino’s development. “My team and I have been negotiating for nearly […]

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The Belgian Council of State has suspended the planned 15-year concession for the Grand Casino Brussels after incumbent operator Viage challenged the City of Brussels’ decision to select Napoleon Games. The ruling puts the future of the €750 million concession under review less than four months before the new licence is scheduled to begin on January 1. Viage has operated the Brussels casino since 2010 and finished a close second among five bidders in the latest tender. Viage challenged the […]

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Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering a higher tax rate on slot machines as the UK government assesses ways to raise additional revenue ahead of the October Budget. Treasury officials are examining how much money different increases to Machine Games Duty could generate. The duty applies to takings from machines offering cash prizes, including slot, fruit and quiz machines operating on eligible premises. The reported review comes ahead of the October 28 Budget, when the government faces pressure to raise billions […]

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The American Gaming Association (AGA) expects Americans to wager $29.5 billion through regulated commercial sportsbooks during the 2026 NFL season. The projection represents only a slight increase from the $29.4 billion recorded last season and signals a marked slowdown in the growth that has defined US sports betting since the federal ban was overturned in 2018. The estimate includes preseason wagers, futures bets placed earlier in the year, the playoffs and Super Bowl LXI in March 2027. The AGA says the flat […]

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A Singapore High Court ruling has stopped Venetian Macau Ltd from enforcing a HK$19.35 million (US$2.5 million) gambling debt against a VIP customer whose assets are held in Singapore. The September 4 decision involved Hu Yangning, a businesswoman who had been a VIP customer at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. According to evidence considered by the court, a client manager at the Singapore resort introduced Hu to The Venetian Macao in 2011. She continued visiting the Macau property until 2024. […]

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Singapore recorded a sharp increase in betting tax revenue during the financial year ended March 31, 2026, with collections from gambling-related taxes reaching SG$3.6 billion (US$2.84 billion), according to the latest annual report from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). The figure represented an 11.9% increase from the SG$3.2 billion collected in the previous financial year, making betting taxes one of the fastest-growing revenue categories reported by the tax authority. The growth rate significantly exceeded the 1.7% increase recorded […]

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Former Texas Tech and Incarnate Word wide receiver Roy Alexander has taken legal action against the NCAA, seeking to overturn a six-game suspension imposed for sports betting violations during his college career. Alexander filed the lawsuit on Aug. 19 in Bexar County District Court in Texas. The complaint asks the court to issue an injunction that would allow him to return to the field sooner during what is expected to be his final season of eligibility. According to the filing, […]

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New research presented at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ 2026 International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking has examined why conventional measures such as house edge and variance do not always capture the full risk profile of blackjack. Chase McCloskey presented “Skewness, Kurtosis, Omega, and Risk of Ruin in Casino Blackjack” on May 26 at the conference in Las Vegas. The paper focused on the way blackjack’s payoff distribution can be asymmetric and argued that traditional risk-of-ruin calculations based […]

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Michigan has had a soaring year in online gambling in 2025, so much that it’s now one of the big players on the national stage. You can see the effects everywhere, from all that extra money in the state budget to big debates at the statehouse over budgets and taxes. Anyone who studies gambling markets, especially on a global scale, will find Michigan’s setup pretty fascinating. The state runs a hybrid model: Detroit’s commercial casinos and tribal operators from across […]

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The proposed Black Marlin Casino has cleared a key local hurdle after the Biloxi Planning Commission unanimously approved the project’s master plan, rezoning request and removal of 28 protected trees. RW Development presented the 119,000-square-foot casino resort during the commission’s Sept. 3 meeting. The development would occupy an 11-acre site around U.S. 90 and Veterans Avenue, where the Big Play Entertainment Center currently operates. The casino proposal has been in development for more than 15 years. John Stewart, owner and […]

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New Zealand’s new technical standards for online casino gambling came into force on 8 July 2026, introducing formal requirements for random-number generation, game pacing and the way online casino games behave under the country’s developing regulated regime. The Online Casino Gambling (Minimum Standards) 2026, issued by the Department of Internal Affairs, requires game results to be acceptably random, prohibits adaptive or compensated games, and requires software random-number generators to be cryptographically secure. They also require any scaling or mapping of […]

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The NCAA has concluded its investigation into the University of Cincinnati’s handling of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s sports betting activity, determining that the school and its football program did not violate NCAA rules. The decision brings an end to months of scrutiny that followed revelations about Sorsby’s extensive gambling activity during his collegiate career. The former Bearcats quarterback, who played at Cincinnati during the 2024 and 2025 seasons before transferring to Texas Tech, was ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA […]

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Hundreds of employees at Encore Boston Harbor walked off the job Friday after negotiations over a new labor agreement failed to produce a deal, marking the start of a strike involving workers represented by two major unions. The labor action follows months of discussions between Wynn Resorts and representatives from UNITE HERE Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25. The unions represent approximately 1,350 workers across the Everett, Massachusetts, casino resort, including housekeepers, cooks, bartenders, servers, drivers, slot attendants, warehouse staff […]

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Three members of Congress have renewed their criticism of FanDuel’s VIP sports betting program, arguing that the company’s previous response failed to address important questions about how it markets to and monitors high-value customers. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Reps. Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Valerie P. Foushee (D-N.C.) sent a new letter to FanDuel CEO Christian Genetski after the company responded to their initial inquiry in August. The lawmakers said FanDuel’s answer remained incomplete and again questioned whether its […]

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Veikkaus is preparing for Finland’s upcoming gambling market reform with a new round of change negotiations that could reshape parts of its workforce. The state-owned operator submitted its negotiation proposal on September 2, covering the Data & AI unit, two business units and finance teams. The process could result in 15 current positions ending, while 17 new roles are planned within the company. Four existing positions could also undergo substantial changes. Veikkaus expects the negotiations to last around three weeks. […]

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Wynn Macau Ltd has marked its 20th anniversary in Macau by granting 35.98 million new shares worth approximately HK$204 million (US$26 million) to more than 11,000 employees and other eligible participants. The one-time award was made on September 3 under the company’s Employee Ownership Scheme. Based on Wynn Macau’s HK$5.67 closing share price on the grant date, the shares carried an aggregate market value of about HK$204 million. The grant represents approximately 0.68% of the company’s issued share capital and will be […]

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Bally’s Corporation is searching for a new chief financial officer after Mira Mircheva left the position for personal reasons, adding a leadership change to a period of financial and legal pressure for the gambling company. The company announced Mircheva’s departure Thursday and appointed George Papanier, its president of land-based casinos, as interim CFO. Papanier has spent more than two decades in operating and financial leadership roles at Bally’s and will hold the additional position while the board searches for a permanent […]

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German gaming operator Merkur has agreed to acquire a controlling position in Société Française de Casinos (SFC) through the purchase of a majority interest in Casigrangi, the holding company behind the Le Stelsia casino group. The transaction would strengthen Merkur’s presence in France and could ultimately result in SFC being removed from the Euronext Paris stock exchange. According to Dealroom, the agreement was formalized through a put option arrangement signed on 27 August 2026 between Merkur Spielbanken Beteiligungs GmbH and […]

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Sports media personality Bill Simmons is under review by Massachusetts regulators after revealing on his podcast that he used his daughter’s boyfriend to place wagers through his FanDuel account while he was located in California. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed it is examining the matter following comments made by Simmons during a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast. The discussion centered on NFL season win totals, during which Simmons described how he arranged for bets to be placed […]

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has launched Bet on Respect, a new program designed to address harassment directed at athletes in connection with sports wagering. The initiative gives regulators a process to investigate reported abuse and restrict access to sports betting and casino facilities for individuals found responsible. The Commission said the growth of legal sports wagering has coincided with increased reports of athletes receiving abusive messages and confrontations from bettors. Bet on Respect will rely on Massachusetts gaming regulations, […]

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Pragmatic Play has announced a new live casino collaboration with actor and comedian Kevin Hart, who will host selected titles from the supplier’s portfolio during a special event scheduled for 6 and 7 November. Hart will appear inside Pragmatic Play’s live casino studio for four sessions, with the specific tables he will host set to be revealed to players on each day of the event. The partnership brings the entertainment figure into the supplier’s live casino environment as part of […]

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New Jersey has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a legal dispute over whether states can regulate prediction markets that offer sports-related contracts or whether federal oversight takes priority. The petition follows conflicting decisions from federal appeals courts regarding companies such as Kalshi, which operate platforms allowing users to trade contracts tied to real-world outcomes. New Jersey argues that sports-related prediction contracts fall under state gambling laws, while prediction market operators maintain that they operate as federally regulated financial […]

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a preliminary injunction preventing Kalshi from offering online sports wagering contracts to users located in Michigan. The order requires the prediction market company to continue blocking access for Michigan residents through geofencing measures, with violations carrying a potential fine of $500,000 per day. The injunction follows a lawsuit filed by Nessel in March, which alleges that Kalshi violated Michigan’s Lawful Sports Betting Act (LSBA) by providing sports-related contracts that function as wagers without approval from […]

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BetMakers Technology Group recorded higher revenue and a sharp improvement in profitability during the 2026 financial year, as the Australian racing technology provider continued its operational turnaround while preparing for a proposed acquisition by Tabcorp. The company reported FY26 revenue of AU$92.6 million (£49 million), representing an 8.8% increase compared with the previous year. On a constant currency basis, revenue growth reached 11.2%. At the same time, adjusted EBITDA climbed from AU$4.6 million to AU$14.1 million, an increase of 205%, […]

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A fresh legal challenge has emerged against the North Fork Mono Casino & Resort in California, placing renewed attention on a project that has spent more than two decades navigating regulatory reviews, court battles, and political disputes. The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, owner of Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in Madera County, has filed another federal lawsuit seeking to prevent the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California from launching gaming operations at its new resort, which […]

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Kambi Group has introduced a new corporate identity that places its sportsbook and several technology businesses under the same brand as the company increases its focus on artificial intelligence and data-driven betting. The new positioning, “Powerful Network. Proven Edge,” covers Kambi’s wider technology offering and reflects the group’s strategy for developing sportsbook products. The company’s network currently includes more than 70 partners operating across over 100 regulated markets. Kambi says it processes around €17 billion in annual betting turnover and 1.5 billion bets. The […]

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The UK Gambling Commission has identified rapid advances in artificial intelligence as a growing challenge for gambling operators’ anti-money-laundering and customer-due-diligence controls. In its 2026 money laundering and terrorist financing risk assessment, published on 30 July, the regulator said developments in AI and other technologies could increase the speed and sophistication of financial crime while testing the effectiveness of existing safeguards. The warning comes as gambling operators are also looking at AI for the opposite purpose: detecting unusual behaviour, improving […]

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More than 1,300 unionized workers at Encore Boston Harbor could walk off the job on Friday, Sept. 4, as contract negotiations with Wynn Resorts remain unresolved. Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 authorized a strike in August. Their previous agreement with Wynn Resorts expired on Aug. 31, leaving the workers without a new contract. Union officials said employees will begin picketing outside the casino at 7 a.m. Friday if the sides fail to reach an agreement. The dispute involves […]

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Fanatics Sportsbook has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine in Colorado after a VIP team member twice sent promotional offers to a customer who had voluntarily joined the state’s self-exclusion program. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission approved the settlement on Aug. 27 following an investigation by the Colorado Division of Gaming. The case centers on customer communications that continued after the gambler enrolled in the state program for five years. Colorado allows customers to place themselves on its self-exclusion […]

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Lottomatica Group and Blackstone have agreed the principal terms of an all-share transaction that will bring Spanish gaming company CIRSA into the Italian operator. The cross-border merger would create a larger gaming and sports betting group with established positions in both Italy and Spain. Lottomatica informed the Borsa Milan that it plans to absorb CIRSA through a merger by incorporation. The agreement still requires approval from the respective general shareholders’ meetings, alongside the relevant regulatory and corporate clearances. The proposed combination […]

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Maverick Gaming has announced plans to shut down two of its casino properties in Tukwila, Washington, a move that will result in 238 employees losing their jobs as the company continues restructuring efforts while operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filings submitted on Monday show that the Kirkland-based gaming operator will permanently close both Great American Casino and Riverside Casino, which are located on Interurban Avenue South. The closures are scheduled to take […]

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A months-long promotional campaign aimed at Canadian travelers delivered a significant increase in visitation to downtown Las Vegas properties, offering a bright spot for a tourism sector that has faced challenges amid ongoing political and trade disputes between the United States and Canada. Derek Stevens, co-owner of Circa Resort & Casino, the D Las Vegas and Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, said more than 120,000 Canadian visitors participated in the “At Par” promotion between January and the end of August. […]

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Macau’s casino industry generated MOP21.89 billion (US$2.71 billion) in gross gaming revenue (GGR) during August, according to figures released by the city’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). The result represented a 1.2% decline from August 2025, although revenue improved considerably from the previous month. August GGR increased 8.1% compared with July’s MOP20.26 billion. July’s performance had been affected by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which ran in North America from June 11 through July 19. Some investment analysts had previously […]

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Kalshi has entered a multi-year partnership with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to become the Official Prediction Market Partner of the US Open. The agreement begins with the 2026 US Open Singles Main Draw and gives the prediction market operator visibility across the tournament’s digital platforms and through on-court signage. The deal places Kalshi at one of tennis’s biggest events as trading activity around the sport continues to expand. The company said tennis-related trading volume on its platform has increased […]

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Nederlandse Loterij has taken legal action against Skyhills, seeking to stop the unlicensed gambling operator from serving customers in the Netherlands. The organisation has ordered the companies and directors involved with the platform to cease their activities and is seeking further information about its corporate structure. The action has already resulted in Skyhills becoming inaccessible in the Netherlands. The operator behind the site, Curaçao-based Skyhills N.V., does not hold a Dutch gambling licence, yet Dutch consumers were able to register and […]

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South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is examining allegations that Grand Korea Leisure Co Ltd (GKL) may have overstated the number of visitors recorded at its three Seven Luck casinos during 2025. The investigation centers on customers who entered without GKL membership cards. Company figures reportedly counted 1,117,165 visits last year, including 721,817 recorded through membership cards and 395,348 attributed to non-member visitors using passports. The number of uncarded visitors has drawn scrutiny because their share of total […]

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Prediction market operator Kalshi has imposed its first-ever lifetime ban after concluding that former U.S. Representative George Santos violated exchange rules while trading contracts connected to his attendance at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. The company announced that Santos has been permanently prohibited from accessing its platform, either directly or indirectly, and ordered to pay a $71,356 penalty. Kalshi said its investigation found that Santos made public statements regarding his attendance plans while simultaneously trading contracts linked […]

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Brazil’s National Advertising Self-Regulation Council (CONAR) has introduced a revised framework for betting advertising, adding new restrictions aimed at protecting children and adolescents while increasing accountability for operators, influencers and affiliates involved in promotional activities. The changes were approved by CONAR’s Content Council on 27 August and published the following day through an update to Annex X of the Brazilian Code of Advertising Self-Regulation (pdf). Alongside the revised annex, the organization also released a Self-Regulatory Framework for Betting Advertising and […]

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The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licences of BresBet Ltd and Bet St George Ltd following regulatory enquiries into suspected social responsibility and anti-money laundering failings. The suspensions took effect immediately, with both operators now subject to formal licence reviews under section 116 of the Gambling Act 2005. The regulator said the measures will remain in place until it is satisfied that the businesses have returned to compliance. BresBet operates bresbet.com, while Bet St George runs betstgeorge.com. The […]

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Cambodian authorities say they have dismantled the country’s large-scale online scam compounds following more than a year of inspections and enforcement operations. The campaign has involved hundreds of locations, thousands of suspects and the removal of foreign nationals from the country. Chhay Sinarith, head of the Secretariat of the Commission for Combating Online Scams, said officials investigated 793 suspected locations between July 2025 and August 20, 2026. Authorities carried out direct enforcement operations at 624 sites and continued collecting evidence from another […]

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British Columbia’s Independent Gambling Control Office (IGCO) has clarified its position on prediction markets following new guidance from Canada’s securities regulators. The provincial gambling regulator says contracts based on sports and entertainment outcomes qualify as gambling under British Columbia law and must comply with the province’s gambling framework. The statement followed an August 27 notice from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO). Their guidance addresses products commonly described as event contracts, prediction contracts or prediction […]

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Nevada casinos generated $1.39 billion in gaming win during July, making it the eighth-highest monthly result in the state’s history. Preliminary figures from the Nevada Gaming Control Board put the statewide total at $1,387,795,619, representing a 2.1% increase from July 2025. The Las Vegas Strip accounted for $776.3 million of the total after revenue increased 3.6% year over year. Clark County, which includes the Strip, generated $1.17 billion, up 1.5%. July’s result also extended Nevada’s run of monthly gaming revenue above […]

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The West Virginia Lottery Commission has completed the final regulatory step in the ownership restructuring of The Greenbrier Resort and Casino, approving the casino license under a new arrangement that places majority control of the historic property with New York-based Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM). The decision concludes a lengthy period of financial uncertainty and legal disputes surrounding the White Sulphur Springs resort. The transaction shifts controlling ownership away from the Justice family, which has owned The Greenbrier since 2009, […]

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A federal appeals court has ruled that Nevada may continue enforcing its gaming laws against prediction market operator Kalshi, delivering a significant victory to state regulators and adding momentum to a growing national debate over who has authority to oversee event-based trading platforms. In a unanimous decision, a three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that Kalshi was unlikely to succeed in its argument that federal commodities law prevents Nevada from requiring the company to comply […]

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Pragmatic Play has launched Eastern Fury, a 5×5 video slot that combines a gangster-themed setting with expanding multiplier wilds and respins. The game uses 15 paylines, with combinations formed by matching three or more symbols from left to right. It has medium volatility, a 23.75% hit frequency, and a maximum win of 10,000x the bet. The standard RTP is 96.53%, while versions with RTP settings of 95.49% and 94.53% are also available. Eastern Fury places players in an Asian crime setting featuring […]

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WarHorse Gaming has officially started construction on a new casino and hospitality development in South Sioux City, marking the company’s third gaming property in Nebraska and a significant investment in the region’s entertainment sector. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on August 27 at a site adjacent to the Atokad Downs racetrack. The project carries a reported value of $100 million and forms part of WarHorse Gaming’s continued expansion across Nebraska’s regulated casino market. WarHorse Gaming operates as a subsidiary of […]

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The appointment of Phil Walker as interim chief executive of the UK National Lottery operator has come under political scrutiny, with concerns raised over his past record in the gambling sector and his recent involvement with a major adult gaming center operator. Allwyn UK, which holds the National Lottery license until 2034, announced that Walker will replace outgoing chief executive Andria Vidler on an interim basis from 7 September. The company has described the appointment as an opportunity to bring […]

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PhilWeb Corporation has appointed business executive Lance Y. Gokongwei as Chairman of the Board of Directors, completing a leadership transition following his recent investment in the Philippine-listed technology company. The appointment follows Gokongwei’s ₱2.02 billion strategic equity investment and his addition to PhilWeb’s board in July 2026. The company said the leadership change marks the next stage of its plan to expand its AI-enabled technology infrastructure and strengthen its business-to-business operations. Gokongwei, who also serves as President, CEO and Executive […]

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Two gaming attorneys have criticized the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) intervention in legal disputes involving prediction market operator Kalshi, arguing that the federal regulator’s actions have raised concerns over compliance with court orders. During the Indian Gaming Association’s “The New Normal” webcast, attorneys Joseph Webster and Scott Crowell questioned the CFTC’s decision to issue emergency directives that allowed Kalshi to continue operating in jurisdictions where courts had ordered restrictions on the company’s event contracts. The discussion followed the CFTC’s August 11 […]

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Gaming companies holding a Swedish licence recorded total turnover of SEK 7.4 billion during the second quarter of 2026, representing a 5.1% increase compared with the same period a year earlier. The preliminary figures from the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, show that commercial online gaming and betting remained the largest contributor to the market, generating just under SEK 5 billion in turnover between April and June. Turnover is calculated as players’ stakes minus winnings paid out. The authority noted that the reported […]

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Estonia’s government is preparing to reassess a reduction in online casino taxation after the measure failed to produce the expected increase in gambling tax revenue. Prime Minister Kristen Michal said the government will revisit the policy during discussions on the state budget and fiscal strategy. The tax reduction lowered the rate applied to licensed online casinos from 6% to 4% over a two-year period, with lawmakers hoping that a more competitive rate would encourage additional operators to register in Estonia. The expected […]

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Malaysia’s Finance Ministry has rejected claims that the federal government has expanded gambling activities or approved new gambling licenses, responding to comments made by Kedah leader Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. In a statement, the ministry said recent remarks by Sanusi created a misleading impression that the Madani government had relaxed its oversight of gambling or allowed additional gambling outlets to operate in Kedah. Officials cited by Free Malaysia Today maintained that no new licenses or permits have been issued and […]

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Sportradar and Polymarket have expanded their existing partnership, increasing the scope of sports data, streaming content and integrity services available to the prediction market platform. The revised agreement covers more than 20 sports leagues and competitions worldwide and is expected to support approximately 300,000 matches each year. The latest development builds on a relationship announced earlier in 2026, when Polymarket gained access to official data from several major sports properties, including the ATP Tour, Major League Baseball (MLB), National Hockey […]

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Alberta officially opened its regulated iGaming market on July 13, introducing a new framework for online gambling and renewing questions about how much gambling advertising residents are likely to see. Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC) CEO Dan Keene has acknowledged that advertising has increased since the market opened. However, he has argued that the rise should be understood in the context of a newly competitive market rather than assumed to represent the long-term level of gambling advertising in the province. Alberta’s […]

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The guitar-shaped hotel tower at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas is approaching completion as construction crews continue work on one of the Strip’s largest resort developments. Recent aerial footage shows that the 660-foot structure is almost fully covered with its signature blue glass panels, with only a small section of the exterior still awaiting installation. The tower has become a prominent feature of the Las Vegas skyline since construction began following the closure and demolition process of the former Mirage […]

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Atlantic City’s casino industry recorded higher revenue during the second quarter of 2026, while rising operating expenses reduced profitability across most properties. The nine casinos generated $844.5 million in net revenue during the quarter, representing a 0.9% increase compared with the same period in 2025. Gross operating profit, however, declined 10.1% to $164.9 million. The results continued a pattern seen earlier in the year, when revenue remained relatively stable while profits weakened. Industry figures showed that expenses related to labor, goods, […]

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PGA Tour Champions player Matt Gogel has received a six-month suspension after the PGA Tour determined that he violated its Integrity Program by placing golf-related wagers. The suspension applies to all PGA Tour-sanctioned competitions and took effect on August 23, the same day Gogel completed the Rogers Charity Classic tied for 30th. He will be eligible to return on February 22, 2027. The PGA Tour confirmed that Gogel placed bets on PGA Tour competitions in 2024 and 2025. The organization stated that […]

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The Plaza Hotel & Casino has opened a new high-limit slots room in downtown Las Vegas, adding a dedicated space for players seeking larger wagers and premium slot experiences. Located on the casino floor, the 2,000-square-foot room occupies the former Brightside Breakfast & Burgers site and includes 53 slot machines. The new area features Acres Cashless Gaming technology across all machines, allowing guests to use electronic payment options such as Apple Pay. The facility includes a dedicated concierge desk, lounge seating, […]

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GiG Software has outlined plans to acquire a majority stake in 888Africa, a transaction that would bring the company back into the business-to-consumer gambling sector after several years focused solely on B2B operations. The Stockholm-listed supplier announced on 26 August that it had reached agreement on the principal commercial terms to purchase 80% of 888Africa from Virtual Emerging Entertainment Limited (VEEL), a subsidiary of evoke plc. The proposed transaction values the stake at approximately €16.4 million and remains subject to […]

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Papua New Guinea could soon enter the regulated casino sector for the first time, with the Pacific Pearl project in Port Moresby moving closer to opening almost two decades after legislation established a framework for casino gaming. Located on the waterfront within the Paga Hill Special Economic Zone, a short distance from the capital’s city center, Pacific Pearl has begun recruiting staff as developers prepare for a potential launch later this year. The project still requires final licensing approval before […]

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Altenar has rejected Sportradar’s attempt to move an ongoing legal dispute over sports data rights from a US federal court to private arbitration in Switzerland. The sportsbook technology provider informed SBC that it plans to oppose Sportradar’s request to relocate the case, arguing that the dispute concerns competition issues in the US market and should remain before the US District Court for the District of New Jersey. Altenar filed its lawsuit in April, accusing Sportradar of abusing its role as a […]

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The Timişoara Local Council has approved a decision that will prevent gambling halls from receiving new authorizations in the city. The measure means existing venues can continue operating only until their licenses issued by national authorities expire, after which they will gradually close. Mayor Dominic Fritz announced the decision following Tuesday’s council meeting, stating that only National Lottery activities will continue to be authorized in Timişoara. “Starting today, gambling can no longer be authorized in the city. Only the National Lottery’s […]

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Australian slot machine supplier Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) reported a 78% year-on-year decline in net profit for the first half of 2026, with earnings falling to AU$1.1 million (US$790,000). The company attributed the decline to challenging market conditions, weaker consumer sentiment and regulatory changes affecting several regions. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 dropped 23% to AU$116.5 million (US$83.6 million), while EBITDA declined 30% to AU$10.2 million. Underlying EBITDA decreased 36% to AU$17.1 million. AGT also recorded a pretax loss […]

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Marshall Gramm has voluntarily accepted a provisional suspension from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) while disciplinary proceedings continue over allegations involving unauthorized access to confidential equine medical records. The suspension took effect on August 23 and prevents Gramm from participating in ownership activities involving horses covered by HISA rules. The well-known owner, handicapper and founding partner of Ten Strike Racing has denied wrongdoing and maintains that he intends to defend himself during the ongoing proceedings. Under the agreement, Gramm […]

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Bally’s Corporation is facing increased examination from analysts after recent regulatory filings raised concerns about the company’s financial position and its ability to support several large-scale development projects currently underway. The discussion follows Bally’s latest 10-Q filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which acknowledged uncertainty surrounding the company’s future financial flexibility. While the operator continues to pursue financing solutions, market observers have begun assessing whether its existing resources are sufficient to support multiple developments scheduled over the coming […]

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Kalshi has expanded its presence in professional sports through a series of new agreements with Major League Baseball franchises, securing partnerships with five clubs as interest in baseball-related prediction markets continues to rise. The company announced multi-year arrangements with the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. The agreements mark the first time Kalshi has entered into partnerships with MLB organizations and significantly increase the platform’s visibility within professional baseball. Under the […]

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Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, has completed the first phase of its expansion and begun work on the next stage of the project. The casino reopened its renovated gaming floor and main entrance on Thursday, August 20, followed by the expanded smoking room on Friday. A soft opening took place over the weekend, with a magician, DJ, food and drinks marking the completion of the first stage. Acting General Manager Denzel Smith said patrons had responded positively to […]

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Paul Gauselmann, founder and longtime chairman of Merkur Group, died on August 21 at the age of 91, shortly before his 92nd birthday. During a 67-year career, he turned a one-man business into an international gaming company with more than 15,000 employees and annual turnover of around €2.1 billion. Gauselmann remained closely involved with the company even after leaving its top management in 2024. For several months afterward, he continued visiting the office twice a week to oversee day-to-day operations. His career […]

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has rejected two unsolicited takeover proposals received in May, including a NZ$0.70-per-share bid from a special situations fund managed by Oaktree Capital Management. The New Zealand-headquartered casino operator disclosed the approaches on August 25 following media reports about a possible takeover. A second, unnamed bidder proposed an implied price of NZ$0.75 per share. Based on SkyCity’s 1,103,055,047 ordinary shares, the proposals valued the company at approximately NZ$772 million and NZ$827 million respectively. Both remained confidential, conditional and […]

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) plans to launch an application before the end of 2026 to help online gaming players identify licensed and regulated platforms. PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco announced the plan during a House Committee on Appropriations budget hearing on August 24. He said the application will support player protection while helping the regulator address the continued presence of illegal online gaming sites. According to Tengco, around 50% of online gaming sites accessed in the […]

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Nebraska residents will have the opportunity to determine the future of online sports betting in the state after two ballot initiatives secured enough verified signatures to appear on the November 3 general election ballot. The Nebraska Secretary of State’s Office, cited by Nebraska Public Media, confirmed that both measures met the requirements needed for certification. One proposal would amend the state constitution to permit online sports wagering, while the second would establish the legal and regulatory structure governing the market […]

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The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has warned that wagering on Premier League matches through unlicensed operators could approach £1bn per season within the next year, as concerns grow over the expansion of the UK gambling black market. According to analysis highlighted by the industry body, criminal gambling operators are expected to handle as much as £800m in bets during the current Premier League campaign. The figure could increase by a further £200m in the following season, reaching approximately £1bn […]

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a C$70,000 penalty on Booming Games Limited after several of its slot games offered Ontario players access to prohibited auto-play functionality for several months. The regulator found that the supplier did not properly configure, test or monitor certain titles before and after they launched in Ontario. The affected games were subsequently identified through the AGCO’s proactive compliance work, and the auto-play feature was disabled after the regulator notified the operator. Ontario prohibits […]

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More than 1,300 workers at Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, Massachusetts, have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as contract negotiations with Wynn Resorts continue. The workers are represented by Teamsters Local 25 and UNITE HERE Local 26. A work stoppage could follow if the unions and management fail to reach an agreement before the current contract expires on August 31. Teamsters Local 25 represents 211 employees across several areas of the resort, including warehouse, horticulture and floral operations. Its […]

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International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) expects its attributable loss to reach approximately HK500 million for the financial year ended June 30,2026, compared with a loss of HK282.1 million in the previous year. The projected increase is mainly linked to a HK425 million non-cash accounting loss arising from the revaluation of financial liabilities associated with HK1.6 billion in convertible notes issued during the year. The company said the accounting adjustment does not represent an operating cash outflow and does not affect the […]

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Evolution’s board has recommended that shareholders reject Candle Lake Limited’s SEK695-per-share mandatory cash offer, saying the proposal does not adequately reflect the company’s value. The bid values Evolution at approximately SEK131.7 billion and follows Candle Lake’s increase in its stake above the 30% threshold that triggers a mandatory offer under Swedish takeover rules. Candle Lake, the investment vehicle of billionaire Kenneth Dart, announced the bid on August 13. The acceptance period began on August 17 and is expected to end around […]

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The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians is moving ahead with development efforts on land in Fruitport Township while its long-running proposal for a Muskegon County casino remains without a final decision. Nearly two decades after the Great Lakes Downs Racecourse closed, much of the property near the intersection of I-96 and U.S. 31 remains undeveloped. The tribe has spent more than 15 years seeking approval to build a casino at the site, yet the project continues to face delays […]

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The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) of has brought a tax evasion complaint against offshore gaming operator Hongsheng Gaming Technology Inc., alleging that the company failed to properly declare income and tax obligations over a three-year period. According to the tax authority, the case was filed with the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Aug. 6 and seeks to recover approximately ₱2.23 billion in alleged tax deficiencies. The investigation focused on Hongsheng’s activities from 2021 through 2023 and forms part […]

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A betting inquiry tied to suspended Arizona Cardinals executive Ryan Gold has expanded to Massachusetts, where gaming officials are reviewing unusual wagering activity that may relate to allegations involving confidential information from the 2026 NFL Draft. Gold, the Cardinals’ director of college scouting, was suspended indefinitely by the NFL in July. The league said its investigation found that he provided confidential, non-public information before it became public and participated in parlay bets involving NFL and college football games. The Massachusetts […]

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Finnish football authorities have opened an investigation into potential match-fixing concerns following a lower-division Helsinki derby that generated multiple alerts from betting integrity monitoring organizations. The match in question saw Atlantis FC defeat HIFK Football 5-3 after trailing 3-1 at half-time. The dramatic turnaround has drawn attention from both domestic football officials and international betting surveillance groups after unusual wagering patterns were detected around the fixture. According to reports from Finnish media outlet Hufvudstadsbladet, the Finnish Football Association received information […]

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Nolimit City has revisited one of its previous online slot concepts with the launch of Outsourced 2: Balkan Engineering, a follow-up to the 2024 release Outsourced. The new title retains the outsourcing-inspired theme while shifting the setting from a factory environment to a construction site, introducing a larger game grid and a collection of new and returning mechanics. The sequel builds on the original game’s satirical approach to outsourcing. This time, the action centers on a team of self-described “Balkan […]

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India’s gaming industry crossed the $1 billion revenue threshold for the first time in 2025, generating $1.04 billion after a 14.8% year-on-year increase. The growth was largely supported by mobile gaming, broader digital adoption and higher spending among certain consumer groups. Niko Partners projects that India’s gaming revenue will rise to almost $1.2 billion in 2026 and reach $1.77 billion by 2030, reflecting a five-year CAGR of 11.2%. India remains the fastest-growing gaming market among those tracked by Niko Partners, with expansion driven […]

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More than 150 cryptocurrency wallets active on Polymarket International may have traded using nonpublic information connected to US military activities, according to research from the Anti-Corruption Data Collective (ACDC). The findings have intensified scrutiny around prediction markets, which have expanded rapidly while facing questions about regulation, transparency and potential misuse of confidential information. ACDC analyzed settled markets on Polymarket through May 5 and identified trading patterns it described as unusually successful long-shot activity. The research group examined wagers of at […]

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Crown Sydney and The Star Sydney have received combined penalties of $2.25 million after a 16-year-old repeatedly entered both casinos using a fraudulent driver’s licence in 2025. The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) fined Crown Sydney $1.75 million after the teenager accessed the Barangaroo venue 19 times between April and August 2025. During his visits, he obtained silver membership status and was served complimentary alcohol. The Star Sydney was fined $500,000 after allowing the same teenager to enter its casino […]

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More than 60% of licensed gaming system administrators (GSAs) in the Philippines were operating below the regulator’s minimum revenue benchmarks during the second quarter of 2026, according to data from Arden Consult International. The shortfall comes as the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) applies a new Minimum Guaranteed Fee (MGF) designed to ensure licensed operators maintain a required level of economic activity. The policy is increasing pressure on companies with weak or limited revenue, with some now considering additional […]

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Three new studies commissioned and analyzed by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) have provided a detailed look at how young people encounter gambling, how they behave once they reach legal gambling age and the extent of gambling participation among minors. The research covers different stages of the youth gambling journey, from childhood exposure to gambling products through to the first months of legal online gambling activity. According to the Dutch regulator, the findings will help shape future measures designed to […]

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Bulgaria has introduced a mandatory licensing framework for gambling affiliates, bringing businesses and individuals that earn commission from player activity under direct regulatory oversight for the first time. The new rules took effect on 1 August 2026 following amendments to the Bulgarian Gambling Act, while the National Revenue Agency (NRA) published detailed guidance on 6 August explaining how the system will operate. The changes stem from provisions included in Bulgaria’s 2026 State Budget Act, which added affiliate promotion to the […]

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has reported a significant decline in profitability for the financial year ended 30 June 2026, with the New Zealand casino operator citing weaker customer spending, the rollout of mandatory carded play and higher operating costs as key factors affecting performance. The company recorded group revenue of NZ878.9m(US522 million), representing a 6.5% year-on-year increase. However, earnings and profit declined during the period. EBITDA fell 44.2% to NZ120.5million(US71.5 million), while net profit after tax dropped 37.6% to NZ18.2million(US10.8 million). SkyCity said […]

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Downtown Grand Las Vegas could soon move under new ownership after court-appointed receiver Paul Huygens of Province LLC selected Vegas Ventures LLC as the buyer for the financially troubled hotel-casino. Huygens filed a motion with Clark County District Court requesting approval of the sale of substantially all Downtown Grand assets to the Massachusetts-based company. The proposed transaction follows a competitive sales process launched after the property entered receivership nearly eight months ago. Vegas Ventures signed an asset purchase agreement on August 13 […]

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Bally’s Corporation has issued a going concern warning after identifying financial pressures that could affect its ability to meet obligations over the next year. The disclosure came in the company’s second-quarter filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, shortly after Bally’s Chicago paused construction work on several non-gaming elements of its planned riverfront casino complex. The Rhode Island-based casino operator said it is exploring financing alternatives to improve liquidity, including asset sales, equity financing and debt arrangements. Bally’s stated […]

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QuinnBet (Gibraltar) Limited, the operator of quinnbet.com, will pay £609,104 after the UK Gambling Commission identified failures in anti-money laundering (AML) procedures and social responsibility controls. The settlement followed a compliance assessment that found weaknesses in the operator’s ability to identify gambling harm indicators, manage customer risks, and complete required financial checks. The payment will be made as part of a regulatory settlement with the Commission. The regulator said QuinnBet failed to maintain effective systems to detect and respond to concerning […]

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The NFL has reached a new sponsorship agreement with Fanatics, ending a months-long vacancy in one of the league’s most prominent commercial categories and placing the sportsbook operator alongside the league ahead of the 2026 season. The arrangement follows the expiration of multiyear agreements with FanDuel, DraftKings and Caesars at the end of March. Since then, the NFL had been without an official sportsbook sponsor, marking the first such gap since the league began forming sportsbook partnerships in 2021. According […]

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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched legal action against several major online sweepstakes casino operators, alleging that the companies are running unlawful gambling businesses while presenting their products as legal social gaming platforms. The lawsuits, filed in Hillsborough County Circuit Court, target Stake and several platforms operated by VGW, including Chumba Casino, LuckyLand and Global Poker. The complaints also name payment processors and other entities that allegedly help facilitate the operations. State officials contend that the companies are violating […]

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Fewer Americans say they have participated in gambling activities during the past year compared with a decade ago, according to new Gallup research tracking changes in gambling behaviour across the country. The latest findings show that 45% of US adults reported taking part in at least one form of gambling in the previous 12 months, a significant decline from the 64% recorded in 2016. The results come from combined telephone surveys conducted in June and July involving more than 2,200 adults. The […]

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The Saemangeum Development Corporation (SDCO) is seeking investment for a major integrated resort project in South Korea that would combine accommodation, shopping, and MICE facilities, while also considering the possibility of attracting a foreigners-only casino. SDCO President Na Gyeong-gyun said the organisation is in discussions with both domestic and overseas investors as part of efforts to create a tourism-focused development within the wider Saemangeum project. The corporation is currently in contact with a large domestic company planning a 3,600-room integrated resort, […]

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Novig has reported more than $125 million in notional trading volume during its first week as a nationwide sports prediction market platform, marking a strong early performance following its transition away from traditional sportsbook and sweepstakes operations. The company launched its federally regulated prediction market on August 4 after receiving approval from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a designated contract market. Novig’s platform allows users to trade contracts linked to sports outcomes, with the company positioning itself around […]

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Allwyn UK has announced that Andria Vidler will step down as chief executive, with Phil Walker appointed as interim CEO while the company begins its search for a permanent successor. The leadership change follows the completion of key transition milestones linked to Allwyn UK’s Fourth National Lottery licence. Vidler joined the business in October 2023 after Allwyn secured the licence and led the company through the transition to becoming operator of The National Lottery in February 2024. During her time […]

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Michigan’s online gaming industry continued its growth trajectory in July, with internet casino and online sports betting operators reporting combined gross receipts of $346.13 million. The latest figures also marked a significant milestone for the state’s online casino sector, which has now generated more than $12 billion in lifetime revenue since launching in early 2021. According to data released by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, the state’s commercial and tribal operators recorded a 1.4% increase in combined gross receipts compared […]

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South Korean regulators have ordered internet access to prediction market platform Polymarket to be blocked within the country, concluding that the service creates an environment that falls within domestic prohibitions on gambling-related activities. The decision places South Korea among a growing list of jurisdictions that have taken action against the platform over concerns about gambling laws and consumer protection. The Korea Media and Communications Standards Commission (KMCSC) approved the measure following a review of the platform’s operations, according to CoinDesk. […]

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FanDuel has renewed its long-running partnership with GeoComply through a new multi-year agreement that will extend geolocation, identity verification and fraud prevention technology across the operator’s product portfolio. The relationship between the companies dates back 13 years and has developed alongside FanDuel’s expansion from a single regulated state to a customer base of approximately 17 million. Under the renewed arrangement, FanDuel will continue using GeoComply technology to verify customer eligibility, support registration and strengthen compliance controls. “GeoComply has been an […]

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The United Arab Emirates’ federal gaming regulator has signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Global Market’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), creating a formal structure for cooperation between the two bodies. The agreement links the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) with the FSRA in areas where their supervisory responsibilities overlap. It covers information exchange, coordinated oversight and investigative assistance, while preserving the independent statutory roles of both regulators. “Commercial gaming is one of the newest regulated sectors […]

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South Africa’s National Gambling Board (NGB) has urged consumers to protect household income and avoid treating gambling as a solution to financial hardship after unemployment increased in the second quarter of 2026. The official unemployment rate rose from 32.7% in Q1 to 33.6% in Q2. About 8.5 million people were unemployed, up by 345,000 from the previous quarter, while the number of employed people slipped by 16,000 to approximately 16.7 million. Young South Africans remain particularly affected by economic exclusion. Among people […]

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Australia’s federal government is preparing to introduce a national register that would let consumers opt out of wagering advertising across online services through a single system, as Labor and the Coalition move toward an agreement on broader gambling reforms. The proposed Wagering Advertising Opt-out Register would be administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Instead of requiring users to change advertising preferences separately on individual streaming services, social networks and other online platforms, the register would provide one central […]

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Bally’s Intralot recorded higher revenue during the second quarter of 2026, supported by strong performance from its international online operations, though a sharp increase in UK gambling taxes significantly reduced profitability during the period. The company reported (pdf) group revenue of €276.1 million for the three months ending 30 June, representing a 3% increase from €268.1 million in the previous quarter. Growth came primarily from the Bally’s International Interactive (BII) division, where online activity in the UK and Spain delivered […]

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PENN Entertainment has unveiled plans to replace its Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans riverboat operation with a new land-based gaming property, marking another major redevelopment project in Louisiana’s casino market. The company announced it intends to invest approximately $195 million in a new facility that would relocate gaming operations from the existing riverboat in Harvey, Louisiana, to an adjacent inland site. Subject to regulatory approval, the project will carry the Hollywood Casino New Orleans brand and is expected to […]

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Albania is moving closer to reopening its regulated sports betting market, with a new licensing framework allowing a maximum of 10 operators to offer wagers online. The planned return follows a prohibition introduced in 2019 that removed betting shops, slot halls and online gambling from the legal market. The ban did not eliminate betting activity. Estimates place unregulated online sports betting gross gaming revenue at $117 million in 2024 and $126 million in 2025. When online casino and poker activity is […]

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New Jersey’s regulated gambling market generated $678.1 million in total gaming revenue in July 2026, an 11.9% increase from $606.2 million in the same month last year. The result pushed year-to-date revenue to $4.20 billion, up 6.9% from $3.92 billion through July 2025. All three major gambling segments recorded year-over-year growth during July. Atlantic City’s nine casino hotels reported $304.2 million in casino win, internet gaming generated $276.9 million, and sports wagering gross revenue reached $97 million. The July figures also […]

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Tribal casinos generated strong revenue growth in 2025, although higher operating expenses reduced average profitability, according to Wipfli’s 28th Annual Indian Gaming Cost of Doing Business Report. The study collected responses from 113 Native American casinos across 18 states and found that average casino revenue increased by $14 million, or 16%, compared with the previous year. Operating expenses also accounted for a larger portion of revenue, with the average expense margin rising from 73.59% to 74.50%. As a result, the […]

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South Korean police have arrested 58 people accused of operating illegal gambling websites that falsely presented themselves as online services affiliated with Kangwon Land, the country’s only casino where South Korean citizens can legally gamble. Five of the suspects were taken into custody. The Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency’s cyber investigation unit said the group included a Russian national alleged to have led its operations in South Korea. Other suspects were Russian-origin foreigners living in the country, including individuals from Kazakhstan. Investigators […]

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A Washington state judge has ordered prediction market operator Kalshi to significantly reduce its activities in the state, marking another setback for the company as legal disputes over event-based wagering continue to spread across the United States. King County Superior Court Judge John McHale ruled that Kalshi is likely violating Washington’s gambling laws and directed the company to stop offering a wide range of contracts to people located within the state. The order requires the company to introduce geofencing measures […]

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The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has launched a new legal challenge against the U.S. Department of the Interior, seeking to revive plans for a major casino development in Vallejo after federal officials determined the project site does not qualify for gaming under federal law. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 7 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, asks the court to overturn a July 30 Interior Department decision that found the Vallejo property ineligible for […]

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FanDuel has defended its responsible gaming policies and VIP customer program after three U.S. lawmakers raised concerns about a personalized Bryce Harper video sent to a customer who had previously alleged that sportsbooks encouraged harmful betting behavior. The sports betting operator responded to questions from Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY) and Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC), explaining that its VIP program operates under the same responsible gaming standards applied across the company’s sportsbook operations. The lawmakers had contacted […]

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Relax Gaming has expanded its online slot portfolio with the release of AgroCulture, a new game that combines a farm setting with science-fiction elements and a range of bonus-driven mechanics. The title introduces players to a world where livestock encounters extraterrestrial visitors, blending familiar rural imagery with an alien invasion storyline. The new slot uses a six-reel layout with an unconventional 2-4-4-4-4-2 configuration and offers 1,024 ways to win. Relax Gaming has positioned the title as a feature-rich release aimed […]

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Palms Casino Resort is preparing to expand its gaming offerings with the launch of a new enclosed non-smoking casino area later this month. The Las Vegas property announced that the dedicated gaming space will open to the public on August 24, adding 7,300 square feet to the resort’s casino floor and introducing hundreds of additional slot machines. Located near the William Hill Sportsbook, the new venue is designed as a separate gaming environment rather than an extension of the resort’s […]

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Bragg Gaming Group has withdrawn its 2026 financial guidance after reporting lower second-quarter revenue, citing limited visibility following its acquisition of Drayton International and the early stage of integration planning. The iGaming content and technology provider generated €22.9 million in revenue during the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing a 12% decline compared with €26.1 million in the same period a year earlier. The company attributed the decrease mainly to changes in its European platform business and operator integration trends in […]

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Fliff and Onyx Odds are preparing to expand into prediction markets as companies connected to the sweepstakes gaming sector look for new opportunities within the federal derivatives framework. NFA records show Fliff FCM LLC and Onyx Markets LLC submitted registrations on August 12 for Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) status, NFA membership and swap-firm registration. The applications remain pending and indicate that both companies are seeking a role in federally regulated event contracts. The filings follow a wider movement among gaming operators […]

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Australian gaming equipment supplier Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has reached a patent licensing agreement with Aristocrat that allows the company to use selected Aristocrat technologies in its Australian products. The agreement requires Ainsworth to pay Aristocrat AU$8.5 million ($6.0 million) over a three-and-a-half-year period. It also resolves potential claims connected to Ainsworth’s previous use of the licensed patents in Australia. The arrangement follows a 2025 Federal Court decision involving Aristocrat’s game feature patents. The ruling confirmed that Aristocrat’s patents covering features […]

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Kenneth Dart’s investment firm Candle Lake has launched a mandatory takeover offer for Swedish online casino technology company Evolution after increasing its ownership stake above the level that triggers takeover obligations under Swedish regulations. The Cayman Islands-registered investment vehicle offered SEK695 per share, valuing Evolution at approximately SEK131.7 billion ($13.8 billion). The offer follows Candle Lake’s disclosure last month that it held more than 30% of Evolution’s shares and voting rights, requiring it to make an offer for the remaining shares or […]

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The Greenbrier could temporarily close its casino and issue layoff notices to about 90 employees as the Justice family moves to complete a major refinancing agreement tied to an ongoing legal dispute over the historic West Virginia resort. Court filings submitted this week and published by WHCS show that the family of U.S. Senator Jim Justice is attempting to finalize a financing arrangement with New York-based Kennedy Lewis Investment Management (KLIM). The proposed transaction, valued at up to $500 million, […]

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Baltimore officials have filed lawsuits against prediction market operators Kalshi and Polymarket, accusing the companies of offering sports betting products without the licenses required under Maryland law and misleading consumers about how their platforms are regulated. The legal actions were submitted Thursday in Baltimore City Circuit Court by Mayor Brandon Scott and the Baltimore City Council. According to the complaints, both companies violated Baltimore’s Consumer Protection Ordinance by making sports-related contracts available to city residents while operating outside Maryland’s regulated […]

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The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned five Midnite advertisements after ruling that the campaign presented gambling as a way to escape everyday frustrations. The decision followed 125 complaints about two television adverts, two video-on-demand placements and one radio advertisement that ran during April and May 2026. The campaign used repeated examples of failing technology before presenting Midnite’s betting or casino app as a more reliable option. The adverts showed characters becoming increasingly irritated by minor technical problems. In […]

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BetMakers Technology Group has entered a strategic partnership with French horse racing operator PMU as the Australian technology provider continues normal business operations following its acquisition by Tabcorp. The agreement will focus on expanding PMU’s horse racing betting offering internationally by combining pool betting and fixed-odds solutions. Through the collaboration, PMU will use BetMakers’ technology platform and industry expertise to provide a more integrated racing betting product for operators in international markets. PMU is one of the largest pool betting […]

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Britain’s regulated betting industry has warned that further increases in taxation and operating costs could accelerate betting shop closures and reduce future investment across the sector. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) said more than 540 high-street betting shops have closed since last year’s Budget, resulting in around 4,500 job losses. The organisation said these closures add to a longer decline in retail betting, with approximately 3,000 shops shutting since 2019 and more than 15,000 positions disappearing during that period. The […]

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Twenty-seven Chicago City Council members have called on Bally’s to resume full construction of its planned $1.7 billion casino and entertainment complex in River West after the company slowed work on parts of the development due to a dispute over video gambling terminals. The alderpersons sent a letter demanding a public hearing with Bally’s representatives and the Johnson administration, arguing that the construction slowdown could affect thousands of union jobs, planned economic benefits and commitments made under the Host Community […]

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Two Mississippi State football players received NCAA sanctions after placing sports-related trades through prediction market platform Kalshi, according to documents obtained by the Clarion Ledger. The cases involved wagers tied to the Super Bowl and NBA All-Star Weekend and were classified as Level III violations, the lowest category under the NCAA’s enforcement structure. The players’ identities were not disclosed in the documents. NCAA rules prohibit athletes, staff members and conference employees from participating in sports wagering activities, including those involving […]

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A growing number of younger Americans are placing sports betting alongside more traditional financial activities, according to new research from personal finance platform Betterment. The findings suggest that some members of Generation Z are increasingly viewing sports wagering as part of their broader approach to managing money and pursuing financial goals. The survey, which polled 1,000 U.S. retail investors, found that 26% of Gen Z respondents consider sports betting a planned and ongoing element of their long-term financial strategy. That […]

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Lazio has ended its sponsorship agreement with Polymarket after the prediction market platform faced regulatory obstacles in Italy, bringing an early conclusion to one of the Serie A club’s biggest commercial partnerships. The club confirmed that both parties agreed to terminate the deal by mutual consent after new measures introduced by Italian authorities affected the regulatory environment surrounding Polymarket’s operations. Lazio had signed the agreement with the US-based company in 2026 after spending a prolonged period without a main shirt sponsor. The […]

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Vicky Foxcroft MP is set to become the UK minister responsible for gambling, taking over the brief from Baroness Fiona Twycross at a time of significant regulatory and financial pressure across the sector. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has welcomed Foxcroft’s appointment and outlined several areas where it expects to engage with the incoming minister. However, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) had not formally announced the appointment in the material provided, while Foxcroft had not confirmed […]

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DraftKings is expanding its prediction market platform ahead of the 2026 football season, with its Railbird Exchange subsidiary preparing to offer a wider range of sports event contracts through the DKeX platform. Railbird Exchange, operating as DKeX, submitted self-certification filings with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) covering nine football-related contract categories on August 10. The products are expected to become certified on August 12 and can be listed for trading afterward, subject to the regulatory process. The move follows DraftKings’ recent […]

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Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) reported a decline in second-quarter financial performance after the FIFA World Cup temporarily affected customer activity in Macau’s gaming market. The company said major sporting events have historically influenced gaming behavior, with the 2026 tournament creating additional competition for customer attention. For the three months ended June 30, Galaxy Entertainment recorded group net revenue of HK$11.8 billion (US$1.50 billion), representing a 2% decline compared with the same period last year and a 5% decrease from the previous quarter. […]

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PhilWeb Corp. reported a sharp improvement in financial performance during the second quarter of 2026, with revenue nearly doubling from a year earlier as the company continued its shift toward providing technology and services for regulated online gaming operators in the Philippines. The gaming technology company generated revenue of PHP352.4 million (US$5.8 million) during the three months ended 30 June 2026, representing a 96 percent increase compared with the same period last year and a 51 percent rise from the […]

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A coalition of conservative organizations has launched a legal challenge against Wisconsin’s recently approved online sports betting framework, arguing that state lawmakers exceeded their constitutional authority when they passed legislation paving the way for mobile wagering across the state. The lawsuit, filed in Waukesha County Circuit Court, seeks to stop implementation of Wisconsin Act 247, a measure signed by Governor Tony Evers in April 2026 that established a pathway for online sports betting through federally recognized tribal nations. The case […]

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Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, Florida, is preparing to open a temporary smoke-free casino area as part of a wider transition toward expanded non-smoking gaming spaces at the Florida property. The new gaming area will operate inside the Hard Rock Event Center, with the temporary casino expected to welcome guests in late September. The move will allow gaming activity to continue while the property begins larger renovation work on its existing casino floor in October. The temporary venue will […]

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The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has challenged data released by the National Committee of Secretaries of Finance, Revenue, or Taxation of the States and the Federal District (Comsefaz), arguing that the figures presented about Brazil’s betting sector contain inaccuracies and fail to distinguish regulated operators from other activities. Comsefaz’s third edition of the Fiscal Bulletin of Brazilian States reported that Brazilian households recorded net losses of R$62.5 billion through sports betting platforms in 2025. The study calculated the figure […]

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to give local councils greater authority over the opening of betting shops and adult gaming centres (AGCs), with proposals to remove the “aim to permit” principle from the Gambling Act 2005. The change would allow councils to take a stronger role in deciding whether new gambling premises should open in their communities. The government said the measure is intended to give residents more influence over the future of their high streets, where concerns have been […]

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Three members of the United States Congress have called on FanDuel Sportsbook, Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) to review their policies following controversy over a personalized video featuring Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper that was reportedly provided as a reward to a VIP sportsbook customer. US Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representatives Paul D. Tonko (D-N.Y.) and Valerie P. Foushee (D-N.C.) sent letters demanding changes to sportsbook loyalty programs and athlete promotional arrangements after reports […]

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A federal judge in Connecticut has denied Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking another setback for the prediction market operator in its ongoing dispute with state regulators over sports-related event contracts. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Vernon D. Oliver, allows Connecticut authorities to move forward with potential enforcement of state gambling laws against Kalshi. While the decision does not immediately trigger regulatory action, it removes a legal barrier that had temporarily prevented the state from acting […]

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New York’s online sports betting market delivered its strongest July performance since mobile wagering launched in the state, with sportsbooks generating more than $214 million in revenue despite a decline in betting volume from the previous month. Data released by the New York Gaming Commission (pdf) showed that the state’s eight licensed mobile sportsbooks recorded $214.4 million in gross gaming revenue from $1.88 billion in wagers during July. The result marked the first time operators exceeded $200 million in revenue […]

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South Yorkshire Police have seized more than £110,000 in cash, gold items and illegal betting equipment during coordinated raids targeting suspected illegal gambling operations in Sheffield and Doncaster, UK. The enforcement action took place on August 4 and 5 under Operation Duxford and Operation Snaresbrook, with support from the Gambling Commission, Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU), local authorities and Immigration Enforcement. Officers carried out warrants at venues on London Road in Sheffield and Silver Street in Doncaster, […]

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Australian wagering operator Tabcorp Holdings has agreed to acquire wagering technology provider BetMakers Technology Group in a deal valued at approximately AU$267 million (US$189 million). The companies announced the transaction through a Scheme of Arrangement, under which Tabcorp will purchase all issued shares in BetMakers. The agreement values BetMakers at approximately AU$283 million (US$200 million) on a fully diluted equity basis. Tabcorp will offer shareholders AU$0.24 per BetMakers share, with investors able to choose to receive part of their consideration in […]

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Trump Media & Technology Group has withdrawn from several cryptocurrency-related initiatives involving Crypto.com, ending plans that had formed a major part of its digital asset strategy over the past year. The company, which operates the Truth Social platform, confirmed that it will no longer proceed with a proposed publicly traded company focused on accumulating Crypto.com’s Cronos token (CRO). The decision also affects other agreements between the two firms, including exchange-traded fund (ETF) arrangements and plans connected to prediction markets. The […]

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Former Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and their employees are reportedly moving operations to Sri Lanka, where Colombo’s Port City Special Economic Zone has become a focus in discussions about the expansion of overseas-facing online gaming businesses. An investigation by MonetaBrief found that some major online gaming groups operating in Sri Lanka appear to be connected to former POGO operators whose activities ended after the Philippines introduced a nationwide ban on the sector. The report said recruiters have been searching for […]

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Tickets for the NBA China Games 2026 presented by Taobao 88VIP will become available to the public on August 12, with the Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets scheduled to meet in two preseason games at The Venetian Arena in Macau. The National Basketball Association and Sands China Ltd. announced that ticket sales will begin at 12 p.m. China Standard Time through Cotai Ticketing, Taobao 88VIP, Trip.com and MPay. The teams will play on Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. CST […]

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Bally’s Chicago has slowed construction on major portions of its permanent casino and entertainment development in River West as tensions continue with city officials over the expansion of video gambling terminals (VGTs) across Chicago. The company confirmed it has instructed the Chicago Community Builders Collective, the partnership overseeing construction of the $1.7 billion project, to reduce the pace of work on several components of the development. While the casino itself remains on schedule to open in early 2027, much of […]

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Novig has filed a federal lawsuit against New York regulators after launching its sports prediction market platform across 47 states, challenging the state’s authority to restrict its event contracts. The company is seeking a preliminary injunction against New York Attorney General Letitia James and members of the New York State Gaming Commission, arguing that its prediction markets fall under federal oversight through the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Novig received approval as a Designated Contract Market (DCM) from the CFTC on June […]

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LeoVegas Group has introduced its proprietary Tiger sportsbook platform to the UK, extending the technology across its BetMGM, LeoVegas and BetUK brands as the company continues a multi-market rollout strategy that began last year. The UK deployment represents the latest stage in LeoVegas Group’s effort to transition its betting operations onto an internally controlled sportsbook platform. The launch follows previous implementations in Denmark, Brazil and Sweden, with the operator describing the move as a major step in the development of […]

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Play’n GO has introduced Stompin’ Gold, a new online slot that draws inspiration from Bigfoot folklore and places players in the middle of a woodland search led by explorer Jack Tracker. The release combines a light-hearted narrative with a collection of bonus mechanics centered on hidden clues, mysterious creatures and treasure hunting. Set in a fog-covered forest, the game follows Jack Tracker as he investigates reports of unusual footprints and elusive woodland beings. Rather than portraying Bigfoot as a frightening […]

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Enrique Razon Jr., chairman and chief executive of Bloomberry Resorts Corp, has become the wealthiest individual on the 2026 Forbes list of the Philippines’ 50 richest after a significant rise in his fortune over the past year. Razon recorded an estimated net worth of $21.8 billion, placing him first in the annual ranking for the first time. He previously ranked second, with his fortune estimated at $11.5 billion in the prior edition. The increase was largely linked to the performance […]

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PENN Entertainment reported stronger financial results for the second quarter of 2026, supported by record performances across its retail casino portfolio and continued improvement in its interactive operations. The company generated $1.86 billion in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with $1.77 billion during the same period a year earlier. Net income reached $32.6 million, reversing a loss of $18.3 million recorded in the second quarter of 2025. PENN’s consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased to $312.6 million from $236.1 […]

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Indonesia’s Ministry of Social Affairs has temporarily suspended welfare assistance for 1,494,652 beneficiary households after data matching identified suspected online gambling transactions linked to their accounts. The suspension follows a review of information provided by the Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK), Indonesia’s financial intelligence agency. Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf said authorities are investigating whether the flagged activity involved intentional misuse of government assistance. “There are 1.49 million beneficiary families flagged for online gambling based on PPATK data, and […]

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Papaya Gaming, the Israeli company behind Solitaire Cash, has filed for Chapter 15 protection in the United States after a court ordered it to pay $719 million to rival Firy Inc., formerly known as Skillz. The company said the filing will help protect its assets and allow it to continue operating while it appeals the judgment. Papaya has also started related legal proceedings in Israel, where it received a temporary stay of proceedings as it challenges the US ruling. The dispute […]

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Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to revoke the bond of Deniro Laster, a co-defendant in the gambling case involving former NBA player Terry Rozier, alleging that he violated the conditions of his release and attempted to intimidate witnesses connected to the case. The request was filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, which claims Laster repeatedly breached court-imposed restrictions while awaiting trial. Prosecutors argue that his conduct has jeopardized the integrity of the […]

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed monetary penalties totaling $120,000 on Betty Gaming Ltd. after an investigation found weaknesses in the operator’s age-verification and player eligibility systems that enabled underage individuals to access its online gambling platform. The enforcement action follows a notification submitted by Betty Gaming in November 2025 after the company identified a flaw affecting controls on its Betty.ca website. According to the regulator, the issue allowed a number of people below Ontario’s legal […]

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The Supreme Court of India has agreed to conduct a final hearing on petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2026, a law that introduced nationwide restrictions on online real money gaming. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi accepted the matter for final hearing on Wednesday and asked the involved parties, including Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, to complete their pleadings before the next stage of proceedings. The court also agreed to consider […]

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Lucas Jumalon has become the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event champion after defeating Finland’s Lauri Saaskilahti in the final heads-up battle at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The 22-year-old from Spokane, Washington, completed a remarkable run through one of the largest Main Event fields in WSOP history to secure poker’s most prestigious title, the championship bracelet and the $10 million first-place prize. Jumalon defeated Saaskilahti, a 40-year-old professional poker player from Finland who lives in Spain, during […]

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Sri Lanka has restricted access to 24 online gambling and betting websites accused of operating without local licences, marking one of the first major enforcement actions under the country’s updated gambling regulatory framework. The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) instructed all telecommunications service providers to block access to the identified platforms with immediate effect following a directive issued under the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act No. 17 of 2025. The affected websites include several international betting and gaming operators such as […]

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Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) and The New York Racing Association (NYRA) have announced a new six-race competition for elite three-year-old Thoroughbreds, creating a season-long championship structure that will reshape the schedule surrounding some of American horse racing’s biggest events. The Thoroughbred Championship Series will begin in 2027 with the Kentucky Derby and conclude with a newly created championship race at Churchill Downs in September. The series will include races hosted at Churchill Downs Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course, with a […]

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Flutter Entertainment has announced a leadership transition at the top of the company while reporting weaker profitability and a reduced earnings outlook, as challenges in its US business continued through the first half of the year. The company, which owns FanDuel and Paddy Power, said chief executive Peter Jackson will leave his role at the end of September. Dan Taylor, currently Flutter’s president and chief executive of its international division, will take over as CEO from October 1. The announcement […]

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Kalshi has entered into a partnership with Genius Sports that will provide the prediction market operator with official sports data, integrity services and marketing support, extending Genius’ presence in the rapidly growing prediction markets sector. The agreement was announced by Kalshi one day after Genius Sports revealed a similar arrangement with Kalshi rival Polymarket. Together, the two deals connect the sports technology company with the largest participants in the prediction markets space, a category that continues to draw increasing attention […]

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Two large development opportunities in Wyoming have entered the proposal stage, with Gateway East and Gateway West inviting interest from gaming operators, hospitality companies, tribal enterprises, developers and investors. The two projects cover a combined 419 acres near Wyoming’s borders with Colorado and Utah and are planned as destination entertainment centers designed to attract visitors from surrounding Mountain West markets. The developments are being led by Eric Nelson, the former owner of Wyoming Downs Race Track, who has more than two […]

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The governance structure of British horse racing faces renewed uncertainty after The Jockey Club confirmed it will leave the Racecourse Association (RCA), a decision that follows Ascot Racecourse’s earlier departure and increases pressure on the sport’s representative framework. The Jockey Club announced that its membership of the RCA will end at the close of the year, becoming the latest major organization to step away from the body that represents almost all of Britain’s racecourses. The move comes shortly after the […]

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Denmark has reopened the application process for land-based casino licences, allowing operators to submit proposals for new casino projects or seek approval for continued operations under a licence framework lasting up to 10 years. The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) announced that interested companies must submit completed applications and supporting documentation no later than November 3, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. The licensing opportunity follows Consolidated Act No. 1182 of September 22, 2025, on gambling, which allows […]

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Austria has taken a major procedural step in its effort to reshape the country’s gambling sector after submitting a draft overhaul of its gambling legislation to the European Commission for assessment. The submission, confirmed by the Austrian Ministry of Finance, places the proposal within the European Union’s Technical Regulation Information System (TRIS). Under the process, a mandatory three-month standstill period now begins, allowing the European Commission and other EU member states to examine the legislation and provide comments or objections […]

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Kambi Group plc has expanded into Nevada through a long-term agreement with Station Casinos LLC, providing the casino operator with its Turnkey Sportsbook and player account management (PAM) platform. The 10-year partnership marks Kambi’s first entry into Nevada, including Las Vegas, following the sports betting technology provider’s 2025 regulatory approval to operate in the state. Under the agreement, Kambi will deliver a fully integrated omni-channel sportsbook solution designed for Nevada’s regulated betting market. The technology package will combine Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook, pari-mutuel Racebook and […]

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Wynn Resorts has confirmed that its Wynn Al Marjan Island integrated resort in the United Arab Emirates will open in September 2027, following construction delays that increased the project budget by approximately US$600 million. The resort was previously expected to open in spring 2027. During the company’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Wynn leadership said the revised timeline resulted from disruptions connected to the Middle East conflict, alongside additional expenses associated with a project of this scale. The total development cost has […]

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Ilitch Gaming has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% ownership interest in Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, giving the company full control of the property. The transaction, which was first announced in June, expands Ilitch Gaming’s presence in the US gaming and hospitality sector. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ilitch Gaming acquired its initial 50% stake in Ocean Casino Resort in 2021. Since then, the company has worked alongside Ocean’s management team on operational improvements, […]

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South Korea’s Jeju Dream Tower recorded its strongest monthly casino revenue performance of 2026 in July, with sales reaching KRW51.59 billion (US$36.1 million) as demand continued to improve at the foreigner-only casino operated by Lotte Tour Development. The July result marked the second-highest monthly casino revenue figure in the property’s history. Revenue increased 18.8% compared with the same month in 2025 and rose 5.8% from June. Only September 2025 produced a stronger monthly result, when casino revenue reached KRW52.95 billion (US$37 million). […]

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Sportradar Group AG reported second-quarter 2026 results that missed analyst expectations for revenue and earnings, leading investors to react negatively as the sports technology company also reduced its full-year outlook. Shares of Sportradar declined following the earnings announcement, falling as much as 17.9% during trading and reaching a new 52-week low. The stock later traded around $11.78 after previously closing at $14.54. For the second quarter, Sportradar generated revenue of €377.8 million, representing a 19% increase compared with the same period last […]

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Sportsbet and Tabcorp have denied allegations that betting company representatives provided vulnerable customers with drugs, alcohol and access to sex workers to encourage further gambling activity. The claims were raised during a Senate inquiry examining the Australian government’s proposed gambling advertising reforms. Gambling reform advocates Tim Costello and Luke Bateman told the inquiry that some problem gamblers had allegedly received inappropriate incentives from wagering companies, including substances and personal services. Both major betting operators said they had found no evidence supporting the […]

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Circa Sports has taken another step in its U.S. expansion after securing approval to operate sports betting in Arizona through a partnership with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced (pdf) that it had allocated an event wagering operator license to Circa Sports Arizona LLC, which serves as the designee for the tribe. The approval makes Circa the latest company to enter Arizona’s regulated sports betting market and positions it to become the state’s […]

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New York has intensified its dispute with prediction market operator Kalshi, filing a lawsuit that seeks billions of dollars in penalties and alleging that the company has been running an unlicensed gambling business in the state. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the legal action against KalshiEX, LLC, arguing that the company’s prediction market offerings fall within New York’s legal definition of gambling. State officials contend that Kalshi has operated without obtaining the licenses required under New […]

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The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has increased the money laundering risk rating for gambling software suppliers from low to medium in its 2026 Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment, highlighting concerns around business-to-business relationships, illegal gambling operators and cryptoasset exposure. The regulator published the updated assessment on July 30, 2026, following a review of risks affecting the British gambling sector. The report identifies changing threats linked to technology developments, financial flows and the increasingly complex supply chains used to distribute […]

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Flutter Entertainment has officially ended its presence on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), with the gambling group’s shares now trading exclusively on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company confirmed that its LSE listing and admission to trading on the exchange’s main market were cancelled on August 3, 2026. The move followed an announcement made in June, when Flutter revealed plans to leave the London market after reviewing the value and costs associated with maintaining the listing. Flutter’s ordinary shares are […]

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A major casino development proposed by the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians in Vallejo has encountered a significant obstacle after the U.S. Department of the Interior reversed an earlier decision that allowed gaming activities on the project site. The ruling, issued Friday by Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs William H. Kirkland III, concluded that the tribe failed to demonstrate a sufficient historical connection to the Vallejo property under the “restored lands” exception of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA). […]

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Twelve tourism organizations in South Korea have jointly called on the government to reconsider planned casino industry reforms, warning that higher financial contributions and a new licence renewal system could weaken the competitiveness of the country’s integrated resort sector. The organizations, including the Korea Casino Association, Korea Tourism Association, Korea Hotel Association and Korea Association of Travel Agents, issued a joint statement urging the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to withdraw the reform measures currently under review. The government is […]

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A Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange has been linked to an alleged large-scale illegal online gambling network that investigators say moved billions of dollars through digital assets while potentially providing access to international financial channels for sanctioned Iranian entities. An investigation based on blockchain analysis has identified Shelbit, an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange, as a central point in a network involving more than 2,000 Farsi-language gambling websites. The exchange allegedly processed at least $4 billion in transactions from May 2024 onward. The findings were based […]

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Australia’s proposed gambling advertising reforms are facing pressure from multiple directions as a Senate inquiry reviews legislation that supporters say will reduce exposure to betting promotions while critics argue it either falls short of meaningful change or places unnecessary burdens on broadcasters. The Environment and Communications Legislation Committee is currently examining the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026 and the National Self-exclusion Register (Cost Recovery Levy) Amendment Bill 2026. Both measures were introduced to Parliament on July 2, with […]

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Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) declined in July 2026 as the FIFA World Cup continued to affect gaming demand, although the market recorded an improvement compared with the previous month. Gaming revenue reached MOP20.3 billion (US$2.51 billion) during July, representing an 8.4% decrease from the same month a year earlier, according to data from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). The result followed weaker performance during the football tournament, which concluded on July 19. Despite the monthly decline, Macau’s […]

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Pragmatic Play has expanded its slot portfolio with the launch of Death Dominion, a horror-inspired title built around multiplier-driven gameplay and a distinctive Doom symbol mechanic. Released on 30 July 2026, the game places players in a graveyard setting led by the Grim Reaper and combines familiar Scatter Pays and tumble features with several bonus game variations. The new online slot release takes place on a 6×5 reel layout and uses a Scatter Pays system rather than traditional paylines. Winning […]

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Betfred has announced plans to close 132 betting shops across the United Kingdom, a move that is expected to result in approximately 600 job losses as the bookmaker responds to rising operating costs and increased taxation on the gambling sector. The company confirmed that it has begun a consultation process with employees affected by the proposed closures. The sites earmarked for closure account for just over 10% of Betfred’s retail network, making it one of the largest reductions to the […]

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Binance.US is preparing to apply for a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) license that would allow the cryptocurrency exchange to enter the U.S. prediction market sector with regulated event contracts. The company’s Chief Executive Officer Stephen Gregory reportedly confirmed the planned application during the Rare Evo Blockchain AI Conference in Las Vegas. The exchange intends to seek a Designated Contract Market (DCM) license in August, a regulatory approval required for operating a derivatives exchange in the United States. A successful application would […]

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Commercial greyhound racing in New Zealand has ended, with the final race meeting held at Hatrick Raceway in Whanganui before a nationwide ban took effect on August 1. The last official race was scheduled for 6:55pm local time on July 31, bringing an end to a sport that had operated commercially in the country for nearly eight decades. The closure follows a government decision announced by Racing Minister Winston Peters in late 2024 after concerns over injury and death rates within the […]

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Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will open in mid-November, several weeks earlier than originally planned. The $275 million project, described as the largest casino investment in Iowa, had initially targeted a later opening date. Developers from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment credited construction progress, local partnerships and favorable conditions for allowing the facility to move ahead of schedule. The property’s grand opening celebration will now take place on December 4-5, instead of the previously announced December 31 date. […]

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IG Group has agreed to acquire U.S.-based daily fantasy sports and prediction markets operator Underdog in a transaction valued at up to $1.3 billion, marking one of the largest deals to date in the emerging prediction markets sector. The agreement gives the UK-listed trading and investing company a significantly larger presence in the United States while advancing a strategy focused on expanding beyond its traditional financial trading products. The acquisition combines IG’s established brokerage and trading operations with one of […]

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Robinhood reported its strongest quarterly revenue to date in the second quarter of 2026, with prediction markets becoming a larger source of revenue than cryptocurrency trading for the first time in the company’s history. The trading platform posted total net revenue of $1.31 billion for the quarter, representing a 32% increase from a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share reached $0.62, exceeding analyst expectations that had generally centered around approximately $0.41. The results also surpassed Wall Street revenue forecasts that […]

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) reported a 26.64% year-on-year decline in total revenue for the first half of 2026, with a sharp reduction in electronic gaming income accounting for much of the decrease. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 reached PHP43.32 billion, compared with PHP59.05 billion during the same period in 2025. Gaming operations remained PAGCOR’s main revenue stream, generating PHP38.92 billion, down 27.11% from PHP53.40 billion a year earlier. PAGCOR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer […]

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Leeds United has entered a multi-year agreement with BOYLE Sports, naming the bookmaker as its official betting partner for the United Kingdom and Ireland. The partnership will begin during the 2026/27 Premier League season and give BOYLE Sports a visible presence at Elland Road. The agreement also covers competitions, digital content and other activities intended to involve supporters throughout the campaign. BOYLE Sports branding will appear on matchday LED displays and permanent signage in the John Charles West Stand. The company […]

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DraftKings and Delta Air Lines have launched SkyPicks, a free-to-play sports prediction contest available to eligible passengers on Wi-Fi-equipped domestic flights in the United States. The in-flight game allows customers aged 21 and older to answer questions connected with upcoming professional sports events. Participants can compete for Delta Gift Cards, with prizes awarded through individual contests and monthly leaderboards. SkyPicks does not allow passengers to place wagers or risk money while travelling. The service excludes deposits and entry fees, keeping the experience […]

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A federal bankruptcy court has approved the $90 million sale of Hawthorne Race Course, bringing live horse racing at the historic Chicago-area venue to an end and requiring residents and horses on the backstretch to leave by August 31. Allimac 2023 LLC, a Delaware-based real estate company, will purchase the 107-acre property in Stickney and plans to redevelop the site. The transaction is expected to close on September 1 or September 2. Hawthorne filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on […]

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Acquisition-led bonus wars defined the last decade of online gambling growth, and the economics behind them are starting to break down. A $500 welcome match sounds impressive on a landing page, but the marginal player it pulls in rarely sticks around long enough to justify the cost. Operators have started running the numbers properly, and the numbers point the same direction every time: money spent keeping a player who already trusts the brand outperforms money spent chasing a stranger who […]

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Betty Canada recorded another quarter of rapid expansion, reporting more than double the revenue generated during the same period a year earlier while preparing for its entry into Alberta’s newly launched regulated online gaming market. Financial results for the three months ending June 30 showed net gaming revenue of $90.2 million, representing a 113% increase from Q2 2025. The figure also exceeded the previous quarter by 11%. The company reported EBITDA of $8.4 million during the period, reflecting continued profitability […]

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Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) has launched a review that could reshape parts of its gaming portfolio while simultaneously strengthening its position in horse-racing technology through a separate acquisition agreement involving United Tote Company. The Louisville-based company disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (pdf) that it is evaluating strategic alternatives for nine wholly owned gaming properties across multiple states. On the same day, CDI also announced a definitive agreement to reacquire the remaining 49% stake in […]

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A federal judge has temporarily stopped Minnesota from enforcing its newly enacted prediction market ban, allowing federally registered platforms to continue operating in the state while litigation over regulatory authority moves forward. U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, days before the law was scheduled to take effect on Saturday. The measure would have made it a crime to create, operate, host or promote a prediction market in Minnesota. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Kalshi and Polymarket […]

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Banijay Group has appointed Antoine Jouteau as chief executive of Banijay Gaming, placing an experienced technology executive in charge of the enlarged division following the acquisition of Tipico. Jouteau will begin the role on September 1, 2026. The division now includes Betclic, Tipico and Austrian retail betting brand Admiral, serving almost 6.5 million unique active players across six regulated markets. Nicolas Béraud, Betclic’s founder and former chief executive, will remain non-executive chairman of the Banijay Gaming board. Joachim Baca will continue […]

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The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has started limited gaming on tribal land in Vallejo, California, opening a temporary Class II facility while federal officials reconsider the property’s eligibility for a larger casino development. The preview venue operates from two modular structures covering about 5,400 square feet near eastbound Interstate 80 and the Highway 37 connector. It can offer up to 100 Class II electronic machines, with entry currently available by appointment or invitation only. Appointment hours run from […]

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BetMGM has lowered its expectations for the remainder of 2026 and postponed its timeline for reaching $500 million in annual EBITDA, citing mounting competitive pressure from prediction market platforms and a more crowded online gambling landscape. The joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts released its second-quarter and first-half 2026 business update on Tuesday, reporting continued growth in revenue while acknowledging challenges that have affected profitability and long-term forecasts. Company executives said competition from both regulated and emerging alternatives has […]

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is expected to face stronger competition in the Philippines’ online gaming sector as several integrated resort operators continue expanding their digital offerings, according to analysts reviewing the company’s upcoming second-quarter performance. Research firm Abacus Securities Corp. said the growing number of online gaming platforms launched by traditional casino operators could gradually affect DigiPlus’ position in the market, particularly by putting pressure on profitability. Despite those concerns, analysts still believe the company maintains advantages through its established platform, […]

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The Star Entertainment Group reduced its quarterly EBITDA loss by 70% year-on-year during the final three months of fiscal 2026, supported by cost reductions and higher gaming activity at The Star Gold Coast. The company still faces material uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern. For the three months ended June 30, The Star reported unaudited revenue of AU$265 million, broadly unchanged from the previous quarter and 2% below the corresponding period of fiscal 2025. EBITDA before significant […]

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Türkiye froze 6,314 bank accounts linked to suspected illegal betting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, timing the restrictions to coincide with the start of the match as part of a coordinated financial crime operation. The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office led the action through its Illegal Betting and Sports Crimes Investigation Bureau, working with cybercrime officers from the Istanbul Provincial Police Department. Investigators identified the accounts before the final and sent simultaneous instructions to 32 banks when the […]

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Singapore police have arrested nine people suspected of helping an illegal online gambling syndicate operate through shell companies and corporate bank accounts linked to the GemBet platform. The seven men and two women, aged between 17 and 55, were detained during a gambling suppression operation conducted from July 22 to 24, 2026. Officers carried out raids across Singapore, including locations in Upper Jurong Road, Jurong West and Punggol. Searches also took place in Geylang, Lengkok Bahru and Toa Payoh. GemBet operates from […]

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed legislation formally recognizing gambling disorder within the state’s addiction framework, expanding the government’s authority to support prevention, treatment and recovery services. Senate Bill 2749 amends the Illinois Substance Use Disorder Act and took effect immediately after Pritzker signed it on July 24. The measure places gambling disorder within the same legal framework used to address alcohol and drug dependency. Before the change, state-funded inpatient care for compulsive gambling was generally available only when a person […]

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Italian authorities have dismantled two illegal betting operations in Sicily following a coordinated enforcement campaign that led to equipment seizures, criminal referrals, and administrative penalties exceeding €20,000. The action involved the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM) and the Guardia di Finanza (GdF), which carried out inspections at 14 betting shops and gaming venues across the province of Agrigento. The checks formed part of an ongoing effort to combat unauthorized gambling activity and strengthen oversight of the regulated gaming sector. […]

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A sports bettor turned a six-figure wager into a payout exceeding $4 million after Jackson Koivun captured the 3M Open, marking the young golfer’s first PGA Tour victory. Koivun, 21, claimed the title in Minnesota by finishing three strokes ahead of the field, overcoming several established names including Scottie Scheffler and Hideki Matsuyama. The win came in only the third professional start of his career and delivered a winner’s check of approximately $1.58 million. While the tournament victory represented a […]

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Galaxy Macau captured an unusually large share of premium-mass betting observed during Citigroup’s July table survey, as activities linked to an international volleyball tournament helped the Cotai resort attract high-value customers despite disruption from Typhoon Noul. Analysts George Choi and Timothy Chau conducted the monthly survey on Friday while the storm approached Macau and Hong Kong. Although foot traffic across the market appeared lighter, they said they were “more than surprised by the lively crowd we saw and the whales we […]

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The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) is maintaining a neutral position on prediction markets as several of its member companies take different approaches to the expanding event-contract sector. The organization represents FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, Fanatics Sportsbook and bet365. Its president, Joe Maloney, said the alliance is not lobbying either for or against prediction markets, even as the issue attracts growing attention from lawmakers, regulators and federal courts. “We do not have a position on prediction markets. We don’t advocate in the space”, […]

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Former Supreme Court advocate and SCOTUSblog co-founder Tom Goldstein has been sentenced to six years in federal prison following his conviction on tax and financial crimes connected to years of high-stakes poker gambling. U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby imposed the sentence on Friday in Greenbelt, Maryland, concluding a case that drew widespread attention within the legal community after allegations revealed a previously undisclosed gambling lifestyle involving multimillion-dollar poker games. Along with the prison term, Goldstein must serve five years […]

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Robinhood Markets and Crypto.com are reportedly discussing a partnership that could add another provider of event contracts to Robinhood’s growing prediction markets business. Under the arrangement being considered, Robinhood users would gain access to prediction contracts supplied by Crypto.com through the brokerage company’s existing trading platform. Customers could trade the yes-or-no contracts without opening another account or moving to a separate application. The companies have not confirmed an agreement, and the discussions may end without producing a deal. A Robinhood spokesperson said […]

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China plans to establish an international law enforcement alliance against telecommunications and online fraud in September, with more than 40 countries indicating that they are interested in participating. The Ministry of Public Security announced the initiative during a July 24 news conference. Authorities plan to hold the founding ceremony at the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province. Jiang Guoli, director of the ministry’s Criminal Investigation Bureau, said the alliance would operate as an “intergovernmental […]

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Kalshi has agreed to stop offering certain event-based contracts to Nevada residents by August 12, following an agreement with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) that resolves a pending contempt proceeding tied to alleged violations of a court order. State regulators announced (pdf) that the prediction market operator must complete the implementation of a geofencing system designed to prevent users located within Nevada from accessing sports, election, and entertainment-related contracts. If the company fails to meet the deadline, it will […]

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The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have started construction on a new Lucky Star Casino resort in Elk City, Oklahoma, beginning a four-phase project that will substantially expand the tribe’s existing gaming and hospitality presence in the area. Tribal leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 24, 2026, at the development site on South Eastern Avenue. The property sits south of Interstate 40 near Walmart and Hobby Lobby, placing the planned resort close to a major travel corridor used by regional visitors and […]

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An independent sports integrity network has identified seven instances of potential betting irregularities during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, creating a contrast with FIFA’s own assessment that found no evidence of suspicious betting activity or match manipulation throughout the tournament. The findings emerged from monitoring conducted by the Group of Copenhagen, an international body focused on preventing and detecting the manipulation of sporting events. While the organization has yet to publish its complete report, the Council of Europe released a […]

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ELK Studios has expanded its long-running Pirots slot franchise with the release of Pirots 5, a new Egyptian-themed installment that continues the adventures of the collectible bird crew while introducing a large collection of mechanics, bonus features and a maximum payout potential of 10,000 times the stake. The latest chapter follows the events of the previous game, which saw the birds travel through space. Their return journey does not go according to plan. During the landing, Skipper crashes into a […]

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The global online gambling market is on course to clear USD 120 billion in 2026, and the fastest-moving money inside it is not the slot reel or the sportsbook. According to market researchers at Mordor Intelligence, casino games already account for roughly half of all online gambling revenue, and within that half, the live dealer table is pulling away from everything else. World Casino News has tracked the same shift, reporting that real-time formats are gaining momentum as operators move […]

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G2 Digital has launched Vegas Club Casino in New Jersey through a market access agreement with Caesars Entertainment, adding another operator to one of the largest regulated online casino markets in the United States. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has licensed the platform to offer real-money online casino games to eligible players in the state. The arrival of Vegas Club follows several recent market entries and brings New Jersey’s roster of licensed online casino brands to 30. Industry […]

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The Korea Casino Association has urged South Korea’s government to withdraw proposed regulatory changes that would increase the maximum tourism fund contribution for foreigner-only casinos and introduce five-year licence renewals, warning that the measures could place further financial pressure on operators still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is considering raising the maximum contribution to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund from 10% to 15%. The proposal also includes a five-year licence renewal system and prior […]

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Nevada lawmakers have introduced bipartisan federal legislation that would prohibit federally regulated trading platforms from offering sports prediction contracts and casino-style event contracts, seeking to place those activities firmly under state and tribal gaming authority. Reps. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., and Mark Amodei, R-Nev., introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act in the House. The proposal has a companion measure in the Senate introduced in March 2026 by Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., John Curtis, R-Utah, and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev. The legislation […]

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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets has opened a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed changes to the authorization process for companies seeking to commercially operate fixed-odds betting in the country. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, known as SPA and operating under the Ministry of Finance, published Public Consultation Notice SPA/MF No. 3/2026 in the Federal Official Gazette on July 22. The consultation will help shape an ordinance establishing rules and conditions for obtaining authorization to operate the […]

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A revised cryptocurrency market structure bill moving through the U.S. Senate is facing growing debate over ethics standards for federal officials, enforcement authority, and the role of prediction markets that critics argue resemble sports betting and casino gambling. Republican lawmakers recently released updated text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, commonly known as the CLARITY Act, a sweeping proposal designed to establish a federal framework for the digital asset industry. While supporters view the legislation as a long-awaited effort […]

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Primm Valley Casino has resumed operations after a 17-day shutdown, reopening its doors under the management of Las Vegas-based Terrible’s Gaming and bringing activity back to a community that many feared had lost its primary economic driver. The property, located roughly 40 miles south of Las Vegas near the California-Nevada border, welcomed customers again on Wednesday following a brief ceremony outside the resort. The reopening came less than three weeks after previous operator Affinity Gaming ceased operations, a move that […]

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Clark County commissioners have approved plans for a new 752-room casino resort on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, clearing the way for redevelopment of the long-vacant site where the unfinished SkyVue observation wheel project left two large concrete columns standing for more than a decade. Developer Eli Applebaum, through Kulik River Capital, plans to build a 29-story hotel-casino on nearly 12 acres across from Mandalay Bay. The central section of the proposed tower will feature a heart-shaped […]

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Sands China Ltd reported a sharp decline in second-quarter earnings as unusually weak VIP gaming hold, World Cup-related disruption and higher operating costs weighed on its Macau business despite increased gaming volumes across several segments. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, the casino operator generated US$1.78 billion in net revenue, down 0.8% from the same period a year earlier and 15.6% below the first quarter. Adjusted property EBITDA fell 24.0% year-on-year and 32.1% sequentially to US$430 million, its lowest […]

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Evolution Malta Holding Limited will pay £4.75 million following a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) investigation that found weaknesses in the supplier’s anti-money laundering controls and oversight of business relationships that resulted in its games appearing on unlicensed gambling websites accessible from Great Britain. The investigation identified Evolution content on six unlicensed websites operated by two companies. Between December 2023 and November 2024, consumers in the UK made large volumes of visits to those sites. The regulator first identified Evolution games operating […]

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Clark County commissioners have approved plans for a new 752-room casino resort on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, clearing the way for redevelopment of the long-vacant site where the unfinished SkyVue observation wheel project left two large concrete columns standing for more than a decade. Developer Eli Applebaum, through Kulik River Capital, plans to build a 29-story hotel-casino on nearly 12 acres across from Mandalay Bay. The central section of the proposed tower will feature a heart-shaped […]

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated record betting activity across major US sportsbooks, with the Spain-Argentina final closing a tournament that operators said surpassed previous soccer wagering benchmarks and competed with some of the largest events in American sports. Spain secured its second men’s World Cup title on July 19 after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, delivering his first goal of the tournament and deciding a final that became the most-bet soccer match […]

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Bulgaria’s government has declined opposition-backed proposals that sought tighter restrictions on gambling advertising and higher taxes on gambling operators, arguing that such measures could strengthen the country’s illegal market rather than reduce gambling-related harm. The debate took place during discussions surrounding Bulgaria’s 2026 budget, where lawmakers considered several gambling-related amendments. While parliament approved some targeted fiscal measures, broader proposals aimed at raising gambling taxes and further limiting advertising did not gain government support. According to SBC News, Deputy Finance Minister […]

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Wisconsin election officials have issued a warning to residents ahead of upcoming elections, stating that individuals who place wagers on election outcomes may lose their eligibility to vote in those same contests and could face additional legal consequences. The warning comes as prediction markets continue to expand in popularity across the United States. Platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to trade contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events, including elections, sports competitions and weather-related developments. While supporters […]

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Tabcorp Holdings Limited has paid more than AU$2.7 million, equivalent to about US$1.9 million, after Australia’s communications regulator identified breaches of telemarketing and spam laws involving customer calls and marketing messages. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) examined Tabcorp’s contact with customers over a period stretching from February 2024 to June 2025. Its findings included 351 telemarketing calls made to VIP customers whose numbers appeared on the Do Not Call Register and who had not provided the necessary consent. […]

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Illegal online gambling operations across Southeast Asia are contributing to a wider criminal environment that exposes young people to debt and increases their vulnerability to recruitment by organized crime groups, a new United Nations assessment has warned. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) examined the issue in its latest report, “An Interconnected Criminal Ecosystem: Transnational Organized Crime Threat Assessment for Southeast Asia 2026,” (pdf), released on July 21. The assessment links illegal gambling operations with cyber-enabled fraud and […]

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Yggdrasil has entered the United States commercial iGaming market for the first time after securing an exclusive content partnership with Caesars Entertainment in Michigan and New Jersey. The agreement makes Yggdrasil games available through Caesars’ online casino operations in both regulated states. Players can access the supplier’s content through Caesars Palace Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino, along with Horseshoe Online Casino. Aristocrat Interactive facilitated the technical integration that brought Yggdrasil’s portfolio into Caesars’ existing operations. The initial launch introduces Valley of […]

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Resorts World New York City has opened another section of its commercial casino in Queens, adding 1.400 slot machines as owner Genting Group moves forward with a planned $5.5 billion expansion of the property near the former Aqueduct Racetrack. The newly opened first-floor gaming area increases the casino’s slot inventory to 3,900 machines. The expansion comes less than three months after Resorts World became New York City’s first full-fledged casino with live table gaming. The property now has more than […]

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Leaders from the tribal gaming sector are raising concerns that the continued expansion of prediction markets could significantly reduce casino revenue that supports tribal governments and public services, even as newly released industry figures show commercial and tribal gaming revenues remain at record levels. The issue took center stage at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) Conference and Trade Show, where tribal representatives discussed what they view as one of the most serious challenges facing the industry. Their warnings come […]

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A growing number of U.S. healthcare students are using betting platforms, prediction markets, and other unconventional income sources to help cover education costs, according to new survey data released by workforce infrastructure company Clasp. The findings, based on responses from 1,000 healthcare students surveyed between June 16 and June 28, 2026, suggest that traditional financial aid and borrowing options are leaving many aspiring clinicians searching for additional ways to fund their studies. The survey included students from nursing, allied health, […]

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Entain has launched an executive search for a new Chief Marketing Officer for its UK business following the departure of Charlotte Emery, who leaves after two years overseeing marketing activity across several of the gambling group’s major brands. The company confirmed that Emery departed on mutually agreed terms. Her successor will take responsibility for the marketing strategy and media investment supporting Ladbrokes, Coral, Gala and Foxy Bingo. The role will also cover the development of those brands as Entain reviews its […]

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has instructed licensed gaming operators to reassess their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing safeguards after its latest sector-wide review identified significant financial crime exposure across the casino industry. PAGCOR circulated the directive through an advisory issued on July 13, following board approval of its second Casino Sector Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Risk Assessment on June 25. The assessment examined conditions between 2021 and 2024 and classified money-laundering risk in the Philippine casino […]

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The co-founder of FanDuel, Nigel Eccles, announced that BetHog, the crypto casino and sportsbook, will cease operations on July 31, 2026, shifting focus entirely to Sentient Studios. The decision reflects the growing commercial demand for AI-powered live dealer technology among operators. Eccles explained that while BetHog performed in line with expectations, sustaining the platform for long-term profitability would require significantly more investment. “The main factor is really the success of Sentient Studios,” Eccles said. “We have significant pull from operators for our AI dealer […]

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Galaxy Gaming is weighing its next move after the July 17 deadline tied to its planned acquisition by an Evolution subsidiary passed without completion of the transaction. The Las Vegas-based table games developer confirmed that neither side has ended the merger agreement, despite the expiration of the agreed outside date. The company stated that it is currently considering whether to pursue another extension that could allow the deal to proceed or to terminate the agreement altogether. The proposed acquisition dates […]

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The World Poker Tour (WPT) has announced that WPT Seoul will be held at INSPIRE Entertainment Resort from October 30 to November 9, 2026, marking the grand opening of the resort’s newly built entertainment area on the second floor. The venue, designed to host premier poker events, will feature the YY Poker Club, a 70-table poker room, alongside the Daia junket room and the Ultra Lounge, a nightclub and premium bar. The 11-day festival will present 46 events with buy-ins ranging from […]

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The Council of Europe has called on FIFA to begin work on a stronger integrity framework for the 2030 World Cup, raising concerns about governance, political influence and the growing role of betting-related products in football. In an open letter addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and published shortly before the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey, Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset argued that football is facing a new set of challenges that […]

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Canada is facing one of its largest years yet in online gambling. However, regulators and officials are stumped by the figures they’re seeing. There is a significant rise in revenue; however, the number of actual players keeps going down. This is painting a rather confusing picture.  There seems to be a big difference between financial activity and the number of players. In a market that is worth billions of dollars and constantly rising, you would think that the number of […]

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The New Zealand government has officially initiated the first stage of its new online casino licensing framework, inviting operators to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) for one of 15 licences under the recently enacted Online Casino Gambling Act 2026. This marks the country’s first step in transitioning a largely offshore-controlled market toward a regulated domestic system. EOI Stage and Requirements Effective 17 July 2026, the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has opened the EOI submission process, with companies required to […]

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Goa has updated its casino regulations to prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from entering designated gaming areas. The restriction applies to spaces where electronic gaming machines, table games, or slot machines are operated within five-star hotels or offshore casino vessels. The state Home Department issued a notification clarifying that “designated licensed places/areas” must now be strictly partitioned and access-controlled. Only these segregated sections within authorized venues are permitted to host gaming activities. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant highlighted that the amendment aligns […]

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Brussels is preparing for a major change in its casino landscape after the City of Brussels awarded a 15-year operating concession to ECK NV, the company behind Napoleon Games. This change will see the new operator officially take over the flagship venue on January 1, 2027, replacing Viage, which has managed the casino since 2010. The concession decision followed a competitive tender process initiated by the city, which attracted six bids, including one from Viage, a subsidiary of Casinos Austria International. […]

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CIRSA, the multinational gaming and entertainment company, has finalized the acquisition of a majority stake in Sociedade Figueira Praia, the operator of Casino Figueira in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. This marks the company’s first entry into land-based gaming in the country, complementing its existing online platform, CasinoPortugal.pt, acquired in December 2024. Casino Figueira is recognized as one of Portugal’s most historic casinos, holding a gaming license since 1948 under the name Casino da Figueira. Beyond traditional gaming, the venue features […]

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) could move a step closer to separating its regulatory responsibilities from its casino operations as early as August, according to comments from Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco. The proposal, which has been under discussion for several years, would transform PAGCOR into a purely regulatory agency while paving the way for the privatization of its Casino Filipino network. The state-run casino brand currently operates more than 40 venues across the Philippines. Tengco said the […]

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Turning Stone Resort Casino has launched the first completed elements of its $400 million expansion project with the opening of the new Crescent Hotel and the SALT restaurant in Verona, New York. The opening ceremony took place on Friday and brought together leadership from the Oneida Indian Nation, elected officials, tourism representatives, business leaders and members of the local community. The debut of the new facilities marks the first phase of a wider development plan designed to expand the resort’s […]

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Underdog, the U.S. sports prediction market and fantasy sports operator, has launched its own federally licensed exchange, marking a shift from intermediary to fully integrated operator. The move follows the company’s acquisition of Aristotle Exchange DCM, Inc. (UDX) and Aristotle Exchange DCO in March 2026, which granted Underdog Designated Contract Market and Derivatives Clearing Organization status under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CEO and co-founder Jeremy Levine stated in a press release, “Now with our own exchange, we’re going […]

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The UK Gambling Commission has released the third annual Gambling Survey for Great Britain (GSGB), providing a detailed overview of gambling participation, attitudes, experiences and consequences across the country during 2025. The latest findings indicate that overall gambling activity remained largely unchanged from previous years, while the proportion of respondents classified as problem gamblers recorded a slight year-on-year decline. Produced by the National Centre for Social Research and the University of Glasgow on behalf of the regulator, the survey gathered […]

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A new report from Singapore’s Auditor-General’s Office (AGO) has identified a range of regulatory and governance shortcomings across several public sector bodies, including failures that allowed excluded individuals and casino employees to access gambling facilities despite restrictions designed to prevent such activity. Published on July 15, the Report of the Auditor-General for the Financial Year 2025/26 reviewed government financial statements along with the accounts and operations of multiple statutory boards, government-owned companies and public entities. Among the most notable findings, […]

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Evolution, the leading live casino supplier, posted its second consecutive quarter of declining revenue for 2026, reporting net revenue of €517.8 million for Q2, down 1.2% year-on-year from €524.3 million. EBITDA reached €341.0 million, maintaining a margin of 65.9%, while net profit edged up slightly to €251.4 million. Earnings per share increased to €1.27. Despite the modest decline, CEO Martin Carlesund emphasized improvements compared to Q1, citing stronger cost control, improved cash flow, and growth in key markets. “Revenue and margin […]

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Rank Group Plc, owner of Grosvenor Casinos, Mecca Bingo, and Spain’s Enracha Casinos, has confirmed a round of staff reductions as it adjusts to the UK government’s increased Remote Gaming Duty (RGD). The duty, which rose from 21% to 40% in April 2026 following the 2025 Autumn Budget, has prompted operators to implement cost-saving measures across their businesses. While the company has not disclosed exact numbers, the reductions are part of wider efforts to protect profitability and maintain growth. Richard […]

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New Jersey sportsbooks experienced unprecedented betting activity in June 2026, with total wagers reaching $917.2 million, up 16% from the same month last year. This represents the largest June handle in the state’s history. Despite the surge in betting volume, sportsbooks retained only $57.3 million, reflecting a hold rate of 6.24%, nearly half the 11.62% seen in June 2025. Consequently, the state’s tax intake slipped to $12.45 million, down from $13.1 million in June 2025, even with the 19.75% online gambling […]

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Entain plc, the operator behind Ladbrokes and Coral, has confirmed plans to cut approximately 500 positions, representing around 2% of its global workforce. The decision comes as the company implements a broader efficiency initiative under the direction of newly appointed CFO Michael Snape. A spokesperson stated, “As part of our ongoing focus on enhancing Entain’s operational efficiency and agility, we have begun implementing organisational changes which will regrettably impact a number of roles across the group over the months ahead. These changes […]

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South Korean authorities have referred a man in his 30s to prosecutors after extraditing him from the United Arab Emirates in connection with an illegal online gambling operation that investigators say handled wagers totaling KRW10.3 trillion (7.5 billion U.S. dollars). The Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency’s Metropolitan Crime Investigation Unit announced on July 15 that the suspect, identified only as A, faces charges that include operating illegal gambling platforms. His return marked the first time he had been brought back to […]

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Federal regulators are investigating allegations that a longtime White House aide used advance access to President Donald Trump’s prepared remarks to place successful wagers on an online prediction market, a case that has drawn scrutiny from both government officials and the platform involved. The investigation centers on Gabriel Perez, who has operated Trump’s teleprompter since the president’s first campaign in 2016. According to reports citing sources familiar with the matter, Perez allegedly earned more than $100,000 by trading on speech-related […]

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Latvia’s gambling industry has entered one of its busiest regulatory periods in years. After higher gambling taxes took effect at the start of 2026, the government has now completed another major reform by moving gambling supervision under the State Revenue Service (SRS).  The decision signals a wider shift in how authorities plan to oversee a market that has changed rapidly over the last decade. As online activity continues to outpace traditional venues, regulators appear to believe that tax administration and […]

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Entain plc has voiced support for the UK government’s consultation on prohibiting unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring sports teams and events. The global betting and gaming company is calling for swift action to close loopholes allowing illegal operators to gain visibility in British sport. The consultation recognizes that unlicensed gambling sponsorship presents risks to consumers, sports integrity, and the regulated market. Stella David, Entain’s Chief Executive, emphasized: “Unlicensed gambling operators are often little more than fronts for organised crime. They target vulnerable […]

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The United Kingdom’s recent increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) to 40% from April 2026 has prompted warnings from the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) and independent analysts that the move could accelerate the migration of customers toward offshore operators. Research conducted by H2 Gambling Capital indicates that the tax rise, combined with lower onshore return-to-player (RTP) rates, is already influencing the shift, with additional duty increases scheduled for April 2027 expected to intensify the effect. Surge in Offshore Betting […]

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On Wednesday, July 15, 2026, Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) introduced the bipartisan Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act, legislation that would require prediction markets and online sportsbooks to verify users’ ages using facial recognition technology before placing bets or trades. The announcement was made alongside Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour and several supporting members of Congress, including Representatives Jeff Van Drew, Nick LaLota, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Jimmy Panetta, Darren Soto, Tom Suozzi, Ritchie Torres, and Bruce Westerman. The bill comes amid rising […]

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South Korea is considering a significant adjustment to the contributions foreigner-only casinos make to the Tourism Promotion and Development Fund. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the National Assembly, announced a plan to raise the cap from 10% of revenue to 15%. While the increase appears modest at 5 percentage points, the total contributions are projected to grow by 50% from current levels. The reform is part of a broader initiative to modernize the casino licensing system, which has […]

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A dispute between federal regulators and state authorities over prediction markets has escalated after the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) instructed Kalshi to continue honoring sports-related event contracts in Michigan, despite a state court order requiring the company to halt such activity. The move places the federal derivatives regulator directly at odds with Michigan officials and marks one of the most significant developments yet in the ongoing legal battle surrounding prediction market platforms and their sports event offerings. The […]

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The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) has brought tribal leaders from across the United States to Washington, D.C., as part of its 2026 Summer Legislative Summit, where discussions with senators and congressional staff are centered on concerns about prediction markets and their impact on tribal gaming rights. Over two days of meetings on Capitol Hill, tribal representatives have focused on securing support for changes to the CLARITY Act, legislation currently under Senate review. The measure, previously known as the Digital Asset […]

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The online casino world is constantly expanding, and new operators are joining the movement. VoltRush Casino is one of the newest online operators looking to shape the future of digital casino entertainment in an increasingly competitive Australian market.  Although relatively new to the market, the online casino is looking to hit the ground running to take advantage of new technologies, while also exhibiting responsible gaming and procedural practices to protect its players. Around the world, iGaming standards are being refined […]

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Thailand’s Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has successfully dismantled a sophisticated online gambling and money-laundering operation, resulting in the arrest of 12 individuals and the seizure of assets exceeding THB13 million ($388,000). The operation, conducted across Bangkok, Samut Prakan, and Tak provinces, focused on a platform called All Game 248, which reportedly accepted bets on the FIFA World Cup 2026 alongside other gambling products. Deputy CCIB Commissioners Pol. Maj. Gen. Chatchapantakan Klaikhlueng and Pol. Maj. Gen. Thinnakorn Rangmat led a press […]

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On July 8, 2026, DraftKings officially launched its multi-state online poker platform, connecting Michigan players with counterparts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) confirmed the launch following a thorough regulatory review, ensuring that DraftKings complies with all requirements for multi-state poker operations in the state. The service is offered in Michigan through a partnership with the Bay Mills Indian Community, which operates the Bay Mills Resort & Casino in Brimley. “This approval reflects the strength of […]

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German gaming giant Merkur Group has confirmed the acquisition of White Hat Studios, a leading U.S. slots provider, marking a strategic step in expanding its operations across regulated American markets. Since its establishment in 2021, White Hat Studios has rapidly built a strong presence, being the first provider to launch online slots in all seven U.S. states where iGaming is regulated. Its portfolio features the popular ‘House of Brands’ collection, the award-winning 7s Fire Blitz series, and the Jackpot Royale progressive network. Andy Whitworth, President of […]

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Svenska Spel, the Swedish state-owned gambling operator, recorded its strongest second quarter since the country’s gambling market was re-regulated in 2019. For the three months ending June 30, 2026, the group posted net gaming revenue of SEK 1.96 billion (£151.2m), a 7% increase year-on-year and a 4% rise over the previous quarter. Operating profit rose 13% to SEK 617 million, with the operating margin improving from 30% to 31%. The operator attributed much of this growth to heightened customer activity, particularly linked […]

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Rio de Janeiro has become the first state capital in Brazil to prohibit sports betting advertising in public spaces, introducing a municipal restriction that follows recent federal action aimed at tightening controls on gambling marketing. The measure took effect immediately after publication in the city’s official gazette on Monday, according to Courthouse News Service. Under Rio Decree No. 58,274, betting operators can no longer promote their brands in outdoor advertising locations, on street furniture, at city-sponsored events, or in other […]

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A Michigan court has extended a temporary prohibition on Kalshi’s sports-event contracts and ordered the prediction market operator to implement geofencing measures in the state by Aug. 12, increasing the potential financial consequences for failing to comply. Judge Rosemarie Aquilina of Michigan’s 30th Circuit Court ruled that Kalshi must continue blocking access to its sports contracts in Michigan while the legal dispute over the company’s operations moves forward. The decision follows an earlier June 29 ruling in which the judge […]

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Norway’s state gambling monopoly has introduced tighter deposit limits in a bid to curb problem gambling — but the measure appears to be driving players in the opposite direction. Faced with shrinking allowances and a limited game catalogue at home, growing numbers of Norwegians are turning to new online casinos in Norway operated beyond the reach of domestic regulators. Deposit Restrictions Drive Players Offshore As Norway’s sole legal online gambling operator, Norsk Tipping has long drawn criticism for its limited […]

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Three California tribes have filed an appeal in the Ninth Circuit to challenge the availability of Kalshi’s sports event contracts on tribal lands. The Blue Lake Rancheria, Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, and Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians aim to reverse a lower court’s denial of a preliminary injunction, which would have barred Kalshi and its partner Robinhood from offering sports markets on their reservations. Attorney Lester Marston, representing the tribes, argued that Kalshi’s activities constitute unauthorized Class III […]

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Timor-Leste authorities have intensified efforts against online crime, detaining 90 foreign nationals in operations targeting suspected illegal gambling and fraud activities. The arrests, conducted on Monday, July 13, in Dili and Liquiçá municipalities, follow a previous sweep last week that apprehended around 200 individuals involved in similar schemes. Chief Superintendent João Belo of the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) confirmed that the operations focused on locations associated with call centre-based fraud. “Today, we carried out two operations. One was in Dili, […]

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Amazon has reached a proposed class-action settlement that could allow U.S. consumers to pursue more than $200 million in damages from third-party developers of social casino applications. Filed on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the settlement requires judicial approval before it can take effect. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, alleged that Amazon violated Washington State’s gambling laws and consumer protection statutes by processing in-app purchases for social casino games on its Appstore. Plaintiffs argued that […]

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Spanish gaming and entertainment giant CIRSA has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Slots del Sol, Paraguay’s leading online casino operator. The move marks CIRSA’s first entry into the Paraguayan market and aligns with its strategy of international diversification and expansion within Latin America’s regulated gaming sector. Slots del Sol operates an established iGaming platform via slotsdelsolonline.com, alongside two land-based casinos and two gaming halls across Paraguay. This combination of online and physical operations fits CIRSA’s omni-channel strategy, […]

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Tom Kim’s triumph at the Genesis Scottish Open produced one of the biggest betting payouts of the golf season, with a DraftKings customer collecting more than $4 million after backing the South Korean golfer before the tournament began. Kim secured the title at 17-under par following a final-round 64 on Sunday. His six-under performance, which was the lowest round among the leaders that day, helped him pull away from the field and finish two strokes ahead of Min Woo Lee, […]

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Alberta has officially launched its regulated online gambling market, becoming the second Canadian province after Ontario to permit private-sector online sportsbooks and casino operators under a provincial framework. The new system went live at midnight on July 13, following months of preparation by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) and the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC). Provincial officials confirmed that the market was fully operational as launch day began, marking a significant shift in how online gambling is offered […]

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The Macau Special Administrative Region (SAR) reported a strong increase in gaming tax revenue for the first six months of 2026. According to data from the Financial Services Bureau, the city collected MOP$51.2 billion (US$6.34 billion), representing a 13.1 percent increase compared with the same period last year. The monthly breakdown shows that June alone contributed MOP$8.67 billion (US$1.07 billion) in gaming taxes, a 6.3 percent rise year-on-year and a 13.3 percent increase from May. This figure reflects the gross gaming revenue […]

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The Rank Group Plc has officially appointed Richard Harris as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, following a six-month period in the interim role that began on 30 January 2026. Harris’ promotion concludes an extensive search overseen by Rank’s Nominations Committee, chaired by John Ott, with support from independent firm MWM Consulting. The process evaluated internal and external candidates, culminating in a unanimous decision to confirm Harris as the Group’s next CEO. Harris initially joined Rank in May 2022 as Chief […]

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Gibraltar has introduced a standalone regulatory regime for prediction markets, positioning the territory as the first jurisdiction worldwide to do so. The new framework, called the Prediction Market Regulations 2026, separates prediction market activities from traditional gambling, providing a distinct category within the Gibraltar Gambling Act 2025. Nigel Feetham KC MP, Gibraltar’s Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry, described the initiative as an effort to “regulate innovation responsibly by providing a clear regulatory framework for operators that wish to conduct prediction market […]

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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has taken decisive action against five online gambling operators by issuing cease-and-desist orders, signaling the state’s strict enforcement of gambling laws. The operators targeted are BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator. Authorities cited violations that included promoting illegal gambling, unlicensed business operations, and potential money laundering activity. BetOpenly was specifically called out for offering peer-to-peer sports betting, commission-based casino games, and daily fantasy contests without appropriate state licensing, and […]

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The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has placed greater emphasis on its probity assessment process as the Philippines works to maintain anti-money-laundering reforms that contributed to its removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list in February 2025. According to a July 10 analysis by legal and regulatory advisory firm Arden Consult, these reviews now carry increased significance as the country seeks to preserve confidence in its financial and gaming sectors while preparing for another international assessment […]

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Massachusetts lawmakers have moved forward with a proposal that could introduce historical horse racing (HHR) machines at the state’s remaining racetrack properties, reigniting a long-running debate over gambling expansion and drawing strong opposition from casino operators and tribal gaming interests. The Massachusetts House approved the measure on July 8 as part of a broader $561 million economic development package. The legislation now heads to the Senate, where supporters face a more challenging path. If the two chambers adopt different versions […]

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Pennsylvania’s online gambling market has never been more competitive. What started as a relatively controlled rollout of iGaming in the state has evolved into a crowded and fast-moving ecosystem where operators are constantly adjusting promotions, player incentives and bonus structures just to stay visible. In 2026, that pressure is showing more clearly than ever, especially when it comes to online casino bonuses. A big part of this shift comes down to scale. Pennsylvania’s official iGaming revenue reached a record-breaking $2,775,554,529 for the […]

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California tribal leaders reaffirm their intention to pursue a statewide, tribally led online sports betting ballot initiative in 2028. The initiative seeks to ensure equitable participation among all 109 federally recognized tribes while protecting tribal sovereignty in the face of emerging challenges from federally regulated prediction markets. During a panel at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States Summer Meeting in San Diego, California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) Chair James Siva confirmed, “Yes, yes, we’re still very much looking […]

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Nolimit City has expanded its portfolio with AFK Airport Security, a new online slot that places players in the middle of one of air travel’s most familiar experiences: the airport security checkpoint. The release follows the studio’s earlier aviation-themed title Flight Mode and continues its focus on turning everyday travel frustrations into the backdrop for high-volatility gameplay. The game is set around a busy screening area where passengers, luggage scanners, and security personnel form the visual backdrop. The presentation uses […]

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Caesars Entertainment has officially launched Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe, completing a multi-year redevelopment of the former Harveys Lake Tahoe property and introducing a reimagined resort destination on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The grand opening celebration took place on July 7 and marked the conclusion of a renovation project valued at $200 million. Company executives, employees, partners and invited guests gathered at the property to commemorate the milestone, which transforms one of the region’s longest-standing casino resorts into a […]

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ZEAL Network SE has agreed to acquire the remaining shares in UK digital prize draw operator SevenCanyon Limited, marking the German online lottery company’s entry into one of Europe’s largest markets for digital prize draw products. The transaction will see ZEAL take control of 96.5% of SevenCanyon, with the company already holding a 3.5% stake. The acquisition gives ZEAL access to SevenCanyon’s established prize draw platforms, including 7days Performance, Redline Competitions and UK Carp Competitions. ZEAL said the move supports […]

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Several major Wall Street banks have introduced or updated internal rules governing employee participation in prediction markets as concerns grow over potential conflicts of interest and the misuse of confidential information. Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have all taken steps to address employee activity involving event-based contracts offered by platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, according to people familiar with the companies’ policies. Prediction markets allow users to trade contracts tied to possible outcomes of real-world events, […]

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The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has agreed to pay a $7.2 million penalty to Nevada gaming regulators over compliance failures connected to convicted illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer and his gambling activity at the Strip property. The settlement, which still requires approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission, follows a four-count complaint filed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The alleged violations occurred between 2019 and 2021, when Bowyer visited The Venetian while the resort was still operated under previous ownership. According to […]

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Brazil’s government is introducing tighter restrictions on online betting advertising after concerns over promotional practices, including betting recommendations made during football broadcasts. The new measures require licensed operators to include mandatory warnings in advertisements and prohibit marketing approaches that present gambling as a financial opportunity. The rules were announced through two ministerial orders issued by Brazil’s Finance Ministry in cooperation with the Justice Ministry. They were published on July 10 and will take effect on July 17, leaving operators a […]

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Former New Hampshire state senator and casino operator Andy Sanborn has pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing government funds after admitting that he diverted more than $255,000 in federal COVID-19 relief money for personal spending rather than business purposes. Sanborn, 64, entered a guilty plea on July 8 to a charge of Theft of Government Funds. U.S. District Judge Landya B. McCafferty scheduled sentencing for October 15, 2026. According to the plea agreement, prosecutors are recommending a prison term […]

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Germany has revised its online slot betting rules, introducing higher stake limits for certain players in a move that regulators and industry representatives believe could strengthen the country’s regulated gambling sector. The new framework took effect on 1 July 2026 and marks the first adjustment to slot stake limits since Germany established its regulated nationwide online gambling market under the Fourth Interstate Treaty on Gambling in 2021. The changes replace the long-standing €1-per-spin cap with a graduated system that varies […]

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Konami Gaming, Inc., the gaming and systems division of Konami Group Corporation, has submitted license applications to Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), becoming the first casino equipment manufacturer to file applications under the country’s emerging integrated resort regulatory framework. The company said it had submitted applications across all applicable manufacturer licensing categories, marking an early step toward participation in Japan’s developing casino market. The filings represent preparation for a regulated environment that will oversee casino operators, suppliers and other businesses involved […]

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FanDuel is preparing to enter Alberta’s regulated online gaming market on July 13, pending regulatory approval, bringing its Casino and Sportsbook products to players in the province while outlining community initiatives and new partnerships connected to the launch. The company said its Alberta expansion forms part of a broader commitment to responsible gaming, local engagement and long-term investment in Canadian communities. FanDuel has already established a presence in Ontario and plans to extend its operations into Alberta as the province […]

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The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has criticised the Gambling Commission’s decision to introduce Financial Risk Assessments for online gamblers, warning that the policy could create serious financial consequences for British racing and raise concerns about customer privacy. The regulator confirmed that affordability-related checks will be introduced through a phased approach aimed at identifying and supporting higher-spending customers who may face financial difficulties. The first stage will apply to the largest operators when customers reach a £5,000 net deposit threshold within a rolling […]

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MERKUR Casino UK has completed the acquisition of Victoria Gate Casino in Leeds, adding another major venue to its growing UK land-based gaming portfolio. The company confirmed that the takeover will preserve existing jobs at the casino as the venue moves under new ownership. Located within the Victoria Gate leisure and retail complex in Leeds city centre, the casino will temporarily close to allow the transition process to take place. The venue closed on July 6 and is scheduled to reopen […]

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A federal court in New York has handed prediction market operator Kalshi a significant legal setback, ruling that the company is not entitled to preliminary relief from state gambling enforcement while its broader lawsuit continues. The decision came from Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Torres, who is widely known for overseeing the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple, rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction that would have prevented New York authorities […]

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Australian authorities have launched a new cross-sector initiative to investigate and disrupt a growing scam involving fraudulent online gambling platforms that imitate legitimate betting services while withholding funds from users. The National Anti-Scam Centre, which operates under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has established a dedicated fusion cell to address the issue, commonly referred to as “scambling”. The move follows a sharp increase in reports and financial losses linked to fake online casino websites, with data suggesting First […]

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Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc is evaluating a potential move into the Philippines’ online gaming sector as the company works on measures to address its negative stockholder equity position. The Manila-listed firm disclosed that its relevant project entity is considering applying for accreditation as a Gaming System Administrator under the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) framework. The possible application was included among several options presented to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) in response to questions regarding Suntrust’s financial position. Suntrust […]

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North Carolina has approved a new tax structure affecting sports betting operators and prediction market platforms after Gov. Josh Stein signed the state’s fiscal 2025-26 budget into law. The legislation increases the tax rate applied to online sports betting revenue and introduces a separate tax on prediction market activity while leaving those platforms outside the state’s licensing system. The budget bill, Senate Bill 257, raises the tax on online sports betting operators from 18% of gross wagering revenue to 23%. The change […]

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A proposed $500 million destination resort on Walters Lake is emerging as Steuben County’s entry in the competition for Indiana’s newest casino license, with local developer Mark Hansbarger presenting plans for a large-scale entertainment complex that would combine gaming, hospitality and outdoor attractions. Hansbarger introduced the concept ahead of a Fremont Plan Commission meeting focused on a proposed overlay district for the 186-acre property located west of Fremont. The zoning discussion represents an early stage of the planning process and […]

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A Hong Kong court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Crown Resorts marketing executive who sought interest payments linked to a AU$60 million gambling debt accumulated by Chinese businessman Huang Youlong during a 2015 visit to Crown Perth. The High Court of Hong Kong ruled that the debt arrangement was between Huang and Macau-based junket operator Suncity Group, rather than between Huang and former Crown vice president of marketing Chua Eh Fong, who had attempted to claim overdue interest […]

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South Africa’s largest bookmaker trade association has renewed its call for stronger enforcement measures against illegal offshore gambling operators, arguing that existing laws have failed to keep pace with the expansion of the unregulated market. The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) says the discussion should move beyond whether authorities can address illegal gambling and instead focus on how quickly effective action can be implemented. The association’s latest comments come amid ongoing debate around proposals to block access to illegal gambling […]

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A Swedish administrative court has upheld enforcement actions taken against three gambling operators after determining that they committed serious breaches of anti-money laundering regulations through inadequate customer due diligence procedures. The ruling supports decisions previously issued by Sweden’s gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen, against Betsson Nordic Ltd, Snabbare Ltd and Spooniker Ltd. Following a review of the cases, the court agreed with the regulator’s assessment that the companies failed to meet required standards for customer knowledge and monitoring under the country’s anti-money […]

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ELK Studios has released Heist Guys 2, a sequel that brings back the three fictional criminals from the original slot series for another robbery mission. This time, the crew leaves the city behind and heads into the Wild West, where they aim to break into a bank and secure the biggest possible haul. The five-reel, four-row slot features 1,024 ways to win and combines cascading gameplay with several bonus mechanics. Players can access multiplying Super Wilds, the State Jar, Bonus Drops, Super Bonus […]

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The AGEM Index recorded a monthly increase in June 2026, supported primarily by a significant rise in Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s share price. The benchmark, which measures the stock performance of selected global gaming equipment manufacturers, gained 8.2% compared with May, reaching 1,707.15 points. The index increased by 128.94 points during the month, according to figures released by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM). Despite the positive monthly movement, the benchmark remained below its position a year earlier. Compared with June […]

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Kambi Group plc has entered a multi-year agreement with Pure Casino Entertainment to provide sportsbook technology for the operator’s upcoming online and retail sports betting operations in Alberta. The partnership will allow Pure Casino to use Kambi’s Turnkey Sportsbook solution across its casino locations in the province, including properties in Calgary, Edmonton and Lethbridge. The agreement also covers Pure Casino’s planned online sportsbook, PureCasino.ca, which is expected to launch after Alberta opens its regulated iGaming and sports betting market on […]

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Star Entertainment Group has reached a settlement with Australia’s Commissioner of Taxation over two long-running disputes involving the tax treatment of payments made to junket operators, ending a Federal Court case that had challenged hundreds of millions of dollars in assessments. The casino operator confirmed the agreement in an Australian Securities Exchange filing on Tuesday, bringing an end to legal proceedings related to historical transactions connected to its former junket business. The disputes involved the treatment of goods and services […]

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The Netherlands’ Supreme Court has ruled that players who lost money with unlicensed online gambling operators before the country’s regulated market launched in 2021 are not automatically entitled to recover those losses. The decision provides guidance for courts handling a growing number of disputes involving gambling activity that took place before Dutch online licensing rules came into effect. The judgment addresses a legal argument that has formed the basis of numerous claims against gambling companies in recent years. Many players […]

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