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A new CEO, interim titles turned permanent, and new ventures pulled executives in fresh directions across gaming’s top ranks this week. Here are the moves worth knowing in this week’s Hires and Higher-Ups: Scientific Games hires Flynn as…
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Poker's premier power couple is partnering with Solana.
Kill Tony is coming to the Big Game.
Macquarie says investors had braced for a far bigger downgrade after shares fell 63% this year. Brazil’s shutdown cut Inspired’s 2026 guidance by only about 4% Macquarie has kept Inspired Entertainment at Outperform with a $7 price target…
WSOP Circuit Sanremo offers 11 ring events
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Former Macau pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was sentenced Friday (Nov. 6) to 12½ years in prison in a national security case that included a conviction for leaking confidential information about the casino hub’s gaming license renewals.
The National Lottery operator is creating new marketing, digital and social impact roles while retiring three existing C-suite positions. Key takeaways Allwyn UK has announced a major leadership restructuring as it seeks to build on the…
The new framework combines seven behavioural indicators to create a long-term measure of engagement with unlicensed gambling websites. Key takeaways The Gambling Commission has introduced a new Illegal Gambling Index designed to provide a…
The regulator found no competition concerns despite examining links between online betting and land-based casinos. Key takeaways France’s competition authority has approved Banijay’s planned acquisition of casino operator Joa, clearing the…
The study argues that public health measures used for tobacco and alcohol could help reduce gambling-related harm. Key takeaways Researchers from four Irish universities have urged policymakers to adopt stronger gambling regulations…
Flutter lowered its 2026 guidance, Betfred walked away from all five British Classics, Greek winnings tax jumped 73%,…
The duo spoke with Nevada journalist Jon Ralston.
Yggdrasil has launched Raptor 3 DoubleMax, a new addition to its beloved Raptor franchise. The new game is bigger and better than the ones that came before it, proving that good things come in threes.
A few months after appointing a new chairman, iGaming content provider Bragg Gaming Group has announced another leadership transition, parting ways with its current chief executive officer and appointing a new one on an interim basis.
International casino and hospitality company Wynn Resorts has published a report detailing its financial results for the third quarter of the year.
DraftKings has published its financial results for Q3 2026, reporting a period of strength and highlighting a double-digit increase in revenue thanks to healthy customer engagement and higher sportsbook net revenue margin.
Insider trading activity on the prediction platform Polymarket may have targeted the French Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) soccer award. Twelve accounts created between October 1 and October 20 wagered a total of $264,000 on the final top-five…
Investigative firm Black Cube has filed a new motion to dismiss Evolution’s legal challenge and end the long-running legal saga. While this move is unlikely to succeed, it could mark another significant milestone in the legal battle.
The hand took place at the Triton One Cyprus festival.
Mohegan Sun is investing $30 million to modernize the Mohegan Sun Arena. Located inside the Mohegan Sun casino resort, the 10,000-seat multipurpose arena is undergoing a renovation that will reimagine every aspect of the guest experience.
Boomer’s Sportsbook is continuing its rapid expansion across Nevada, receiving preliminary approval for two more locations, reaching a goal set by founder and president Joe Asher when he launched the company last year.
While a handful of state and federal judges have ordered Kalshi to restrict access to sports-event contracts on tribal lands and in several states, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has ordered federally regulated exchanges…
Gaming regulators in Massachusetts will conduct a hearing into alleged proxy betting concerning sports podcaster Bill Simmons and FanDuel, while a hearing into violations of a rule requiring patron notification when their account is…
Atlantic City may not evoke the same beach-town vibe as Stone Harbor or Sea Isle City, but buyers interested in a New Jersey coastal home might be wise to take a closer look at the casino hub.
Matt Berkey confirmed Only Friends is back, with four weekly shows starting November 9.
An Iowa blackjack player is suing two Louisiana casinos and several police officers, alleging police handcuffed him in a casino parking lot, searched his pockets, and handed his driver’s license to casino security after he repeatedly…
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KEY TAKEAWAYS Massachusetts regulators want FanDuel to explain how Bill Simmons placed proxy bets, and how the operator handled it once it was uncovered.
The Nevada congresswoman whose district includes the Las Vegas Strip is asking Republican House leadership to restore the full gambling-loss deduction during the last weeks of their session that begins on Monday. Democratic U.S. Rep.
Midterm elections aligning with major gaming operators’ Q3 earnings calls meant this week was a big one in the prediction markets news cycle. Companies including DraftKings, Flutter, and Sportradar discussed their event contracts business…
GUKPT reveals nine legs for 2027 as the tour celebrates its 20th anniversary.
A two-month strike that disrupted operations at Wynn Resorts’ Encore Boston Harbor casino and coincided with a sharp decline in gaming revenue ended Thursday (Nov. 5) after approximately 1,300 workers ratified a new labor contract.
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A former Cleveland Guardians catcher testified Thursday (Nov. 5) that he saw nothing unusual about pitches allegedly manipulated by two of his ex-teammates.
Singapore’s prohibition on unlicensed gambling promotion forces esports teams to change names ahead of Counter-Strike's PGL Major Singapore.
A new CEO, interim titles turned permanent, and new ventures pulled executives in fresh directions across gaming’s top ranks this week. Here are the moves worth knowing in this week’s Hires and Higher-Ups: Scientific Games hires Flynn as…
3 outlets Also reported by CDC Gaming, GamblingNews
In continuing to increase its efforts to disrupt illegal online gambling, the United Kingdom Gambling Commission (UKGC) referred 7.7 million URLs linked to illegal gambling activities to search engines between July and September this year.
The match-fixing case against Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz escalates as their defense now claims a third person, an alleged gambling addict by the name of Enoc Pena, deceived the two players.
While the DraftKings' CEO is pleased that it retains a podium spot in predictions, Wall Street analysts expressed concern with subdued guidance
KEY TAKEAWAYS Trading card packs once sat on the tobacco counter, then in the bubblegum aisle, and later behind the glass at the local hobby shop.
Amid ongoing lethargy in Macau and Las Vegas – its two largest operating markets – Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) delivered a downbeat set of third-quarter results late Thursday, though some analysts remain constructive on the battered casino…
Over $216K guaranteed at RGPS Council Bluffs, including a $111K Main Event.
This year, rapper Offset was shot in the valet of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., clashed with staff during a high-stakes blackjack session at a Paris casino, and faced a roughly $100,000 unpaid credit-line claim from…
After a quarter century of events and concerts, Mohegan Sun Arena is undergoing a facelift. A multi-phase, $30 million investment for Mohegan Sun’s 10,000-seat arena include new seating, upgraded food and beverage outlets, a refreshed…
Former CFTC counsel Peter Sanchez Guarda examines the shift toward criminal enforcement as Utah brings 14 counts each against Kalshi and its founders.
Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Athletics, preparing for their move to Las Vegas in 2028, named Cam Castro as their new general manager Thursday. The 36-year-old previously served as senior vice-president of player development and…
Jason Robins says DraftKings can recover customer acquisition costs even if sports contracts disappear in 2028, as analysts question its aggressive spending.
Integrity, honesty, respect, and responsibility. That might sound like the motto of a service organization or a volunteer group. But for Global Promotional Sourcing, a full-service casino marketing partner, the words are a way of doing…
The new authority will oversee casinos, betting, borlette banks (Haiti lottery system) and other gambling activities as part of a wider regulatory and anti-financial-crime programme.
Exchanges must remove restrictions that breach impartial access rules or explain to the regulator why compliance is not feasible. Key takeaways: US.- The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked designated contract markets…
Partnering with Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is a match made in heaven given his dedication to building serial winning teams, according to GR8_TECH’s Chief Sales Officer Yevhen Krazhan.
A TRF-3 judge has provisionally restored CDA Gaming’s licence, saying the sudden termination of authorisations breached legal certainty and proportionality.
Both Denmark’s regulator and EGBA’s Director General say the fight against illegal gambling now runs through Meta, Google and the payment firms.
Gambling Commission data shows that illegal gambling consumption in the UK remains low overall, but the big question is not how many people are using unlicensed, offshore platforms, but how much money they are staking.
UK-focused gambling blocking system Gamban has announced that it will return to free services in England, having achieved the same milestone in Wales earlier in the year.
Arkansas becomes the latest state to enter the legal battle between states and prediction markets, while Kalshi suffers another appellate setback and Flutter cuts its full-year outlook.
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As the online slots market becomes increasingly crowded, operators and suppliers need a clearer picture of player demand, game visibility and the value of affiliate placements.
PENN raised its retail outlook after record quarterly revenue. On the call, management discussed Texas gambling opportunities, Alberta’s growth and its strategy toward prediction markets.
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) once again ordered prediction market platforms to violate court orders on Thursday. In a release issued on Nov.
The French Competition Authority (FCA) has given Banijay Group the green light to press on with its expansion in the country’s casino market. Banijay agreed to acquire JOA Group back in July, the latest in a series of takeovers and mergers…
Contract talks were due to continue over the weekend ahead of the November 11 expiry of the current collective agreements. Key takeaways: Canada.- Unionised workers at two casinos in southwestern Ontario, Canada, have voted to authorise…
For years, slot manufacturers sought out popular intellectual property to license – from rock stars and movies to game shows and classic literature.
With last year’s increase in Remote Gaming Duty (RGD), the UK gambling sector was once again put in a position to prove it is resilient. Seven months into the new tax regime, this has rang true for some companies like B2B technology firm…
Three festivals bring millions in guarantees to King's Resort this November.
A winner in the United Kingdom has stepped forward to claim their $1.34 million lottery prize (GBP 1 million) after three-and-a-half weeks of staying silent.
The financial and contractual terms have not been disclosed. US.- Members of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 ratified a new collective bargaining agreement to end strike action at Encore Boston Harbor, Massachusetts.
The company secured two industry accolades in Rome, including recognition for its fixed-odds prediction markets solution and sportsbook platform.
Authorities conducted searches in 13 provinces and placed interim restrictions on 467 bank accounts.
The last 12 months for gambling solutions supplier EveryMatrix have been very eventful, to say the least, marked by partnerships across a long list of countries and continents.
The move leaves Britain’s most prestigious flat races looking for new backers and shows how higher gambling taxes…
The company’s first UAE resort is set to open in September 2027, as revenue slipped 7.9% to $1.69bn across its main markets.
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Gambling Commission estimates put illegal gambling use at 0.6% of adults overall in the four weeks before the survey.
AGCOM, Italy’s Media and Communications Agency, requires urgent feedback from relevant stakeholders on its consultation on proposed changes to bring transparency to gambling advertising laws and guidelines.
Finnish MP Sinuhe Wallinheimo has expressed uncertainty about regulator readiness but reaffirmed his confidence in market liberalisation as the right thing to do for players and for tax revenue.
Santander has been ordered to refund thousands in gambling losses by the UK ombudsman in a case highlighting the liabilities British banks face when handling gambling transactions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS Kalshi now faces a court order to keep its sports contracts off tribal land in California. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley of the Northern District of California granted tribes’ motion for a…
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The four-day Rome event examined whether tougher enforcement is making markets safer, how Italy’s new online regime is developing and where prediction markets fit within gambling regulation.
Betfred has made good on its word to cut sponsorship of the British Classics horse racing meetings. The company’s decision to further shrink its marketing budget comes after its nine-year partnership with the Super League, the top-flight…
Every bonus prize in the new title depends on a central Collect Symbol, a setup that also decides…
In an industry that prides itself on innovation, there is a certain irony in operators remaining loyal to technology that no longer meets their needs.
The National Lottery operator is reorganising its top team around retail, digital and marketing as it tries to…
A major change is coming.
It was the watchdog’s first review of a tie-up between an online brand and land-based venues, and it…
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By placing a lower-risk and a higher-risk option inside one table, the release lets operators reach different player…
Suzanne Trout, Zoe Ebling and Katie Kohler complete the line-up of winners in iGB’s Most Influential Women 2026 campaign.
Instead of one fixed feature round, the new title lets four special symbols stack in any combination, so…
The new rules open Mozambique's online casino market to licensed operators, but impose significant financial and regulatory obligations.
Media sales more than doubled with Legend now fully on board, and the sports data group expects to…
KEY TAKEAWAYS DraftKings wants investors to believe it can win the prediction markets fight even if it loses the legal one. The company’s third-quarter shareholder letter and earnings presentation, released Thursday, revealed the company…
KEY TAKEAWAYS PENN Entertainment was encouraged by the midterm election results in several states, with a new opportunity for Texas gambling emerging.
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