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The immediate suspension of online gaming and betting in Brazil comes less than two years after the sector was regulated. Key takeaways: Brazil.- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced an immediate suspension of online gambling…
4 outlets Also reported by CDC Gaming, SBC News, iGaming Business
A German activist and hacker who breached the systems of the gaming authorities of Malta and Curaçao said Friday (September 25) that a new court judgment allows her to use documents she obtained from the Malta hack.
No guarantees, but it's looking good for Nevadans.
The Slovakian earned €95,000 for his victory.
As G2E approaches, Passport Technology is bringing a new vision for the casino floor to Las Vegas: OmniStream™, a full-service redemption kiosk built to consolidate the guest’s cash access journey into a single, modern touchpoint.
There’s no keeping AI out of the news at present, for better or worse. For example, it was recently announced that an OpenAI agent inadvertently hacked into non-public information on Australia’s government website.
Renova Technology is heading to G2E 2026 in Las Vegas as it looks to build on its growth in gaming. “We’re looking to develop new relationships and new partners,” Chief Marketing Officer Louis Pine told CDC Gaming in a recent interview.
CCT will bring its Casino Insight platform to booth 3036 at G2E 2026, showing how casinos can connect cage, count room, audit and compliance operations while reducing manual work.
Few manufacturers bring the technological background to the gaming space like ADLINK and the company will have plenty of industry advancements on display at this year’s G2E.
The immediate suspension of online gaming and betting in Brazil comes less than two years after the sector was regulated. Key takeaways: Brazil.- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced an immediate suspension of online gambling…
4 outlets Also reported by CDC Gaming, SBC News, iGaming Business
The U.S. Supreme Court has granted Kalshi’s motion for a 30-day extension to file its response to New Jersey’s court petition. Kalshi’s brief in opposition was due October 8, but the response deadline is now November 9.
Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Ark., is reportedly set to terminate General Manager Matt Harkness and Chief Marketing Officer Carlton Saffa over allegations that they violated their employment contracts by forming and operating a…
A Michigan photographer who admitted swindling a family out of more than $4.6 million in a bogus child-modeling scheme and spending “significant sums” gambling has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.
There are two versions of the Main Event.
UPDATE: After Casino.org asked Circa to respond to the allegations in the lawsuit described below, we received the following statement from a casino spokesperson: “We denounce discrimination against any employee or individual, regardless…
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Tuesday sternly wagged a finger at prediction markets operators over repeated insider trading on “mention markets” in recent months.
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The hunted may now be the hunter, as MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is rumored to be mulling an acquisition of People Inc. (NASDAQ: PPLI) — the media company that pursued a takeover of the casino giant and is its largest…
4 outlets Also reported by SBC Americas, CDC Gaming, iGaming Business
The Trailblazer Poker Tour is Texas' biggest regular poker tour.
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) playoff bracket is officially set after a dramatic final night of the regular season last night, with the Las Vegas Aces solidifying the No. 3 seed.
Mohegan Sun turns 30 next month, and to celebrate, the tribal casino owned and operated by the Mohegan Tribe of Connecticut is calling on some of the resort’s most famous friends. On Friday (Sept.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals handed Kalshi another major appellate loss on Friday, ruling that the company’s sports event contracts are not swaps under federal commodities law and do not prevent Ohio and Tennessee from enforcing…
The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City hasn’t made payments to its primary lender in 17 months. That’s according to allegations made in a civil complaint filed in New Jersey Superior Court against the Showboat by Computershare Trust Company.
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is bringing its gambling harm prevention message directly to Ontario’s post-secondary campuses, a program expansion it announced in partnership with iGaming Ontario.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Paul Tonko are again calling for federal gambling reform, this time explicitly including prediction markets in a broader campaign focused on consumer protections and industry oversight, as well as ties…
2 outlets Also reported by Casino.org
Negreanu is proving his online poker chops.
TikTok Shop has rewritten its gambling rules at least three times since late May, banning the break formats most likened to lotteries while growing its own randomized auction product into beauty, electronics, and toys.
New research released by the American Gaming Association (AGA) finds that gamblers display a higher rate of financial literacy compared to non-gamblers, while prediction market users tend to misjudge their mathematical skillset.
A crash involving an autonomous Zoox robotaxi and a silver Nissan Murano sent one person to a Las Vegas hospital Friday morning (Sept. 25), as Nevada Highway Patrol investigated the collision on the Strip.
Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner Andrew Lyman says the territory’s igaming model is “far from spent” Key takeaways: Gibraltar.- The Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner, Andrew Lyman, believes the territory’s igaming industry still has life in…
Prediction market users may think they’re good at math, but a new study from the American Gaming Association (AGA) says many of those bettors/traders aren’t as mathematically proficient as they think they are.
Polymarket has countersued New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and Attorney General Letitia James after the two state officials jointly filed a lawsuit alleging that the prediction market is running an illegal gambling operation.
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa has partnered with FABICash to provide cash access and a portfolio of casino technology to streamline operational processes, increase revenue, and enhance the guest experience.
The UK government plans to close a legislative gap to ban British betting operators from accepting wagers on the National Lottery’s newly introduced Powerball game.
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A Washington, D.C., man who claims he was denied a $320 million Powerball jackpot after his numbers came up on the lottery’s website is still fighting for compensation nearly four years later.
The saga that is the MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)/People Inc. (NASDAQ: PPLI) takeover situation may be far from over as one analyst is speculating that Barry Diller’s media company could make another run at the casino operator.
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The probe follows reporting that DraftKings used machine learning to flag customers likely to keep losing money after promotional offers. Key Takeaways U.S.- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced that it will examine how…
PokerStars has awarded $4,250,000 across just four Spin & Go jackpots.
Two months after New York officials sued Kalshi, they took Polymarket to state court in an attempt to stop the New York City-headquartered company from offering its sports prediction markets in the Empire State.
Many major bookmakers have suspended their Premier League relegation markets after the revelation that Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of 115 charges for breaches of financial regulations.
The No. 1 Texas Longhorns take on the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers in an SEC showdown on Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET at Neyland Stadium with live coverage on ABC.
Belgian betting and gaming firm Gaming1 has agreed terms to acquire the holding company behind Carousel Group, strengthening its position in its home nation in the process.
New York attorney general Letitia James and prediction market operator Polymarket have taken legal action against one another. This dispute marks another fight over whether financial products should be classified as federally regulated…
The New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) has extended the suspension of Star Entertainment’s license to operate its Star Sydney casino until June 2027.
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The Early Bird pricing for the new GTO Wizard Ultra Tier ends 1:00 p.m. CEST on October 15
The violations included a missed licensing deadline and an unapproved change of control. Key Takeaways US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved financial penalties against MGM Resorts International and CountR GmbH and…
2 outlets Also reported by CDC Gaming
Gambling license applications in Finland have grown to 75 as the nation prepares to launch its regulated market. The country’s National Police Board (NBP) revealed that 25 of these applications were received within the past seven weeks.
At stand 3352, EGT Digital will show Progressive Jackpot Sport alongside its 250+ in-house slots and its modular X-Nave platform. Key takeaways: Press release.- EGT Digital is heading to G2E 2026 with a comprehensive showcase of its latest…
UK gambling harm charity Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (Ygam) has deemed the inaugural meeting of its Prevention Delivery Network a success.
The PGCB has taken action against two licensed gambling entities in the Keystone State, which will now have to pay a total of more than $100,000 in fines.
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New York’s legal battle with prediction markets expanded to Polymarket. Meanwhile, Kalshi reportedly geofenced California Tribal lands and Massachusetts will examine DraftKings’ use of AI.
Grassroots sports clubs across the UK are being invited to apply for a share of £500,000 in funding through Flutter Entertainment’s Cash4Clubs initiative.
Aristocrat’s history in the gaming industry is one of continual innovation and evolution, shaping not only the way people play, but being the decades-long leader in creating the widest breadth of successful content in an intensely…
Some major happenings are underway at Aristocrat Interactive, with significant moves and additions across the gaming landscape. That includes significant investment in mobile and online gaming, AI-driven analytics tools, iLottery…
Player at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh hits seven-figure Pai Gow jackpot.
The Venetian Resort & Casino has reached a critical milestone in its more than two-decade effort to fight food insecurity in the Las Vegas region, by reaching $1 million in donations of surplus food.
Brazil’s presidential elections are to be held soon on October 4, and the two main candidates for the position – current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro – are both trying to get some last-minute…
Altenar prepares to present its adaptable sportsbook solutions and executive insights in Lisbon, highlighting technology tailored for operator growth across regulated markets.
Altenar has partnered with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to strengthen betting integrity and monitoring standards across rapidly expanding African markets.
DSTPLAY will present its casino game development portfolio at Stand B436 from September 29 to October 1. The company develops Baccarat, Poker, Slot, Blackjack and Multiplayer Fishing Games.
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The time for sitting by has come to an end; this is the message the NCLGS has sent to the Supreme Court of the United States. The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States is strongly suggesting that enough is enough and that…
Too much customer-service automation is measured by whether an enquiry reaches a human rather than whether the customer’s problem is actually solved.
Head of Gaming GTM Caleb Sims says identity signals should follow players throughout their lifecycle. However, the company does not disclose how often legitimate players are wrongfully rejected.
DSTGAMING will meet operators, suppliers and other industry professionals at Stand B436 from September 29 to October 1. The company will present its B2B platform and discuss technology and business opportunities across international…
Inferno Roulette uses V-Track Roulette to overlay multipliers onto the physical roulette wheel in real time. The game also features Bonus Buy and a win potential of up to 2,000x.
The native iPhone app gives existing Fast Track partners access to real-time data, campaign tools and commercial decisions directly from their phones.
Uplatform will showcase how its platform addresses five recurring operator ambitions, from entering new markets to simplifying operations and improving sportsbook performance.
Running for re-election, the president promised to end the activity in Brazil.
A woman who offered a victim in a drug overdose case the fatal substance has been ordered to serve three to eight years in prison by a judge on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
A Portland woman has been accused of killing her boyfriend in a parking lot over $3,200 in lottery winnings. The suspect, Mary Ann McKinzy, allegedly received $1,700 from her boyfriend, who accused her of taking another $800 without…
Khalid Ali, the International Betting Integrity Association's (IBIA) chief executive, talks to iGB about what its African alert data does and does not show, why most football alerts involve accounts outside the country, and the…
The July penalty follows telemarketing violations and is the second time in three months the operator was fined, previously by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).
Lawmakers in Montana, US, are looking to learn why state Lottery Director Bob Brown has refused to give auditors access to some emails connected to a major contract with gambling technology company Intralot.
The market reaction to the merger between Italy’s Lottomatica Group and Spain-headquartered CIRSA Enterprises has been wholly positive since it was announced at the start of the month.
The owner of a slots parlor in Florida, US, accused of running a $24 million illegal gambling operation in the state now wants a judge to dismiss the most serious charges brought against her.
As the NHL’s opening night closes in, all eyes are on Montréal and the close competition to crack the Canadiens’ roster. Sam Montembeault may be the odd man out in the crease, and there is no shortage of speculation about Kirby Dach’s…
Bulgaria has proposed a new reform that imposes a 1.5% cap on the net fees payment facilitators like banks and e-money institutions can retain from gambling transactions.
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The Jeju countdown is on, with fresh travel perks and three Player of the Series races.
The singer accused of extorting Carrot Top sent the Luxor headliner’s former legal team a video in May 2024 warning that their legal squabble was “no longer about settling.” The clip does not threaten to release a sex tape and Brian Evans…
Sports betting revenue in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market plunged 30% month over month in August, even as casino wagering reached an all-time high in market share, helping push overall wagering to CA$9.740 billion, according to new data…
A Portland woman is accused of running over and killing her boyfriend after a dispute over his $3,200 lottery win escalated in an apartment parking lot. Mary Ann McKinzy, 55, was arrested by U.S.
Swaibu is launching the sports integrity tech company to help sports bodies move from reactive enforcement toward proactive prevention.
This is a devastating blow to the Nevada online poker community.
The owner of a Florida slots parlor accused of operating a $24 million illegal gambling enterprise is asking a judge to throw out the most serious charges against her, arguing prosecutors have dressed up a relatively straightforward…
California and Texas have long been viewed as the “golden geese” of the domestic online sports betting industry. The two most populous states remain off-limits to sportsbooks, but prediction markets are operating in those jurisdictions…
Loto-Québec reported a 2.1% year-over-year increase in total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2026-27, as the province heads toward an election that could fundamentally reshape Quebec’s gambling landscape.
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