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Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd says more than 2,900 people took part in a five-day community programme organised with NBA Cares, featuring basketball training, school visits and activities supporting social inclusion. The “NBA Cares x Sands Cares Community Impact Week 2026” ran from October…

SkyCity has agreed to sell Auckland’s Grand Hotel for $124 million as part of its debt reduction program. The post SkyCity Entertainment agrees $124M Grand Hotel sale to reduce debt first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Pythia Sports has announced the appointment of Ben Hutton as Head of Trading following two decades leading international racing at Entain and its predecessor businesses. The post Pythia Sports recruits Ben Hutton to drive AI and racing trading operations first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - A…

Casino Plus joined Bacolod’s MassKara Festival 2026 as the official presenter and a major sponsor, opening its activation with the Hataw MassKara! concert at the Bacolod City Government Center on October 9. The post Casino Plus crowns first Miss Casino Plus Bacolod during MassKara Festival 2026 fir…

A Las Vegas club promoter who plowed his Tesla into a visiting family near the Strip—critically injuring a mother and her two‑year‑old daughter—was sentenced Thursday (Oct. 15) to a prison term that could keep him incarcerated for up to two decades. Gavin Caci, 28, appeared in Clark County District…

Finland’s crackdown on illegal gambling continues as the country remains on track to launch commercial gambling. In a new announcement, the Police of Finland announced that its National Police Board had taken further action against violators. Finland Vowed to Take Action Where Necessary According t…

As the UK government is considering increasing taxes on high-street slot machines, the billionaire Fred Done warned his company might close hundreds of bookies, all while taking over GBP 30 million (about $40 million) in dividends from Betfred. Government Plans Tax Increase on Gaming Machines, Done…

Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) chairman Michel Groothuizen recently released a scathing report on the state of the Dutch regulated gambling industry, discussing the continued presence of black market operators. While the regulator recently noted it was ready to collaborate with companies like…

Bryn Kenney, former ambassador for GGPoker, the world’s largest online poker platform, is not suing the company for allegedly unpaid commissions. Despite a long and seemingly mutually beneficial relationship, the two parties could not resolve their financial disputes, leading to court allegations o…

Furnace, a provider of reference infrastructure for institutional prediction markets, is, in the words of co-founder and COO Andrew Siff, “out of stealth” following a $3.5 million capital raise. The privately held company’s target audience is institutional investors engaging with prediction markets…

MGM Resorts International’s (NYSE: MGM) legal rift with the city of Springfield, Mass. is raging on with the city asking a Hampden County Superior Court judge to move the parties’ arbitration proceedings into the open. The gaming company is at odds with Springfield because the former wants to sell…

The year is not over yet for Optimove. During the SBC Summit Lisboa 2026, Rony Vexelman, the company’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, spoke about expectations for the final quarter. […] O post Exclusive: “We have many startups and new operators looking to enter the market,” says Rony Vexelman,…

A powerful Sports Data Feed is about much more than odds and market coverage. In this interview, B1 (Be One) CTO Michael Cheremuhin explains why seamless integration, rock-solid reliability, and an operator-first mindset are becoming the real competitive advantage. How customizable is B1 Sports Dat…

EGT Digital CEO Vladimir Dokov was named Leader of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026 during SBC Summit Lisbon, recognizing his leadership as the company continues to expand its international presence. In this post-show interview with Yogonet, Dokov reflects on the recognition, the industry’s evolving…

Rank Group reported a 5% increase in like-for-like net gaming revenue to £216.1 million ($286.5 million) in the first quarter of its 2026/27 financial year, while warning that a potential increase in the UK's Machine Games Duty (MGD) could lead to venue closures and job losses. The casino and bingo…

Poker star Bryn Kenney is suing GGPoker’s parent companies and CEO for tens of millions of dollars, claiming he helped build the online poker giant only to be denied commissions and a promised ownership stake. In a first amended complaint filed Wednesday, Oct. 14 in federal court in Nevada, Kenney…

Universal Entertainment Colombo withdrew during due diligence for a proposed integrated resort at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City. The post Casino applicant withdraws from Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port City project first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Entain’s Australian online NGR growth slowed to 1% in Q3 after a strong first half, while New Zealand maintained double-digit gains. The post Entain Australia online growth slows to 1% while New Zealand maintains momentum first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.