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An Idaho woman arrested on drug charges after a bag of methamphetamine was discovered at a tribal casino is suing security employees and police officers, claiming they misrepresented surveillance footage to implicate her. Connie Ann Hansen filed the federal civil rights lawsuit Friday, Oct. 9, near…

Online casino Stake has lost its brief legal reprieve in Brazil after a federal appeals court overturned an injunction that let the betting platform operate until October 25, despite the government’s nationwide gambling ban. With legal challenges mounting and the sector’s future remaining unclear,…

Patrick Dumont, the recently appointed CEO of casino giant Las Vegas Sands (LVS), shared his vision of the company’s future. He stressed that while international growth remained a priority, the operator would not expand into the prediction market space. Instead, Las Vegas Sands will prioritize prom…

A candidate running for state office in North Carolina has been linked to a property that’s allegedly offering illegal gambling machines. Sanford City Councilor Charles Taylor is on the ballot next month to join the North Carolina House of Representatives by representing District 51. Taylor, who is…

Only one week to go until the 8th annual Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, which will welcome regulators, leading operators, legal experts and industry executives to the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 22–23 October. The host country will provide the starting…

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has made a direct warning to the UK government about the loss of thousands of jobs, should Machine Games Duty (MGD) rise to 40%. In the BGC’s latest statement, the wording is cutthroat from the off, stating that “thousands of casino workers face losing their job…

Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia in Petersburg topped off its 12-story resort last Thursday (Oct. 8), with various state and local officials joining The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise in celebrating the construction milestone. Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia is a $600 million investment le…

Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, welcomes its fanged fisherman back for a spooky seasonal adventure in Big Bass Halloween Splash 1000. Building on the iconic franchise formula, landing three, four, or five scatters in the base game awards 10, 15 or 20 free spins,…

ENJOY, the dynamic iGaming content developer, has unveiled Phoenix Roulette x2000, a fire-themed roulette title that combines classic table game mechanics with a high-multiplier feature. Phoenix Roulette x2000 is an automated roulette game, with one to five randomly selected lucky numbers generated…

PopOK Gaming has released Deus da Fortuna, a Chinese-themed online slot inspired by the legendary God of Wealth. Featuring lucky cats, golden treasures, and traditional temple scenery, the game brings symbols of prosperity into an engaging casino experience. The post PopOK Gaming Launches Chinese-T…

Rafael Rivera is credited with bestowing Las Vegas with its name. In return, Las Vegas named Rafael Rivera Park in his honor. The 10-acre park features the Rafael Rivera Community Center, in front of which stands an 11-foot fiberglass statue of Rivera on horseback, sculpted by Jim Casey in 1978 and…

A suspected serial bank robber who enlisted a rideshare driver as an unwitting getaway accomplice was arrested calmly gambling at a California casino less than six hours after hitting a bank in downtown Modesto. Robert Vincent Mendez was playing at Chicken Ranch Casino in Jamestown on Oct. 2 when d…

Weaker gaming revenue and a rising commission and rebate burden are expected to push Macau’s third-quarter 2026 EBITDA down 11 percent year-on-year, according to CLSA. In an October 12th report, […] The post CLSA forecasts 11% Macau 3Q26 EBITDA fall on weak GGR, rising costs first appeared on Asia…

Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has further expanded its foothold in South Africa by partnering with World Sports Betting to deliver a selection of its releases to an increased player pool. The collaboration will see World Sports Betting integrate Playson’s portfolio via L…

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, is expanding its reach in Peru through a new partnership with Te Apuesto, an established local iGaming brand with more than 15 years of experience in the market. The agreement will see a selection of Evoplay titles go live with the operator, bring…

Japan renews calls for MGM Osaka to sharpen demand forecasts and detail how casino earnings will support non-gaming operations. The post Japan renews calls for sharper Osaka IR forecasts and non-gaming plans first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Macau’s gaming tax receipts rose 5.9 percent to $9.22 billion through September, with cumulative growth slowing. The post Macau gaming tax growth slows to 5.9% in first nine months first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has released Tiger Charms, a 3×3 slot that celebrates good fortune and that players will love to get their claws into. The gameplay revolves around respins and full-screen wins. Tiger Charms is set under a resplendent red pagoda alongside a cherry-blossom…