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IG Group (LON: IGG) CEO Breon Corcoran has questions about how some of the largest prediction market operators articulate volume statistics while noting the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) could soon provide needed legal clarity on sports event contracts. Speaking at a recent event, Corcoran noted that…

The New England Patriots’ 45-17 rout of the Las Vegas Raiders yesterday (Oct. 11) was a welcome result for Las Vegas sportsbooks, with a “fair” amount of money wagered on the Raiders, according to Bob Scucci, vice-president of race and sports operations at Boyd Gaming Corp. That was a primary story…

Seemingly undeterred by regulatory and taxation headwinds in the Netherlands, Hard Rock Casino has announced its expansion into sports betting. SpinCore Group, the Malta-headquartered business that operates the Hard Rock Casino brand, announced on LinkedIn today that it has received regulatory appr…

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…

Maarten Haijer, former Secretary General of the European Betting and Gaming Association (EGBA), has become the first Director General of the Geneva-based World Gaming and Betting Alliance (WGBA). The WGBA was formed in July 2026, with bet365, FDJ United, Flutter and Entain listed as its current mem…

The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 will officially kick off on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. This landmark three-day gathering will serve as the primary m…

In just one week, the inaugural SPARK (Software, Payments, Affiliates, Revenue Kickoff) 2026 opens its doors at the Hotel Marinela Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria, on 19 – 20 October. SPARK 2026 is a premier gathering for the online and offline gaming industry, bringing together operators, affiliates, regul…

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…

The Philippines is targeting 6.4 million international visitor arrivals in 2026 as its Department of Tourism (DOT) continues to push for visa-free access for Chinese travelers beyond Manila and Cebu. […] The post Philippines seeks wider Chinese visa-free access as it targets 6.4M international visi…

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…