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SBC and the Ghana Association of Sports Betting Operators (GHASBO) have entered a strategic partnership to strengthen Ghanaian operator representation at the African Gaming Forum. The post SBC and GHASBO expand collaboration around African Gaming Forum 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 2173, ratifying an amended tribal-state gaming compact between the state and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and extending the agreement through Dec. 31, 2061. The measure, authored by Assemblymember Greg Wallis, allows the tribe addi…

The Gambling Commission’s 2025/26 Annual Report highlighted a sharp decline in British betting exchange activity. Betting exchanges now make up just 3.79% of Gross Gambling Yield (GGY) in the UK, with the figure sitting at £92.66m for April 2025-March 2026. GGY on betting exchanges has almost halve…

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Spain’s 17 autonomous communities have signed a joint document defending their powers to govern the terms of business for land-based gambling venues. The document and its concerns were brought to light at the Expo Congress of Madrid, as autonomous states detail the overreach by the Directorate-Gene…

The founder of a collapsed British “shadow bank” accused of misappropriating £1.3 billion (US$1.7 billion) was reportedly a prolific high roller who bet up to £60,000 ($60,000) per roulette spin at London’s exclusive casinos. Paresh Raja’s mortgage lending company Market Financial Solutions (MFS) c…

Zitro Digital, the online division of global gaming supplier Zitro, has expanded its presence in Peru by launching its latest slot titles with DoradoBet, strengthening its position in one of Latin America’s key regulated iGaming markets. The post Zitro Digital brings premium slot titles to DoradoBe…

The tally of Macau’s international visitors fell 9.8 percent year-on-year in August, to 171,679, or 3.8 percent of the month’s nearly 4.48-million visitors. The latest numbers took the eight-month international-visitor figure to just under 1.77 million, or 6.1 percent of the total for the year up t…

Peculiarities of video ad performance Video ads don’t play by the same rules as banners, push ads, popunders, or native ads. A 15-30 second video can show a product in action, build an emotional connection, engage and entertain a user, and convince them to click, or at least remember the brand for…

BETBY, a B2B sportsbook provider, has entered Poland’s regulated betting market through a new partnership with Betters, marking its debut in the country and adding to its growing presence across regulated markets worldwide. The post BETBY sportsbook enters Poland through Betters partnership first a…

Entain has once again pushed for the UK government to implement an immediate ban on unlicensed gambling operators sponsoring British sport. The Ladbrokes Coral owner has reiterated the calls it made when the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’s (DCMS) opened its consultation on this,…

The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine how affiliates can adapt their search strategies to keep their content visible and attract new audiences through the dedicated Content & Discovery conference track. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October, the track brings together SEO specialists, affilia…

Zenith, an iGaming platform provider and B2B ecosystem enabler, will showcase its award-winning OneAPI platform and GamesAPI at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, highlighting flexible aggregation and content solutions designed to help operators compete in crowded markets. The post Zenith brings aggregation e…

Octoplay is now live with Napoleon, one of the largest online operators in Belgium, part of Superbet Group. The integration brings Octoplay’s portfolio to Napoleon’s players and marks another step in the company’s European expansion across regulated markets. Ralitsa Georgieva, CEO at Octoplay, says…

Two directors appointed to the Caesars Entertainment board at the direction of activist investor Carl Icahn have stepped down from their positions, adding yet another layer to the ongoing takeover saga that surrounds the casino operator. Lynn and Papapostolou Out Effective Immediately Caesars discl…

Brazilian betting firms are bracing for impact as reports swirl that President Lula da Silva is planning a move against the industry, targeting a full ban on casino activity and extensive restrictions on betting, as reported by SBC Noticias Brasil. Credible media sources cited in Brazil suggest tha…

Macau is going to be an “emerging market for slots” as growth in high-end table play moderates and demand in the latter segment matures, suggests United States gaming technology entrepreneur John Acres, in comments to GGRAsia. To build on and support that potential, Macau can benefit from a next-ge…

Bally’s Intralot will join the NASPL 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show as Premier Partner and exhibitor at Booth 101, taking place September 21–24 in Orlando, Florida. The post Bally’s Intralot to showcase connected lottery solutions at NASPL 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia…