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The odds of gamblers being allowed to write off 100% of their gambling losses against their winnings shortened this week when a proposal to eliminate the One Big Beautiful Bill tax provision was included in a legislative package being considered by the House Ways and Means Committee. The oldest com…

The Philippine island destination of Boracay is set to welcome its first operational casino with the opening of Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay. Opening to guests on September 16, the launch marks the arrival of the island’s first hotel-casino destination, ahead of an official grand opening planned…

A candidate for the vacant Yokohama mayorship says he’ll keep the Japanese city free of casino gambling should he win the special election set for Oct. 18. Kazuma Nakatani has formally entered the race, announcing his candidacy during a press conference on Sept. 12. A former member of Japan’s House…

FanDuel has refunded contest fees for daily fantasy sports (DFS) players after the platform encountered technical difficulties during week one of the NFL regular season. FanDuel said on Monday (Sept. 14) that it would be refunding net losses to DFS players who were impacted by the Sunday outage. Du…

With its compact layout, streamlined mechanics and multiplier-based features, Piggy Dynasty by PopOK Gaming offers a straightforward slot experience centred on frequent gameplay and enhanced win potential. The post Piggy Dynasty joins PopOK Gaming’s slot offering with Ultra Bet feature first appear…

Aristocrat Gaming has expanded its Stampede portfolio with the North American launch of Timber Wolf Mega Stampede, a new slot game featuring cascading bonus mechanics and Timber Wolf Free Games on The Baron Portrait cabinet. The post Aristocrat Gaming launches Timber Wolf Mega Stampede across North…

Electronic table game leader Interblock will present one of its most extensive showcases to date at G2E 2026, debuting new game mechanics, portfolio enhancements and its global expansion strategy at Booth #1239 under the banner “ENTER THE NEW.” The post Interblock brings “ENTER THE NEW” vision and…

Fruit slots remain one of the most recognizable formats in casino gaming, but their longevity has depended on more factors. As online casino content has become more complex and mobile-led, the category has continued to evolve through new mechanics, mathematical models and bonus features while retai…

Casino software provider Endorphina will unveil an inflatable booth concept, dubbed “The Endorphin Explosion,” at SBC Summit Lisbon from 28 September to 1 October. The company will be located at Stand A318, where visitors can take part in its main interactive activity, the “Jump to Win” trampoline…

Bally’s Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to its $1.7 billion permanent Chicago casino on Monday, saying construction was continuing despite a dispute with the city over video gaming terminals (VGTs). Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim said approximately 1,000 skilled tradespeople were working on the pro…

Wazdan has expanded its presence in the UK through a new partnership with Jupiter Gaming, with its games now available across six of the operator’s sites. The partnership launched on 26 August 2026, making Wazdan’s content available on 666casino.com, dreamjackpot.com, kingcasino.com, ladcasino.com,…

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has identified red-flag indicators of money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing across the gaming and gambling sector. The report, Risks of Gaming and Gambling, released Wednesday, updates FATF’s 2009 analysis of the casino sector, the…

1xBet took part in the first edition of SiGMA North America, held in Mexico City from September 1 to 3, and received the Best Affiliate Program 2026 award during the event's ceremony. The operator had also received nominations for Best Casino Operator and Best Sportsbook Operator in Latin America.…

Six Malaysian men have been sentenced for an audacious armed robbery of a private high-stakes poker game in Singapore that involved the theft of US$3.38 million. Prosecutors said it was one of the biggest robberies by value in Singapore’s history. The April 2024 raid targeted a luxury home in the a…

Evolution shareholders are nearing crunch time to decide on a bid made for the company, but it seems that the man behind the offer is the one with some bigger choices to make. Kenneth Dart made a takeover bid of SEK695 (£52.80) per share for the entirety of Evolution via his Candle Lake investment…

The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino has celebrated its 40th anniversary in style, with one guest walking away a millionaire from the casino’s gaming floor after they turned a $10 bet into a seven-figure payout. The Rancho Cucamonga resident was playing the Ultimate Texas Hold’em game at the casino when go…

Backseat Gaming, an independent player-led studio, and its new-look senior team will be in attendance at SBC Summit 2026, marking the first industry event for the studio since it announced its launch as a fully independent developer complete with its own RGS. Representing Backseat Gaming in Lisbon…

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has expanded its growing portfolio with Piggyfest Bonanza, a festival-themed title bringing the rowdy energy of Oktoberfest to the reels. Set in a roaring Bavarian hall, three cheerful pigs in traditional dress host the celebration, with the reels…