The Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026 recognized companies and executives across affiliate marketing, performance marketing, operator programs and technology at a ceremony in Lisbon on September 30. Sports presenter Alison Bender and former Portuguese football player Nuno Gomes co-hosted the event at M…
Maxxed, a crypto casino and sportsbook operated by Obsidian Ventures Limited, has opened its Discord and X channels and launched a $10,000 community giveaway before its platform goes live in October 2026. The brand, which is licensed in Anjouan, will debut with more than 5,000 games, over 15 Maxxed…
BetFury has launched BetFury Futures, a crypto derivatives product built into its ecosystem that offers a multiplier of up to x1000. The product combines Bitcoin trading with FuryWaves, BetFury’s proprietary game tool, bringing crypto markets and in-house gaming together on a single platform for tr…
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. participated in Meta Connect 2026, where CEO Tommy Hu engaged with global technology and business leaders and explored developments in artificial intelligence, gaming, wearables and digital commerce. The post DigiPlus explores AI and digital technologies at Meta Connect 2…
A federal judge has accused the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians of “rolling the dice” by pouring $10 million into its proposed Vallejo, Calif., casino despite knowing the project was in serious legal jeopardy. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden said the tribe’s resulting financial losses were l…
Maverick Washington LLC has notified Washington state that eight casinos could close on November 30, potentially eliminating 850 jobs, as the company moves through bankruptcy proceedings and leaves open the possibility that new operators could take over the properties. The affected properties are G…
According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, authorities confiscated 164 illegal slot machines during simultaneous raids on three businesses in Englewood, Florida. Elsewhere in the state and earlier in the month, authorities conducted additional raids on illegal gambling venues. Authorities S…
Embattled operator Maverick Gaming has earmarked eight more cardrooms for closure across Washington state, potentially laying off 850 workers, as it continues to restructure under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications (WARN) filed Monday (Sept…
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran June 3, 2024. Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel is incorrectly blamed for introducing the mafia to Las Vegas in 1946. That’s when the suspected mur…
A proposed Massachusetts class action lawsuit against DraftKings alleges that the sports betting company used artificial intelligence to identify customers most likely to respond to gambling promotions, including people showing signs of problem gambling. Notably, none of these allegations have been…
Expanding into new markets usually means expanding the payment stack with them. A merchant enters a new GEO, adds local payment methods, builds another checkout flow, adjusts localisation, monitors performance and starts again in the next market. It works, but scaling this model across dozens of co…
Massachusetts sportsbooks are facing new regulatory scrutiny over how they utilize artificial intelligence to target bettors with promotional offers. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced an inquiry into licensed operators following a detailed report that highlighted the use of machine lear…
The Malta Gaming Authority is pleased to announce the inaugural edition of Gaming Forward 2027, a new conference bringing together…
Sports Information Services (SIS) recently found itself in a scandal involving an alleged agreement with Santeda, a gambling operator registered in Curaçao, according to information released from Casino Secrets. According to The Guardian, evidence from the Casino Secrets leak alleges that SIS enter…
On October 1, legendary band Metallica took up residency in the Sphere in Las Vegas, bringing four decades of experience and cult-classic songs such as Nothing Else Matters, For Whom the Bell Tolls, Fade to Black, and many more with the venue’s wraparound LED display, immersive audio, and 4D effect…
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Federal government of Brazil has sued 17 betting operators around $190 million (R$1 billion) in collective moral damages. The federal judge gave 30 days to the government to explain lawsuit and specify “how operators caused health costs.” The suit names 20 operating brands: Betano, Bet365, Superbet…
Entain is soft-launching a new brand in New Zealand through its ElectraWorks Gibraltar license, which requires a VPN to access, Next.io wrote. BlackRush is a separate brand from the already existing FoxySpins, which has been targeting New Zealand, but the two appear to share a platform outside Enta…
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| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |