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DraftKings “weaponized” artificial intelligence to identify gamblers most likely to lose money and target them with promotions encouraging them to keep betting, according to a proposed federal class-action lawsuit. West Virginia resident Daniel Vest filed the complaint Sept. 30 in Massachusetts fed…

In the states where online sports wagering is legal, prediction markets aren’t yet pilfering significant market share, but they’re thorns in the sides of their sportsbook rivals in another way. Citing various affiliate and marketing sources, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) analyst Brad Allen says in…

Macau welcomed approximately 1.05 million visitors during the first six days of October Golden Week, including around 131,000 on October 6th, according to official data. The six-day estimate combines the […] The post Macau welcomes 1.05M visitors in first six days of October Golden Week first appea…

SOFTSWISS marked its presence at SBC Summit Lisbon with an industry award, the launch of its fifth iGaming Trends report, and a series of discussions on AI, regulation, digital maturity […] The post SOFTSWISS wraps up SBC Lisbon with Award and iGaming Trends Report first appeared on Asia Gaming New…

Konami Gaming dedicated its 2026 display at G2E Las Vegas to major launches. The post KONAMI debuts rising Stars at G2E Las Vegas 2026 first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Brazilian soccer clubs and sportswear retailers have received a small reprieve. A new update will allow shirts bearing betting-related brands already manufactured before the government’s gambling ban to remain in circulation. This clarification follows President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Provisio…

ICE Barcelona 2027 will, for the first time, offer a special zone for independent game developers. The new zone will provide early-stage developers with a platform to present their ideas to the global community of industry stakeholders. ICE Barcelona Will Provide Industry Newcomers with Greater Vis…

New Hampshire’s gaming sector is enjoying steady growth, leading to more money for charities. At the same time, critics are wary of the suboptimal oversight of how the charity money is managed, arguing that stricter control is needed. Critics Say That There Is No Sufficient Oversight Under New Hamp…

Optimism regarding a Las Vegas NBA expansion franchise has reached an all time high, but rising valuations are sparking questions about financial viability. Reports indicate that the league is nearing a decision on selecting a winning bid from three finalist groups by the end of the year. The proje…

The Trenton Police Department, with assistance from the New Jersey Police Financial Crimes Unit, recently concluded an 11-month investigation into an illegal gambling operation throughout the capital city. On Monday (Oct. 5), law enforcement said the investigation culminated in the arrest of a Phil…

One of Thailand’s best-known anti-crime campaigners has been jailed pending trial after cyber police accused him of involvement in an illegal online boxing betting operation that allegedly handled more than $29 million. Atchariya Ruangrattanapong, chairman of the Crime Victims Assistance Club and a…

Regional casino stocks, including Boyd Gaming (NYSE: BYD) and Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN), have been drubbed in recent months despite fundamentals in the group remaining mostly solid. Some members of the sell-side community believe opportunity is afoot with select regional operators. In a new…

On September 25, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, banning fixed-odds betting nationwide. Operators had until October 4 to wind down their offerings in the country. With the deadline now over, the repercussions of this drastic move remain uncle…

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has called for a snap election, bringing it forward to November 29 from next year, as Spaniards are angry at the current housing crisis in the country. However, this bold political move, which experts say is aimed at transferring that anger towards Sánchez’s pol…

Zak Bagans, the main host of the Travel Channel series Ghost Adventures, has bought a 16,000-square-foot Cold War bunker in Las Vegas and plans to build a second museum there. Bagans Bags a Bunker in Las Vegas Aptly named The Underground House, the bunker complex is buried nearly three floors benea…

Two men in the United Kingdom have received suspended prison sentences due to an illegal poker operation that they ran. According to the authorities, the two men used the proceeds of the operation to fund a lavish lifestyle. Authorities Busted a High-Effort Illegal Poker Operation The operation was…

Informa PLC, a London-headquartered publishing, business intelligence, and live events group, has set out to acquire Clarion Events, the company behind ICE, the world’s leading gaming exhibition. Clarion officials commented on the matter, saying that the transaction is a testament to the quality of…

Legalization of sports betting in Ontario, Canada was linked to a rise in severe gambling-related health problems. That’s the conclusion of a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Conducted by public health researchers at the University of Toronto covering January 2012…