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The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced it would soon launch a replacement licensing portal after a recent cyberattack exposed more than 40,000 documents connected to the region’s gambling sector. The regulator believes this step will better protect the integrity of licensing and supervision o…

Oct. 20 marks the 47th day of the Encore Boston Harbor strike, with 1,300 union workers continuing to walk the picket line in front of the $2.6 billion five-star luxury resort casino. The financial consequences are severe, with union members of Unite Here Local 26 and Teamsters Local 25 having only…

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. rejects claims that the streets surrounding the nine casinos aren’t safe. On Monday (Oct. 19), the Democratic mayor appeared on the syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club and asserted that Atlantic City has never been safer, cleaner, or ready for economic devel…

Former Ferrari Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella will participate in SiGMA World 2026 at Fiera Roma on November 3, with scheduled activities including a Ferrari racing car display, a book signing, padel and go-karting sessions, and meetings with delegates. The summit, scheduled for November 2 t…

Mötley Crüe is heading back to Las Vegas for a brand new limited engagement next spring. The legendary rock band announced an exclusive run of eight shows scheduled to take place at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The upcoming residency is officially titled Mötley Crüe At The Colosseum At Caesars…

Newly released renderings from Sphere Entertainment illustrate the scale of the company’s proposed $1 billion concert venue situated adjacent to MGM National Harbor. Since Sphere National Harbor was announced in early 2026, the developers have labeled the project a “mini Sphere” compared to the Las…

Churchill Downs (NASDAQ: CHDN) is looking to sell nine regional casinos and a variety of prospective suitors could emerge as the process advances. The operator of the iconic Kentucky racetrack revealed its intention to unload the nine gaming venues when it delivered second-quarter results on July 2…

Raketech and the former owners of Casumba Media have agreed to settle the remaining earnout obligation in full for €8.2m (£6.88m)- a sizable reduction from the €20.3m existing liability. It sees the Malta-based iGaming affiliate secure a 60% reduction on the existing liability. The company said it…

Pragmatic Play has revealed Sweet Bonanza POP, a fast-paced “POP” version of one of its top games. Despite sporting a tighter grid, the new game offers a max prize of up to 25,000x. Sweet Bonanza POP Metrics A Sugary Remix of a Candy Classic Pragmatic Play’s Sweet Bonanza POP is a fast-paced game d…

Earlier this year, LCKY Group, formerly known as Glitnor Group, set out to acquire RoyalCasino, a leading online casino brand in Denmark. Now, the former company announced that it has completed the transaction, adding the latter to its brand portfolio. LCKY Group Added RoyalCasino to Its Brand Port…

According to newly released data from Statistics Canada, trips by Canadians to the United States are increasing gradually in 2026, but remain below historical levels. This has impacted destinations such as Las Vegas, which has always been a hotspot for Canadian tourists. Canadian Travel to the US S…

A UK and Ireland bookmaker has opened up a market on its platform on what the rate of Machine Games Duty (MGD) will be after next week’s Autumn Budget. AK Bets, which is prominent in the UK and Ireland horse racing scene, revealed this on its X page on Sunday night, initially pricing the rate […]

The Australian Communications and Media Authority office in Australia. The watchdog continues to crack down on illegal offshore gaming sites, adding 14 more to be blocked. (Image: ABC News) The post Australia Sets Out Rules for Gambling Advertising Ban on Celebrities and Sports Stars appeared first…

ICE’s new Hall 7 will be the centrepiece of a push for more technology decision makers in 2027, says WorldGaming managing director Stuart Hunter.

DELULU Gaming attracted more than 2,500 visitors to its stand at SBC Summit Lisbon, holding around 300 meetings and generating commercial interest in its games and products, according to figures shared by the gaming content provider. The supplier showcased seven games at the event. The three-day ex…

SBC Summit Lisbon offered Belatra an opportunity to connect with platforms, aggregators, and potential partners exploring opportunities in Latin America. In this interview with Yogonet during the summit, Florencia Mendiuk, Account Manager LatAm at Belatra, shares her takeaways from the event and ex…

Affiliate hosts the former Inter captain and ex-Italy striker to its booth at Fiera Roma.

In this article, iGaming aggregator Infingame explores how gameplay responsiveness, consistency, and infrastructure performance influence player behaviour and why operators should start treating session speed as an engagement metric. In online casino, player engagement is usually discussed in terms…