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UK Budget reaction shows stark political divide on gambling matters

UK Budget reaction shows stark political divide on gambling matters

Reaction from both ends of the political spectrum has been pouring in following Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s decision to increase a gambling tax in his first Budget. Healey, serving as Chancellor in the cabinet of Labour Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, made the decision to hike Machine G…

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Italy’s gambling tax: a losing hand?

Italy’s gambling tax: a losing hand?

Rome wants around €700 million from gambling. Experts disagree on whether it can be done, but agree on the likely consequences.

iGaming Business
Powerball Jackpot Hits $760M After Wednesday Drawing Fails to Produce a Winner

Powerball Jackpot Hits $760M After Wednesday Drawing Fails to Produce a Winner

The Wednesday Powerball drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, allowing the prize to continue growing. As the Saturday drawing approaches, the game’s top prize has reached an estimated $760 million. Seventeen Players Won Prizes of $50,000-100,000 The Wednesday Powerball drawing had players compe…

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Inside the 1xCare Advisory Board strategy at SBC Summit 2026

Inside the 1xCare Advisory Board strategy at SBC Summit 2026

In June 2026, 1xCare announced itself to the industry with a promise to contribute to debates around player protection across the global sector. The body stated it would use research, education, technology and player well-being to become an international hub for responsible gambling excellence and…

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Veikkaus targets Denmark launch via new Viabet brand in July 2027

Veikkaus targets Denmark launch via new Viabet brand in July 2027

Veikkaus OY aims to launch its new Viabet gambling brand in Denmark and Finland on 1 July 2027, marking the state-owned operator’s first move into international iGaming markets. The expansion will be supported by a commercial partnership with Viaplay’s Finnish sports and entertainment OTT platform,…

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MGCB Gets Its Way – Polymarket to Cease Sports Event Contracts by Late November

MGCB Gets Its Way – Polymarket to Cease Sports Event Contracts by Late November

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced that it will see Polymarket cease to offer its sports event contracts in the state by the end of the day on November 25, 2026. This marks a pivotal achievement for the regulator, which has been actively pushing against the platform, alleging th…

Gambling News
MGM Resorts Reports $4.2B in Revenue as Las Vegas Rates Pressure Earnings

MGM Resorts Reports $4.2B in Revenue as Las Vegas Rates Pressure Earnings

MGM Resorts International reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.2 billion, down 1% year-over-year. Growth in Macau and the company’s digital operations was offset by declines in Las Vegas hotel room rates and regional results. MGM Resorts Sees Las Vegas Room Rates Drop 8% in Q3 The casino opera…

Gambling News
Ontario Seeks $3B Casino Investment to Expand Niagara

Ontario Seeks $3B Casino Investment to Expand Niagara

Ontario is courting major casino operators to invest in Niagara Falls as part of a long-term plan to develop tourism that is expected to bring in more than $3 billion in gaming investment and create thousands of jobs. Ontario Opens Niagara Gaming Market to New Casino Operators The investment proces…

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Kalshi and Founders Targeted by 14 Criminal Charges in Utah

Kalshi and Founders Targeted by 14 Criminal Charges in Utah

The state of Utah in the US has filed 14 criminal charges against Kalshi and its co-founders, accusing the company of violating state gambling laws by allowing users to wager on sporting events. The charges, announced Wednesday, October 28, include 13 felony counts against the prediction market pla…

Gambling News
Konami gaming segment sees half-year business profit jump 154.5pct

Konami gaming segment sees half-year business profit jump 154.5pct

Japan’s Konami Group Corp reported a 154.5-percent year-on-year increase in business profit at its gaming and systems division for the six months to September 30, supported by higher gaming machine sales. Segmental business profit reached approximately JPY2.41 billion (US$15.3 million), compared wi…

GGRAsia
Aristocrat’s Award-Winning Monopoly Slot Reaches Class II Casinos

Aristocrat’s Award-Winning Monopoly Slot Reaches Class II Casinos

It’s official: Aristocrat Gaming’s Monopoly Big Board Bucks will be available on Class II casino markets across the United States after the slot game received the prestigious Slot of the Year award at the Global Gaming Awards Americas during the G2E gaming industry event in Las Vegas. Nostalgia Com…

Gambling News
BETER: Is fast-paced betting changing the economics of the sportsbook?

BETER: Is fast-paced betting changing the economics of the sportsbook?

Few suppliers are eager to acknowledge that their products may compete with established betting categories. For Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, however, recognising that new betting content can attract activity away from traditional sports is an important part of understanding its commercial appeal. As…

SBC News
UK Raises Machine Gaming Duty to 25%, Confirms Stakeholders’ Fears

UK Raises Machine Gaming Duty to 25%, Confirms Stakeholders’ Fears

The United Kingdom has confirmed that the Machine Gaming Duty will be raised to 25% from 20%, with the Chancellor, John Healey, delivering the news during the 2026 Budget. While the increase is lower than the 40% that was floated previously, the decision is likely to impact bookmakers and betting s…

Gambling News
Belatra loads the chambers for a gothic hunt in Brother CrossBolt

Belatra loads the chambers for a gothic hunt in Brother CrossBolt

Belatra, a leading developer of innovative online slots, has released Brother CrossBolt, a gothic adventure that fires players deep into the night in pursuit of vampires. Inspired by classic horror tales, Brother CrossBolt follows a hunter who carries a mysterious medallion. When he is pushed to th…

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BC Game Welcomes Back Colby Covington As Global Brand Ambassador

BC Game Welcomes Back Colby Covington As Global Brand Ambassador

BC Game, the global online casino and sports-betting platform, today announced mixed martial arts superstar Colby “Chaos” Covington as an official global brand ambassador. This renewed partnership reunites the high-profile fighter with the gaming brand as Covington expands his presence across high-…

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GamCareReino Unido y Europagamcare.org.uk
GambleAwareReino Unido y Europagambleaware.org
Gambling TherapyInternacionalgamblingtherapy.org
GamStopReino Unidogamstop.co.uk
Gamblers AnonymousInternacionalgamblersanonymous.org
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