iGamingWire · Tuesday, August 18
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Swintt: how to stand out in an always evolving online casino space
Online casino has undoubtedly occupied a significant space within the industry for quite some time, and continues to do so. However, headwinds are increasingly being encountered. From regulatory and governmental crackdowns, players demanding instant gratification, a lack of legislation hampering progress across North …
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Connecticut Judge Says CFTC Cannot Override Court’s Reading of Federal Law in Prediction Markets Case
Kalshi has been dealt another setback in Connecticut, this time with federal judge Vernon D. Oliver ruling that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot dictate an order that conflicts with the court’s own interpretation of federal law. The CFTC, said the judge, lacks the authority to override the court’…
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Ireland executes full-agency strategy to combat gambling AML
Ireland will strengthen its scrutiny of gambling as a “sector vulnerable to money laundering and criminal exposure”, as the government launches its first National Anti-Money Laundering Strategy. The strategy was revealed last Friday by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris. Its design establishes a full agenc…
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Nevada Says Kalshi’s Geofence Missed Mobile-App Users
Nevada’s Motion Targets Mobile and API Access Nevada’s August 14 motion to enforce says Kalshi had rolled out GeoComply’s location… The post Nevada Says Kalshi’s Geofence Missed Mobile-App Users appeared first on iGaming Express.
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UK Rules Curb Council Control Over Betting Shop Planning
Local Control And Betting Shop Planning Powers UK councils could lose influence over many planning applications for betting shops under… The post UK Rules Curb Council Control Over Betting Shop Planning appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Lucky Players Scoop $1M on Royal Flush at Caesars Virginia
Caesars Virginia was the site of an exciting development with one lucky guest managing to flip his love for poker into a seven-figure payout. The player, who was identified simply as Jose G., hit the Royal Flush jackpot playing the Crazy 4 Poker game on Friday, August 14. Virginia Caesars Sees Man Scoop Massive Royal …
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Veteran Casino Exec Tom Pohlman Takes the Reins at Bally’s Atlantic City
Bally’s Atlantic City has appointed veteran casino executive Tom Pohlman as its new president, bringing an experienced Atlantic City manager back into a senior leadership role as the casino’s parent company continues to pursue growth beyond the New Jersey market. Deep History and Tremendous Potential Pohlman, who desc…
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PENN Entertainment to relocate Boomtown Casino New Orleans Riverboat onto land
PENN will spend $195m converting venue into Hollywood Casino New Orleans Following the success of its relocated riverboat casinos, Hollywood Casino Aurora and Hollywood Casino Joliet in Illinois, PENN Entertainment has unveiled plans to invest $195m to relocate its Boomtown Casino – New Orleans riverboat casino operat…
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Nevada regulator seeks $120,000 daily fines against Kalshi
The Nevada Gaming Control Board says Kalshi failed to fully comply with a court order restricting its prediction contracts. U.S.- The Nevada Gaming Control Board has asked a Carson City court to impose $120,000 in daily fines on Kalshi, alleging that the company continued offering sports, election and entertainment co…
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Nevada and Kalshi Clash Again Over Geofencing Fine
Kalshi’s fragile truce with the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) may be over after the regulator accused the prediction platform of violating its agreement to stop its sports, election, and entertainment prediction contracts in the state. The NGCB now intends to fine Kalshi $120,000 for each day it refuses to comply…
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FanDuel Responds to VIP Program Scrutiny, Says Responsible Gaming Standards Apply to All Players
FanDuel has responded to criticism stemming from a promotional video sent to a VIP player experiencing gambling harm. In a letter to three US Members of Congress, the operator emphasized that its responsible gambling rules apply equally to all players and that VIP program members are further scrutinized before being a…
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Exalogic and Fast Track integrate agentic CRM across Italy’s regulated iGaming market
Exalogic has expanded its partnership with Fast Track to deliver agentic CRM workflows across its network of licensed brands, with integration and compliance completed and multiple operators already live. The post Exalogic and Fast Track integrate agentic CRM across Italy’s regulated iGaming market first appeared on A…
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Regulus: UK online gambling market shrugs off tax rise – for now
“The problem for forecasting, and more importantly for operating in the UK online gambling market, is that nothing much will happen until everything does,” analysts said The post Regulus: UK online gambling market shrugs off tax rise – for now appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Europe Is Harmonizing Gambling Compliance Without Creating an EU Gambling License
Europe is moving toward a more consistent gambling compliance system without doing something the industry has long watched for: creating a single EU gambling licence. The distinction matters. Gambling remains largely regulated at national level. Countries decide who can operate, what products are allowed, how gambling…
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iGaming Consulting Services: How Operators Define Scope, Evidence and Accountability
Start With the Decision, Not the Consultant’s Service List The first procurement document should describe the decision the operator needs… The post iGaming Consulting Services: How Operators Define Scope, Evidence and Accountability appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BGC members outperform other age-restricted retailers in latest test purchasing
The results demonstrate commitment to protecting young people with strict age-verification measures Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members have outperformed a wide range of other age-restricted retailers in independent test purchasing carried out by Serve Legal. BGC members recorded an overall pass rate of 97 per ce…
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Danish fintech flagged for iGaming AML failures
Danish payments provider Inpay A/S has been temporarily restricted from entering new business agreements with iGaming companies. The restriction follows a review conducted by Finanstilsynet, the Danish financial regulator, back in March to inspect Inpay’s internal anti-money laundering procedures. The Finanstilsynet s…
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NLA Wins Liberia’s 2026/2027 Inter-Governmental League Football Championship
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has been crowned the champion of the 2026/2027 Inter-Governmental League football category following a dramatic final at the Samuel Kanyon Doe (SKD) Sports Complex. The NLA secured its title with a tense 5–4 victory in a penalty shootout against the Liberia Petroleum Refining Compa…
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NBA Gambling Cases Put Billups and Rozier on Leave as Federal Probe Reaches Mafia-Linked Poker Rooms
Chauncey Billups coached Portland’s season opener Wednesday night. By the following morning, the Hall of Famer was facing federal conspiracy charges and had been removed from the Trail Blazers bench. The case against Billups is part of a much larger federal crackdown involving 34 defendants, two connected gambling inv…
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GR8_TECH: 8 numbers to bring to The Locker Room
GR8_TECH has announced that it will host The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers on Thursday, August 20, for operators to benchmark performance metrics. Press release.- This Thursday, GR8_TECH convenes a small group of operators for The Locker Room: World Cup Numbers, a closed-door benchmarking session built around a short…
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Q&A: What’s really slowing instant payouts in iGaming
Olga Gunchenkova, Payments Director at Flutter International, explains what is holding instant payouts back in iGaming. Payment failures and slow withdrawals frustrate bettors and will eventually lead to them playing with a different operator. Payment Expert spoke to Olga Gunchenkova, Payments Director at Flutter Inte…
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Too Complex, Too Expensive, Too Risky? – Debunking the Biggest Myths Around Adding a Sportsbook
For many casino operators, expanding into sportsbook remains firmly on the strategic roadmap, but often they fail to reach implementation. The hesitation rarely comes from a lack of opportunity. Instead, it stems from a series of long-standing assumptions: sportsbook is expensive to launch, difficult to operate and un…
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Nominations open worldwide for the 2027 Sport and Wagering Integrity category at RTG Global Awards
Nominations are officially open for the prestigious Sport and Wagering Integrity Award, part of the Regulating the Game 2027 global conference and awards program. The post Nominations open worldwide for the 2027 Sport and Wagering Integrity category at RTG Global Awards first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia …
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Another trophy: 1xBet congratulates Paris Saint-Germain on winning Super Cup
1xBet congratulates its long-standing partner, Paris Saint-Germain, on its triumph and wishes the team every success in the new football season. The post Another trophy: 1xBet congratulates Paris Saint-Germain on winning Super Cup first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Study: Gambling and Porn Are Making Young Men Feel Like Failures
Online sports betting may be a source of mental health issues and distress comparable to pornography for young men, a new survey articulates. The Institute for Family Studies, a think tank focused on family formation, marriage, parenting, child well-being, and the role of technology in family life, has conducted compr…
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US Open 2026 Betting Strategy: Why Sportsbooks Should Front-Load Campaigns
Optimove Insights analysis of 14.8 million bets shows that Wimbledon and the US Open attract similar bettor participation overall, but follow sharply different engagement patterns through the tournament Sportsbooks preparing for the 2026 US Open should resist the traditional strategy of saving their biggest campaigns …
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BiggerZ: Building a fairness-first crypto casino, sportsbook and prediction markets platform
BiggerZ is strengthening its position as a fairness-first betting platform, bringing casino gaming, sports betting and prediction markets together under one account while making transparency, verifiability and clearly defined rules central to the player experience. The post BiggerZ: Building a fairness-first crypto ca…
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Evoplay stokes the flames in Wealth Bells 40
Set against a backdrop of blazing flames and glowing reels, the game combines fruit iconography with modern mechanics Evoplay has unveiled Wealth Bells 40, a vibrant new slot that reimagines the classic fruit machine experience with stacked symbols, rewarding bonus gameplay and four fixed jackpots. Set against a backd…
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Dominator Play puts a fresh spin on the classic fruit slot with Fruits Story: Sweet Domination
One of the casino industry’s most enduring themes gets a fresh look Dominator Play has announced the launch of Fruits Story: Sweet Domination, the latest addition to its growing portfolio of performance-driven content. The new release pairs the instant appeal of classic fruit-slot gameplay with trendy visuals. The cas…
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Penn Entertainment Is Planning a $195M Riverboat Relocation Move in Louisiana
Penn Entertainment is planning to spend $195 million on relocating the Boomtown Casino and Hotel New Orleans, a riverboat casino, which will move onshore in a bid to extend its appeal, attract more visitors, and, in a sense, break away from the tradition of running riverboat casinos, not least thanks to a new gambling…
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Campeon Gaming Partners with LuckyStreak to Strengthen Casino Content Across Its Network
Partnership gives Campeon access to LuckyStreak’s live dealer portfolio and thousands of casino games through LuckyConnect LuckyStreak, the live casino and content aggregation provider, has partnered with the platform solutions provider Campeon Gaming to deliver its live dealer games and LuckyConnect aggregation servi…
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IGT launches Wheel of Fortune Cash On Reels in Puerto Rico at Oasis Casino
Venue becomes the first in Puerto Rico to offer IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels IGT continued its Wheel of Fortune Slots 30th anniversary celebrations with the August 11 regional debut of IGT Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels in Puerto Rico at the Oasis Casino, located in the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & …
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Evoplay launches Wealth Bells 40 fruit slot with four fixed jackpots
The title extends Evoplay’s run of jackpot-structured slot releases in 2026, pairing classic fruit iconography with a multi-tier… The post Evoplay launches Wealth Bells 40 fruit slot with four fixed jackpots appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Tonybet Player Turns C$40 Spin Into C$120,000 Maximum Win in First Week
A Tonybet player from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, has won C$120,000 from a single C$40 spin on 12 Masks of Fire Drums, securing the slot’s maximum possible payout. The win came on Sunday, August 16, only six days after the player registered with Tonybet on August 10. Playing at a high stake, the player triggered the […] T…
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Galaxy Gaming completes cancellation of all outstanding warrants
Transaction retires 778,320 warrants representing approximately three per cent of fully diluted shares Galaxy Gaming, a leading developer and distributor of casino table games, bonusing systems, and technology solutions, has eliminated all outstanding warrants, removing the ‘last remaining overhang’ from its prior cap…
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Stake names undefeated boxer Jully Poca as new global ambassador
Stake, the world-leading online sportsbook and casino, has announced Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as its global ambassador, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s foothold in combat sports. The post Stake names undefeated boxer Jully Poca as new global ambassador first appeared on Asia Gaming News …
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Trump Expected at White House Prediction-Market Meeting
Trump’s Attendance Remains Unconfirmed Politico reported on August 13 that the White House was expected to host a Wednesday gathering for… The post Trump Expected at White House Prediction-Market Meeting appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Yggdrasil expands Dutch reach through JACKS.NL partnership
Yggdrasil, a leading iGaming supplier has strengthened its footprint in the Netherlands through a new partnership with JACKS.NL, bringing its premium portfolio to one of the country’s leading regulated operators. Delivered through Yggdrasil’s strategic partnership with Bragg Gaming, the integration brings a broad port…
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Sporting Risk expands Bet Builder offering with FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
Both products are designed to give operators more ways to engage players with different betting preferences Sporting Risk, a sports analytics company specialising in predictive models that power pricing and betting content, has expanded its Bet Builder Suite with the launch of FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em. These…
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Stake Signs Jully ‘Poca’ de Oliveira as First Boxing Ambassador
Stake has expanded its combat sports sponsorship portfolio by signing Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as its first boxing ambassador. The sportsbook and casino brand announced the partnership ahead of Poca’s super lightweight fight against Cinderella Linnear on Friday, August 21, 2026. Under the agreement, Po…
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ELA Games announces new content deal with MaxBet
ELA Games continues European expansion by bringing the its defining style to MaxBet, one of Romania’s most recognized gaming brands. Through this partnership, MaxBet players now have direct access to 23 of the studio’s top-performing titles. Among these are three of ELA Games’ standout releases: Cash of Gods: Face the…
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Hollywoodbets Extends Brentford Deal, Exits Shirt Front
Premier League Sponsorships Shift Beyond Front of Shirt Branding Brentford FC will continue its partnership with South African gambling operator… The post Hollywoodbets Extends Brentford Deal, Exits Shirt Front appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite With FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em
How FlexBuilder Changes Bet Builders FlexBuilder allows players to receive a payout without successfully predicting every selection in a Bet Builder. Customers… The post Sporting Risk Expands Bet Builder Suite With FlexBuilder and Same Game Pick ‘Em appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Greentube ignites the reels in Flaming Devil
Devil Collect Feature with a Free Games Wheel promises extended multiplier-boosted bonus rounds Greentube, the Novomatic Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has launched fiery new release Flaming Devil, set in the depths of hell and offering wicked wins through the combination of innovative features and classic…
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Kongebonus highlights premium Rhino Entertainment partnership following landmark Betsson agreement
Kongebonus now supports Rhino brands in Norway, including Rocket Riches, Big Boost, Lucky Spins and Panosta Kongebonus has cemented its role as Rhino Entertainment Group’s premium partner in Norway, following a long-standing collaboration that has delivered exclusive brand launches, market activations and community-le…
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Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to 2026 Agenda
SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its dedicated ‘Marketing & CX’ conference track. Taking place on Thursday, 1 October, 2026, at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa, the track will bring together CM…
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Australia to add opt-out register for gambling advertisements
The government of Australia has announced that it will introduce a new national register to allow users to opt out of gambling advertising in an effort to come to an agreement with the opposition and pass the proposed gambling reforms. As explained by officials, the opt-out register will work similarly to a “no call” …
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Africa’s bonus abuse blind spot
Africa’s iGaming industry is growing rapidly, but so is its exposure to fraud. As operators compete for players through promotions, organised bonus abuse has become one of the industry’s biggest financial threats, making African markets increasingly attractive targets. Unlike Europe, where operators spent years adapti…
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Chile deputies call for betting advertising ban on television
Two Chilean deputies have asked the National Television Council (CNTV) to suspend television advertising by online betting operators at all times, arguing that continued promotion of the platforms is incompatible with the country’s efforts to block unauthorised betting websites. UDI deputies Eduardo Cretton and Marco …
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Samuli Justén Appointed Head of Marketing Communications at Hippos ATG
Hippos ATG Strengthens Its Finnish Team Hippos ATG is currently preparing for the historic transition of the Finnish gambling market,… The post Samuli Justén Appointed Head of Marketing Communications at Hippos ATG appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Africa’s Blask Index has nearly tripled since 2022
Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing iGaming regions. This article traces how demand across the continent has grown since 2022, using Blask Index data across all 42 tracked markets. It then zooms in on four markets, South Africa, Botswana, DR Congo, and Tunisia, that each tell a different part of that story. B…
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Spinlab Studio Rated Best Whitelabel Provider – Casinos in Under 24 Hours, License Included
The turnkey casino platform now takes operators live under a valid gaming license within a day, with 5,000+ games, payments, and a full back office built in. Spinlab Studio, an all-in-one white label casino platform, today announced that operators can now launch a fully licensed online casino in under 24 hours. The tu…
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Playnetic goes live with Light & Wonder across its content marketplace
Operators across the Light & Wonder content marketplace can now access Playnetic’s growing catalogue of online games Playnetic has gone live with Light & Wonder, extending the reach of its growing portfolio to operators across the aggregator’s content marketplace and marking another step in the studio’s international …
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Gaming Corps partners with Luckia across Spain and Croatia
The deal will bolster Luckia’s casino catalogue with a broader mix of Gaming Corps content Gaming Corps will launch its games portfolio with Luckia across Spain and Croatia, expanding the studio’s reach through the international gaming and entertainment group. A key focus of the rollout is the 3 Pigs series, one of Ga…
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Ireland targets gambling payments and crypto in first national AML strategy
The Strategy commits to closed-loop payment rules, tighter oversight of machine-gaming casino clubs, and a source-of-funds standard for… The post Ireland targets gambling payments and crypto in first national AML strategy appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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CreedRoomz launches Crypto Market: a 99 per cent payout trading simulator
Live dealer game uses a dark-mode interface that replicates the feel of a professional crypto trading floor CreedRoomz, a global leader in innovative gaming solutions, has officially announced the launch of Crypto Market. The game delivers the fast-action experience modern players demand by combining speculative marke…
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EGT Digital to showcase expanding portfolio at SiGMA North America
EGT Digital will participate in SiGMA North America, taking place from 1 to 3 September, where visitors are invited to discover the company’s latest innovations at stand 91P. The exhibition will feature EGT Digital’s newest proprietary game releases alongside its complete portfolio of iGaming solutions, designed to gi…
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AI in iGaming: How Operators Evaluate Use Cases, Data Risk and Vendor Claims
Rank Use Cases by Decision Risk and Evidence Need An AI proposal should begin with a defined decision, user and consequence.… The post AI in iGaming: How Operators Evaluate Use Cases, Data Risk and Vendor Claims appeared first on iGaming Express.
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WSOP Circuit Heads to Paris This September with Stacked Schedule
Thirteen WSOPC rings are up for grabs in the French capital.
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Doctor Goes to Work Before Playing Final Table, Ends Up Winning $136,054
"I got up and went to work this morning after sleeping four hours last night."
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All-Ladies Heads-Up Duel Kicks Off New PokerNews PowerStack Season at RGPS Dallas
Shannon Lee won the opening PokerNews PowerStack event after an all-women heads-up battle.
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Chris Armes named Executive VP of Veikkaus’ Gaming Technologies
Finnish state-owned gaming operator Veikkaus announced the appointment of Chris Armes as the Executive Vice President of Gaming Technologies and a member of the company’s Executive Team on August 17, 2026. The appointment comes in time for Finland’s liberalization of the gambling industry, with Armes expected to step …
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Gambling.com Appoints Shaun Wallace to Safer Gambling Role
Gambling.com has appointed television personality Shaun Wallace as its first Head of Smarter Gambling, a newly created role focused on the company’s... Read More...
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Veikkaus deputy CEO to depart, while new VP for Gaming Technologies comes on board
Velipekka Nummikoski has been at Finland’s state-owned gambling operator for 14 years. Finland.- It’s been announced that Veikkaus deputy CEO Velipekka Nummikoski is to leave his position after 14 years at Finland’s state-owned gambling operator. He will depart on August 31 as the operator prepares for the opening of …
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DigiPlus appoints Teneo as strategic advisor to aid global growth
Philippines online gaming giant DigiPlus has appointed global CEO advisory firm Teneo as its strategic advisor as it continues to […]
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Fiona Power joins The Unit as Chief Commercial Officer
Betting and casino product developer The Unit has named the seasoned gaming executive Fiona Power as its new Chief Commercial Officer to support ongoing international expansion. The post Fiona Power joins The Unit as Chief Commercial Officer first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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Vamos! Brazilians Dominate the 2026 WCOOP Boot Camp Main Events
Half the finalists in the $109 and $1,050 Main Events hailed from Brazil.
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8 Numbers to Bring to The Locker Room
Announced two weeks ago, the format is deliberately closed, with no media and the Chatham House Rule in effect throughout.… The post 8 Numbers to Bring to The Locker Room appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Australia Plans Gambling Ad Opt-Out
Opt-Out Register Proposal Australia’s Labor government wants to introduce a national register that would allow people to stop gambling ads from… The post Australia Plans Gambling Ad Opt-Out appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Exalogic and Fast Track bring agentic CRM to Italy’s regulated market
Exalogic has partnered with Fast Track to integrate agentic CRM workflows across its Italian network, enabling licensed operators to automate tasks safely within local regulations. Press release.- Exalogic, a platform provider in Italy’s gaming market, has deepened its collaboration with Fast Track to bring agentic CR…
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Brazil suspends Pixbet with €33K daily fine
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil has ordered sports betting company Pixbet to immediately suspend operations, cancel ongoing bets, and return all wagered funds to its users in connection with regulatory compliance breaches. In addition to the suspension, the Ministry has also required Pixbet to pay a daily €33,400 fi…
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Australia’s Gambling Reform Bill Leaves Major Gaps Despite Bipartisan Deal
Australia’s long-awaited gambling reform bill is finally moving towards passage, but the legislation leaves some of the country’s biggest gambling risks largely untouched. The federal government reached a deal with the Coalition this week to secure support for the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill.…
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Blokotech Launches BlokoPredict White-Label Prediction Markets Engine
BlokoPredict Trading and Settlement Tools The product allows businesses to embed prediction markets on their own websites without developing trading,… The post Blokotech Launches BlokoPredict White-Label Prediction Markets Engine appeared first on iGaming Express.
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S&P Global: Melco unlikely to see leverage, EBITDA margin improvement this year but commitment to debt reduction promising
Intensified competition among Macau’s concessionaires and the high marketing and commission expenses it demands will likely keep Melco Resorts & […]
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Adult gaming centre operator fined £150k over lack of self-exclusion
The business must also undergo a third-party audit to review its policies, procedures and implementation of self-exclusion requirements The post Adult gaming centre operator fined £150k over lack of self-exclusion appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Albania Reopens Online Betting Market
Regulated Market Returns After Ban Albania is moving to reopen regulated online sports betting after a nationwide ban introduced in 2019.… The post Albania Reopens Online Betting Market appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Bally’s reports 20% YoY revenue rise in Q2 2026
Bally’s Corporation has announced its Q2 earnings for 2026, revealing that the company generated $792.2 million in revenue, representing a 20% year-on-year rise. Total segment adjusted EBITDAR rose to $187.5 million from the previous $173.2 million, but consolidated adjusted EBITDAR saw a slight decline from $129.2 mi…
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Evoke shareholders approve Bally’s Intralot takeover by wide margin
The scheme cleared both required majorities by wide margins, leaving court sanction and the outstanding regulatory approvals as… The post Evoke shareholders approve Bally’s Intralot takeover by wide margin appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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SBC Summit Strengthens Startup Focus with BettingStartups Collaboration
SBC Summit has partnered with BettingStartups to strengthen its support for early-stage betting and gaming companies, with the collaboration spanning both the Startup Hub and the SBC First Pitch competition. As part of the partnership, BettingStartups will serve as the official host of the Startup Hub at SBC Summit 20…
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Polymarket US Initiates Beta Testing for Parlay Contracts
Polymarket’s regulated US exchange has officially started testing parlay contracts, marking the next step in the prediction market’s path to multi-outcome trading. Up to 10 Legs in One Parlay The beta launch follows Polymarket US’s self-certification of its parlay product with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission …
Read summary →The full list of deals as Premier League and bookmakers continue to partner amid ban
The front-of-shirt ban on gambling sponsors in the Premier League is effective from 2026/27. Planned way back in April 2023, the intention was to reduce the presence of bookmakers in the world’s most popular league, with 77% of people in a YouGov survey supporting a ban. But even before the season has kicked off, it […
Read summary →Kalshi Adds Catalist Sports Tennis and Football Content
Kalshi has agreed an exclusive multi-year partnership with Catalist Sports to expand the sports content available across its US prediction markets. Under... Read More...
Read summary →Kongebonus Continues Rhino Partnership in Norway
Kongebonus has outlined its ongoing partnership with Rhino Entertainment Group in Norway following Betsson AB’s agreement to acquire Rhino’s Canadian B2C business... Read More...
Read summary →BGC Reports 97% Age Verification Pass Rate
Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) members achieved a 97% pass rate in independent age verification test purchasing between May 2025 and April... Read More...
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Stake Signs Boxer Jully Poca as Global Ambassador
Stake has appointed Brazilian boxer Jully “Poca” de Oliveira as a global brand ambassador, expanding its portfolio of sponsorships in combat sports.... Read More...
Read summary →Alea Adds Shady Lady’s Game Portfolio to Its Offering
Alea has announced a new partnership with Shady Lady, bringing the studio’s portfolio of high-volatility games into its aggregation solution. Shady Lady... Read More...
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