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River Cree Casino Taps GiG for Alberta Online Gambling Launch
River Cree Resort & Casino has selected Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) to support its expansion into Alberta’s regulated online gambling market. The partnership will connect the First Nations-owned property’s land-based operations with an online casino and sports betting platform. Located on Edmonton’s western outskirt…
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BetMGM and NHL Star Connor McDavid Renew Their Partnership
Leading sports betting and iGaming operator BetMGM and three-time National Hockey League (NHL) Hart Memorial Trophy winner Connor McDavid renewed their partnership. BetMGM Renews Partnership with McDavid Under the renewed agreement, McDavid will continue to feature in BetMGM’s responsible gambling campaigns across bro…
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Mississippi casino revenue rises 4.5% to $195.6 million in September
Mississippi casinos generated $195.6 million in revenue in September, up 4.5% year over year. The Mississippi Gaming Commission figures show that slots accounted for most of the combined total, up 2.4% year-over-year to $157.3 million, while table games generated $31.3 million, up 36.8%. Retail sports betting yielded …
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H1 2026: French gambling growth slows to 0.5% despite online surge
Online gambling was the only market contributor to grow in the first half, with GGR rising 11% year-on-year, predominantly driven by World Cup sports betting The post H1 2026: French gambling growth slows to 0.5% despite online surge appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Entain asks UK government to ‘carefully consider any further gambling tax increases’
Increases would threaten the viability of many shops, jobs and livelihoods Entain, the global sports betting and gaming group, has urged the UK Government to carefully consider any further gambling tax increases which would ‘threaten the viability of many shops, jobs and livelihoods.’ Entain’s CEO Stella David made th…
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First customer results show Optimove AI driving measurable gains for iGaming marketers
Following its Industry Innovation of the Year win at the SBC Awards 2026, Optimove AI is helping operators lift engagement, deposits, and revenue Optimove, the creator of Positionless Marketing and the #1 Player Engagement Solution for iGaming and sports betting operators, today shared the first customer results from …
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Kambi: How 15 years of trading data turned into an AI edge
AI has become a buzzword in the sports betting industry over the last couple of years. But for Kambi, AI trading is part of its core sportsbook infrastructure, with more than 70% of betting activity across its network now processed by AI. The technology supports increasingly complex products, from Bet Builders to play…
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Brazil Launches Unit to Combat Illegal Sports Betting
Brazil Expands Federal Oversight Of Illegal Betting Brazil has created a dedicated Federal Police division to investigate illegal betting and manipulation… The post Brazil Launches Unit to Combat Illegal Sports Betting appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Louisiana: Regulators delay DraftKings license renewal over AI concerns
DraftKings’s application for renewal of its sports betting permit in Louisiana has been put on hold until early next year, after regulators continue to investigate reports over the company’s use of artificial intelligence and the suitability of some shareholders. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board (LGCB) voted unanimo…
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Louisiana: Gaming revenue up nearly 12% in September
Louisiana reported gaming revenue of $195.5 million for September, up 11.8% year-over-year. Revenue from sports betting was $45 million, down 7% year-over-year from a handle of $405 million, up 1%. The Lake Charles district led in revenue with $69.7 million, up 9.4%. L’Auberge Du Lac posted $26.7 million, up 10.6%. Go…
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Louisiana Regulators Delay Full DraftKings License Renewal Amid AI Investigation
Most sports betting and casino license renewals are relatively standard, but DraftKings proved an exception to the rule in Louisiana on Thursday. The Louisiana Gaming Control Board had plenty of...
Read summary →Underdog Sues To Stop Tennessee Prediction Market Crackdown
Underdog sued Tennessee sports betting regulators Tuesday to block enforcement of the state’s gambling laws against its prediction market business. The lawsuit comes weeks after a federal...
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Sports betting network SportsGrid reportedly seeking buyer following multi-year revenue decline
Revenue down since 2022
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OpenBet and Loterie Romande partner to launch next-gen sportsbook platform
OpenBet has launched its next-generation sportsbook in partnership with Loterie Romande, the regulated sports betting operator serving Switzerland’s six French-speaking cantons and a member of the World Lottery Association (WLA). The post OpenBet and Loterie Romande partner to launch next-gen sportsbook platform first…
Read summary →IBIA Warns Brazil Ban Could Backfire
Ban Threatens Regulatory Oversight Brazil introduced a national ban on fixed-odds betting, including sports betting and online gaming, on 25 September.… The post IBIA Warns Brazil Ban Could Backfire appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Altenar Files Antitrust Complaints Against Sportradar in EU and UK
Competition Scrutiny Focuses on Sports Betting Data Access Altenar Technologies has filed antitrust complaints in the European Union and the… The post Altenar Files Antitrust Complaints Against Sportradar in EU and UK appeared first on iGaming Express.
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BetConstruct AI brings new sportsbook features to Sports Betting West Africa+
BetConstruct AI will showcase its solutions at Sports Betting West Africa+ in Dakar on October 15–16, with representatives available at Stand N1015 to connect with operators, suppliers and industry stakeholders. The post BetConstruct AI brings new sportsbook features to Sports Betting West Africa+ first appeared on As…
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The Sports Betting Grid is Breaking. What comes next?
AI has lifted the limits on what a sportsbook can offer. The next step is moving beyond the static catalogue towards dynamic... Read More...
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EU and UK Antitrust Authorities Investigating Sportradar
Sportradar Group is grappling with competition complaints in Europe after sportsbook software provider Altenar Technologies accused it of limiting rivals’ access to official live sports data. Sportradar Accused of Restricting Competition in Sports Betting Data Altenar Technologies has taken to regulators in the Europe…
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Fixer in college hoops scandal receives six years in prison as sports betting trials kick off
With a lengthy sentence against Jalen Smith, prosecutors sent a stern message that point shaving will not be tolerated.
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NBA & WNBA Unveil New Responsible Gambling Campaign
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) unveiled a new responsible gambling campaign. Designed alongside the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), this new campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with sports betting and prediction markets…
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Massachusetts: Sports betting operators face deadline to respond to AI letter
Mobile sports betting operators are facing a deadline next month to answer a series of questions put to them by Massachusetts gaming regulators regarding their use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Dean Sherpa, executive director of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), sent a letter to learn how e…
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Massachusetts Regulators Ask Operators If AI Targets Losing Bettors
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s review of how operators use artificial intelligence is now underway, with regulators sending every licensed sports betting operator a detailed list of questions a...
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Brazil lawmakers seek to preserve sports betting as ban advances
Operators face Dec.15 shutdown deadline
Read summary →BetConstruct AI presentará sus nuevas soluciones en Sports Betting West Africa+
BetConstruct AI participará en Sports Betting West Africa+, que se celebrará los días 15 y 16 de octubre en Dakar, Senegal. En el stand N1015, la compañía presentará sus soluciones para los sectores de apuestas deportivas, casino y lotería. Uno de los principales atractivos será su plataforma Sportsbook, que incorpora…
Read summary →BetConstruct AI apresenta novas tecnologias no Sports Betting West Africa+
A BetConstruct AI participará como expositora do Sports Betting West Africa+, evento que acontece entre os dias 15 e 16 de outubro em Dakar, no Senegal. Assim, a equipe estará […] O post BetConstruct AI apresenta novas tecnologias no Sports Betting West Africa+ apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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NBA, WNBA Launching Responsible Gaming Campaign With NCPG
The NBA and WNBA will launch a responsible gaming campaign that warns fans about the risks of both sports betting and prediction markets, partnering with the National Council on Problem Gambling to...
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BetConstruct AI Exhibits at Sports Betting West Africa+
BetConstruct AI will exhibit at Sports Betting West Africa+, taking place 15-16 October in Dakar, Senegal. The team will be at Stand: N1015, meeting operators, suppliers, and industry peers who are exploring new opportunities in the iGaming market. Over the two days, the BetConstruct AI team will be on hand for meetin…
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NBA and WNBA target sports betting and prediction markets with new RG campaign
The campaign will target fans across both the NBA and WNBA, with a particular focus on young adults The post NBA and WNBA target sports betting and prediction markets with new RG campaign appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →Kambi: Is the traditional sportsbook about to disappear?
As AI expands the capabilities of all industries, sports betting is still learning how to use it and improve the gaming journey. Kambi is no exception, as it looks to move beyond the traditional sportsbook catalogue towards a more dynamic, personalised experience, with AI enabling operators to offer propositions tailo…
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NYSGC moves to restrict AI use in sports betting promotions and wagering recommendations
Revised proposal heads to public comment
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Hard Rock enters online betting market in the Netherlands
Hard Rock Casino Netherlands has been in operation for two years Hard Rock Casino is entering the Netherlands’ sports betting sector following regulatory approval from the Dutch gambling regulator KSA. Spincore Group has operated a Hard Rock Digital online casino in the Netherlands since July 2024. A spokesperson at S…
Read summary →Report: FTC Reviewing Online Sports Betting Industry
The Federal Trade Commission has started a review of online sportsbooks, including U.S. sports betting leaders DraftKings and FanDuel, according to The Washington Sun. The Sun reported Tuesday that...
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PointsBet Expects Decrease in Revenue Due to Compliance Initiatives & Averse Betting Results
Australian sports betting operator PointsBet Holdings Limited has published a new trading update forecasting a double-digit decrease in revenue for the first half of 2027. The company attributed the expected decline to its stronger compliance measures and its sportsbook strategy, which led to some short-term volatilit…
Read summary →Playson expande sua presença na África do Sul com nova parceria
A Playson, renomada fornecedora de entretenimento digital, expandiu ainda mais sua presença na África do Sul ao firmar uma parceria com a World Sports Betting para entregar uma seleção de […] O post Playson expande sua presença na África do Sul com nova parceria apareceu primeiro em iGaming Brazil.
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BetMGM revenue rises 7% in Q3 despite active customer decline
The US JV operator saw iGaming revenue increase 6% to $483m and online sports betting revenue rise 7% to $216m The post BetMGM revenue rises 7% in Q3 despite active customer decline appeared first on NEXT.io.
Read summary →French Sports Bets Hit €11.5bn
French Sports Betting Growth Brings New Scrutiny French sports betting stakes rose 12% to €11.5bn in 2025, according to the… The post French Sports Bets Hit €11.5bn appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →ANJ flags excessive risks of French sportsbooks as wagers hit €11.5bn
The expansion of football and tennis betting products has driven huge growth in French betting. Sports betting stakes grew 12% to €11.5bn (£9.7bn) in 2025, according to the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s national gambling regulator. GGR also increased 10.4% to €1.7bn during the same period. ANJ noted that…
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Undercover Witness Received $6K, Vegas Gambler Claims Entrapment
W.W.R. from Las Vegas has been accused of running an illegal sports betting operation. The 57-year-old is challenging the case against him after court records revealed that an undercover witness received between $5,000 and $6,000 from law enforcement for helping investigators. R. was officially indicted last month on …
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Flamengo Supporters’ Groups Formally Oppose Brazil’s Betting Ban
Eight large Flamengo football club supporters’ groups have formally opposed the government’s moves to ban sports betting in the country, and want to see a wider discussion of the possible implications of the ban on Brazil’s football. The statement, released on social media after protests during the Fla-Flu derby, voic…
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Flávio Bolsonaro challenges betting ban ahead of Presidential run-off in Brazil
Brazilian senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has criticised the government’s prohibition of sports betting and online casino games, arguing that it undermines legal certainty for businesses that had entered the country’s regulated market. Speaking in Brasília on October 7, the Liberal Party (PL) candi…
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Lawmakers propose raising online betting consumption tax to 5% in Peru
Peruvian lawmakers have introduced a bill proposing to increase the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) on online gaming and sports betting from 1% to 5%, citing gambling addiction prevention and the protection of vulnerable players. The initiative was presented by deputies from Partido Cívico Obras at the instigation of …
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Government plans AI monitoring of sports betting in Ecuador
Ecuador’s financial intelligence unit is expected to begin using a Palantir platform in January 2027 to help identify suspected money laundering linked to sports betting, according to secretary of public administration José Julio Neira. Neira outlined the plans during an interview with Teleamazonas’s De Lunes a Lunes …
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Hard Rock Casino makes Dutch online betting debut
Seemingly undeterred by regulatory and taxation headwinds in the Netherlands, Hard Rock Casino has announced its expansion into sports betting. SpinCore Group, the Malta-headquartered business that operates the Hard Rock Casino brand, announced on LinkedIn today that it has received regulatory approval to launch a spo…
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Brazil betting ban puts 3,500 out of work
More than 3,500 workers have lost their jobs in Brazil’s betting industry since President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure (MP) 1,394 on 25 September, prohibiting fixed-odds betting, including sports betting and online casino games. According to a preliminary survey by the National Association of G…
Read summary →West Africa’s Premier Gaming Summit Lands in Dakar for the Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit & Gaming Event Francophone Africa 2026
The 11th annual Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit and the co-located 2nd annual Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA) 2026 will officially kick off on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. This landmark three-day gathering will serve as the primary meeting point for gam…
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New York Advance Proposal Banning AI Betting Promotions and Specific Bet Types
New York regulators have taken another step towards tightening oversight of online sports betting, advancing proposals that would restrict the use of artificial intelligence in customer marketing and introduce new requirements for identifying players showing signs of gambling harm. Both measures were approved to move …
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Google opens YouTube Masthead to certified online gambling advertisers
Sports betting ads have run in the slot since 2022, while affiliate sites that are not required to… The post Google opens YouTube Masthead to certified online gambling advertisers appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Playson strengthens South African presence through World Sports Betting partnership
Leading operator to introduce selection of Playson’s acclaimed Hold and Win titles to vast player base 12th October 2026 – Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has further expanded its foothold in South Africa by partnering with World Sports Betting to deliver a selection of its releases to an inc…
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Where The Sun Don’t Shine: Seminole Tribe Suing DraftKings In Florida
EXCLUSIVE: The Seminole Tribe of Florida is suing DraftKings, accusing the sports betting giant of conducting an illegal gambling business–a la prediction... Read More...
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Online casino rises as Denmark’s gambling revenue falls
Denmark gambling revenue fell 7.1% to DKK678m in August 2026 as sports betting dropped 42.7%, despite online casino growth of 12.5%. The post Online casino rises as Denmark’s gambling revenue falls appeared first on CasinoBeats.
Read summary →Brazil Gambling Ban Draws 54 Amendments
Lawmakers Push To Preserve Sports Betting Brazilian lawmakers have submitted 54 amendments to Provisional Measure 1,394/2026, which prohibits both sports… The post Brazil Gambling Ban Draws 54 Amendments appeared first on iGaming Express.
Read summary →Playson and World Sports Betting Agree South Africa Deal
Playson World Sports Betting partnership brings Hold and Win slots to South Africa's regulated iGaming market via Light & Wonder's aggregation platform.... Read More...
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Sports Betting Rules Face Supreme Court Test Over Kalshi Contracts
The AGA backs New Jersey’s Supreme Court bid over Kalshi sports event contracts, as justices weigh federal and state authority over gambling regulation. The post Sports Betting Rules Face Supreme Court Test Over Kalshi Contracts appeared first on CasinoBeats.
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New York regulators seek to close problem gambling gaps, establish AI regulations
New York gaming regulators are seeking to prohibit sports betting operators from using artificial intelligence to personalize promotions and wagering recommendations to protect consumers. The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) unanimously advanced a revised proposal restricting how mobile sports betting licensee…
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Michigan Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to 33 Offshore Gambling Sites
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued cease and desist orders to 33 online gambling websites operating offshore and offering casino games, sports betting, and sweepstakes games in the state without a license. According to the regulator, the websites were unauthorized to conduct business in the state and were…
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Lottomatica and CIRSA Approve Merger Plan to Create Gaming Industry Giant
Lottomatica Group and CIRSA Enterprises have signed a joint merger plan that establishes the terms of the merger of the Spanish gaming group into its Italian counterpart. The deal was revealed in September and confirmed in a joint statement on October 8 to bolster the international gambling and sports betting business…
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Seminole Tribe sues DraftKings over alleged illegal sports betting in Florida
Gaming compact violations alleged
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Rates of Problem Gambling Rise by 61% in States Regulating Sports Betting
A new study by Epic Research has indicated that the legalization of sports gambling is associated with an immediate spike in the number of people experiencing gambling disorders. According to the research, the exact rate is 61%. Problem Gambling on the Rise Since 2018 Researchers have drawn on examples from Pennsylvan…
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