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EGT Digital is to expand its product offering in the Philippines after its local affiliate secured new accreditations from the country’s gaming regulator, covering game content provision and game aggregation. EGT Philippines has been accredited by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) a…

Thailand is considering a 0.01% gold transaction tax to help authorities trace illicit funds linked to scams and illegal gambling. The post Thailand weighs gold transaction tax to track illicit flows, including gambling money first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The Las Vegas Raiders won their first game of the Klint Kubiak era yesterday (Sept. 13), beating the Miami Dolphins 27-13 at Allegiant Stadium behind two touchdowns by running back Ashton Jeanty. Bettors, however, largely missed out on Jeanty’s big day, according to BetMGM senior trading manager Ch…

Sports entertainment platform DAZN announced that it has named sports betting industry veteran Alex Gersh as its new chief financial officer. The new C-suite addition comes amid broader leadership changes at the group. The Company Undergoes Leadership Shifts According to the announcement, Gersh wil…

Novig has teamed up with actress Sydney Sweeney for a provocative new ad. The ad, which highlights Novig as a prediction markets platform that is all about sports, has quickly become a point of contention among professional athletes. Just You, Your Takes, and Sports Prediction markets platform Novi…

English Premier League soccer club Sunderland has announced a new multi-year partnership with centralized crypto casino and sports betting platform Shuffle, appointing the company as the club’s Official Sleeve Partner. The deal comes despite Shuffle not having an official UK license. Sunderland and…

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is becoming increasingly worried about prediction markets. The regulator is concerned that the fast-growing sector remains exposed to insider trading, market manipulation, and weak supervision. While prediction markets do not have a stable footho…

If Leger’s latest Quebec election poll released this morning is any indication, the province is one step closer to a regulated iGaming market, similar to what’s now in place in Ontario and Alberta. On Sept. 9, the Quebec Liberal Party released a plan detailing how it intended to modernize Quebec’s…

Novig’s recently revealed (pun intended) advertising campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney is drawing criticism from female athletes around the world. Last week, Novig, which is one of the fastest-growing companies in the prediction market industry, unveiled new advertising spots with the “Euph…

BetMGM football betting features have officially expanded for the 2026-27 season, bringing a suite of new options, updated promotions, and enhanced sportsbook functionality to users across eligible markets. The operator has expanded its Cash Out capabilities, giving bettors increased flexibility to…

Underdog co-founder and CEO Jeremy Levine says the company’s prediction market platform is driving increased activity and signs of increased customer handle. Speaking at the recent Bank of America Gaming & Lodging Conference, Levine pointed out that Underdog, which was the first sports-native compa…

A new coalition called Save Nebraska Sports has launched a campaign opposing two online sports betting ballot measures set to appear on Nebraska's November ballot, arguing that the proposed property tax relief would not offset the potential costs to residents and student athletes. Nebraska Family A…

Tonybet has built a weekly prediction quiz that will run for five months, giving Canadian customers a reason to return to the platform through every phase of the NFL season. The quiz launches September 16 and releases a new round of ten multiple-choice questions each week through February 15, 2027,…

The hunt for Donald Trump’s next press secretary continues, after former incumbent Karoline Leavitt formally stepped down on August 27th to spend more time with her young family. For now, Trump intends to fill the role temporarily. Various heads of department, including Secretary of State Marco Rub…

Genius Sports CEO Mark Locke believes demand for sports wagering in the US will continue to expand regardless of how prediction markets ultimately evolve, arguing that regulatory changes may reshape the sector but are unlikely to diminish consumer appetite for betting on sporting outcomes. The post…

EGT Philippines secured three PAGCOR accreditations covering electronic casino games, sports betting content and game aggregation. The post EGT Philippines gains PAGCOR accreditations for casino, sports betting and aggregation first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

FIRST.bet has appointed former Pragmatic Play Latin America leader Victor Arias as Vice President of LATAM and head of commercial LATAM, as the sportsbook technology provider puts Latin America at the centre of its commercial strategy. Arias joins from Pragmatic Play, where he built and led the com…

BetConstruct AI will exhibit at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 (29 September–1 October) at Stand C211, inviting operators, suppliers and partners to meet the team on‑site and explore the technology, products and commercial terms designed to strengthen sportsbook and casino offerings and fuel growth into 20…