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Chancellor and UK Treasury Head John Healey, confirmed the raising of Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% in upcoming Autumn Budget. The increase applies to higher-stakes gaming machines, while pubs and seaside arcades will be protected. The additional tax revenue is aimed helping fund higher busine…

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…

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

Viabet will be launched in both Finland and Denmark via the commercial partnership.

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…

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…

The Malta Gaming Authority has completed its review of feedback submitted during the targeted consultation on proposed updates to the…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Agreement builds on successful existing relationship

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…