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EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran on Dec. 16, 2022. On Feb. 2, 1994, construction workers were grading the land for the light rail that today connects two casinos, Whiskey…

SBC Summit 2026 will feature a dedicated Compliance Tech conference track examining how technology can help gambling operators detect threats, combat fraud and strengthen regulatory compliance. The track will take place on October 1 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa as part of the Regulation & C…

Timișoara's local council has unanimously approved a ban on new gambling halls in the Romanian city, with existing venues set to close as their licences expire by 2027, Mayor Dominic Fritz said. “This decision is now official: gambling halls can no longer be authorised in Timișoara,” Fritz said in…

SiGMA Group representatives presented the company’s Vision 2030 book to Dubai World Trade Centre leadership during a meeting focused on SiGMA’s growing presence in the UAE and its plans for the region. Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at DWTC, and Rakesh Nihalani, Director of Exhibitions, rec…

Canadian online sportsbook ToonieBet has entered into an exclusive partnership with the Ottawa REDBLACKS by taking on the role of the Canadian Football League club's official sportsbook partner. The agreement builds on a series of integrations ToonieBet has made with Canadian football over the past…

DraftKings Casino has launched a new U.S. marketing campaign, “Spin Your Way,” developed by Dublin-based creative agency The Tenth Man and directed by filmmaker Joseph Kahn, whose credits include music videos for Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and other major artists. The campaign is one of The Tenth…

Esportes Gaming Brasil has outlined seven checks consumers can use to assess whether an online betting platform is operating legally in Brazil, warning bettors to look beyond a .bet.br domain when determining whether a site is legitimate. The guidance, issued to mark National Online Betting Day, is…

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has restricted betting companies from offering odds on domestic football matches to reduce financial incentives that could influence results and address match-fixing concerns. GFA President Kurt Okraku announced the position during the association’s 32nd Ordinar…

ReferOn has been shortlisted for Affiliate Management Platform of the Year at the SBC Affiliate Leaders Awards 2026. The nomination comes as ReferOn continues to expand its affiliate management offering, with a focus on addressing the growing complexity of affiliate operations. The platform combine…

The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) told federal lawmakers that it would support a ban on personalized athlete marketing for sportsbook VIP programs, a response that arrives as Congress examines how a video recorded by Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper ended up in the hands…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has unveiled a major leadership change, confirming that Maarten Haijer is stepping down as secretary general after roughly two decades with the association. The body also stated that Pierre Tournier has been appointed as Haijer’s successor on an in…

Why are video affiliate programs profitable? Video is booming on every front: video ads are the top format in digital marketing, video streams engage audiences better, and video tools are very popular for both everyday and professional use. Users can watch a 15-second demo of an AI avatar video and…

Maarten Haijer will step down as secretary general of the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) after 13 years leading the Brussels-based online gambling trade body. Haijer, who joined the EGBA in 2008 and became secretary general in 2013, will leave the role at the end of August. He will…

Kyiv gaming firm GGBET has kept up the pace with its range of initiative and activations held across the company’s home nation. This week marks the final stage of the GGBET Ukrainian 3×3 Basketball Championship, taking place in Kyiv. GGBET is a title sponsor of the tournament, part of its wider par…

Games Global and DraftKings have struck a fresh partnership focusing on the CASHINGO franchise in the regulated US iGaming market. CASHINGO Franchise Finds New Exclusive Home with DraftKings in the US As a result of the alliance, DraftKings will ensure exclusive access to the brand for the next few…

Ontario’s youth have been doing much better since the pandemic, when mental health issues were a major concern. The Ontario Student Drug Use and Health Survey noted that the 2025 survey indicated that 46% of youth in grades 7 to 12 reported a “moderate to serious level” of psychological distress. O…

Novig, a fast-growing sports trading platform designed with the sports fan in mind, has announced a major change to its business, dropping American sportsbook-style odds in favor of a financial market model using percentage-based probabilities. The company’s leadership said that its team will do ev…

Sports sponsorships in the global betting and gaming industry never sleep. This week alone has already produced some huge deals, which will be seen by millions of sports fans around the world. This edition of Sponsor Spotlight stretches all across from the European football stands to some of the bi…