Business & M&A

Rapper 50 Cent has teamed up with gaming company TCSJOHNHUXLEY to create 50 Cent Headcrack– a casino adaptation of an underground New York street dice game called Cee-lo. The official reveal will happen at this year’s G2E, taking place from September 29 to October 1 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vega…

Bally’s Corp. said construction of its permanent Chicago casino is continuing, with the $1.7 billion project still on track to open in early 2027. Chairman Soo Kim and Wanda Wilson, who leads the Bally’s Chicago board, addressed the project during an eight-minute conference call Monday after report…

Macau’s October GGR could decline 2%–4% year-on-year, JP Morgan says, cautioning against overreading Golden Week performance. The post JP Morgan sees Macau October GGR down 2%–4%, cautions on Golden Week first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

True Value assesses what operators would earn if patterns of play were repeated.

BOYLE Sports has recruited French footballing legend David Ginola for its latest marketing campaign as it looks to spread awareness of its new Squad Builder product. Ginola, who had spells at clubs including Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur, speaks directly to the camera to expl…

OKTO PAYMENTS has appointed Marcos Techera as managing director for Latin America, tasking him with leading the company’s regional operations and commercial growth as it expands its payment infrastructure and services across the market. The post OKTO PAYMENTS names Marcos Techera as Managing Direct…

EGT will showcase its latest slot products and roulette solutions at G2E Las Vegas 2026, with the company set to exhibit at booth 2452. Among the main products on display will be EGT’s latest multi-level jackpot series, 3 Pots Link, including 3 Pots Link Animals and 3 Pots Link Cherry. The games co…

Caesars Entertainment shareholders have approved Fertitta Entertainment’s proposed $17.6 billion acquisition of the casino giant, moving Tilman Fertitta’s takeover plan past a key shareholder hurdle. The all-cash deal values Caesars at $17.6 billion including debt and would see shareholders receive…

AffPapa has announced that GR8_TECH will join iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 as the VIP Lounge Sponsor, providing attendees with a dedicated space to network and relax during the event. The post AffPapa announces GR8_TECH as VIP Lounge Sponsor for the iGaming Club Lisbon 2026 first appeared on Asia Gamin…

Xtremepush, an AI-powered CRM, engagement and loyalty technology provider, has partnered with modular iGaming platform provider and games aggregator Vyking. The post Vyking partners with Xtremepush to expand operator CRM capabilities first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

DraftKings CEO Jason Robins said the company is positioned to benefit whether sports prediction markets remain available or are ultimately restricted by courts, while its traditional sportsbook business continues to grow during the NFL season. Speaking during a fireside chat with Wells Fargo on Tue…

Bulgaria’s ruling party is preparing to launch a public consultation on amendments to the Gambling Act, which will see more restrictions being placed on advertising. Speaking at the latest Council of Ministers meeting, Prime Minister Roumen Radev informed the media that the texts will be published…

Ukrainian sports betting company GGBET is using its sports partnerships as the basis for a new loyalty programme. The Kyiv company has set up GG.FAN, a gamified loyalty programme. The platform has been made available to users of its Ukrainian domain name, and combines sports partnerships with perso…

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has warned prediction market operators that event contracts tied to an individual’s words or actions carry a heightened risk of manipulation. The CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight issued the advisory on Tuesday, covering “mention market” contract…

Melco Resorts & Entertainment has announced that Morpheus at City of Dreams has received Three MICHELIN Keys in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, making it the first hotel in Macau to earn the distinction after being upgraded from Two Keys in 2025. The post Morpheus at City of Dreams earns M…

Sands China selected 24 businesses from 69 applications for its Rua das Estalagens program, part of its non-gaming commitments in Macau. The post Sands China selects 24 businesses for Macau historic street program first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

BOYLE Sports has turned to Hollywood for the idea behind its latest TV commercial and creative campaign, and former French footballer David Ginola takes the lead role. Boldspace produced the spot, and Elliot Simpson directed it. The film opens with two football fans in conversation about Squad Buil…

Aristocrat Interactive has signed a licensing agreement with Gaming Realms that allows the developer to create Slingo versions of two Aristocrat game brands: Buffalo and Mo' Mummy. The new titles are set to reach players in regulated markets in 2028 through Gaming Realms' network of international o…