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Week 2 is too early for a crisis; but the Chargers better show something this weekend. They put together arguably the biggest stinker of the opening weekend, and if it continues, the dynamics on that offensive coaching staff are going to be fascinating to watch unfold. Head coach Jim Harbaugh ceded…

Brokerage CLSA has cut its growth forecasts on Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2027 and 2028, saying it has a “more cautious” view on the sector than previously, and citing lack of “supportive” macroeconomic indicators. CLSA cut its 2027 Macau casino GGR estimate by 4 percent, to MOP2…

The UK’s Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has slammed proposals for a complete ban on gambling advertising following lobbying by the Local Health and Global Profits (LHGP) research consortium. LHGP has called for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to go one further and exte…

SBC Summit 2026 will give delegates the opportunity to develop practical skills across four dedicated Tech Academies, covering AI, player experience, digital marketing & CRM, and Web3 and crypto. Taking place on Tuesday, 29 September and Wednesday, 30 September, at Sala Tejo, MEO Arena, the Academi…

At G2E Las Vegas 2026, BetConstruct AI will show how its solutions help operators launch faster, maintain greater control over their platforms, and scale across competitive markets. The post BetConstruct AI gears up to showcase complete iGaming ecosystem at G2E Vegas 2026 first appeared on Asia Gam…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) expects a decision on a proposal to separate the gaming agency’s regulatory and commercial functions to be announced “very soon”. The Governance Commission for Government-Owned or -Controlled Corporations (GCG), the government body overseeing state-…

Hacksaw Gaming has extended its partnership with bet365 in Spain. As part of the new deal, players in Spain will be able to play all sorts of Hacksaw games at bet365. Bet365 Casino is the home of gaming excitement, offering thrilling gaming experiences that include a wide range of slot games, inclu…

The quick-growing global entertainment brand that owns 20 casinos in the US and one casino in Newcastle, UK, Bally’s Corporation has secured $560 million in new financing. The company will use the money to support further development of its planned Bronx project in New York, allowing it to move ahe…

MGM Springfield is once again dealing with harsh criticism from some local business owners who claim the casino has failed to rise to the expectations that originally surrounded its much-anticipated arrival in the American city. Hazy Future The concerns come as the future of the casino in Springfie…

SoftConstruct brand confirms its attendance at both events, which are taking place in the same week.

In August 2026, bwin became the #1 iGaming brand by user demand in Spain and in Belgium. For Spain, it was the first change of leader in many years: Bet365 fell to 2nd position after holding 1st place since at least January 2016 (the earliest month of Blask’s data for the country). Switzerland saw…

Two of the largest casinos in Las Vegas see the addition of an NBA franchise to the city as excellent news for tourism and gaming. More Success to Come, Says Red Rocks During second-quarter earnings calls, leaders from Red Rock Resorts and Wynn Resorts took the opportunity to speak about the econom…

Google has imposed unconditional requisites on certification that must be ensured by advertisers of gambling and games categories. Upcoming changes were alerted in June to advertisers that Google would enhance its Gambling and Games Policy across all markets, effective as of 14 September 2026. The…

A court judgment regarding casino credit from a 2021 trip to the Bahamas has ordered Kroy Biermann to pay more than $64,000. Kroy Biermann Ordered to Settle Gambling Debt From 2021 Trip The former NFL player’s financial dispute involves Sky Warrior, which manages casino credit at Baha Mar. Court re…

Belatra Games has signed a partnership with SpinOro, part of the Anakatech Group, as it pushes further into Latin America. SpinOro runs an aggregation platform that gives operators a single route to more than 13,000 titles from over 200 providers. Florencia Mendiuk, Account Manager LatAm at Belatra…

The first iteration of SOFTSWISS’ Tech Race Summit, which bridges the gap between gambling and technology, has been deemed a success after selling out completely. Taking place in Warsaw, the event brought together around 1,500 leaders across the technology and iGaming industries, which converged to…

Google will no longer allow ads for online gambling for users in Croatia starting on October 7, 2026. This policy change will affect different media platforms and affiliates that use Google for gambling ads. Besides this, Google will also cancel the existing registrations of online gambling adverti…

Macau casino margins could remain under pressure through 2027 as GGR growth stays in the low single digits, CLSA says. The post CLSA cuts 2027 Macau GGR forecast by 4%, flags margin pressure first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.