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A federal judge in New York has raised doubts about the ability of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to build a strong enough case to stop the state from enforcing its gambling laws against prediction market operators. Supreme Court Could Settle Prediction Market Regulatory Dispute Th…

Representatives from Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and airline Emirates have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on joint marketing to boost visits to the city from “select markets” within the airline’s network. That is according to a Tuesday press statement from the tourism b…

What are advertising platforms, and how do they work? An advertising platform is any tool you use to buy traffic and show ads to people. Some advertising platforms are self-serve auction systems where advertisers bid against each other for space. Others are ad networks that collect traffic from tho…

SOFTSWISS will unveil its largest-ever iGaming Trends Report on 29 September at SBC Summit Lisbon, a study produced alongside WorldGaming (ex-Clarion) and drawing on data from more than 500 industry professionals. The post SOFTSWISS’s 2027 iGaming Trends Report to be released at SBC Summit 2026 fir…

Brightstar Lottery PLC will showcase its latest portfolio of lottery solutions at NASPL 2026, highlighting innovations in AI, retail modernization, omnichannel gaming and player engagement designed to help lotteries drive growth, improve operational performance and enhance the player experience. Th…

Gaming equipment supplier Zitro International has announced a new slot title, “Legendary Hammer”, for the company’s FANTASY cabinet. The Viking mythology-themed game takes players across the realms of Midgard and Asgard, according to a press release from the company. Legendary Hammer features three…

Foreign casino operators extending credit to customers with assets in Singapore may need to reassess the risks of recovering such debts in the city-state, following a recent High Court ruling, suggests an analysis by Singapore law firm Rajah & Tann. It said the decision, in a case involving Venetia…

Josh Wilson (pictured) is to step down as chief executive of SciPlay, the social casino business of gaming supplier Light & Wonder Inc, at the end of his current contract term on October 30. Light & Wonder said in a Wednesday announcement that it had begun a search for a successor. Josh Wilson will…

BC.GAME, the award-winning global online entertainment platform, will exhibit at SBC Summit Lisbon 2026 at Booth D206, using the event to highlight its BC Engine rewards ecosystem and expanded sportsbook as pillars of its international growth strategy. The post BC.GAME brings BC Engine rewards and…

Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) secured four accolades at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards in Manila, reaffirming its position as Macau’s most awarded integrated resort operator. The post Galaxy Entertainment Group wins four 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia…

JCM Global (JCM) will premiere iVIZION® 2, its next-generation bill validator, at G2E Las Vegas 2026 (Booth #4039), introducing a platform engineered for higher throughput, stronger counterfeit/AML detection, and extended hardware life on modern casino floors. The post JCM Global headlines G2E 2026…

Billionaire investor Kenneth Dart hasn’t added to his position in Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT), but that’s not necessarily a negative commentary on the stock. The Irish Times reports that it’s been about a month since the enigmatic Dart bought shares of the FanDuel owner, representing one of…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) announced that its regulatory and commercial functions may soon be separated, as previously planned. The organization is now expecting a decision from the Governance Commission for Government-Owned or-Controlled Corporations (GCG). PAGCOR Is…

Dabble Sports Pty Ltd has been penalized more than AUD 1 million ($713,425) after an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found multiple failures involving customers registered with BetStop, Australia’s national self-exclusion scheme. This enforcement action pressures…

Barry Diller’s attempt to acquire MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), the casino operator in which his People Inc. (NASDAQ: PPLI) is the largest shareholder, is drawing scrutiny from a securities law firm. New York-based Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP announced today that it is investigating the med…

Of the nine casinos in Atlantic City, only Borgata saw gross gaming revenue (GGR) improve in August. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reported today (Sept. 16) that August GGR from brick-and-mortar slot machines and table games totaled $294.9 million. That represented a 5.5% decl…

One of the world’s largest betting firms is also one of the best companies to work for, according to a recent survey by Statista for TIME magazine. Flutter Entertainment has been included in TIME’s annual World’s Best Companies rankings each year since the list began in 2023. For 2026, the FanDuel…

After making a series of 52-week lows in recent weeks, Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) stock is off 29.23% year-to-date due to a confluence of factors. In a recent report to clients, JPMorgan analyst Daniel Politzer notes that in Macau, which is Wynn’s largest market by earnings and revenue, “post-Worl…