Business & M&A

From September 29 to October 1 at G2E 2026, NOVOMATIC will underscore its growing commitment to North America at Booth #1259 in Las Vegas, showcasing proven performers, high‑impact merchandising, premium cabinets and market‑driven innovations designed to deliver measurable value for operators. The…

More than 600 people gathered at Benkhausen Castle to honour Paul Gauselmann, the founder of the Merkur Group, following his passing on August 21 at the age of 91. The gathering brought together Gauselmann’s family, friends, and business associates, alongside political and industry representatives,…

PENN Entertainment will break ground on its future Hollywood Casino Hotel Council Bluffs in Iowa on 14 September, with the new land-based casino expected to open in 2028. The US gaming company said the $180 million to $200 million project will replace its adjacent Ameristar Council Bluffs riverboat…

Codere Online has signed a multi-year deal with the NFL in Mexico. (Image: Codere Online) The post Codere Online Becomes Official NFL Betting Partner in Mexico appeared first on Casino.org.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board voted unanimously to authorize spending up to $1.45 million to market Southern Nevada to Australian travelers, coinciding with the start of nonstop air service between Las Vegas and Sydney on Qantas Airlines at the end of the year. Board…

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) has fired a warning shot at the thousands of small businesses that continue to house illegal slot machines masquerading as skill games: get rid of them or face raids and seizures. In June, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court concluded a years-long legal saga surroundi…

NOVOMATIC Americas previewed its DE LA ISLA JACKPOT wide-area progressive and introduced several gaming products and system offerings for the Puerto Rican market at GAT Expo Puerto Rico 2026, held Thursday at The Condado Plaza Hotel in San Juan. The DE LA ISLA JACKPOT, developed specifically for Pu…

MGM China has opened MGM Shenzhen Prince Bay in the Prince Bay area of Shekou, Shenzhen, China, adding a 298-room property to its mainland hospitality portfolio. The hotel officially opened on September 10 and was developed by MGM Hospitality Group (Asia Pacific), a wholly owned hotel-management su…

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 Nov. 4, 2024, the day before the last U.S. presidential election. There’s another big election on November 5 — for the city of Las Veg…

Clay Matthews, a legendary NFL linebacker, has joined Caesars Entertainment for a special advertising campaign titled “We’ve Had Some Work Done,” in which he is humorously transformed into a clay person himself, and not least as a nod to his talent. His NFL moniker is “The Claymaker.” The Claymaker…

Gamzix has introduced a new brand positioning and visual identity, marking the first major update to the B2B game provider’s brand since its early years. Over the past six years, Gamzix has broadened its product scope, grown its team’s expertise, and developed the processes and technology behind it…

Altenar is highlighting enhancements to its Bet Builder product as the 2026 NFL season gets underway, giving operators more options to create betting combinations around major fixtures. The NFL regular season began this week, including the first regular-season NFL game in Australia. The internation…

Why do some partnerships grow for years, while others fall apart at the first sign of trouble? A high payout may be a reason to start working together, but it does not guarantee a long-term partnership on its own. In the latest edition of N1 Faces, Victoria Sokolenko, Affiliate Manager at N1 Partne…

iGaming software and business solution provider Slotegrator will be exhibiting at this year’s SBC Summit 2026, held between 29 September and 1 October in Lisbon. Visitors at stand C420 will get first-hand access to product demonstrations and the chance to meet the team. The event marks the last opp…

Demand for Super Stage tickets for SBC Summit 2026 has increased following the announcement that basketball icon Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins will headline the event's opening keynote. The “Leadership in Sports Business” ke…

BetMGM has expanded its Cash Out capabilities and introduced new pricing, injury-protection, and free-to-play features as part of its 2026-27 football season lineup, alongside weekly promotions, rewards, and in-person activities. The sportsbook’s expanded Cash Out function allows customers to settl…

Hard Rock Digital has announced the launch of five IGT game titles on the Hard Rock Bet platform in Florida. Five IGT slot titles went live simultaneously on Real Money Games powered by Past Motor Racing, bringing the platform's total library to 123 game titles, with more to be added soon. The rele…

Financial services company EDGE Markets has partnered with Splash Sports to faciliate the sports gaming platform’s $21 million NFL Survivor contest. The partnership will integrate EDGE Connect, a private closed-loop settlement network, into Splash Sports. Eligible EDGE Boost customers can fund thei…