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YouTuber Vegas Matt Claims Venetian Booted Him for $400K Slot Win
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YouTuber Vegas Matt Claims Venetian Booted Him for $400K Slot Win

A slots vlogger with more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers confirmed on Tuesday (Aug. 25) that he was escorted out of The Venetian Las Vegas days after hitting a $400,000 jackpot. Although Stephen Matt Morrow (better known as Vegas Matt) says he wasn’t told why, he disputes any allegations of a…

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New Casino Hotel Proposed for 13.5 Acres South of Las Vegas Strip
Casino

New Casino Hotel Proposed for 13.5 Acres South of Las Vegas Strip

A longtime Nevada developer seeks approval to build a new mid‑sized casino hotel five miles south of the Las Vegas Strip — though the project currently lacks a publicly identified financing package, a gaming operator, or any prior casino‑development track record from its backers. Plans filed with C…

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SBC announces five finalists for First Pitch 2026 at SBC Summit
Sports Betting

SBC announces five finalists for First Pitch 2026 at SBC Summit

SBC has announced the five startups selected to compete in the 2026 edition of First Pitch, held in partnership with BettingStartups, with this year's finalists highlighting the growing role of AI, player engagement tools, compliance technology and competitive intelligence in shaping the future of…

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GiG Software Posts Q2 Financials, Unveils 888AFRICA Acquisition
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GiG Software Posts Q2 Financials, Unveils 888AFRICA Acquisition

GiG Software, a leading B2B iGaming tech provider, has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. In addition to reporting its financials, the company also unveiled the acquisition of an 80% stake in 888AFRICA. The Company Publishes Its Financial Report In its announcement, GiG…

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SJM’s 2Q26 EBITDA gain driven entirely by favorable hold: CBRE
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SJM’s 2Q26 EBITDA gain driven entirely by favorable hold: CBRE

CBRE says SJM's 13.9 percent EBITDA rise in 2Q26 came entirely from favorable hold, with normalized earnings down 2.1 percent year-on-year. The post SJM’s 2Q26 EBITDA gain driven entirely by favorable hold: CBRE first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

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Evoplay launches 20 titles with Bulgarian operator efbet
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Evoplay launches 20 titles with Bulgarian operator efbet

Evoplay has expanded its reach in Bulgaria by launching 20 of its top-performing games with leading regional operator efbet. The integration brings a portfolio renowned for its immersive gameplay, innovative mechanics, and standout visual design directly to efbet’s players. The post Evoplay launche…

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The unified player profile: Smarter iGaming data post-tournament
Sports Betting

The unified player profile: Smarter iGaming data post-tournament

In this article, Soft2Bet explores how to turn major sporting event spikes into long-term player LTV. Learn how unified player profiles and PAM data optimize post-tournament retention and segmentation. Major tournaments like the World Cup or Super Bowl can reshape an operator’s player base in a mat…

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ToonieBet Expands CFL Presence With Ottawa Redblacks Partnership
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ToonieBet Expands CFL Presence With Ottawa Redblacks Partnership

ToonieBet has partnered with the CFL’s Ottawa Redblacks, a team still searching for its first win after 10 games this season. But Daniel Madmon, head of ToonieBet Canada, said the partnership is rooted in the franchise’s history and legacy. The online sportsbook operator has been named the Redblack…

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Games Valley taps Jorge L Morales as inaugural Director of Americas
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Games Valley taps Jorge L Morales as inaugural Director of Americas

Leading content aggregator Games Valley has bolstered its leadership team by appointing former Aristocrat Interactive and Pariplay executive Jorge L Morales as its first Director of Americas. The appointment of […] The post Games Valley taps Jorge L Morales as inaugural Director of Americas first a…

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Kalshi locks in marketing deals with five MLB franchises
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Kalshi locks in marketing deals with five MLB franchises

Kalshi has entered multi-year marketing partnerships with five Major League Baseball clubs in its first tie-up with MLB franchises. The agreements cover the Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. Kalshi confirmed it remains in discussions wit…

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