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Zitro Digital, the online gaming division of global gaming supplier Zitro, announced that its popular King Fu Frog – Animals title reached the No. 1 position in the New Top Game rankings in Eilers & Krejcik Gaming’s July Online Game Performance Report. The ranking follows King Fu Frog – Animals’ re…

Ukraine has been experiencing significant problems with gambling that have been exacerbated by Russia’s invasion and the continued military struggles. In an attempt to minimize the threat posed by gambling harm, the Ukrainian government has greenlit a new three-year plan. The Government Seeks to Cu…

Macau’s hotel occupancy rose to 91.6% in July despite a 4.3% fall in guests, while international guests increased by 9.5%. The post Macau records 91.6% hotel occupancy in July amid guest decline first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The New York Lottery has minted yet another winner as an incredibly lucky woman from Middletown took a seven-figure sum home. This cements the lottery’s ability to create millionaires, especially in light of a recent $10 million win that happened in the state. Lucky Middletown Resident Scoops Up $1…

The 20th FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4 to 13, 2026. The milestone tournament is more than a major international sporting event – it will also reflect the broader economic shifts reshaping women's sports worldwide. The post FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cu…

A few days ago, GamblingNews announced that Fanatics had reportedly joined the National Football League (NFL) as an official sportsbook partner. Yesterday, the league confirmed that agreement and also announced renewed deals with DraftKings and FanDuel. NFL Unveils Three Official Sportsbook Partner…

The California casino restaurant worker accused of stabbing five of his coworkers earlier this month has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and assault charges. Joseph Benedict John Naugle, 22, entered the plea Wednesday (August 26) in Placer County Superior Court in connection with the August…

Nevada casinos reported a 2.1% increase in gaming win in July from a year earlier, driven by stronger results on the Las Vegas Strip, where table-game activity and baccarat volumes rose sharply. The state's nonrestricted gaming licensees, covering 453 large casinos, generated $1.38 billion in gamin…

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has appointed Pierre Tournier as interim secretary general, effective September 1, 2026, as Maarten Haijer prepares to leave the Brussels-based trade body after nearly two decades with the organization. Tournier, who joined EGBA as senior director…

July was a strong month for Las Vegas casinos, with data from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showing continued gaming revenue growth and signs of a leisure travel rebound. The NGCB’s July revenue report reveals that Las Vegas Strip cas…

In this article, 1xBet explores how the expansion of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup reflects the rapid growth of audiences, revenue and commercial opportunities across women’s sports. The 20th FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4 to 13, 2026. The mileston…

Digital mobile games company PG Soft has been named as a sponsor of SiGMA North America 2026, taking place from 1st–3rd September at Centro Banamex in Mexico City, Mexico. SiGMA North America brings together operators, suppliers, affiliates and industry leaders from across the region, as North Amer…

Thailand’s criminal court has handed a second death sentence to a woman accused of murdering 14 people with cyanide and attempting to murder another. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, known colloquially as “Am Cyanide,” is thought to be the country’s worst serial killer. According to prosecutors, she is a g…

SBC has announced the five individuals whose achievements and influence have earned them a place in the Hall of Fame class of 2026. The ceremony will be held on Monday, 28 September 2026, at 15:30 at Palácio Estoril Hotel in Lisbon, as part of the SBC Leaders Summit, an invite-only event for key in…

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 Dec. 16, 2022. On Feb. 2, 1994, construction workers were grading the land for the light rail that today connects two casinos, Whiskey…

SBC Summit 2026 will feature a dedicated Compliance Tech conference track examining how technology can help gambling operators detect threats, combat fraud and strengthen regulatory compliance. The track will take place on October 1 at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa as part of the Regulation & C…

Timișoara's local council has unanimously approved a ban on new gambling halls in the Romanian city, with existing venues set to close as their licences expire by 2027, Mayor Dominic Fritz said. “This decision is now official: gambling halls can no longer be authorised in Timișoara,” Fritz said in…

SiGMA Group representatives presented the company’s Vision 2030 book to Dubai World Trade Centre leadership during a meeting focused on SiGMA’s growing presence in the UAE and its plans for the region. Mahir Julfar, Executive Vice President at DWTC, and Rakesh Nihalani, Director of Exhibitions, rec…