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IGT Appoints Adam Chibib as CFO
Global gaming leader IGT has announced a new C-suite appointment. According to the company’s official announcement, Adam Chibib will be joining as the company’s new chief financial officer, effective November 1, 2026. This comes as the company’s current CFO prepares to depart. Chibib to Replace Cel…

Singapore Jailed 6 Malaysians Who Stole $4M from a High-Stakes Poker Game
Six Malaysian men have been sentenced for robbing several players at a private, high-stakes poker game in Singapore in 2024. The gang stole money and valuables estimated at almost $4 million, making it one of the biggest robberies in Singapore’s history. Singapore Sentenced the Gang Wong Chi Shan,…

Rep. Dina Titus Continues the Fight for Full Federal Gambling Loss Deduction
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is not backing down from her fight to restore the full federal deduction for gambling losses. She is urging members of the House Ways and Means Committee to act as they consider a new round of tax legislation. Her FAIR BET Act still faces an uphill battle, as it competes for…

Entain’s Legal Challenge Against Match Betting Sites Hits Sudden Snag
The UK High Court has dealt a significant blow to Entain’s efforts to strike against several popular matched betting businesses. While the operator alleged that platforms such as Outplayed and OddsMonkey infringed on its trademark and copyright, the court rejected most of these claims. However, Ent…

Las Vegas Concerts & Residencies for Fall 2026
Forget about Vegas cooling down this fall! Sin City has the ultimate music lineup! Whether you’re a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, or someplace in between! And what better way to kick off our look at Las Vegas concerts this fall than with the iHeart Radio Music Festival taking plac…

Crypto.com, Robinhood Want SCOTUS to Lean Into Federal Preemption in Prediction Market Case
Crypto.com and Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) are requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) rule that the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) prohibits states from regulating sports event contracts. Following recent prediction market rulings by the Third and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals, Crypto…

DraftKings Debuts New Responsible‑Gaming Tools and Ads
DraftKings has added a new set of responsible‑gaming features that expand the tools available to customers and increase the sports-betting company’s outreach around safer play. The updates include new product features, responsible-engagement ads, and educational programs tied to major sports events…

Genius Sports CEO Sees Prediction Markets Creating Durable Sports Betting Demand
Genius Sports (NYSE: GENI) CEO Mark Locke believes prediction markets will remain a significant part of the U.S. sports betting landscape, though the current iteration of the industry is likely to experience changes. The data provider is positioned to capitalize on that evolution. Genius, which is…

Genius Sports CEO: We will be paid regardless of change
The Chief Executive Officer of Genius Sports has made a bold statement, claiming that the demand for gambling and predictions platforms will not change – nor apparently impact each other. In an announcement to investors, Mark Locke stated that while he is anticipating regulatory change especially f…

Solas Compliance partners with Super to strengthen marketing oversight
Solas Compliance has agreed a partnership with global entertainment technology company Super to support marketing compliance across the operator’s international operations. Under the agreement, Super will use Solas’ AI-powered platform to review marketing materials against the regulatory requiremen…

UKGC Says Operators Should Do More to Help Players Make Informed Decisions
The UKGC has cited the results of a new report, which suggests that providing players with information is not always enough to make sure their decisions are informed. The regulator therefore encouraged operators to do more to shield players from harm. Availability of Information Does Not Equal Info…

Philippines to Allow Opening of a New Casino in Boracay
The Philippine island destination of Boracay is set to welcome its first operational casino with the opening of Kaban Hotel and Casino Boracay. Opening to guests on September 16, the launch marks the arrival of the island’s first hotel-casino destination, ahead of an official grand opening planned…

Yokohama Mayoral Candidate Kazuma Nakatani Running on Anti-Casino Campaign
A candidate for the vacant Yokohama mayorship says he’ll keep the Japanese city free of casino gambling should he win the special election set for Oct. 18. Kazuma Nakatani has formally entered the race, announcing his candidacy during a press conference on Sept. 12. A former member of Japan’s House…

Xtremepush advances global growth plans with Steve Talbot as new CMO
Dublin-headquartered AI-powered CRM, engagement and loyalty technology provider Xtremepush has appointed Steve Talbot as chief marketing officer to lead its global marketing strategy as the company expands across iGaming, financial services and other highly regulated sectors. The post Xtremepush ad…

IAGR names Brazil betting official as latest Board of Trustee member
The Deputy Secretary of Brazil’s gambling regulator has been welcomed to the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR). Fabio Macorin joined Brazil’s Ministry of Finance in 2024. Subsequently, he was directly involved in the process of launching Brazil’s betting…

OpenBet to acquire OmniLogic, strengthening sportsbook capabilities for global lotteries
OpenBet has agreed to acquire sportsbook technology provider OmniLogic, expanding its capabilities across regulated lottery markets and reinforcing its position as a leading technology partner to World Lottery Association (WLA) members worldwide. The post OpenBet to acquire OmniLogic, strengthening…

FanDuel Refunds Fantasy Sports Contest Fees After Platform Outage on NFL Sunday
FanDuel has refunded contest fees for daily fantasy sports (DFS) players after the platform encountered technical difficulties during week one of the NFL regular season. FanDuel said on Monday (Sept. 14) that it would be refunding net losses to DFS players who were impacted by the Sunday outage. Du…
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