Spain’s gambling regulator, the Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), moves ahead with safer gambling rules launching nationwide deposit monitoring system and a new Player Portal for consumers. The measures have widened oversight of the activities of individual operators and cr…
The Netherlands Gambling Regulator KSA issued €37M fine, which considered as its largest imposed fine, against EOD Code SRL for unlicensed operations. Aftern an investigation the KSA revealed that company’s unauthorised provision are availble to Dutch users illegaly. The inquiry carried out by KSA…
Incumbent predident overturns a first-round defeat to Flávio Bolsonaro.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won a fourth, non-consecutive term after defeating far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 25 presidential runoff. With nearly 99 % of votes counted, Lula managed to receive 51.75 % of the total votes cast, while his opponent obtained 48.2…
Inspire Entertainment Resort says its 15,000-capacity arena (pictured) at the casino complex is be renamed ‘Naver Arena at Inspire’ under a three-year agreement due to take effect in December. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Inspire Entertainment Resort, a property with foreigne…
Philippine casino resort Okada Manila opened on Sunday a dedicated gaming zone featuring 70 slot machines from suppliers AGS and Aruze Gaming Global, with new games making their debut in the Philippine market. The area, located at the entrance to the resort’s Pearl Lobby gaming floor, features 35 m…
The Genting group’s Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) casino complex in the United States announced on Friday the opening of its new International Room gaming area (pictured), described as “an exclusive, high-limit… destination bringing an elevated level of luxury, privacy and personalised hospit…
Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture will reportedly not submit an application for an integrated resort (IR) with casino during the next window to be opened by the national government from May 6 to November 5 next year. That is according to a Saturday report in the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper, citing an inte…
Finland is moving towards one of Europe's most anticipated igaming market openings. Here, the Delasport team outlines its plans for the jurisdiction.
For the second time in 12 months, Oyo Hotel & Casino has stopped selling alcohol, leaving the off-Strip property in the unusual position of operating a casino without booze. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the suspension took effect at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. While Oyo has offered no off…
More than eight years after his forced departure from the gaming industry, Steve Wynn returned to a casino he once owned to speak about the project that permanently changed Las Vegas. A sold-out audience of 600 filled the Golden Nugget showroom on Oct. 22 for “Reflections of The Mirage: A Conversat…
Alberta’s regulated iGaming market generated CA$122.1 million ($87.2 million) in non-adjusted gross gaming revenue (NAGGR) over its first three months, according to a market performance report from Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC). The report covers the period running from July 13, when the marke…
L & L Europe Limited will pay £900,000 (US$1.20 million) as part of a regulatory settlement with the UK Gambling Commission for regulatory breaches involving customer withdrawals, anti-money laundering controls, and social responsibility. The company operates seven gambling websites, including allb…
Three people linked to Britain’s Conservative Party, including its former campaign director, avoided prison Friday (Oct. 23) after admitting using confidential information to bet on the timing of the country’s 2024 general election. Anthony Lee, 49, received a 10-month-and-two-week prison sentence,…
Seven weeks into the 2026 National Football League (NFL) season, BetMGM has renewed its partnership with the league and expanded the agreement to include Alberta’s newly regulated iGaming market. BetMGM extended its status as an Official Sports Betting Partner of the NFL in Canada. The one-year ext…
Nevada regulators signed off on two new key executives on Thursday, Oct. 22, and both come with last names familiar in Las Vegas gaming circles. In separate unanimous votes, the Nevada Gaming Commission approved licensing for Christopher Ruffin—son of Circus Circus owner Phil Ruffin—and Sean Lanni,…
AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026 will bring together approximately 600 iGaming industry professionals at Cancun Center from November 23 to 25, with Mexican gambling operator Caliente returning as headline sponsor for the second consecutive year. The event, described by organizers as Mexico’s first af…
SiGMA World 2026 will bring together 30,000 gaming industry leaders in Rome from November 2 to 5, with two award ceremonies recognizing operators, suppliers, products, and individuals across the global and Italian gaming markets. The SiGMA World Awards and SiGMA Italia Awards will feature 56 award…
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| Organisation | Coverage | Website |
|---|---|---|
| GamCare | UK and Europe | gamcare.org.uk |
| GambleAware | UK and Europe | gambleaware.org |
| Gambling Therapy | International | gamblingtherapy.org |
| GamStop | United Kingdom | gamstop.co.uk |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |