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An alleged high-tech slot-machine skimming operation in Italy had a secret weapon to avoid detection: an insider at the government agency responsible for policing the devices. The scheme involved a slot machine distributor and operator whose machines were installed at numerous gambling venues acros…

The state of Illinois is looking to address all aspects of the state’s problem gambling crisis, arguing that it is now looking into ensuring that all loopholes are eliminated. One such is the availability of video gambling terminals which can still be accessed by people on the self-exclusion list,…

With third-quarter earnings season in full bloom and with the World Series shifting to Tampa Bay tonight, it’s worth noting that Major League Baseball (MLB) is staring at the specter of a possible labor lockout ahead of the 2027 season — a scenario that would likely weigh on sportsbook stocks. In a…

The Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) has unveiled a new campaign that raises awareness of gambling-like elements in video games. The campaign’s goal is to encourage parents to talk about games of chance with their kids and teach them about the dangers of gambling. Video Games Can Turn…

Scientific Games has won two distinctions at the Gaming Intelligence North America Awards 2026 for games created in collaboration with two US-based lotteries. The manufacturer won the Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year accolades. Scientific Games Boasts Not One But Two Monumenta…

Three former staffers of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party have avoided jail sentences in a high-profile election betting lawsuit. The staffers pleaded guilty and were handed suspended sentences. The Individuals Used Insider Information to Make Bets A few weeks ago, several defendants in a UK…

Following its debut earlier this year, the Make It In Malta initiative will continue its international outreach at SiGMA World…

Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, was welcomed by high ranking officials in Gibraltar to discuss mitigation strategies against a potential gambling tax increase in the UK. The UK and Gibraltar industries are tightly connected, with some of the biggest operators active in the UK operating…

Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva just won a fourth term as president, defeating rival Flavio Bolsonaro. While many celebrated this development, the gambling industry remains wary as it could mean the definitive end of the local iGaming sector. Brazil Changed Its Mind on Online Gambling Brazil leg…

Mega Millions has had another drawing without a winner of the game’s jackpot. The silver lining is that this means the prize will grow even higher, providing the eventual winner with a life-changing payday. The Jackpot Remained Elusive The Friday Mega Millions drawing had the jackpot set at $433 mi…

Golfweek’s 2026 ranking of top casino golf courses once again highlights Native American tribes’ commitment to world-class championship golf destinations. Despite its name, Golfweek is published monthly, recapping the biggest stories from the game. The magazine is widely known for its course rankin…

The Powerball jackpot has reached $687 million for the Monday drawing after no one won the top prize last Saturday. While the game has been creating plenty of Match 5 millionaires in recent weeks, the latest drawing had no such winners and made up for it with 30 tier-three wins. No Match 5 Winners…

Three people connected to the UK Conservative Party have received suspended prison sentences for cheating offenses tied to bets on the date of the 2024 general election. Anthony Lee, the party’s former director of campaigning; his wife, Laura Lee (née Saunders), the party’s former head of internati…

Bulgarian gaming equipment manufacturer EGT has ranked first among legal entities with the highest intellectual property application activity in Bulgaria for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 edition of the National Map of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Bulgaria. The rank…

N1 Partners will host Italian football legend Gianluigi Buffon at its booth on 3 November, the opening day of SiGMA World 2026 in Rome. Visitors to booth H3-3049 in Hall 3 of the Fiera di Roma exhibition centre can meet Buffon, take photos with him, and participate in a virtual penalty shootout. Th…

The 85 federal authorizations held by 82 companies to operate fixed-odds betting in Brazil expired yesterday, when the 30-day period in Article 4 of Provisional Measure (MP) 1.394/2026 ended. Each authorization cost R$30 million ($6 million) for five years, plus a R$5 million ($1 million) security…

The Ho-Chunk Nation has opened its long-awaited $705 million casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, after nearly three decades of planning, adding a major gaming and tourism development to the region. The casino, which opened on Friday, is expected to generate more than $150 million in annual net winnings. A…

In this new analysis, published in BNL Data, editor Magno José examines the implications of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election for Brazil’s regulated betting sector, arguing that the government’s push to ban sports betting has weakened the legal market and outlining the legal and political cha…