Vegas Ventures LLC has agreed to buy the Downtown Grand hotel-casino in Las Vegas out of receivership, with the proposed transaction awaiting court approval and Nevada gaming regulatory requirements, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal. Court-appointed receiver Paul Huygens of Province LLC fi…
It’s been a brutally hot summer in Pennsylvania, with heat domes baking the state in June and July, but inside the Happy Valley Casino, the action has been cold as ice. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reports that July gaming revenue for casino slot machines and table games totaled $28…
Australia’s internet service providers have been asked to block Casea and Crown96 after investigations found the sites were operating in breach of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said. Website blocking is one of a range of enforcement opti…
Sportsbook solution supplier DATA.BET has expanded its virtual sports offering with 24/7 bot-vs-bot football matches for Latin American markets. The content was developed for the European market before being adapted for a Latin American client and rolled out across DATA.BET’s wider partner network.…
The upcoming Tech Race Summit 2026 has bolstered its partner lineup with industry heavyweights Stake, Servers.com by Nexcess, and Pragmatic Play. Taking place on 10 September in Warsaw, the event brings together more than 40 speakers and technical leaders from both the iGaming sector and major tech…
A federal bill introduced Monday by a Washington State congressman would ban prediction-market platforms from offering event contracts on wildfires. Some areas of U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner’s (R-5th Dist.) constituency, which includes Spokane County, were ravaged by fires in July and August. Whi…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has begun working on new strategies to protect minors and young adults from gambling and gambling harm by compiling the results from three comprehensive national studies. The three sets of studies focus on the age groups from 16 up to 24, anal…
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed two lawsuits against operators of prominent online sweepstakes casinos, including Stake and VGW's Chumba Casino, LuckyLand, and Global Poker, along with the payment processors that facilitate their operations. The complaints, lodged in Hillsborough Coun…
New prediction market player Novig said it generated more than $125 million in national trading volume in its first week of operation, surpassing opening-week figures reported by competitors like Polymarket. According to CNBC reporting, parlays accounted for a third of overall trading volume, with…
A Hard Rock Bet Casino player in New Jersey won a $2.95 million Mega Jackpot, the largest jackpot ever awarded on the platform. Rose M. of Linden triggered the jackpot on August 14 while playing Long Xing Da Da with a $2 spin. The win marks the fourth Mega Jackpot awarded by Hard Rock Bet Casino si…
Stake has named undefeated Brazilian boxer Jully "Poca" de Oliveira as a global ambassador, making her the online sportsbook and casino operator's first boxing ambassador as it expands its combat-sports sponsorship activity beyond its existing UFC relationships. The agreement comes ahead of Poca's…
IGT has launched its Wheel of Fortune Cash on Reels slot game in Puerto Rico as part of the 30th anniversary celebrations of its Wheel of Fortune Slots franchise. The regional debut took place on 11 August at Oasis Casino, located at the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Juan Hotel & Casino. The multi-l…
UK high street gaming operator Game Nation has appointed former Paddy Power and William Hill executive Narinder "Nindi" Dhanjal to the role of Compliance Manager. The position covers regulatory compliance, safer gambling, licensing and complaint handling across the company's estate of 43 Adult Gami…
iGaming content provider Wazdan is set to exhibit at the SBC Summit Lisbon 2026, taking place from 29 September to 1 October. As the final stop in Wazdan's Voyage of Gain campaign, the conference will bring together four of the developer's latest releases: 25 Magic Plums, Throne of Elements: Platin…
More than $4.6 million is being directed to nonprofit organizations in communities where MGM Resorts employees live and work, according to the company. The casino operator's MGM Resorts Foundation has awarded 211 grants, fueled by contributions from employees and guests. Recipients span communities…
Mozambique has approved a dedicated legal framework for online gambling. The move creates a separate concession regime for games of chance offered through electronic platforms, computer systems and other digital means. The Council of Ministers approved the regulation in mid-July, separating online…
In this analysis, Timeless Tech explores how operators can move beyond feature-heavy gamification strategies by using smarter orchestration, segmentation and timing to drive more sustainable player engagement. The global iGaming conversation in 2026 is becoming more selective. Industry analysis is…
TheGamblest recently had a talk with the Casinor.com’s Senior Content Editor Marcus Eriksson. Eriksson discussed Casinor’s content and how it helps Swedish players to compare and evaluate online casinos. TheGamblest: Casinor has built its content around helping Swedish players compare and evaluate…
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| 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 |