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President Donald Trump’s super PAC will reimburse taxpayers after the U.S. government used millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote the president through 13 campaign-style advertisements. Facing backlash, including from members of his own party, Trump said Monday (Oct. 5) that the commercia…

On October 4, Coliseo General Rumiñahui in Quito became a global center of combat sports as HYPE MMA hosted its first event in Ecuador, with 1xBet as the title sponsor of this historic occasion. Ahead of HYPE Fighting Championship Quito, fighters attended a press conference, answering journalists’…

About 850 casino workers in Washington are expected to keep their jobs after Maverick Gaming owner Eric Persson moved to reacquire eight casinos named in recent closure notices. Persson told KIRO Newsradio the properties will remain open during the ownership transition. Persson said that he expects…

The opening week of the NHL season is already stirring front-office chatter, with executives assessing early roster fits, scouting the trade market, and taking the temperature on marquee targets. The Montreal Canadiens Would Love to Secure Dylan Larkin In a season with aspirations for a parade down…

Francis Lui increased his interests in Galaxy Entertainment through a $16.6 million off-market purchase amid Macau gaming stock weakness. The post Galaxy Entertainment chairman buys $16.6M in shares amid gaming stock weakness first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

EGT Digital CEO Vladimir Dokov has been named Leader of the Year at the SBC Awards 2026, recognising his leadership as the company expanded into new regulated markets and developed its technology and product offering over the past year. Under Dokov’s leadership, EGT Digital has secured regulatory a…

Only 2 weeks remain until the 8th annual Scandinavian & Nordic Gaming Show (SNGS) 2026, as the Nordic gaming community prepares to meet at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 22 – 23 October. This year’s edition comes at a time when regulatory frameworks and enforcement ap…

A lucky player in Louisiana has won a Match 5 prize from the Powerball game. Since the player had the Power Play feature active, they will be able to take home $2 million. At the same time, the top prize survived and is now nearing the $500 million mark. Louisiana Player Won Big The […]

The former Chief Technology Officer of Betsson Group has taken on the same role at Allwyn. The Swiss-based multinational lottery company has hired Fredrik Ögren in the c-level role, where he will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn Digital, Kresimir Spajic. Digitisation has beco…

UK gambling and betting duty figures rose by 19% year-on-year at €2.28bn across April-July 2026 as a result of the rise of Remote Gaming Duty. Figures from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) showed that UK gambling and betting duty collected reached €2.28bn across April-July 2026, a 19% incre…

A Bristol, Virginia, police officer has had justice on her side after a rowdy patron at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol refused to leave a restricted area of the gaming floor and publicly accused the officer of assaulting her and removing her illegally. A pair of influencers, one being Stephan…

Kangwon Land’s slot business lost $11 million over six years, prompting scrutiny of weak Philippine sales and overseas office costs. The post Kangwon Land’s slot business records six consecutive years of losses: report first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Polymarket has long argued that its products can hardly be qualified as gambling, but despite this, the company has shown a strong commitment to treating and assisting consumers who suffer from problem-gambling-like conditions. The company has now teamed up with Birches Health to help provide menta…

Polymarket takes the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to court. The prediction market firm argues that its event contracts should be regulated as financial derivatives rather than gambling products. The lawsuit action follows KSA enforcement action over Polymarket’s availability to Dutch users.…

In this editorial, BNLData editor Magnho José examines how Brazil’s betting ban may have backfired politically, arguing that the government ignored repeated warnings about the electoral risks of alienating millions of bettors ahead of the second round. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelecti…

In this article, iGaming content provider Wazdan explores how game developers can help titles stand out in increasingly crowded online casino lobbies, from distinctive visual identities and accessible gameplay to innovative mechanics, promotional support and long-term player engagement. With hundre…

Hard Rock Bet has released Rival Rinse, a limited-edition collection of football-shaped soaps for fans who temporarily cheer for a rival team because of a wager. The company created the campaign in partnership with 72andSunny New York. According to Hard Rock Bet, the product gives fans a way to cel…

iGaming content provider BGaming has launched Divine Queen: Power of Sun, a sequel to Divine Queen: Heart of Ice, a title that was a huge hit with the streaming community. Set in an Egyptian-inspired desert world in an alternative future, the #Entertainment category desktop game features a Sun Godd…