The number of jobs at Pennsylvania casinos contracted by 3.8% in the commonwealth’s 2025-26 fiscal year. For the hundreds of workers who lost their jobs, one Philadelphia casino is holding a job fair later this month. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) recently published its 2025-2026 Ann…
Prediction market Polymarket is allowing users to bet on whether some of the world’s biggest banks will collapse this year, sparking warnings that such activity could potentially help fuel the financial panic it predicts. More than $77,000 has been traded on a Polymarket market asking which major b…
The number of Pennsylvanians voluntarily excluding themselves from gambling rose 18% in the past fiscal year, extending a sharp increase that has continued since the state’s first online casino opened in 2019. More than 30,000 people are now voluntarily excluded from one or more forms of gambling,…
PENN Entertainment has signed a multi-year agreement with the National Football League (NFL) that names theScore Bet an official NFL partner in Canada for both sportsbook and iCasino. The deal grants the operator access to league and team intellectual property, trademarks, and advertising rights. T…
Ten-year Treasury yields recently hit 24-year highs and with the Federal Reserve likely to raise interest rates once more before the end of this year, elevated borrowing costs could be headwinds to casino industry consolidation. Or not. In a new report to clients, Stifel analyst Jeffrey Stantial no…
Following his appointment in August, Dr. Jaime Vives Pinedo has taken office as president of Coljuegos, Colombia’s state-owned industrial and commercial enterprise responsible for administering the country’s revenue monopoly on games of chance and gambling. The official holds a degree in Business A…
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), through the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT), has blocked 50 technology platforms offering remote gaming and sports betting that were providing services to users without the required authorization. According to t…
G2E 2026 closed in Las Vegas on Thursday, capping three days of networking, education and business activity that brought together gaming professionals from more than 120 countries and territories. The event once again placed technology, responsible gaming and the evolving guest experience at the ce…
SBC has extended its agreement with Lisbon to host SBC Summit through 2030. The deal with Turismo de Portugal, the Municipality of Lisbon, and Lisboa FCE covers the 2028, 2029, and 2030 editions, extending SBC’s commitment beyond the previously confirmed 2027 event. Lisboa FCE is a non-profit assoc…
Tonybet has launched its October Boost promotion for Canadian players, offering weekly casino and sportsbook rewards every Tuesday and Wednesday from October 6 to 28. The four-week campaign allows players to claim either or both offers once a week, with a minimum deposit of C$30 (US$21) required fo…
The premium hospitality lineup for the upcoming Caesars F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix has been officially unveiled across eight property resorts. Caesars Entertainment has announced its comprehensive schedule of race week festivities, luxury accommodations, and culinary events for the upcoming Formula 1…
According to Las Vegas traders, the main storyline in Week 4 of the National Football League (NFL) was the underdogs’ performance. Yesterday’s (Oct. 4) underdogs finished 8-4-2 against the spread (ATS), with five outright upsets, according to OddsTrader. Patriots Shock Bills Bettors A developing be…
Yokohama is unlikely to participate in Japan’s 2027 application window for two remaining casino licenses, as none of the seven candidates seeking to become the city’s next mayor have signed on to back an integrated resort (IR) development. Yokohama is Japan’s second-most-populated city behind Tokyo…
FairPlay Sports Media (FPSM), the company behind the Oddschecker odds comparison site, has appointed a new member of its c-level team. The company has named Hannah Buitekant as its Chief Growth Officer. Buitekant has been tasked with the leading execution of the firm’s growth strategy for both its…
Maine gambling regulators are monitoring the use of artificial intelligence by sports betting operators as scrutiny grows in other states over the role of algorithms in promotional targeting. The Maine Gambling Control Unit, part of the state Department of Public Safety, said there are currently no…
At SBC, as part of the Affiliate Leaders Summit in Lisbon, N1 Partners continued the N1 Duality story, starting at iGB Affiliate in London with DROP 01: Split, with a new chapter – DROP 02: Access. It featured art collaborations with artist Guilherme Atanásio and designer Yoomoota, exclusive merch,…
In this article, 1xBet highlights its win in the Marketing Campaign of the Year category at the 2026 SBC Awards and the global strategy behind its award-winning campaigns. Lisbon hosted one of the year’s most important ceremonies for the global iGaming industry – the 2026 SBC Awards. The awards tra…
UK Gambling Minister Vicky Foxcroft has said a consultation on revoking the “aim to permit” licensing objective will be “starting very shortly,” pointing to a potentially significant change in gambling licensing policy during a panel last week. Foxcroft did not give a firm timetable, but the review…
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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 |
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