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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the green light to Cboe Global Markets’ (BATS: CBOE) proposed event contracts linked to select public companies’ key performance indicators (KPIs). The derivatives, pitched by the exchange operator in July, will debut on the Robinhood Markets (NASDA…

Melco Resorts (Philippines) Foundation Corp has donated PHP24.8 million (US$395,000) worth of medical and non-medical equipment to the Philippine Red Cross Cavite Chapter, to support the establishment of a new blood centre. The equipment is intended for a new facility at the Vermosa Complex in Imus…

South Korean casino operator Kangwon Land Inc has participated in a charity event supporting children undergoing cancer treatment and their families, as part of the company’s employee volunteering and community outreach initiatives. The two-day event in mid-October was organised by the Korea Childh…

Philippine casino resort Okada Manila has partnered with the Philippine Mental Health Association (PMHA) for a campaign aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues, as part of a series of initiatives for its employees throughout October. The complex participated in the “Light Up Blue for Men…

Casino operator Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd says it has organised 16 community outreach activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival period, benefitting approximately 650 people in Macau. That included senior citizens, members of low-income families, young people, and students with special needs…

The Philippines has implemented previously-proposed limits on cash rebates and other incentives for slot machine players at licensed land-based casinos. The industry regulator, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), said in a Tuesday memo it had implemented the measures following a boar…

Philippines-listed DigiPlus Interactive Corp has decided not to proceed with its bid for an online gaming licence in New Zealand, following what it said was a review of the market and the potential value of the investment. In a Wednesday filing to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the company said it…

Macau’s economy likely shrank 2% in 3Q26 as weaker gaming offset rising visitor arrivals, the Macau Economic Association said in its latest outlook. The post Macau GDP forecast to fall 2% in 3Q26 as gaming weakness weighs first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has unveiled Milano, a new hotel-within-a-hotel featuring almost 300 ultra-luxury suites. Located inside The Palazzo, this new hotel will set a new standard for bespoke residential hospitality in Las Vegas. Milano Is Set to Change the Hospitality Game The Venetian conf…

SOFTSWISS and WorldGaming experts will explore how operators can navigate evolving trends and drive sustainable growth across regulated markets during the LinkedIn Live panel “2027 iGaming Trends: Turning Insights into Action”, taking place on 29 October 2026 at 14:00 CET. The post SOFTSWISS and Wo…

The Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Café zooms into Chinatown on Saturday (Oct. 17) at 5600 Spring Mountain Road, Suite A. That’s the parking space vacated by One Piece Café earlier this month. The pop‑up—a high‑octane collaboration between Sega and restaurateur Andy Nguyen—has already blazed through San…

Alberta’ 90-day grace period for unregulated online gambling operators to transition to the legal market expired yesterday (Oct. 13), with 29 operators launching regulated platforms and accepting wagers. In total, 50 approved iGaming sites are currently live in Alberta. An Alberta iGaming Corporati…

BGaming, which just launched Chicken Halloween, is also preparing a spooky seasonal slot called Spider Circus Hold and Win. The new game is not for the faint of heart (and certainly not for those who have arachnophobia), but provides the bravest of players with chances to win prizes of up to 5,000x…

The US Department of the Treasury has issued sanctions against a Mexican racetrack believed to be controlled by a drug cartel. The track was among several sanctioned properties and individuals targeted in a new crackdown. Treasury Sanctioned 4 Individuals and 11 Entities, Including a Racetrack The…

Las Vegas’ Venetian has stopped pitching poker cards through the air in preference to a dealing method designed to stop cheats from catching a glimpse of opponents’ hands with miniature cameras. The casino is the first poker room on the Las Vegas Strip to introduce “slide dealing,” where dealers pu…

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) unveiled a new responsible gambling campaign. Designed alongside the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), this new campaign aims to raise awareness of the risks associated with sports betting an…

Matchbook, a peer-to-peer betting exchange and market technology business, announced that it has completed its acquisition of Betdaq, an exchange founded by Dermot Desmond. The former company emphasized that the transaction deepens its liquidity and is consistent with its strategy. The Deal Pairs B…

Jalen Smith, 30, of Charlotte, North Carolina, was sentenced to six years in prison for his involvement in a bribery and point-shaving scheme aimed at fixing National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men’s basketball matches. Judge Nitza I. Quiñones Alejandro, who oversaw the case,…