EDITOR’S NOTE: “Vegas Myths Busted” publishes new entries every Monday, with a bonus Flashback Friday edition. Today’s entry in our ongoing series originally ran Oct. 13, 2025. The Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt faces east, toward the rising sun—a symbolic alignment tied to ancient sun worship and r…
As Finland prepares to launch its regulated gaming market, Wildz emerged as the first iGaming operator to confirm that it has secured a license. At the same time, Finland continues to tighten its rules and penalize those who seek to violate them. Wildz Claims to Be the First Online Casino to Receiv…
Pragmatic Play end-of-2026 a release schedule includes established franchises, new game formats and a celebrity live casino collaboration. Sharon McHugh, ... Continue... The post Pragmatic Play’s Director of Public Relations Predicts an “Incredibly Exciting” End to 2026 appeared first on Betting Go…
1win Partners, the affiliate programme of the 1win platform, organised a private racing event for 11 affiliate partners during SBC Summit Lisbon, where participants competed in branded single-seater cars on a Formula 1 circuit. The winner received a trophy and an exclusive prize, whilst all partici…
iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has launched Mega Wheel Latino, a live casino game show featuring native Spanish-speaking presenters from a dedicated studio in Colombia, targeting players across Latin America. The game combines a wheel-based format with simple betting mechanics, allowing pl…
Novomatic introduced VISION LINK to the US market at G2E Las Vegas 2026 with the new Ghost Party game, the same concept behind the theme of its Booth #1259 at The Venetian Expo. The Austrian gaming technology group exhibited at the show from September 29 to October 1. According to the company, the…
A LinkedIn Live Panel called “2027 iGaming Trends: Turning Insights into Action” will focus on how operators can navigate evolving trends and drive sustainable growth across regulated markets. The event, featuring SOFTSWISS and WorldGaming (formerly Clarion Gaming) experts, will take place on 29 Oc…
Zitro has introduced Clover Paddy, a new game for its CONCEPT cabinet featuring two titles, Gleann and Lough, led by a leprechaun character. The game combines three features — Increase, Jackpots, and Multiplier — that build towards a bonus round, where the reels expand into a 5x5 grid. During gamep…
Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, is expanding its presence in Spain through a new partnership with Gran Madrid | Casino Online, bringing an extensive selection of its content to one of the country’s established online casino brands. The agreement will see around 50 titles from Ev…
Tom Horn Gaming is taking players on a new Hold & Win adventure with 3 Pots of Aladdin, a high-volatility slot that combines three distinctive bonus mechanics to create seven different Hold & Win experiences within a single game. Inspired by the world of Aladdin, the game centres around three magic…
Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has marked its entry into the South African market through an exciting new partnership with leading operator Hollywoodbets, bringing a selection of titles from its established portfolio to players across the country. The partnership will see Hollywoodbets integra…
As the UK government is considering increasing taxes on high-street slot machines, the billionaire Fred Done warned his company might close hundreds of bookies, all while taking over GBP 30 million (about $40 million) in dividends from Betfred. Government Plans Tax Increase on Gaming Machines, Done…
Las Vegas’s Venetian Resort, which has an iconic poker room with 50 card tables, has become the first one on the Strip to adopt the “slide dealing” technique, which is designed to prevent cheaters from using hidden cameras to see the cards. The Venetian Mandates the Use of “Slide Dealing” to Preven…
Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Mike Dreitzer has blasted the federal government for its approach to prediction markets, saying that sports event contracts should be considered the same as traditional sports bets. Nevada Gaming Chief Challenges CFTC’s Treatment of Sports Contracts On October 1…
In the first nine months of 2026, the taxes in Argentina from legal online betting and gambling platforms reached $81 million, while the corresponding figure for 2025 was $61.25 million. The Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) reported revenue amounting to ARS 123.856 billion (approximately $…
Stefan Milićević has been suspended and fined $70,000 by the ITIA.
Operator of brands such as Caxino and Spinz claims landmark first as industry prepares for Finland’s newly regulated market.
The French gambling regulator has published its latest statistical review of the market.
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If you believe gambling is becoming a problem, speaking to a professional is the most effective step you can take. The organisations listed below provide free, confidential support to anyone affected by problem gambling, including friends and family members of those struggling.
| 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 |