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BetMakers opens FY27 with EBITDA up 176%

BetMakers opens FY27 with EBITDA up 176%

Australian betting technology firm BetMakers has been enjoying a surge in trading as it prepares for acquisition by Tabcorp, the country’s oldest and largest B2C firm. BetMakers reported EBITDA of AU$5.9m (£3.1m), corresponding to an increase of 176.1% YoY and accompanied by a 16.3% uptick in reven…

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Pragmatic Play sets sail in the candy-coated Sweet Loot

Pragmatic Play sets sail in the candy-coated Sweet Loot

Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, embarks on a swashbuckling adventure to a vibrant candy land in Sweet Loot, combining dual bonus games with multiplier-fuelled action. The gummy-inspired 6×6 grid awards wins for landing 8-12+ matching pirate-themed symbols anywher…

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HMRC proposes changes to freeplay taxes after Jumpman ruling

HMRC proposes changes to freeplay taxes after Jumpman ruling

For the British betting industry, the standout change in yesterday’s budget was of course the five point increase in Machine Games Duty (MGD), but a proposed change to Remote Games Duty (RGD) has gone a little more under the radar. A policy paper published by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) yesterday…

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UK confirms 25% Machine Games Duty raise in Autumn Budget

UK confirms 25% Machine Games Duty raise in Autumn Budget

Chancellor and UK Treasury Head John Healey, confirmed the raising of Machine Games Duty from 20% to 25% in upcoming Autumn Budget. The increase applies to higher-stakes gaming machines, while pubs and seaside arcades will be protected. The additional tax revenue is aimed helping fund higher busine…

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UK Budget reaction shows stark political divide on gambling matters

UK Budget reaction shows stark political divide on gambling matters

Reaction from both ends of the political spectrum has been pouring in following Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey’s decision to increase a gambling tax in his first Budget. Healey, serving as Chancellor in the cabinet of Labour Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, made the decision to hike Machine G…

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Italy’s gambling tax: a losing hand?

Italy’s gambling tax: a losing hand?

Rome wants around €700 million from gambling. Experts disagree on whether it can be done, but agree on the likely consequences.

iGaming Business
Powerball Jackpot Hits $760M After Wednesday Drawing Fails to Produce a Winner

Powerball Jackpot Hits $760M After Wednesday Drawing Fails to Produce a Winner

The Wednesday Powerball drawing did not produce a jackpot winner, allowing the prize to continue growing. As the Saturday drawing approaches, the game’s top prize has reached an estimated $760 million. Seventeen Players Won Prizes of $50,000-100,000 The Wednesday Powerball drawing had players compe…

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Inside the 1xCare Advisory Board strategy at SBC Summit 2026

Inside the 1xCare Advisory Board strategy at SBC Summit 2026

In June 2026, 1xCare announced itself to the industry with a promise to contribute to debates around player protection across the global sector. The body stated it would use research, education, technology and player well-being to become an international hub for responsible gambling excellence and…

SBC News
Veikkaus targets Denmark launch via new Viabet brand in July 2027

Veikkaus targets Denmark launch via new Viabet brand in July 2027

Veikkaus OY aims to launch its new Viabet gambling brand in Denmark and Finland on 1 July 2027, marking the state-owned operator’s first move into international iGaming markets. The expansion will be supported by a commercial partnership with Viaplay’s Finnish sports and entertainment OTT platform,…

SBC News
MGCB Gets Its Way – Polymarket to Cease Sports Event Contracts by Late November

MGCB Gets Its Way – Polymarket to Cease Sports Event Contracts by Late November

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has announced that it will see Polymarket cease to offer its sports event contracts in the state by the end of the day on November 25, 2026. This marks a pivotal achievement for the regulator, which has been actively pushing against the platform, alleging th…

Gambling News
MGM Resorts Reports $4.2B in Revenue as Las Vegas Rates Pressure Earnings

MGM Resorts Reports $4.2B in Revenue as Las Vegas Rates Pressure Earnings

MGM Resorts International reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $4.2 billion, down 1% year-over-year. Growth in Macau and the company’s digital operations was offset by declines in Las Vegas hotel room rates and regional results. MGM Resorts Sees Las Vegas Room Rates Drop 8% in Q3 The casino opera…

Gambling News
Ontario Seeks $3B Casino Investment to Expand Niagara

Ontario Seeks $3B Casino Investment to Expand Niagara

Ontario is courting major casino operators to invest in Niagara Falls as part of a long-term plan to develop tourism that is expected to bring in more than $3 billion in gaming investment and create thousands of jobs. Ontario Opens Niagara Gaming Market to New Casino Operators The investment proces…

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Kalshi and Founders Targeted by 14 Criminal Charges in Utah

Kalshi and Founders Targeted by 14 Criminal Charges in Utah

The state of Utah in the US has filed 14 criminal charges against Kalshi and its co-founders, accusing the company of violating state gambling laws by allowing users to wager on sporting events. The charges, announced Wednesday, October 28, include 13 felony counts against the prediction market pla…

Gambling News
Konami gaming segment sees half-year business profit jump 154.5pct

Konami gaming segment sees half-year business profit jump 154.5pct

Japan’s Konami Group Corp reported a 154.5-percent year-on-year increase in business profit at its gaming and systems division for the six months to September 30, supported by higher gaming machine sales. Segmental business profit reached approximately JPY2.41 billion (US$15.3 million), compared wi…

GGRAsia
Aristocrat’s Award-Winning Monopoly Slot Reaches Class II Casinos

Aristocrat’s Award-Winning Monopoly Slot Reaches Class II Casinos

It’s official: Aristocrat Gaming’s Monopoly Big Board Bucks will be available on Class II casino markets across the United States after the slot game received the prestigious Slot of the Year award at the Global Gaming Awards Americas during the G2E gaming industry event in Las Vegas. Nostalgia Com…

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