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UK bingo operators warn tax hike could lead to venue closures, job losses
Bingo operators have warned Prime Minister Andy Burnham that a proposed increase in gambling tax on slot machines could lead to venue closures and job losses across the UK. The Prime Minister and Chancellor are reportedly considering doubling machine games duty on slot machines from 20% to 40% in n…

Boyd Gaming sells former Eastside Cannery site for $28.8 million
Boyd Gaming Corp. has sold the site of the former Eastside Cannery property in the eastern Las Vegas Valley for $28.8 million, following approval of plans to develop a 279-lot residential subdivision on the plot, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Clark County commissioners last month approved…

Netherlands: KSA reissues eight online gambling licences for five years
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) has granted the first eight follow-up licences to online gambling operators, allowing them to continue operating in the Netherlands for another five years. The licences will run from October 2026 through September 2031. The first licences issued when online gambli…

Indie Biopic About Vegas Matt in Development
Hollywood is rolling out the welcome mat for one of Las Vegas’ most popular gambling influencers. According to the Hollywood Reporter (THR), an independent feature film is in development about Stephen Matt Morrow—known to more than 1.6 million YouTube subscribers as Vegas Matt—marking the latest si…

UK Commission suspends Ken Howell's remote license after AML probe
The UK Gambling Commission has suspended the remote operating license of Targetlocal Ltd after its inquiries found anti-money laundering failings at the company. Targetlocal trades as Ken Howell's Sports Betting and runs the website kenhowells.com. The suspension applies to its remote operating lic…

MGA launches AI Gaming Charter for responsible use across gaming sector
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), in collaboration with the Malta Digital Innovation Authority (MDIA), has launched an AI Gaming Charter aimed at promoting the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence across gaming operations. The voluntary, principles-based framework is designed to s…

FutureSports Introduces MLB Indexes, Avalanche of ETF Filings Follow
FutureSports, the index provider developing gauges tied to the performances of college and professional athletes and teams, today announced it inked a deal with Major League Baseball (MLB) to launch indexes based on the performances of the league’s 30 franchises. As part of the accord, MLB will sup…

Chicago Suburb Mayor to Return Donations From Accused Illegal Gambling Enforcer
The mayor of the Chicago suburb Burr Ridge says he will return a $2,000 donation from a local restaurateur and social media chef accused of moonlighting as an enforcer for an illegal gambling ring. In response to a query from local news outlet Patch, Republican Mayor Gary Grasso confirmed the exist…

AVC launches its first pilots and integrations, with 300+ startups in 3 months
In this article, 1win presents the new AVC venture capital fund and explores how it plans to support startups through investment, operational expertise, infrastructure, and access to international markets. AVC is a venture capital fund launched in cooperation with the 1win ecosystem. The fund combi…

Betfred to End Rugby Super League Deal Due to Tax Burdens
Despite extending its sponsorship of the rugby Super League a few years ago, Betfred is now preparing to axe this tie-up. The sports betting operator cited the ongoing tax pressures and wage inflation as its reason to end this agreement. Betfred Took the Decision with a “Very Heavy Heart” Betfred f…

Circa named Athletics’ first founding partner ahead of 2028 Las Vegas ballpark opening
The Las Vegas Athletics have signed a multi-year partnership with Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports, naming the organization as the club’s first Official Founding Partner ahead of the opening of its new ballpark in 2028. Under the agreement, Circa Resort & Casino and Circa Sports will become a…

Emerging Organization ARGN Seeks to Tackle Problem Gambling in Africa
A new organization called the African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) is seeking to reduce gambling harm across Africa. This will centralize Africa’s safer gaming efforts, boosting player protection. ARGN Seeks to Protect African Players from Problem Gambling The ARGN is comprised of various orga…

1spin4win expands reach through Kanggiten partnership
1spin4win has entered into a partnership with Kanggiten, a modular B2B iGaming platform, that will add the developer's catalog of more than 200 classic slots to its content library. Kanggiten's library currently includes over 20,000 titles from more than 200 providers. The agreement covers 1spin4wi…

GamCare Says Gamification of Everyday Life Leads to More Gambling Addiction
GamCare, the UK’s leading charity raising awareness and supporting those affected by gambling harm, recently released the first edition of its quarterly Signals insight series. After analyzing more than 2,300 anonymized webchat transcripts from 20 days of helpline activity, the charity claimed that…

EGT Philippines Regional Director Mariana Manchina named Rising Star at 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards
EGT announced that Mariana Manchina, Regional Director of EGT Philippines, has received recognition at the 2026 IAG Academy IR Awards. At a ceremony held on September 15, she was acknowledged as a "Rising Star”, joining the Hall of Fame of the competition, which honors individuals who have made out…

IGT and Everi to present joint gaming portfolio at G2E 2026
IGT and Everi will present their collective portfolio of games, IGT systems, and Everi FinTech solutions at the 2026 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas from September 28 to October 1. The companies will exhibit at booth 4455 and describe the showcase as delivering their transformation story thro…
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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 |
| Gamblers Anonymous | International | gamblersanonymous.org |
| Gordon Moody | UK and Europe | gordonmoody.org.uk |