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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, was welcomed by high ranking officials in Gibraltar to discuss mitigation strategies against a potential gambling tax increase in the UK. The UK and Gibraltar industries are tightly connected, with some of the biggest operators active in the UK operating…

Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva just won a fourth term as president, defeating rival Flavio Bolsonaro. While many celebrated this development, the gambling industry remains wary as it could mean the definitive end of the local iGaming sector. Brazil Changed Its Mind on Online Gambling Brazil leg…

Mega Millions has had another drawing without a winner of the game’s jackpot. The silver lining is that this means the prize will grow even higher, providing the eventual winner with a life-changing payday. The Jackpot Remained Elusive The Friday Mega Millions drawing had the jackpot set at $433 mi…

Golfweek’s 2026 ranking of top casino golf courses once again highlights Native American tribes’ commitment to world-class championship golf destinations. Despite its name, Golfweek is published monthly, recapping the biggest stories from the game. The magazine is widely known for its course rankin…

The Powerball jackpot has reached $687 million for the Monday drawing after no one won the top prize last Saturday. While the game has been creating plenty of Match 5 millionaires in recent weeks, the latest drawing had no such winners and made up for it with 30 tier-three wins. No Match 5 Winners…

Three people connected to the UK Conservative Party have received suspended prison sentences for cheating offenses tied to bets on the date of the 2024 general election. Anthony Lee, the party’s former director of campaigning; his wife, Laura Lee (née Saunders), the party’s former head of internati…

Bulgarian gaming equipment manufacturer EGT has ranked first among legal entities with the highest intellectual property application activity in Bulgaria for the second consecutive year, according to the 2025 edition of the National Map of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Bulgaria. The rank…

N1 Partners will host Italian football legend Gianluigi Buffon at its booth on 3 November, the opening day of SiGMA World 2026 in Rome. Visitors to booth H3-3049 in Hall 3 of the Fiera di Roma exhibition centre can meet Buffon, take photos with him, and participate in a virtual penalty shootout. Th…

The 85 federal authorizations held by 82 companies to operate fixed-odds betting in Brazil expired yesterday, when the 30-day period in Article 4 of Provisional Measure (MP) 1.394/2026 ended. Each authorization cost R$30 million ($6 million) for five years, plus a R$5 million ($1 million) security…

The Ho-Chunk Nation has opened its long-awaited $705 million casino in Beloit, Wisconsin, after nearly three decades of planning, adding a major gaming and tourism development to the region. The casino, which opened on Friday, is expected to generate more than $150 million in annual net winnings. A…

In this new analysis, published in BNL Data, editor Magno José examines the implications of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election for Brazil’s regulated betting sector, arguing that the government’s push to ban sports betting has weakened the legal market and outlining the legal and political cha…

Former Las Vegas casino executive Steve Wynn discussed the development and financial performance of The Mirage during a Neon Museum fundraiser at the Golden Nugget on Thursday, highlighting the resort's role in reshaping the Las Vegas Strip. The 84-year-old addressed approximately 600 attendees dur…

An Ohio sports bettor has been banished from the state’s gambling market after allegedly threatening to knock Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider’s head off on live television in a furious World Series tirade. Blake Morgan, of Thornville, Ohio, apparently wasn’t impressed with Schneider’s tact…

RedCore invites attendees of SiGMA World 2026 in Rome to meet its investment team, which will be available at the business group's booth throughout the conference. From November 3 to 5, RedCore's investment team will meet with founders and project teams interested in securing investment and establi…

A Louisiana lawsuit accuses DraftKings and FanDuel of using tech-driven data on their mobile sports betting apps to deliberately target and exploit problem gamblers. Filed in the Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans, the proposed class-action lawsuit demands a jury trial to determine if t…

ICONIC21 has launched a new product that mixes the Gravity Series with Texas Hold’em poker and offers players the opportunity to benefit from multipliers of up to 1,000x and various side-bet rewards. In a press statement shared with GamblingNews, ICONIC21 announced the launch of its dedicated Gravi…

In this article, Wazdan explores how building on established game mechanics while introducing new features and formats can help suppliers balance familiarity and innovation across their slot portfolios. In a crowded content landscape, familiarity can be just as valuable as novelty. Players may reco…

A man in Massachusetts has scored big, winning a $416,405 prize on a $2 bet while playing the Mass Lottery Online’s eInstant game, Timber Wolf. The winner, Robert Cheetham of Plymouth, has already come forward to claim his reward – the full prize as a lump sum. Winner Walks with $400K+ from Mass On…