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Jamul Casino Resort will mark the 10th anniversary of its original casino floor in October, a decade after the property officially opened in October 2016 in San Diego County. The anniversary comes after a period of expansion that has extended the property beyond its initial gaming operations. Jamul…

A potential Brazilian government ban on online casinos operated by legalized betting companies could increase illegal operators’ share of the market from 41% to 82%, according to a study by the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL). The projection comes as thousands of unauthorized bet…

Online betting & gaming technology provider OpenBet has announced a major leadership transition. According to the company, its current chief executive officer, Jordan Levin, will transition to the role of chairman. At the same time, the experienced Nikos Konstakis will step in as CEO. OpenBet Choos…

The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) launched on Monday, with the goal of improving cooperation on responsible gaming and gambling-harm prevention across Africa. The network unites representatives from South Africa, Nigeria, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Malawi, Botswana, Namibia, Cameroon, Uga…

Dan Whitlam will be joining MERKUR Casino UK as Head of Compliance. Whitlam will take on compliance responsibility for the company's portfolio of casino, bingo and High Street Gaming Centre operations starting September 28. The Head of Compliance role includes oversight of regulatory engagement, fi…

OpenBet’s Chief Product Officer, Nikos Konstakis, will step up to become the gambling tech firm’s Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2026. Acting Group CEO Jordan Levin will instead transition to a Chairman role, maintaining his commitment to help shape the company’s long-term strategy. Konstaki…

The federal government says a California tribe that opened a casino only to shut it six days later had been repeatedly warned that the legal basis for gaming on the property was under reconsideration. On Friday, a Department of Justice attorney told a federal judge that the Scotts Valley Band of Po…

SlyBet has added Wazdan's game portfolio to its online casino in Bulgaria, and the operator plans to expand its content offering further in the coming months. The partnership went live on August 10, 2026, with the integration completed through EGT Digital. The addition gives SlyBet players access t…

Plans for measures in Italy’s gambling industry are underway, which could add a boost of €400m-€500m to its 2027 state budget. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ordered the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to consider possible measures meant to generate income for the 2027 budget. However, no init…

IGT has named Jamie Knight as Chief Studios Officer. Knight will lead IGT's combined studio organization with Everi, effective January 1, 2027, placing her in charge of game design, content development and studio operations for a division built out by outgoing Chief Studios Officer Jean Venneman. T…

Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is evaluating a set of provisional measures targeting the regulated gambling sector as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government prepares its 2027 budget. The proposals could generate between €400 million ($460 million) and €500 million ($575 million)…

Embattled DACH bookmaker bet-at-home has swung into the red after a €1.8m (£1.5m) profit in H1 2025 turned to a €2.2m net loss for H1 2026. The Frankfurt-listed firm saw gross betting and gaming revenue (GGR) drop 4% to €24.3m year-on-year, as reported EBITDA came in at -€1.85m compared to +€2.34m…

Earlier this year, the Powerball game launched in the UK, allowing Brits to play for the same uncapped jackpot as their American peers. A few weeks ago, on the other hand, the first Match 5 win in the UK happened. This has now happened again, as Powerball reported another seven-figure payout in the…

Cambodia says it has dismantled all major online scam compounds, but officials warn criminal networks are shifting to smaller, harder-to-trace sites. The post Cambodia says major scam compounds cleared, but networks move to smaller sites first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Ukraine has shifted the administrative coordination of PlayCity, its gambling regulatory body, from the Minister of Digital Transformation to the Prime Minister. This decision was made official by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine through Resolution No. 1133 on September 17, 2026. As per the new…

An Australian casino player is taking Royal Caribbean to court, arguing that the company banned him from sailing with its services and from playing at its casinos over his ability to count cards. After previously winning a legal battle against Star Casino, Mark Timothy Grant is now moving to confro…