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In this article, iGaming industry consultant Ron Mendelson explains why operators should look beyond licensing fees when choosing a jurisdiction, assessing factors such as business models, target markets, banking access, compliance requirements, and long-term growth plans. A jurisdiction is general…

BC Game introduces Ali “Ako” Muhanned as CEO, marking a new chapter in his longstanding involvement in the business Ako sets out priorities for player trust, international growth and a closer connection between leadership and the BC Game community. BC Game, the global online casino and sports-betti…

Inspire Entertainment Resort, a complex with foreigner-only casino at Incheon in South Korea, plans to expand its “Inspire Dream Academy” corporate social responsibility programme, with regular activities for at least 250 local children and young people annually from 2027. The casino resort said in…

Sands China Ltd’s debt levels remain manageable despite pressure on its Macau casino earnings, says CreditSights. Separately, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings said in recent reports that they expect the company’s fresh offering of notes to leave leverage broadly unchanged. The Macau casino firm…

Casino equipment supplier Zitro has announced the release of “Legendary Sword II”, a slot game family for its CONCEPT cabinet, featuring two titles: “Hanami” and “Valhalla”. Legendary Sword II, a sequel product, adds a new “Valor” feature alongside the returning “Honor” and “Magic Sword” features.…

Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd has priced US$1.0 billion in senior unsecured notes across two tranches, with the proceeds earmarked partly to refinance US$700 million in debt due in March 2027. The offering comprises US$700 million of notes carrying an annual interest rate of 6.4 percent and…

When mobster Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel was murdered on June 20, 1947, the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) collected 22 personal effects from his pockets as crime scene evidence. The Mob Museum recently acquired some of these items, and will begin displaying them on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026. The i…

Kitsune Studios has unveiled Gamdolls, a chilling new slot game that doesn’t pull punches. As players enter a decrepit house and the door behind them closes, it is up to the bravest to challenge the dolls and walk out richer. Gamdolls Metrics The Door Is Locked, I Made Sure of That Gamdolls is all…

Last year, India introduced a ban on online gambling, snuffing out the budding sector. While Flutter Entertainment’s Junglee Games decided to fight to the bitter end, a court has now rejected the operator’s demand to overturn the ban. The Court Rejected Junglee Games’ Challenge Junglee Games had ch…

The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has unveiled a new international initiative to raise awareness of the dangers of the illegal gambling market. Dubbed Illegal Gambling Awareness Week (IGAW), this new initiative is an unprecedented effort to warn customers on an international…

Brazil has re-elected Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the country’s gambling sector is preparing for more dialogue on Provisional Measure 1,394, which the President announced last month and aims to impose strict restrictions on the industry. Brazil’s Association of Games and Lotteries Calls for Disc…

The US online casino market has posted its weakest growth rate in the third quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, sports betting has proven resilient despite fears that precision markets would poach customers from licensed sportsbooks. The coming months will show whether these analyst predictions are right,…

In news that’s considered somewhat surprising, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ: CZR) CEO Tom Reeg is expected to lead the expansive Landry’s suite of business, including Golden Nugget casinos, after Tilman Fertitta’s Fertitta Entertainment Inc. (FEI) closes its $17.6 billion acquisition of Caesars. O…

Kalshi is ready to power the next generation of financial markets through new indices co-developed with S&P Dow Jones. The statement of intent was declared by CEO and co-founder Tarek Mansour, who proclaims Kalshi will usher in a new era of trading for investors on real life events via S&P Dow Jone…

Prince George’s County in Maryland has committed $215 million to support the construction of the $1.4 billion Sphere National Harbor, banking on strong long-term economic returns in exchange for the public financing. On Tuesday (Oct. 27), the Prince George’s County Council voted unanimously to appr…

Evoke, the company behind brands like William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, recently released its Q3 financial results. As revenues decreased 7% year-over-year, Evoke leadership blamed the UK’s unstable regulatory environment. The company recently shut down some of its UK properties, and its troubles ex…

Retired tennis star Rafael Nadal will make his first competitive appearance since ending his professional career in 2024 when he headlines the MGM Slam at T-Mobile Arena on Feb. 28, 2027. The event was announced Monday, Oct. 26, by MGM Resorts, though its other participants and its format have not…

Light & Wonder (L&W) is joining the cashless gaming trend by deploying its first slot machines equipped with pay-by-bank technology. L&W first announced its RapidPlay cashless gaming solution in 2024. This week, the gaming manufacturer said its first slots featuring the pay-by-bank technology were…