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Few suppliers are eager to acknowledge that their products may compete with established betting categories. For Gal Ehrlich, CEO of BETER, however, recognising that new betting content can attract activity away from traditional sports is an important part of understanding its commercial appeal. As…

The United Kingdom has confirmed that the Machine Gaming Duty will be raised to 25% from 20%, with the Chancellor, John Healey, delivering the news during the 2026 Budget. While the increase is lower than the 40% that was floated previously, the decision is likely to impact bookmakers and betting s…

Belatra, a leading developer of innovative online slots, has released Brother CrossBolt, a gothic adventure that fires players deep into the night in pursuit of vampires. Inspired by classic horror tales, Brother CrossBolt follows a hunter who carries a mysterious medallion. When he is pushed to th…

BC Game, the global online casino and sports-betting platform, today announced mixed martial arts superstar Colby “Chaos” Covington as an official global brand ambassador. This renewed partnership reunites the high-profile fighter with the gaming brand as Covington expands his presence across high-…

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has unveiled the Winter edition of its Season of Legends campaign, bringing together a €1 million prize pool and a multi-layered promotional package designed to help casino operators engage players throughout the festive season and beyond. Running…

Paf is the latest iGaming entity to join the Finnish Gaming Association as the market anticipates mass-market regulation that will open the floodgates for sports betting and online casino operators to take a share of the consumer pie. The company is joining Rahapeliala ry to help offer valuable inp…

Kenya’s gambling regulator plans to introduce new fully regulated licence framework for prediction market operators as part of its 2026-2027 licensing cycle. Peter Karimi, Director General of Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), stated that prediction markets are considered gambling in Kenya as pla…

Another year, another UK Budget, and gambling tax increases are back in the news again. Chancellor John Healey opened the red briefcase for the first time under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cabinet. The leadup to it saw the gambling sector form a lobbying campaign to protest a further tax…

Rhinoplay, a new online slot game provider, has officially launched its brand and introduced its initial portfolio of video slots. The launch marks the company’s entry into the international iGaming market, with a focus on game development, portfolio expansion, and establishing distribution partner…

Chile’s government has published new proposals to establish new regulated market of gambling sector. The proposal has led to disagreements with senators who are demanding either a complete ban or a monopoly for lotteries operating in the country. On Monday, 26 October 114-page amendment was submitt…

MGM Resorts International expects Osaka-region customers to account for 54 percent of circa 19.9 million visitors to its under-construction MGM Osaka casino resort in Japan, according to projections outlined in the group’s third-quarter earnings presentation. International tourists are expected to…

Former interim UFC champion will represent the international gaming platform once again as BC Game’s CEO Ako highlights dedication, work ethic, and viral combat sports momentum BC Game, the global online casino and sports-betting platform, today announced mixed martial arts superstar Colby “Chaos”…

Australian casino operator The Star was fined over A$260m by Federal Court for anti money laundry and counter-terrorism financing breaches. On Wednesday the ruling was published, reporting that The Star Entertainment Group failed to maintain a compliant AML/CTF program, failed to monitor customers…

Macau’s visitor arrivals for full-year 2026 may exceed the local government’s 41-million forecast, though the overnighter segment has so far been “lagging” year-on-year compared to the 14.5 percent growth in day trippers witnessed in the nine months to September 30. So indicated Maria Helena de Sen…

US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sues state Utah for enforcing laws against prediction markets. The prediction market operators are federally registered by the CFTC. Filed on October 27, the lawsuit challenges Utah’s civil enforcement actions against CFTC-regulated markets and busines…

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) reported a 23.4-percent year-on-year decline in total revenue for the first nine months of 2026, with weaker earnings from the electronic gaming (e-gaming) segment weighing on the state gaming regulator’s financial performance. Total revenue for the…

Jeju WanLi Casino, a foreigner-only gaming venue (pictured), on the South Korean holiday island of Jeju, will suspend operations from Saturday (October 31) until December 31, inclusive. That is despite having up to 300 customer visits daily. The information was confirmed by a Jeju government offici…

Casino equipment and digital gaming content provider Light & Wonder Inc has announced the launch of “Gremlins”, a new slot game based on the 1984 Warner Bros. film of the same name. The game, developed in partnership with Warner Bros. Global Experiences, features characters from the film franchise,…