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UK Gambling Minister Vicky Foxcroft has said a consultation on revoking the “aim to permit” licensing objective will be “starting very shortly,” pointing to a potentially significant change in gambling licensing policy during a panel last week. Foxcroft did not give a firm timetable, but the review…

Live-dealer mass-baccarat bets starting at HKD1,000 (US$127) were standout features of play in Macau downtown casinos and Cotai resorts on Monday, day five of the seven-day October Golden Week holiday observed on the Chinese mainland. That is according to floor checks by GGRAsia. The higher end of…

SBC Summit Lisbon closed its 2026 edition on Thursday after three days of conferences, networking, product launches and business meetings, bringing together more than 40,000 registered attendees from across the global betting and gaming industry. The third edition of SBC Summit in Lisbon brought to…

The Seneca Nation of Indians has been at odds with lawmakers in New York ever since the state authorized video gaming machines (VGMs), slot-like terminals that the tribe claims violated its Class III gaming compact. The Seneca compact, which expired in December 2023, required the tribe to direct 25…

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) has appointed its first-ever Chief Content Officer amid concerns around the future of horse racing. Andrew Demaria will join the global media rights management organisation tomorrow, overseeing content strategy, audience development, digital growth, data and insights, m…

Zitro showcased its expanded portfolio of gaming products at G2E Las Vegas 2026, featuring new releases across its FANTASY and CONCEPT cabinet families. The company said its biggest G2E showcase to date drew strong interest from operators, who explored a lineup focused on variety, flexibility and d…

There is confusion over whether New York State and the Seneca Nation have reached an “agreement in principle” on a new gaming compact, with state officials disputing the claim. Seneca Nation President J.C. Seneca said on Thursday that an agreement had been reached and that the deal could be present…

CLSA keeps Macau’s October GGR forecast flat despite strong Golden Week visitation, with post-holiday demand remaining crucial. The post CLSA keeps Macau October GGR forecast flat despite strong Golden Week crowds first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

In this article, 1xBet highlights its partnership with HYPE Fighting as the promotion makes its South American debut in Quito, bringing together top fighters from across Latin America. The legendary HYPE Fighting is crossing the ocean for the first time and landing on the hot South American contine…

A landmark UK legal decision has reduced an online casino company’s tax bill from £13.2m to nothing, at least for now, all amidst yet another fiery debate around gambling taxation in the country. Jumpman Gaming, a Guernsey company which mainly provides slots, secured a favourable ruling from the Up…

iGaming content provider Wazdan has launched Cointober, a month-long campaign dedicated to its Coins slot series, running from 1 October to 3 November 2026. The campaign will promote the supplier’s Coins portfolio across social media, public relations, B2B communications, partner materials, and a d…

SOFTSWISS brought together international media, influencers, technology experts, and industry leaders for an exclusive event dedicated to the key ideas behind the 2027 iGaming Trends Report. Experts from SOFTSWISS, Amazon Web Services, Pentasia, WorldGaming, and Google discussed AI, regulation, new…

iGaming content provider Play'n GO has released Three Pots of the Genie, a video slot that adds three pot-based bonuses to the Lock'n Gold feature. The six-reel game offers 4,096 payways and uses symbols that include golden lamps, jeweled rings, and purple slippers. Blue, red and purple pots sit ab…

Kaizen Gaming, Pragmatic Play, Sportradar and BetConstruct AI were the standout winners at the SBC Awards 2026, each securing two awards at this year’s ceremony at the MEO Arena in Lisbon. Held on Thursday, 1 October, the final day of SBC Summit, the ceremony marked the 13th edition of the awards,…

D. Todd Christofferson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Mormon church, criticized prediction markets and sports betting and their rapid growth, saying they foster greed, particularly among youths. Religious Leader Criticized Prediction Markets Christofferson warned that…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) leader D. Todd Christofferson took time on Saturday (Oct. 3) during the fall General Conference to decry gambling in all forms. Christofferson, one of three members of the First Presidency, whom the church calls Apostles of Jesus Christ, address…

TheScore Bet, PENN Entertainment’s mobile wagering arm, has secured a multi-year partnership with the NFL, gaining the right to use the league’s trademarks across its Canadian operations. This development should help the company bolster customer engagement and empower PENN’s reenvisioned media and…

Sands China will host five days of NBA activities in Macau, combining preseason games with retail, dining and entertainment. The post Sands China prepares NBA week with nearly 30 partners and exhibitors at NBA House first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.