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Caliente.MX, Brazino777 and Google Mexico were among the winners at the SiGMA North America Awards 2026, held as the gaming industry event made its debut in Mexico City this week. The awards ceremony, held at the Hyatt Regency ballroom and brought to attendees by BETCONSTRUCT AI, recognised compani…

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is hiring for two roles focused on its recently created Financial Services & Trading membership subcategory. The NCPG is seeking a senior manager and communications manager to support the organization’s Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative, a…

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is reviewing a federal appeals court ruling that strengthens states’ ability to regulate sports-related prediction market contracts, although the decision does not resolve Arizona’s separate dispute with Kalshi over election wagering. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court…

Italian gaming group Lottomatica has unveiled a merger with Spanish gaming powerhouse Cirsa, which would, according to company officials, create a “global gaming champion.” The agreement will see the former company merge with the latter in an all-share deal. The Deal Would Unlock Significant Synerg…

AffPapa is pleased to announce Nordic Partners Gaming (NPG) as a Strategic Esports Partner for AffPapa Conference Cancun 2026, taking place in Cancun, Mexico, from November 23–25. The partnership will bring a dedicated Esports Zone to the conference floor, giving attendees the opportunity to experi…

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has led operations that resulted in the seizure of dozens of illegal gambling machines and the shutting down of two illegal businesses that offered unauthorized games of chance. More than 70 Slots Busted as Part of Raids Against Illegal Gambling The businesses were…

SBC Summit 2026 will host the return of Soft2Bet’s industry-focused educational programme on 29 September. Now in its second year, the initiative will explore how prioritising user satisfaction and regulatory compliance can shape the future of the player experience, drive sustainable growth, and su…

Zitro has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental stewardship by renewing its ISO 14064 and ISO 14067 certifications. Aligned with the company’s ESG priorities, the achievement highlights Zitro’s ongoing work to enhance sustainability performance and reduce its environmental footprint. The post…

Las Vegas casino executive Derek Stevens addressed the state of Canada-U.S. relations while announcing the end of the “At Par” promotion, which attracted more than 120,000 Canadians over eight months. “Our leaders of our countries are still going at it,” said Stevens. “That hasn’t changed. Canada a…

Lottomatica Group has notified Borsa Italiana of its intention to combine with Spanish rival CIRSA Enterprises through an all-share transaction that will create the world's second-largest listed gaming and sports betting company, trailing only FanDuel owner Flutter. Under the terms disclosed to Mil…

B2B sportsbook supplier BETBY has released a detailed report into betting behaviours between the 2022 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering operators a look into how consumer expectations have changed in time for this football season. Alongside presenting all the numbers, the ‘10 World Cup Insights…

Pragmatic Play has announced a massive collaboration with acclaimed actor and superstar comedian Kevin Hart for a groundbreaking live casino event. The post Pragmatic Play teams up with Kevin Hart for exclusive live casino experience first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Sportsbook solution supplier DATA.BET has released its analysis of wagering activity during the 2026 Esports World Cup (EWC), showing that live betting accounted for 70.9% of all bets during the seven-week event. The tournament ran from 2 July to 23 August at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. It was…

Massachusetts-based Kindbridge Behavioral Health, a telehealth provider specializing in counseling and mental health treatment for various addictions, recently published a report claiming first responders are at a higher risk of developing problematic gambling habits. What Did the Survey Discover?…

Blask, the AI-native iGaming analytics platform, is getting ready to launch a new capability: tracking where operator brands appear on affiliate sites, day by day, and logging proof. Ahead of the public launch, The Gamblest sat down with CEO & Co-founder Max Tesla to talk about why affiliate placem…

Horse racing giant Churchill Downs has petitioned the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to conduct an independent review of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). The private organization enforces safety and integrity standards for US thoroughbred racing and has recently faced criticis…

Pennsylvania lawmakers now have another proposal that could decide the fate of skill games across the Commonwealth. Two new bills aim to turn a court-imposed deadline that will end skill games into an opportunity to overhaul Pennsylvania’s gambling tax system. This move promises to benefit homeowne…

More than 1,000 union workers at Encore Boston Harbor say they’ll walk off the job on Friday, Sept. 4, unless they reach a new contract with the luxury casino resort. The collective bargaining contracts for roughly 1,350 housekeepers, cooks, servers, bartenders, slot attendants, reservationists, an…