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Feds: California Tribe Was Warned Before Opening Casino That Lasted Just Six Days
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…

Wazdan's gaming portfolio goes live with SlyBet in Bulgaria
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…

Italy considers €500m gambling budget for 2027
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 names Jamie Knight as Chief Studios Officer as Jean Venneman prepares to retire
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 weighs new gambling sector levies for 2027 budget
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)…

bet-at-home swings from black to red in H1 2026 but leadership finds positives
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…

Another Player in the UK Wins Match 5 Prize from Powerball
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 major scam compounds cleared, but networks move to smaller sites
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 moves PlayCity oversight to Prime Minister
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…

Aussie Casino Player Banned from Royal Caribbean over “Card Counting”
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…

US restricts visas for 32 cybercrime-linked individuals, most tied to Prince Group
US revokes visas for 32 people over cyber-enabled fraud targeting Americans, most tied to Cambodia's Prince Group, linked to casinos and scams. The post US restricts visas for 32 cybercrime-linked individuals, most tied to Prince Group first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.

Dutch KSA grants 8 online gambling licenses till 2031
The Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA) renewed five-year licenses of eight operators to enable them to grant online gambling services till 2031 in the Netherlands. Since the launch of the regulated online gambling market in the Netherlands in 2021, the KSA has issued a total of eight follow-up licenses…

Vyking launches self-built sportsbook frontend using FIRST.bet’s SportOS
Vyking has developed its own sportsbook frontend using FIRST.bet’s SportOS technology, giving the iGaming platform provider control over the player-facing product while FIRST.bet handles the underlying sportsbook functions. The sportsbook is now available to brands across Vyking’s operator network,…

Zitro to showcase new Tails on Rails game at G2E Las Vegas
Zitro will showcase its new slot game, “Tails on Rails,” from its FANTASY lineup at G2E Las Vegas, featuring a Bonus Link mechanic tied to its Bank and Train Station features. In Tails on Rails, players follow an animal duo on a railway adventure as a train travels along a route and unlocks new opp…

Affiliate Leaders Summit to examine future of SEO and search through dedicated track
The Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026 will examine how affiliates can adapt their search strategies to maintain content visibility and attract new audiences during a dedicated Content & Discovery conference track in Lisbon. The track, taking place on Thursday, Oct. 1, will bring together SEO specialist…

BetMGM secures exclusive online casino rights to "The Traitors", launches first title
BetMGM has secured exclusive online casino rights to the reality competition series "The Traitors" through an agreement with All3Media International, part of Banijay Entertainment. The deal covers the show's intellectual property for slots, table games, and non-traditional casino games. The first g…
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